Downtown Portland Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Downtown Portland
State Theatre which includes signage
State Theatre showing interior views
Portland which includes heritage architecture
Downtown Portland

Popular places to visit

State Theatre showing street scenes as well as an individual female

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.

State Theatre
Portland Museum of Art featuring interior views and art as well as a small group of people

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.

Portland Museum of Art
Wadsworth-Longfellow House featuring heritage elements, a house and interior views

Wadsworth-Longfellow House

4/5(1 review)

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.

Wadsworth-Longfellow House
Maine College of Art

Maine College of Art

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Maine College of Art during your trip to Portland. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.

Maine College of Art
Portland featuring heritage elements

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.

State Street Church
Charles Q. Clapp House which includes heritage elements and a house

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.

Charles Q. Clapp House

Activities

Port City Light Cruise

Port City Lights Cruise

AU$62
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Port City Lights Cruise
Vintage Fire Engine Tours

Vintage Fire Truck Sightseeing Tour of Portland Maine

AU$63
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Vintage Fire Truck Sightseeing Tour of Portland Maine
Portland: Sunset Lighthouse Cruise in Casco Bay with Drinks

Portland: Sunset Lighthouse Cruise in Casco Bay with Drinks

AU$104
per adult
Portland: Sunset Lighthouse Cruise in Casco Bay with Drinks
Portland: Private Island Fort Tour

Portland: Private Island Fort Tour

AU$150
per adult
Portland: Private Island Fort Tour
Afternoon Windjammer Cruise Along the Coast of Portland Maine

Afternoon Windjammer Cruise Along the Coast of Portland Maine

AU$101
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Afternoon Windjammer Cruise Along the Coast of Portland Maine
Portland: Maine Lighthouses Sightseeing Cruise with Drinks

Portland: Maine Lighthouses Sightseeing Cruise with Drinks

AU$104
per adult
Portland: Maine Lighthouses Sightseeing Cruise with Drinks
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Our pick of the best Downtown Portland Hotel Deals

Portland Harbor Hotel

Portland Harbor Hotel

4 out of 5
468 Fore Street, Portland, ME
The price is AU$254 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
AU$254
16 Nov - 17 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Portland. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 coffee shops/cafes, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the bar and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,611 reviews)
"The parking was easy and very secure. The attendants were the best! The room was exquisite, and the coffee, tea, pastry, etc bars on each floor were so nice. All seating areas and the restaurant offered everything we could want. Very welcoming and helpful staff."

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

Portland Harbor Hotel
Canopy by Hilton Portland Waterfront

Canopy by Hilton Portland Waterfront

4 out of 5
9 Center Street, Portland, ME
The price is AU$248 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
AU$248
3 Nov - 4 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Portland. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,014 reviews)
"This was a great location for our first visit to Portland. Quite walkable too many things within an old port also loved the vibe and aesthetic of the hotel. Any little issues we had were addressed promptly. Staff was great."

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Canopy by Hilton Portland Waterfront
Portland Regency Hotel & Spa

Portland Regency Hotel & Spa

3.5 out of 5
20 Milk Street, Portland, ME
Stay at this 3.5-star spa hotel in Portland. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,463 reviews)
"We loved our stay at Portland Regency! Staff were friendly, welcoming and helpful and responded immediately to any requests. We did not dine at the hotel but enjoy the basement bar. The room, whilst lacking a 'view' was large and the bed was enormous. The bathroom had everything we could ask for ..."

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

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Portland Regency Hotel & Spa
Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG

Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG

4 out of 5
88 Spring St, Portland, ME
The price is AU$148 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$148
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Portland. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,385 reviews)
"Easy check in, walkable to so many places"

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG
Hyatt Place Portland Downtown - Old Port Square

Hyatt Place Portland Downtown - Old Port Square

3 out of 5
433 Fore St, Portland, ME
The price is AU$197 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
AU$197
16 Nov - 17 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Portland. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,211 reviews)
"Staff friendly and willing to help."

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

Hyatt Place Portland Downtown - Old Port Square
Hampton Inn Portland Downtown - Waterfront

Hampton Inn Portland Downtown - Waterfront

2.5 out of 5
209 Fore St, Portland, ME
The price is AU$194 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
AU$194
3 Nov - 4 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Portland. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,014 reviews)
"The Hampton Inn Portland Downtown Waterfront is in an excellent location near Old Port and the waterfront restaurants. It was very easy to retreat to our room during the day to cool down and relax in between sightseeing and shopping. The parking is weirdly expensive for such a hotel, but the valets ..."

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Hampton Inn Portland Downtown - Waterfront
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Portland

Old Port showing a bay or harbour

Old Port

5/5(1 area review)

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.

Old Port
Portland Museum of Art showing art and interior views as well as an individual male

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.

Portland Arts District
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West Bayside

When in West Bayside, you can plan a visit to Merrill Auditorium and Cross Insurance Arena, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

West Bayside
Portland which includes a park

East Bayside

If you're spending some time in East Bayside, Maine Jewish Museum and Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception are top sights worth seeing.

East Bayside
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Parkside

If you're spending some time in Parkside, Neal S. Dow House and Fitzpatrick Stadium are top sights worth seeing.

Parkside
Eastern Promenade which includes a bay or harbour, kayaking or canoeing and general coastal views

East End

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in East End and surrounding area, you can visit East End Beach and Casco Bay Lines Ferry Terminal.

East End

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