East Bayside
Portland
Visit East Bayside
Popular places to visit
Maine Jewish Museum
Located in the immigrant-era Etz Chaim Synagogue, this museum tells the stories of Maine’s Jewish families and showcases Jewish artists from the area.
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.
University of Southern Maine
Explore the campus of University of Southern Maine during your stay in Portland. Stroll along the waterfront or attend a sporting event in the area.
East End Beach
Swim in the Atlantic Ocean, stroll along the sand-and-pebble shoreline or enjoy a picnic with unbeatable views at Portland’s public beach.
Eastern Promenade
Built on an old rail corridor along the easternmost portion of Portland’s peninsula, this waterfront trail offers stunning views of the harbor and Atlantic Ocean.
Things to do
Ultimate Portland Self-Guided Driving GPS Audio Tour
Downtown Portland: Coastal Vibe and Old Mansions with In-Add Audio Tour
Portland Smartphone Audio Tour: Self-Guided Drive
Portland Explorer | Maine History, Culture, & 3 Lighthouses Tour
Portland, Maine: Local Brewery & Spirits Bus Tour
Portland Golden Adventure Puzzle Quest and Tour
Top hotels in East Bayside
Cambria Hotel Portland Downtown-Old Port
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Reviewed on Mar 9, 2026
Hampton Inn Portland Downtown - Waterfront
Wonderful
Reviewed on Mar 10, 2026
AC Hotel Portland Downtown/Waterfront, ME
Everything was great! Would stay again. Only issue was the cleaning staff/housekeeping was a bit noisy.
Reviewed on Mar 7, 2026
Residence Inn Portland Downtown/Waterfront
Hotel was perfect for walking the city, the welcoming staff were amazing and very helpful, the only complaint was the awful pillows, not comfortable at all.
Reviewed on Mar 8, 2026
The Westin Portland Harborview
Just a great place to stay
Reviewed on Mar 10, 2026
Clarion Hotel Portland Airport ME
Breakfast doesn’t even start until 7. We had to leave before that. Many people stay for business and are gone by then. Also it was very cold and icy. The parking lot was pure ice and there was no salt or sand put down. We both almost landed on our faces and we had 2 children with us.
Reviewed on Mar 11, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around East Bayside
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.
Munjoy Hill
While there might not be top attractions in Munjoy Hill, you can explore the larger area and discover places like East End Beach and Casco Bay Lines Ferry Terminal.
West Bayside
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in West Bayside and surrounding area, you can visit Bayside Bowl and Merrill Auditorium.
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.
Downtown Portland
Downtown Portland is known for its captivating waterfront views, and with sights like Cross Insurance Arena and Merrill Auditorium, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Portland.
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.
