Willard
South Portland
Popular places to visit
Southern Maine Community College
Walk around the campus at Southern Maine Community College as part of your travels around South Portland. Amble around this family-friendly area's waterfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Bug Light
You can find out about the history of South Portland with a visit to Bug Light. Experience the area's great live music and entertainment choices.
Fort Preble
On the South Portland waterfront, survey the scene of the Battle of Portland Harbor, which is the only known Civil War conflict fought in Maine.
Lyric Music Theater
You can enjoy a show at Lyric Music Theater during your trip to South Portland. Experience the area's entertainment choices or attend a sporting event.
Maine Mall
You can do some window-shopping at Maine Mall during your visit to South Portland. Experience the area's entertainment choices and great live music.
Willard Beach
Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Willard Beach during your travels in South Portland?
Things to do
Portland Smartphone Audio Tour: Self-Guided Drive
Top hotels in Willard
Clarion Hotel Portland Airport ME
"This hotel was bad from the minute we arrived. I called early in week to see if there was a possibility to check in early because we had a long ride & had to catch a ferry for a memorial for a boss in Peaks Island, ME. When we arrived the 2 at front desk kind of laugh at me & looked at me like I ..."
Reviewed on Jun 1, 2026
Portland Harbor Hotel
"Staff was extremely gracious and helpful. From the valet to the front desk to the restaurant."
Reviewed on May 30, 2026
Cambria Hotel Portland Downtown-Old Port
"Convenient and dog friendly."
Reviewed on May 31, 2026
Portland Regency Hotel & Spa
"Always a wonderful stay at the Regency!"
Reviewed on May 31, 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Portland DT/Maine Med
"Has a fairly good location. We did however encounter a homeless man jumping in the pool when we went to go enjoy it."
Reviewed on May 30, 2026
The Westin Portland Harborview
"Nice hotel, good restaurant with a mostly friendly and helpful staff. The room and hotel in general were clean and nice. Neighborhood has quite a few sketchy characters but they seem pretty to themselves. Would definitely return."
Reviewed on May 31, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Willard
Meetinghouse Hill
While Meetinghouse Hill isn't home to many top sights, Willard Beach and Portland Museum of Art are some notable places to visit nearby.
Knightville
When in Knightville, you can plan a visit to Victoria Mansion and Portland Museum of Art, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Loveitts Field
While there might not be top attractions in Loveitts Field, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Willard Beach and Fort Preble.
Ferry Village
While there might not be top attractions in Ferry Village, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Willard Beach and Casco Bay Lines Ferry Terminal.
Willard Beach
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Willard Beach and surrounding area, you can visit Willard Beach and Fort Preble.
Pleasantdale
Though Pleasantdale might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like International Cryptozoology Museum and Portland Museum of Art.
