Downtown Portland
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Popular places to visit
State Theatre
The beautiful mix of architectural styles, from Art Deco to Moorish, makes this newly renovated performing arts venue one of New England’s best.
Portland Museum of Art
Maine’s largest and oldest art institution showcases three centuries of American art and European masters in its architecturally impressive museum complex.
Wadsworth-Longfellow House
As you tour this historic brick home, trace three generations of Maine family history and learn about the cultural and political impact of its family members.
Maine College of Art
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Maine College of Art during your trip to Portland. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene and great live music.
State Street Church
Portland’s history of religious tolerance finds its place in a Gothic Revival building at the city center, perfect for attending religious services while on vacation.
Charles Q. Clapp House
Demonstrating the wealth and artistic sensibilities of 19th-century Portland, this masterpiece of Greek Revival architecture is next to the Portland Museum of Art.
Things to do
Vintage Fire Truck Sightseeing Tour of Portland Maine
Afternoon Windjammer Cruise Along the Coast of Portland Maine
Portland: Sunset Lighthouse Cruise in Casco Bay with Drinks
Small Group Scenic Lighthouse Boat Cruise With Local Drinks
Portland: Maine Lighthouses Sightseeing Cruise with Drinks
Top hotels in Downtown Portland
Portland Harbor Hotel
Bed was very stiff and uncomfortable. Amenities fee was kinda confusing and didn’t really make sense. Elevator was strange and didn’t seem to have a proper order of the floors.
Reviewed on Nov 2, 2025
Portland Regency Hotel & Spa
This was an excellent A1 experience. We arrived several hours after regular check in because of delayed flight, the front desk was ver nice. The driver picked us up at the airport quickly in a nice black suv, very clean. The driver was nice, friendly and professional, safe driver, the hotel check-in ...
Reviewed on Oct 28, 2025
Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG
Clean room. Theres's a shuttle but we could walk to most downtown spots within 10 minutes.
Reviewed on Oct 27, 2025
Hyatt Place Portland Downtown - Old Port Square
What a great location! Walkable to everything you would need to have a enjoyable stay in Portland!
Reviewed on Oct 29, 2025
Hampton Inn Portland Downtown - Waterfront
Great location, clean and great staff
Reviewed on Nov 2, 2025
Canopy by Hilton Portland Waterfront
Beautiful bathrooms, good and fully updated fitness center, and great upstairs and downstairs bar. Very friendly staff. Paid parking right next to hotel.
Reviewed on Nov 3, 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Portland
Old Port
The ample dining options and captivating waterfront views are top of the list for many visitors to Old Port. A stop by Cross Insurance Arena or Casco Bay Lines Ferry Terminal might round out your trip.
Portland Arts District
The ample dining options and captivating waterfront views are top of the list for many visitors to Portland Arts District. A stop by Cross Insurance Arena or Portland Museum of Art might round out your trip.
West Bayside
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in West Bayside and surrounding area, you can visit Merrill Auditorium and Cross Insurance Arena.
East Bayside
While visiting East Bayside, you might make a stop by sights like Maine Jewish Museum and Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception.
Parkside
While visiting Parkside, you might make a stop by sights like Neal S. Dow House and Fitzpatrick Stadium.
East End
Though East End might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like East End Beach and Casco Bay Lines Ferry Terminal.
