Portland Arts District Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Portland Arts District
Popular places to visit
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.
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 great live music and entertainment choices.
Wadsworth-Longfellow House
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.
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.
Cross Insurance Arena
Catch an event at Cross Insurance Arena during your trip to Portland. Stroll along the area's waterfront or experience its acclaimed theatre scene.
Port City Music Hall
You can make plans for a show at Port City Music Hall on your trip to Portland. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices.
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 Tour Bundle: Self-Guided Driving & Walking Audio Tour Bundle
Maine: Portland Smartphone-Based Walking Audio Tour
Our pick of the best Portland Arts District Hotel Deals
Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG
$20 for parking would have been acceptable if we parked in the garage, or at least if the door to the hotel from overflow parking was open. Having to lug everything down the street was too much.
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
The Westin Portland Harborview
The staff should tell the gusts that breakfast need voucher even the gusts already paid the breakfast.
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Portland Harbor Hotel
Great location!
Reviewed on 17 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
Such a great hotel especially for the price. Then spa is great and accessible without booking a service. They were amenable to all our requests. The location is also great. Highly recommend.
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Hyatt Place Portland Downtown - Old Port Square
Their staff went above and beyond! It truly made my stay in Portland way better - from their guidance around town to their positive energy.
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Portland Arts District
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.
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.
West Bayside
When in West Bayside, you can plan a visit to Bayside Bowl and Merrill Auditorium, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Parkside
If you're spending some time in Parkside, Fitzpatrick Stadium and Neal S. Dow House are top sights worth seeing.
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.
West End
If you're spending some time in West End, Victoria Mansion and Portland Fire Museum are top sights worth seeing.
