East End Travel Guide

Portland

Eastern Promenade featuring general coastal views, a bay or harbour and kayaking or canoeing
East Prom Trail showing a park as well as an individual male
Eastern Promenade showing a garden and general coastal views as well as a small group of people
East End Beach which includes a beach and general coastal views as well as a couple
Eastern Promenade showing a garden as well as an individual female

Popular places to visit

East End Beach featuring 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 harbour 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
Portland Observatory

Portland Observatory

5/5(1 review)

You can find out about the history of Portland with a stop at Portland Observatory. Stroll along the area's waterfront or experience its acclaimed theatre scene.

Portland Observatory
East Prom Trail featuring a bay or harbour and a garden as well as a couple

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.

East Prom Trail
State Theatre featuring street scenes as well as an individual female

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 art and interior views as well as a small group of people

Portland Museum of Art

4/5(2 reviews)

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

Things to do

Portland Paddle uses both tandem and solo kayaks

Sunset Sea Kayak Tour of Casco Bay

£41
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Sunset Sea Kayak Tour of Casco Bay
Fort Gorges

Around The Peninsula Bike Tour

£63
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Around The Peninsula Bike Tour
Portland Headlight at Fort Williams Park

Private Portland Lighthouses and Kennebunkport Tour - 12 Pax

£1,141
per traveller
Private Portland Lighthouses and Kennebunkport Tour - 12 Pax
Explore the waters of Casco Bay!

Casco Bay Half-Day Sea Kayak Tour

£63
per adult
Casco Bay Half-Day Sea Kayak Tour
Portland Downtown Highlights: "The Golden Adventure" Exploration Game

Downtown Golden Adventure Quest Experience in Portland

£5
per adult
Downtown Golden Adventure Quest Experience in Portland
Afternoon Windjammer Cruise Along the Coast of Portland Maine

Afternoon Windjammer Cruise Along the Coast of Portland Maine

£50
per adult
Afternoon Windjammer Cruise Along the Coast of Portland Maine
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Top hotels in East End

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 £94 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
£94
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in South Portland. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,202 reviews)
"We enjoyed our stay. The room was a bit small, especially the bathroom, but comfortable enough for 2 people. I would have liked a chair besides the desk chair but that was really the only thing I was missing. The bed was very comfortable, in fact one of the best hotel mattresses I've slept on. It ..."

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025

Days Inn by Wyndham Airport/Maine Mall
Clarion Hotel Portland

Clarion Hotel Portland

2.5 out of 5
1230 Congress St, Portland, ME
The price is £125 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
£125
26 Aug - 27 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Portland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,005 reviews)
"I like the room and accommodations. The front desk person was a bit brief with me though."

Reviewed on 22 Aug 2025

Clarion Hotel Portland
Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Portland

Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Portland

3 out of 5
155 Riverside St, Portland, ME
The price is £104 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
£104
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Portland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,043 reviews)
"The hotel was good enough for the time being (felt safe, clean, etc) but was overall just an okay property."

Reviewed on 20 Aug 2025

Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Portland
Germaine Inn South Portland

Germaine Inn South Portland

2 out of 5
675 Main Street I-95, Rt 1-I95 ex 45-I295 Ex 3, South Portland, ME
The price is £72 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
£72
21 Sept - 22 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in South Portland. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Maine Mall and Thompson's Point ...
7.4/10 Good! (164 reviews)
"Everything was great for a last minute stay. The hallway had a certain smell that wasn't that great. The staff were super helpful and very nice! Thank you!"

Reviewed on 21 Aug 2025

Germaine Inn South Portland
Comfort Inn Airport

Comfort Inn Airport

2.5 out of 5
90 Maine Mall Rd, South Portland, ME
The price is £109 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
£109
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in South Portland. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,494 reviews)
"Good quality at a good price"

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025

Comfort Inn Airport
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Portland

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Portland

3 out of 5
340 Park Ave, Portland, ME
The price is £118 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
£118
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Portland. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,215 reviews)
"Nice and clean"

Reviewed on 20 Aug 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Portland
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Other neighbourhoods around East End

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Munjoy Hill

While Munjoy Hill may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like East End Beach and Casco Bay Lines Ferry Terminal.

Munjoy Hill
Portland featuring a park

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.

East Bayside
Old Port featuring a bay or harbour

Old Port

5/5(5 area reviews)

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
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Downtown Portland

3.5/5(2 area reviews)

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.

Downtown Portland
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West Bayside

When in West Bayside, you can plan a visit to Merrill Auditorium and Cross Insurance Arena, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

West Bayside
Portland Museum of Art which includes 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

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