Parkside

Portland

Popular places to visit

State Theatre which includes street scenes as well as an individual femail

State Theatre

The beautiful mix of architectural styles, from Art Deco to Moorish, makes this newly renovated performing arts venue one of New England’s best.

State Theatre
Portland Museum of Art featuring interior views and art as well as a small group of people

Portland Museum of Art

Maine’s largest and oldest art institution showcases three centuries of American art and European masters in its architecturally impressive museum complex.

Portland Museum of Art
East End Beach which includes general coastal views and a beach as well as a small group of people

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 End Beach
Eastern Promenade which includes a bay or harbor and general coastal views as well as a small group of people

Eastern Promenade

Built on an old rail corridor along the easternmost portion of Portland’s peninsula, this waterfront trail offers stunning views of the harbor and Atlantic Ocean.

Eastern Promenade
Victoria Mansion showing interior views, heritage elements and a house

Victoria Mansion

Visit the remarkably preserved 19th-century manor house, located in downtown Portland. Get an authentic impression of life during that era.

Victoria Mansion
Maine College of Art

Maine College of Art

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Maine College of Art during your trip to Portland. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene and great live music.

Maine College of Art

Things to do

Portland Downtown Highlights: "The Golden Adventure" Exploration Game

Downtown Golden Adventure Quest Experience in Portland

P486
per adult
Downtown Golden Adventure Quest Experience in Portland
Portland Tall Ship Cruise on Casco Bay

Portland Tall Ship Cruise on Casco Bay

P5,644
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Portland Tall Ship Cruise on Casco Bay
Portland: Schooner Tall Ship Cruise on Casco Bay

Portland: Schooner Tall Ship Cruise on Casco Bay

P6,079
per adult
Portland: Schooner Tall Ship Cruise on Casco Bay
Sunset Lighthouse Cruise Tour from Casco Bay

Sunset Lighthouse Cruise Tour from Casco Bay

P3,146
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Sunset Lighthouse Cruise Tour from Casco Bay
Vintage Fire Engine Tours

Vintage Fire Truck Sightseeing Tour of Portland Maine

P2,135
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Vintage Fire Truck Sightseeing Tour of Portland Maine
Afternoon Windjammer Cruise Along the Coast of Portland Maine

Afternoon Windjammer Cruise Along the Coast of Portland Maine

P3,764
per adult
Afternoon Windjammer Cruise Along the Coast of Portland Maine
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Top hotels in Parkside

Longfellow Hotel
Longfellow Hotel
4 out of 5
754 Congress St, Portland, ME
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Portland. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions State Theatre and Thompson's Point ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (92 reviews)
"Best hotel I've been to that wasn't overseas. The staff was kind, helpful, and the hotel was wonderfully"

Reviewed on Jun 28, 2025

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Longfellow Hotel
The Francis
The Francis
3.5 out of 5
747 Congress Street, Portland, ME
The price is P14,690 per night from Jul 6 to Jul 7
P14,690
P17,703 total
Jul 6 - Jul 7
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Portland. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (330 reviews)
"Comfortable, great and friendly staff. Nice place."

Reviewed on Jun 21, 2025

The Francis
Days Inn by Wyndham Airport/Maine Mall
Days Inn by Wyndham Airport/Maine Mall
2 out of 5
461 Maine Mall Rd, South Portland, ME
The price is P6,033 per night from Jul 2 to Jul 3
P6,033
P6,577 total
Jul 2 - Jul 3
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in South Portland. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,022 reviews)
"Room was clean and quiet. Many small ants were sharing room just like at home. Loved small fridge and micro in room."

Reviewed on Jun 28, 2025

Days Inn by Wyndham Airport/Maine Mall
Hyatt Place Portland Downtown - Old Port Square
Hyatt Place Portland Downtown - Old Port Square
3 out of 5
433 Fore St, Portland, ME
The price is P15,214 per night from Jul 2 to Jul 3
P15,214
P16,833 total
Jul 2 - Jul 3
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Portland. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,145 reviews)
"Loved it's proximity to everything in Old Port!"

Reviewed on Jun 28, 2025

Hyatt Place Portland Downtown - Old Port Square
Clarion Hotel Portland
Clarion Hotel Portland
2.5 out of 5
1230 Congress St, Portland, ME
The price is P8,571 per night from Jul 6 to Jul 7
P8,571
P9,483 total
Jul 6 - Jul 7
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Portland. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,008 reviews)
"Convenient location"

Reviewed on Jun 30, 2025

Clarion Hotel Portland
Portland Regency Hotel & Spa
Portland Regency Hotel & Spa
3.5 out of 5
20 Milk Street, Portland, ME
Stay at this 3.5-star spa hotel in Portland. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,336 reviews)
Wonderful hotel
"Great front desk staff. Rooms nice/beds very comfortable. Breakfast was delicious. Cannot beat location. Spa treatments excellent but the spa receptionist was full of herself and unwelcoming"

Reviewed on Jun 29, 2025

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Portland Regency Hotel & Spa
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Other neighbourhoods around Parkside

Sunset over Portland, ME. The Western promenade is the only decent one I found to catch the sunset

Valley Street

If you're spending some time in Valley Street, Hadlock Field and Fitzpatrick Stadium are top sights worth seeing.

Valley Street
Portland Museum of Art featuring art and interior views as well as an individual male

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.

Portland Arts District
Victoria Mansion featuring a house, heritage elements and interior views

West End

If you're spending some time in West End, Victoria Mansion and Portland Fire Museum are top sights worth seeing.

West End
Great piece of history and food, for the Portland area

West Bayside

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in West Bayside and surrounding area, you can visit Merrill Auditorium and Cross Insurance Arena.

West Bayside
I'm walking the Blvd. now after being down the Old Port. Portland has so many trails around the city, it was recently voted one of the top "Greenest" for hiking and the pedestrian in general. It's chilly, but the walk and the water together, make it all worth it.

Oakdale

While there might not be top attractions in Oakdale, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Hadlock Field and Thompson's Point.

Oakdale
State Street Church

Downtown Portland

Downtown Portland is known for its captivating waterfront views, and with sights like Cross Insurance Arena and Merrill Auditorium, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Portland.

Downtown Portland

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