Downtown Portland Travel Guide
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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.
Wadsworth-Longfellow House
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Wadsworth-Longfellow House during your trip to Portland. Stroll along the area's waterfront or experience its great live music.
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 acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.
State Street Church
After visiting State Street Church, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Portland. Stroll along the area's waterfront or experience its acclaimed theatre scene.
McLellan-Sweat Mansion
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at McLellan-Sweat Mansion during your trip to Portland. Stroll along the area's waterfront or experience its entertainment choices.
Top hotels in Downtown Portland
The Westin Portland Harborview
Location, clean rooms, pleasant staff
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Portland Harbor Hotel
Location was great, staff was friendly (especially adam at the front desk) but the bed was very uncomfortable, pillows were cheap and deflated, and the whole "resort fee" was very offputting. I would rather just be told a real rate when I book over getting an extra few hundred in charges. The 35$ ...
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Portland Regency Hotel & Spa
The staff were Courteous
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG
Clean room and great staff.
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Hampton Inn Portland Downtown - Waterfront
Hard bed. Pool was not that clean. Inconsistent presence of towels at the pool. Nice staff. Quite rooms.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Aloft Portland Downtown Waterfront ME
Very clean and comfortable.
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Portland
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.
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.
West Bayside
When in West Bayside, you can plan a visit to Bayside Bowl and Merrill Auditorium, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
Parkside
If you're spending some time in Parkside, Neal S. Dow House and Fitzpatrick Stadium are top sights worth seeing.
East End
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in East End and surrounding area, you can visit East End Beach and Casco Bay Lines Ferry Terminal.
