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 acclaimed theater scene and entertainment choices.
Lyric Music Theater
You can enjoy a show at Lyric Music Theater during your trip to South Portland. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event.
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.
Maine Mall
You can do some window-shopping at Maine Mall during your visit to South Portland. Experience the area's great live music and entertainment choices.
Willard Beach
Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Willard Beach during your travels in South Portland?
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 Willard
The Westin Portland Harborview
Location, clean rooms, pleasant staff
Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026
Clarion Hotel Portland Airport ME
great location, no frills, clean and kind staff
Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026
Portland Harbor Hotel
Location was great, staff was friendly (especially adam at the front desk) but the bed was very uncomfortable, pillows were cheap and deflated, and the whole "resort fee" was very offputting. I would rather just be told a real rate when I book over getting an extra few hundred in charges. The 35$ ...
Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026
Portland Regency Hotel & Spa
Little disappointed that the sauna and spa wasn’t open when we arrived - difficult journey from home though the snow so was looking to relax and can understand why it closed early. Hotel was lovely though, very comfortable in the heart of Portland
Reviewed on Feb 24, 2026
Cambria Hotel Portland Downtown-Old Port
The staff was amazing ! Very clean hotel Would def go back
Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026
Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG
Clean room and great staff.
Reviewed on Feb 24, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Willard
Meetinghouse Hill
While Meetinghouse Hill isn't home to many top sights, Willard Beach and Victoria Mansion 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 Goddard Mansion.
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 Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse.
Cash Corner
While visiting Cash Corner, you might make a stop by sights like Casco Bay and Maine Military Museum.
