Portland Arts District
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Popular places to visit
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 entertainment choices and great live music.
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.
Cross Insurance Arena
Catch an event at Cross Insurance Arena during your trip to Portland. Stroll along the area's waterfront or experience its entertainment choices.
Maine Historical Society
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Maine Historical Society in Portland. Stroll along the area's waterfront or experience its entertainment choices.
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 Maine App-Based Driving & Walking Audio Tour Bundle
Top hotels in Portland Arts District
Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG
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Reviewed on Mar 28, 2026
The Westin Portland Harborview
Breakfast was really good, free shuttle to town helped, the only problem was the bad was too small, but the rest was really good.
Reviewed on Mar 29, 2026
Clarion Hotel Portland Airport ME
The bad: Some towels were yellow, older carpets, 5th floor hallways with smells like people smoking in the room. Not sure if they have rooms where you can smoke. The good: They add some perfume seems to cover the odor. Everything else seems good. Place was good enough for the price. Plenty of ...
Reviewed on Mar 29, 2026
Portland Harbor Hotel
We paid a little extra for a room with a Courtyard view. What we got was a 2nd floor room as far as possible from the elevator and when I pulled back the curtains I was looking at a giant kitchen exhaust fan that gave us a constant deep buzz in the room. The hotel did not seem busy and this room ...
Reviewed on Mar 27, 2026
Cambria Hotel Portland Downtown-Old Port
The whole stay was perfect. Staff was the best. The Jamaican janitor was amazing. Super nice and polite/helpful. The only thing we missed was a microwave. But, not having one will not keep me from staying there again soon.
Reviewed on Mar 29, 2026
Portland Regency Hotel & Spa
Clean spacious rooms, comfy beds good service
Reviewed on Mar 29, 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Portland Arts District
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.
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.
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.
Parkside
While visiting Parkside, you might make a stop by sights like Fitzpatrick Stadium and Neal S. Dow House.
East Bayside
While visiting East Bayside, you might make a stop by sights like Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception and Maine Jewish Museum.
West End
If you're spending some time in West End, Victoria Mansion and Portland Fire Museum are top sights worth seeing.
