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 entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene.
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 acclaimed theatre scene.
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 entertainment choices and great live music.
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 acclaimed theatre scene.
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.
Charles Q. Clapp House
Find out about the history of Portland with a stop at Charles Q. Clapp House. Stroll along the area's waterfront or experience its entertainment choices.
Top hotels in Downtown Portland
The Westin Portland Harborview
Wonderful as always. Comfortable beds, spacious rooms. Lovely, helpful staff
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Portland Regency Hotel & Spa
I love the hotel!
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Portland Harbor Hotel
I had a Junior Suite and it was lovely. Bed was extremely comfortable and it was very quiet. I will say the breakfast is costly in my opinion but it was great.
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG
I appreciated the extra parking lot/garage. It was a nice clean room and so close to all the fun in old port!
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Canopy by Hilton Portland Waterfront
Awesome stay
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Aloft Portland Downtown Waterfront ME
Staff
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
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 Fore Street Gallery or Cross Insurance Arena 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 Merrill Auditorium and Cross Insurance Arena, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
East Bayside
If you're spending some time in East Bayside, Maine Jewish Museum and Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception 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 Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Company and Museum and East End Beach.
