Highland Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Southern Maine Community College
Walk around the campus at Southern Maine Community College during your visit to South Portland. Amble around this family-friendly area's waterfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Bug Light
You can find out about the history of South Portland with a trip to Bug Light. Experience the area's entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene.
Fort Preble
On the South Portland waterfront, survey the scene of the Battle of Portland Harbor, which is the only known Civil War conflict fought in Maine.
Lyric Music Theater
You can enjoy a show at Lyric Music Theater during your stay in South Portland. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.
Maine Mall
You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Maine Mall during your stay in South Portland. Experience the area's entertainment choices and great live music.
Willard Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Willard Beach during your travels in South Portland?
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 Self-Guided Driving & Walking Audio Tour Bundle
Portland Maine App-Based Driving & Walking Audio Tour Bundle
Maine: Portland Smartphone-Based Walking Audio Tour
Our pick of the best Highland Hotel Deals
Best Western Merry Manor Inn
Breakfast was good. No time for pool
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
The Westin Portland Harborview
I frequently stay at this property. It is a very clean property with kind and helpful staff and an excellent restaurant and spa. I was locked out of the next door parking garage and Dan (door man?) helped me get my car out. He ran out there in the freezing cold, called the garage mgmt and got me ...
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Clarion Hotel Portland Airport ME
Clean room, Staff helpful, All was very satisfactory.
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Portland Harbor Hotel
We paid a little extra for a room with a Courtyard view. What we got was a 2nd floor room as far as possible from the elevator and when I pulled back the curtains I was looking at a giant kitchen exhaust fan that gave us a constant deep buzz in the room. The hotel did not seem busy and this room ...
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Cambria Hotel Portland Downtown-Old Port
Great hotel! Bar was excellent. Loved everything about hotel!
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Portland Regency Hotel & Spa
Quiet room in excellent location.
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Highland
Thorton Heights
When in Thorton Heights, you can plan a visit to Maine Mall and Thompson's Point, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Cash Corner
While visiting Cash Corner, you might make a stop by sights like Casco Bay and Maine Military Museum.
Sunset Park
While Sunset Park isn't home to many top sights, Maine Mall and Thompson's Point are some notable places to visit nearby.
Country Gardens
While Country Gardens isn't home to many top sights, Maine Mall and Thompson's Point are some notable places to visit nearby.
Meetinghouse Hill
While Meetinghouse Hill may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Willard Beach and Victoria Mansion.
Knightville
While Knightville isn't home to many top sights, Victoria Mansion and Portland Museum of Art are some notable places to visit nearby.