West End Travel Guide
Portland





Popular places to visit

Victoria Mansion
You can find out about the history of Portland with a visit to Victoria Mansion. Experience the area's great live music and entertainment choices.

State Theatre
You can get tickets for a performance at State Theatre during your stay in Portland. Experience the area's great live music and entertainment choices.

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 great live music.

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.

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.

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.
Top hotels in West End

Blind Tiger Portland – Carleton Street
Given there's no staff onsite, questions and communication are all remote, leading to delay in response. Rooms were cold and heating was hard to adjust.
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026

The Westin Portland Harborview
Beautiful room, clean shower
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026

Clarion Hotel Portland Airport ME
Great, 4:30 am shuttle to Airport
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026

Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG
Clean room. Helpful staff when room key did not work.
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026

Portland Harbor Hotel
Nice hotel. From check in to check out, we had everything we needed and pleasant and informed staff to help us enjoy our stay
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026

Portland Regency Hotel & Spa
Really lovely time. Spa and gym were great! Wish there was automatic housekeeping for multiple night stay. Great location!
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around West End

Valley Street
While visiting Valley Street, you might make a stop by sights like Hadlock Field and Fitzpatrick Stadium.

Parkside
If you're spending some time in Parkside, Fitzpatrick Stadium and Neal S. Dow House are top sights worth seeing.

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.

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.

West Bayside
When in West Bayside, you can plan a visit to Bayside Bowl and Merrill Auditorium, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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 Merrill Auditorium.
