West End Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Victoria Mansion showing heritage elements, interior views and a house
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Victoria Mansion showing a house
Victoria Mansion showing a house, interior views and heritage elements
Victoria Mansion which includes heritage elements, a house and interior views

Popular places to visit

Victoria Mansion showing heritage elements, interior views and a house

Victoria Mansion

4.5/5(2 reviews)

Visit the remarkably preserved 19th-century manor house, located in downtown Portland. Get an authentic impression of life during that era.

Victoria Mansion
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
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 great live music.

Portland Observatory

Activities

Port City Light Cruise

Port City Lights Cruise

AU$63
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Port City Lights Cruise
Vintage Fire Engine Tours

Vintage Fire Truck Sightseeing Tour of Portland Maine

AU$64
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$105
per adult
Portland: Sunset Lighthouse Cruise in Casco Bay with Drinks
Portland: Private Island Fort Tour

Portland: Private Island Fort Tour

AU$151
per adult
Portland: Private Island Fort Tour
Portland: Sightseeing Cruise to Portland Head Light

Portland: Sightseeing Cruise to Portland Head Light

AU$63
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Portland: Sightseeing Cruise to Portland Head Light
Afternoon Windjammer Cruise Along the Coast of Portland Maine

Afternoon Windjammer Cruise Along the Coast of Portland Maine

AU$102
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Afternoon Windjammer Cruise Along the Coast of Portland Maine
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Our pick of the best West End Hotel Deals

Clarion Hotel Portland

Clarion Hotel Portland

2.5 out of 5
1230 Congress St, Portland, ME
The price is AU$141 per night from 11 Nov to 12 Nov
AU$141
11 Nov - 12 Nov
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! (1,168 reviews)
"The free shuttle was right on time. We stayed here to catch a super early bus to NYC. We have stayed here before. The staff is friendly. The room is very comfortable and it's a great place to stay when you're catching a bus."

Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025

Clarion Hotel Portland
Portland Harbor Hotel

Portland Harbor Hotel

4 out of 5
468 Fore Street, Portland, ME
The price is AU$266 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
AU$266
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! (1,630 reviews)
"Very clean and walkable to most of the city."

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Portland Harbor Hotel
Fireside Inn & Suites Portland

Fireside Inn & Suites Portland

3 out of 5
81 Riverside St, Portland, ME
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$184 per night from 28 Oct to 29 Oct
AU$184
28 Oct - 29 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! (1,029 reviews)
"Everything was convenient."

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025

Fireside Inn & Suites 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$121 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$121
2 Nov - 3 Nov
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! (343 reviews)
"Staff were nice."

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Germaine Inn South Portland
Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Portland

Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Portland

3 out of 5
155 Riverside St, Portland, ME
The price is AU$167 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
AU$167
16 Nov - 17 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Portland. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,059 reviews)
"I like it closer interstates"

Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025

Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Portland
LivAway Suites Portland-Scarborough

LivAway Suites Portland-Scarborough

2 out of 5
83 Mussey Rd, Scarborough, ME
The price is AU$134 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
AU$134
3 Nov - 4 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Scarborough. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Maine Mall and Thompson's Point are located ...
7.2/10 Good! (80 reviews)
"Good hotel for the price"

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025

LivAway Suites Portland-Scarborough
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Other neighbourhoods around West End

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Valley Street

While visiting Valley Street, you might make a stop by sights like Hadlock Field and Home of the Maine Celtics.

Valley Street
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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
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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Oakdale

While Oakdale may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Hadlock Field and Thompson's Point.

Oakdale
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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
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Downtown Portland

4/5(1 area review)

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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