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.
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.
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.
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
Room was clean and had all amenities.
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Portland Regency Hotel & Spa
I love the hotel!
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Portland Harbor Hotel
The room was wonderful. All the staff were kind and welcoming. They kindly helped us solve a problem that came up. We hope to be back again next year. Beautiful hotel.
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG
Amenities! Not discounting the clean rooms and amazing staff!!
Reviewed on 11 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
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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 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.
