Things to do in Portland

Activities, attractions and tours

Portland Head Light showing a sunset, general coastal views and rocky coastline
Portland
Fort Williams Park featuring rocky coastline and general coastal views as well as an individual femail
Portland
Portland

Explore thousands of activities with free cancellation and no added fees.

Design your experience with airport transfers, excursions, day tours & more.

Get an insider's look in what to book before you travel.


Most popular experiences in Portland

Tours & day trips

See all 65 activities

Food, drink & nightlife

See all 15 activities

Private & custom tours

See all 9 activities

Adventure & outdoor

See all 6 activities

Holiday & seasonal tours

See all 3 activities

What to do in Portland


Popular places to visit

Areas of Portland

Default Image

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
Old Port showing a bay or harbor

Old Port

Explore the cobblestone streets in Portland’s historic district, which combines a wealth of history with a thoroughly modern city experience.

Old Port
Default Image

Back Cove

While Back Cove might 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 Merrill Auditorium.

Back Cove
Victoria Mansion showing interior views, heritage elements and a house

West End

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

West End
Portland featuring a park

East Bayside

While visiting East Bayside, you might make a stop by sights like Maine Jewish Museum and Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception.

East Bayside
Default Image

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