Stanwood Park Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Stanwood Park
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 great live music and entertainment choices.
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 entertainment choices 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
The Real Portland Tour: City and 3 Lighthouses Historical Tour with a Real Local
Portland Smartphone Audio Tour: Self-Guided Drive
Downtown Portland: Coastal Vibe and Old Mansions with In-Add Audio Tour
Our pick of the best Stanwood Park Hotel Deals
Portland Harbor Hotel
"Clean spacious rooms and very friendly staff. Thank you."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Portland Regency Hotel & Spa
"An interesting historical building with quite a lot of charm. Enjoyed bourbon and rye tasting in the very comfortable lounge."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Cambria Hotel Portland Downtown-Old Port
"Clean Room, as advertised breakfast, phenomenal staff,"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
HomeAwhile
"We stayed for 9 nights in a King Suite and it was nice to have the separation between the sitting area/kitchenette and the bedroom. The bed was comfortable and it was great to have a desk for a work area in the bedroom as well as a TV. The building has only been open for a couple of months so everything ..."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Inn at St John Portland In-Town
"Parking was safe and easy, property beautiful"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG
"Everyone was very friendly."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Stanwood Park
Pleasantdale
Pleasantdale might not have many top sights, but International Cryptozoology Museum and Portland Museum of Art are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Highland
Though Highland may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Thompson's Point and Maine Mall.
Ligonia
Ligonia might not have many top sights, but Thompson's Point and Hadlock Field are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Cash Corner
While visiting Cash Corner, you might make a stop by sights like Casco Bay and Maine Military Museum.
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 Portland Museum of Art.
Knightville
While Knightville isn't home to many top sights, Victoria Mansion and Portland Museum of Art are some notable places to visit nearby.
