Back Cove Travel Guide
Portland

Visit Back Cove
Stay near popular Back Cove attractions
Things to do

The Real Portland Tour: City and 3 Lighthouses Historical Tour with a Real Local

Portland: Casco Bay Morning Lighthouse Cruise

Sunset Windjammer Cruise Along the Coast of Portland Maine

Portland Smartphone Audio Tour: Self-Guided Drive

Downtown Portland: Coastal Vibe and Old Mansions with In-Add Audio Tour
Top hotels in Back Cove

Quality Inn & Suites South Portland
"This is a very nice property and very clean. Staff were cordial. The hvac system worked well and wasn’t noisy. Room was clean. The room could have used a chair though. There was an office chair at the desk but the back wasn’t stable."
Reviewed on 30 Sept 2026

Clarion Hotel Portland Airport ME

Casco Bay Hotel Portland Airport - Maine Mall, an Ascend Collection Hotel
"Great location. It had everything we needed."
Reviewed on 1 Oct 2026

Clarion Pointe South Portland

Portland Harbor Hotel

Fireside Inn & Suites Portland
"Hotel was worth the price. Staff was friendly and helpful at check-in. Room was spacious, comfortable, and clean. We were up graded to a courtyard facing room and it was quiet. Overall, the hotel was worth the price and satisfactory."
Reviewed on 30 Sept 2026
Where to stay in Back Cove

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.

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.

West End
If you're spending some time in West End, Victoria Mansion and Portland Fire Museum 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.

East Bayside
If you're spending some time in East Bayside, Maine Jewish Museum and Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception are top sights worth seeing.





















