East End Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Portland Observatory
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 great live music.
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.
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.
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.
Activities
Portland Smartphone Audio Tour: Self-Guided Drive
Downtown Portland: Coastal Vibe and Old Mansions with In-Add Audio Tour
Ultimate Portland Self-Guided Driving GPS Audio Tour
Portland Maine App-Based Driving & Walking Audio Tour Bundle
Maine: Portland Smartphone-Based Walking Audio Tour
Audio Guided Walking Tour from Old Port of Portland, Maine
Our pick of the best East End Hotel Deals
The Westin Portland Harborview
A fine location with nice rooms and helpful staff. The bar on the 15th floor has a nice view of the harbor and pretty good draft beer. Don't order food - or at least the tots as the serving size is meager and quality very low. Not to mention the high cost. Like many cities, Portland does struggle ...
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Portland Harbor Hotel
The location was very good because you can walk to everything you need in the area. The only thing we didn’t like was the automatic $35 fee you can use toward meals etc in their restaurant, but if you don’t use it you get charged the fee anyway. We felt like it was a way to force us to eat in their ...
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
HomeAwhile
It was a perfect stay!
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Cambria Hotel Portland Downtown-Old Port
All was perfect, staff friendly and professional, breakfast great, room clean.
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Portland Regency Hotel & Spa
It’s a very good hotel in a nice location with an easy walk to restaurants and downtown. Add another star if you have a dog. We liked the gym and the amenities and the staff were friendly and helpful
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG
We had a lovely stay. Pro - The room was clean and spacious, staff was very helpful and friendly. Buffet breakfast was so delicious and had a great variety. Con -parking garage stairs were in disrepair and closed for use, but signs still pointed to them to access hotel.
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around East End
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.
East Bayside
If you're spending some time in East Bayside, Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception and Maine Jewish Museum are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
West Bayside
When in West Bayside, you can plan a visit to Bayside Bowl and Merrill Auditorium, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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 Maine College of Art or Cross Insurance Arena might round out your trip.
