East End Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Eastern Promenade which includes a bay or harbour, kayaking or canoeing and general coastal views
East Prom Trail showing a park as well as an individual male
Eastern Promenade which includes a park and general coastal views as well as a small group of people
East End Beach showing general coastal views and a sandy beach as well as a couple
Eastern Promenade which includes a garden as well as an individual female

Popular places to visit

East End Beach showing general coastal views and a beach as well as a small group of people

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.

East End Beach
Eastern Promenade featuring general coastal views and a bay or harbour as well as a small group of people

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.

Eastern Promenade
Portland Observatory

Portland Observatory

4/5(1 review)

After visiting Portland Observatory, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Portland. Stroll along the area's waterfront or experience its entertainment choices.

Portland Observatory
East Prom Trail showing a bay or harbour and a park as well as a couple

East Prom Trail

Former rail beds are often turned into trails. At this one you can walk, run, bike or swim for active relaxation within the city.

East Prom Trail
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

Activities

Fort Gorges

Around The Peninsula Bike Tour

AU$130
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Around The Peninsula Bike Tour
Portland Paddle uses both tandem and solo kayaks

Sunset Sea Kayak Tour of Casco Bay

AU$84
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Sunset Sea Kayak Tour of Casco Bay
Portland Headlight at Fort Williams Park

Private Portland Lighthouses and Kennebunkport Tour - 12 Pax

AU$2,370
per traveller
Private Portland Lighthouses and Kennebunkport Tour - 12 Pax
Explore the waters of Casco Bay!

Casco Bay Half-Day Sea Kayak Tour

AU$130
per adult
Casco Bay Half-Day Sea Kayak Tour
East End Bakery Crawl - Ladies only!

East End Bakery Crawl - Ladies only!

AU$145
per adult
East End Bakery Crawl - Ladies only!
Afternoon Windjammer Cruise Along the Coast of Portland Maine

Afternoon Windjammer Cruise Along the Coast of Portland Maine

AU$102
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Afternoon Windjammer Cruise Along the Coast of Portland Maine
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Our pick of the best East End Hotel Deals

Clarion Hotel Portland

Clarion Hotel Portland

2.5 out of 5
1230 Congress St, Portland, ME
The price is AU$255 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
AU$255
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Portland. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,071 reviews)
"The property was close to the transit station which made it very convenient for our travel plans. The hotel and rooms were clean and modern."

Reviewed on 18 Sept 2025

Clarion Hotel Portland
Germaine Inn South Portland

Germaine Inn South Portland

2 out of 5
675 Main Street I-95, Rt 1-I95 ex 45-I295 Ex 3, South Portland, ME
The price is AU$141 per night from 21 Oct to 22 Oct
AU$141
21 Oct - 22 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in South Portland. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Maine Mall and Thompson's ...
7.4/10 Good! (251 reviews)
"This location was a welcome surprise. Clean, well managed and affordable. I recommend this facility to anyone staying in the Portland area."

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025

Germaine Inn South Portland
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Portland DT/Maine Med

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Portland DT/Maine Med

3 out of 5
340 Park Ave, Portland, ME
The price is AU$250 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
AU$250
20 Oct - 21 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Portland. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,252 reviews)
"A very reasonable option. The room was clean enough, the bed adequate, and the pillows were nice, actually. Appreciated that. The toiletries are a known brand that. The free breakfast had an average amount of variety, but the coffee was truly terrible and watery. If you're wondering if there are ..."

Reviewed on 18 Sept 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Portland DT/Maine Med
Canopy by Hilton Portland Waterfront

Canopy by Hilton Portland Waterfront

4 out of 5
9 Center Street, Portland, ME
The price is AU$550 per night from 22 Oct to 23 Oct
AU$550
22 Oct - 23 Oct
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! (1,007 reviews)
"Great location to walk around Downtown Portland!"

Reviewed on 17 Sept 2025

Canopy by Hilton Portland Waterfront
Portland Harbor Hotel

Portland Harbor Hotel

4 out of 5
468 Fore Street, Portland, ME
The price is AU$584 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
AU$584
20 Oct - 21 Oct
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! (1,591 reviews)
"The sitting area was beautiful. Lawn size games and fire pits in every area like a private camp fire."

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025

Portland Harbor Hotel
Fireside Inn & Suites Portland

Fireside Inn & Suites Portland

3 out of 5
81 Riverside St, Portland, ME
The price is AU$200 per night from 23 Oct to 24 Oct
AU$200
23 Oct - 24 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Portland. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,024 reviews)
"Quiet, right off the pike, spacious. Outdated but still decent."

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025

Fireside Inn & Suites Portland
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Other neighbourhoods around East End

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Munjoy Hill

While Munjoy Hill may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like East End Beach and Casco Bay Lines Ferry Terminal.

Munjoy Hill
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
Old Port showing a bay or harbour

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.

Old Port
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Downtown Portland

A noteworthy feature of Downtown Portland is its captivating waterfront views. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Cross Insurance Arena and Merrill Auditorium.

Downtown Portland
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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 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

East End Travel Guide

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