Parkside 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 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.
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.
University of Southern Maine
Enjoy the student vibe at University of Southern Maine as part of your travels around Portland. Stroll along the waterfront or attend a sporting event in the area.
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 Parkside
Longfellow Hotel
We loved our stay. Great staff, room was nice, cafe very good and the Town Car service for rides, so convenient!
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
The Francis
Clean and great location
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Long Creek Hotel by IHG
Yes
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026
Portland Harbor Hotel
Nice and clean hotel with a nice restaurant.
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Clarion Hotel Portland Airport ME
A++ Quiet. Amazing comfortable king bed. Housekeeping dept. excellent. Front desk dept. excellent. Love it here
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
Portland Regency Hotel & Spa
The room was impeccable, the restaurant was delicious and perfect location
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Parkside
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 Wadsworth-Longfellow House or Cross Insurance Arena might round out your trip.
West End
If you're spending some time in West End, Victoria Mansion and Portland Fire Museum are top sights worth seeing.
West Bayside
When in West Bayside, you can plan a visit to Merrill Auditorium and Wadsworth-Longfellow House, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Valley Street
While visiting Valley Street, you might make a stop by sights like Hadlock Field and Home of the Maine Celtics.
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.
Downtown Portland
A noteworthy feature of Downtown Portland is its captivating waterfront views. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Cross Insurance Arena and Wadsworth-Longfellow House.
