East End Travel Guide

Portland

A rocky shoreline with calm water and several boats in the distance.
A tall brick tower with a white steeple, a small white building with a flag, and a clear blue sky.
A coastal landscape with a beach, boats on the water, and a forested area.
A coastal scene with boats on the water, a sandy beach, and trees in the foreground.
A beach with people sunbathing and swimming, boats in the water, and a rocky shoreline.

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A beach with people sunbathing and swimming, boats in the water, and a rocky shoreline.

East End Beach

9.2/10 (90 reviews)
Swim in the Atlantic Ocean, stroll along the sand-and-pebble shoreline or enjoy a picnic with unbeatable views at Portland’s public beach.
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Things to do

Portland Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

Portland Smartphone Audio Tour: Self-Guided Drive

£12
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Portland Smartphone Audio Tour: Self-Guided Drive
Sunset Lighthouse Cruise Along Casco Bay

Sunset Lighthouse Cruise Along Casco Bay

£51
per adult
Sunset Lighthouse Cruise Along Casco Bay
Sunset Lighthouse Harbor Cruise from Portland's Old Port

Small Group Sunset Lighthouse Boat Cruise With Local Drinks

£65
per adult
Small Group Sunset Lighthouse Boat Cruise With Local Drinks
Maine Whale Watching Tour in Portland

Maine Whale Watching Tour in Portland

£95
per adult
Maine Whale Watching Tour in Portland
Small Group Afternoon Lighthouse Boat Cruise With Local Drinks

Small Group Afternoon Lighthouse Boat Cruise With Local Drinks

£64
per adult
Small Group Afternoon Lighthouse Boat Cruise With Local Drinks
Portland, Maine: Hidden Histories Guided Walking Tour

Portland, Maine: Hidden Histories Guided Walking Tour

£40
per adult
Portland, Maine: Hidden Histories Guided Walking Tour
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Top hotels in East End

Quality Inn & Suites South Portland

Quality Inn & Suites South Portland

2.5 out of 5
738 Main Street South Portland ME
The price is £74 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
£74
13 Sept - 14 Sept
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 breakfast and the helpful staff ...
6.4/10 (1,113 reviews)
"Good, location to stay on short notice"

Reviewed on 4 Sept 2026

Quality Inn & Suites South Portland
Casco Bay Hotel Portland Airport - Maine Mall, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Casco Bay Hotel Portland Airport - Maine Mall, an Ascend Collection Hotel

3.5 out of 5
80 John Roberts Rd. South Portland ME
The price is £91 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
£91
8 Sept - 9 Sept
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 breakfast and the helpful staff ...
Casco Bay Hotel Portland Airport - Maine Mall, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Clarion Pointe South Portland

Clarion Pointe South Portland

2 out of 5
675 Main Street I-95 South Portland ME
The price is £54 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
£54
14 Sept - 15 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 ...
Clarion Pointe South Portland
Clarion Hotel Portland Airport ME

Clarion Hotel Portland Airport ME

2.5 out of 5
1230 Congress St Portland ME
The price is £79 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
£79
7 Sept - 8 Sept
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 ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,659 reviews)
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Reviewed on 4 Sept 2026

Clarion Hotel Portland Airport ME
Fireside Inn & Suites Portland

Fireside Inn & Suites Portland

3 out of 5
81 Riverside St Portland ME
The price is £90 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
£90
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Portland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,007 reviews)
"Only there for a short time. It was ok."

Reviewed on 3 Sept 2026

Fireside Inn & Suites Portland
Waves Oceanfront Resort

Waves Oceanfront Resort

3 out of 5
87 W Grand Ave Old Orchard Beach ME
The price is £129 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
£129
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Old Orchard Beach. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very good! (677 reviews)
"Had a great time!"

Reviewed on 2 Sept 2026

Waves Oceanfront Resort
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Where to stay in East End

Find the best East End areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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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.

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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.

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West End

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

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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.

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Parkside

If you're spending some time in Parkside, Fitzpatrick Stadium and Neal S. Dow House are top sights worth seeing.

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