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 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 acclaimed theatre scene.
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 great live music.
Top hotels in Downtown Portland
Portland Harbor Hotel
"An attractive city hotel with contemporary rooms and a lux feeling lobby area. Ed and pillow were very good; a/c was robust. Downside: The one working elevator to the guest rooms made transit up and downstairs slow."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Portland Regency Hotel & Spa
"The place is wonderful. Just remember to get water from the lobby because it is not stocked in the rooms."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Cambria Hotel Portland Downtown-Old Port
"We stay here every time we visit our daughter in Portland."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG
"Good location, free shuttle to airport . Big rooms and bathroom. Helpful staff"
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
The Westin Portland Harborview
"The location of the hotel is very good, and the room had a big desk and some drawers that worked well for our 5-night say. The big negative was the hot water. Apparently the building (closer to the parking building) was an add-on, and the hot water needs to come from the other side. It literally ..."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Hyatt Place Portland Downtown - Old Port Square
"Excellent location!!"
Reviewed on 27 May 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, Maine Jewish Museum and Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception are top sights worth seeing.
Parkside
If you're spending some time in Parkside, Fitzpatrick Stadium and Neal S. Dow House 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.
