Back Cove Travel Guide
Portland
Popular places to visit
State Theatre
You can get tickets for a performance at State Theatre during your stay in Portland. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.
Portland Museum of Art
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Portland Museum of Art during your travels in Portland. Stroll along the area's waterfront or experience its entertainment choices.
University of Southern Maine
Enjoy the student vibe at University of Southern Maine as part of your travels around Portland. Stroll along the seaside or attend a sporting event in the area.
East End Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, East End Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Portland.
Eastern Promenade
Eastern Promenade is just one of the places to see in Portland, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around the area's waterfront or attend a sporting event.
Victoria Mansion
You can find out about the history of Portland with a visit to Victoria Mansion. Experience the area's entertainment choices and great live music.
Top hotels in Back Cove
The Westin Portland Harborview
Clean, quiet and comfortable. Exceptional team who were helpful and friendly. I actually hated to leave. Great stay!
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Clarion Hotel Portland Airport ME
The boiler was broke during our stay. Front desk didn’t inform us of this. Needless to say, the hot tub we looked forward to was luke warm. It was too cold to enjoy it. In the morning, there was no hot water for showers. We had to go down to the front desk to inquire about it. At that time, they ...
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Portland Harbor Hotel
Nice place, clean room, courteous staff, NO FREE PARKING! :(
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Portland Regency Hotel & Spa
The staff were Courteous
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Cambria Hotel Portland Downtown-Old Port
Staff was all very friendly and professional. Made my stay very comfortable. Room was quite nice.
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG
Great location, spotless room and the bar & restaurant were ideal for a tasty bite and a relaxing beverage before retiring for the night. The bed was really comfortable and parking was on-site and reasonable.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Back Cove
Deering Center
Deering Center might not have many top sights, but Hadlock Field and Portland Exposition Building are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
East Deering
Though East Deering may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like East End Beach and Merrill Auditorium.
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 Portland Exposition Building.
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.
Rosemont
Rosemont might not have many top sights, but Children's Museum and Theatre of Maine and Thompson's Point are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
West Bayside
When in West Bayside, you can plan a visit to Bayside Bowl and Merrill Auditorium, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
