Title: Parkside Travel Guide: Best of Parkside, Portland Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Parkside](https://expedia.co.uk/Parkside-Hotels.d553248635976472068.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Portland](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Portland.d181420.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Parkside Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Parkside.d553248635976472068.Car-Hire-Guide)[Parkside Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Parkside.d553248635976472068.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Parkside Travel Guide ## Portland ![Aerial view of Portland East End, Fish Point, Munjoy Hill and Portland Harbor panorama in city of Portland, Maine ME, USA. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976472068/cd5b69e3-f849-4cdb-9dfa-0d60b764734c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Aerial view of Portland East End, Fish Point, Munjoy Hill and Portland Harbor panorama in city of Portland, Maine ME, USA. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976472068/cd5b69e3-f849-4cdb-9dfa-0d60b764734c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Parkside Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Portland travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Portland.dx181420) --- ### Popular places to visit ![State Theatre featuring street scenes as well as an individual female](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532668181/12c8418f-9a14-4f93-8c30-2ed80351964b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/State-Theatre-Downtown-Portland.d553248621532668181.Attraction) ![Portland Museum of Art featuring art and interior views as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6077214/5da73be5-0bbe-40d4-9f90-562d37bd733f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Portland-Museum-Of-Art-Portland.d6077214.Attraction) ![East End Beach featuring general coastal views and a beach as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6326357/191640a3-578a-49c8-8b3c-7316c332da71.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/East-End-Beach-East-End.d6326357.Attraction) ![Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse is the only caisson-style light station in the USA that visitors can walk to. Located on the breakwater at Southern Maine Community College in South Portland.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6077216/66b598f5-9cf2-462e-8d29-6ce35cd28e10.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### University of Southern Maine Enjoy the student vibe at University of Southern Maine as part of your travels around Portland. Stroll along the seaside or attend a sporting event in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/University-Of-Southern-Maine-Oakdale.d6077216.Attraction) ![Eastern Promenade which includes a bay or harbour and general coastal views as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6326369/dec84781-eef7-481e-906d-5a71b5494d24.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Eastern-Promenade-East-End.d6326369.Attraction) ![Victoria Mansion which includes heritage elements, a house and interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6077228/aff1c62e-8421-420b-8734-6d0c403c8261.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Victoria Mansion 3/5(1 review) Visit the remarkably preserved 19th-century manor house, located in downtown Portland. Get an authentic impression of life during that era. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Victoria-Mansion-West-End.d6077228.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Downtown Portland: Coastal Vibe and Old Mansions with In-Add Audio Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44927495/42f8f2e5-289d-480a-a822-cc8751cc6b66.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Downtown Portland: Coastal Vibe and Old Mansions with In-Add Audio Tour £7 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/downtown-portland-coastal-vibe-and-old-mansions-with-in-add-audio-tour.a44927495.activity-details) ![Portland Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45719150/c5757d24-772a-4314-9a5b-385c37350ecc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Portland Smartphone Audio Tour: Self-Guided Drive £12 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/portland-smartphone-audio-tour-self-guided-drive.a45719150.activity-details) ![Portland Maine App-Based Driving & Walking Audio Tour Bundle](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46325508/9f3e9794-a971-4263-b986-eba8bdd888a1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Portland Maine App-Based Driving & Walking Audio Tour Bundle £18 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/portland-maine-app-based-driving-walking-audio-tour-bundle.a46325508.activity-details) ![Ultimate Portland Self-Guided Driving GPS Audio Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44941422/00064774-1203-465f-8cee-e200125a2c6a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ultimate Portland Self-Guided Driving GPS Audio Tour £12 per traveller **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/ultimate-portland-self-guided-driving-gps-audio-tour.a44941422.activity-details) ![Maine: Portland Smartphone-Based Walking Audio Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46270306/a68f0ce3-a381-4d3f-897c-eb9b073c543e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Maine: Portland Smartphone-Based Walking Audio Tour £9 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/maine-portland-smartphone-based-walking-audio-tour.a46270306.activity-details) ![Self-Guided Driving & Walking Bundle of Portland Maine Tours](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46368442/4c0bf0d7-00b6-4f29-871d-0ff11db2ab20.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Portland Maine Self-Guided Driving & Walking Audio Tour Bundle £18 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/portland-maine-self-guided-driving-walking-audio-tour-bundle.a46368442.activity-details) [See all activities in Portland](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Portland.d181420.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Parkside ![Longfellow Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95700000/95697200/95697174/73070e99_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Longfellow Hotel 754 Congress St Portland ME £122 8 Feb - 9 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this spa hotel in Portland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Neal S. Dow House and Center for Cultural ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (142 reviews) We loved our stay. Great staff, room was nice, cafe very good and the Town Car service for rides, so convenient! Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026&selected=95697174&PinnedHotelID=95697174&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976472068) ![The Francis](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18670000/18669400/18669303/b1c4f654_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Francis 747 Congress Street Portland ME £109 9 Feb - 10 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Portland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (374 reviews) Clean and great location Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F02%2F2026&endDate=10%2F02%2F2026&selected=18669303&PinnedHotelID=18669303&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976472068) ![Knock on Wood | Airy Charm in Heart of Downtown](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93200000/93192500/93192457/e2609482_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Knock on Wood | Airy Charm in Heart of Downtown Portland ME £259 5 Mar - 6 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this apartment in Portland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Neal S. Dow House and Home of the Maine ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (25 reviews) Easy in and out. Beds were super comfortable Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F03%2F2026&endDate=06%2F03%2F2026&selected=93192457&PinnedHotelID=93192457&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976472068) ![Clarion Hotel Portland Airport ME](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/7200/7171/b163ad24_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Clarion Hotel Portland Airport ME 1230 Congress St Portland ME £63 16 Feb - 17 Feb 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 ... 8/10 Very Good! (1,343 reviews) Entire staff was top notch.Thanks to Drew mgr and Mathew.Recommend this place highly Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=16%2F02%2F2026&endDate=17%2F02%2F2026&selected=7171&PinnedHotelID=7171&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976472068) ![Long Creek Hotel by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/24300/24280/f3b41288_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Long Creek Hotel by IHG 171 Philbrook Ave South Portland ME £62 10 Feb - 11 Feb 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 ... 7.4/10 Good! (1,001 reviews) Room was clean, bed was large and comfortable, staff was friendly. Sadly however, The pool and hot tub were closed. Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=10%2F02%2F2026&endDate=11%2F02%2F2026&selected=24280&PinnedHotelID=24280&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976472068) ![Portland Harbor Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/900000/898700/898621/83fe4590_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Portland Harbor Hotel 468 Fore Street Portland ME Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Portland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 coffee shops/cafes and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,748 reviews) Nice and clean hotel with a nice restaurant. 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Clapp House which includes heritage elements and a house](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6326305/ea681022-f56f-4bcd-9327-752acacf0c96.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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 Wadsworth-Longfellow House or Cross Insurance Arena might round out your trip. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Portland-Portland-Arts-District.dx6336427) ![Bug Lighthouse, Portland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/181420/275df52c-dcbb-45a9-9a3a-a218d2cf8402.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### West End 4/5(1 area review) If you're spending some time in West End, Victoria Mansion and Portland Fire Museum are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Portland-West-End.dx553248635976481334) ![Aerial view of Cape Elizabeth Lights, also known as Two Lights, at the south end of Casco Bay in town of Cape Elizabeth, Maine ME, USA. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976476206/9e9ade7f-6738-4469-a2e4-0405a5a2ef88.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### West Bayside When in West Bayside, you can plan a visit to Merrill Auditorium and Wadsworth-Longfellow House, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Portland-West-Bayside.dx553248635976476206) ![Sunset over Portland, ME. The Western promenade is the only decent one I found to catch the sunset](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/181420/1a993f71-20c9-40ca-8b86-584afad25fd2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Valley Street 3.5/5(3 area reviews) While visiting Valley Street, you might make a stop by sights like Hadlock Field and Home of the Maine Celtics. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Portland-Valley-Street.dx553248635976480923) ![Another view as you walk, bike, hike,, picnic, or whatever. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/181420/a8bfe26f-e1f0-45c2-a0af-b3572094174e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Oakdale 3.5/5(3 area reviews) While Oakdale may 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 Portland Exposition Building. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Portland-Oakdale.dx553248635976474793) ![State Street Church](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635188831461/1cdab29c-afbc-4a34-8bd2-ae8e40cf4b1b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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 Wadsworth-Longfellow House. 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