House Island
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![Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/509feafc0ae6192d7b9e3bec29a009d7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse
Learn about the local history of South Portland when you spend time at Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theater scene.
![Fort Preble featuring a lighthouse and a garden as well as a small group of people](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/267000/267955-Fort-Preble-Maine.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Fort Preble
On the South Portland waterfront, survey the scene of the Battle of Portland Harbor, which is the only known Civil War conflict fought in Maine.
![Fort Preble featuring wildflowers](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/267000/267550-South-Coast-Maine.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Southern Maine Community College
Walk around the campus at Southern Maine Community College as part of your travels around South Portland. Amble around this family-friendly area's waterfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
![Bug Light](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/0618920c1b97aaa7da56e26d20105226.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Bug Light
You can find out about the history of South Portland with a visit to Bug Light. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene and great live music.
![East End Beach which includes general coastal views and a beach as well as a small group of people](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/268000/268075-East-End-Beach-Portland.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
East End Beach
Swim in the Atlantic Ocean, stroll along the sand-and-pebble shoreline or enjoy a picnic with unbeatable views at Portland’s public beach.
![East Prom Trail which includes a bay or harbor and a park as well as a couple](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/266000/266350-East-Prom-Trail-Portland.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
East Prom Trail
Former rail beds are often turned into trails. At this one you can walk, run, bike or swim for active relaxation within the city.
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![Portland Harbor Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/900000/898700/898621/c27bf7ea_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
![Cambria Hotel Portland Downtown-Old Port](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/78000000/77990000/77981700/77981687/6e69aa5e_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
![Portland Regency Hotel & Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/930000/920100/920050/d87c36dc_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
![The McKernan Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105380000/105370700/105370688/216be4dd_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
![Hampton Inn Portland Downtown - Waterfront](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4490000/4480300/4480291/1dc67cbc_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
![Hyatt Place Portland-Old Port](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7490000/7488200/7488159/23634303_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
![Canopy by Hilton Portland Waterfront](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64480000/64474900/64474828/2dbce532_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
![Hilton Garden Inn Portland Downtown Waterfront](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/930000/920400/920341/2e48d234_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
![Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay, an IHG Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/12000/11991/8d3cb875_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)