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
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Areas of Portland

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
Old Port featuring a bay or harbor

Old Port

The ample dining options and captivating waterfront views are top of the list for many visitors to Old Port. A stop by Cross Insurance Arena or Casco Bay Lines Ferry Terminal might round out your trip.

Old Port
Portland which includes a garden

East Bayside

While visiting East Bayside, you might make a stop by sights like Eastern Promenade and Maine Jewish Museum.

East Bayside
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
Eastern Promenade showing general coastal views, kayaking or canoeing and a bay or harbor

East End

If you're spending some time in East End, Eastern Promenade and Portland Observatory are top sights worth seeing.

East 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