Parkside Travel Guide
Portland

Visit Parkside
Stay near popular Parkside 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 Parkside

Longfellow Hotel
"This hotel is amazing. Friendly staff- really good food and the spa was great."
Reviewed on 21 Sept 2026

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

Casco Bay Hotel Portland Airport - Maine Mall, an Ascend Collection Hotel
"Good hotel for the price. Interesting that the rooms do not have carpet but hard floors which are probably easier to keep clean. Breakfast was OK but not outstanding as some other chains have. Room was quiet. Rooms and bathrooms were in good shape but whoever did the drywall repairs, painting and ..."
Reviewed on 30 Sept 2026

Clarion Hotel Portland Airport ME
"Staff and shuttle were great. Bed comfortable. Bathroom fixtures need attention: shower head pipe loose in the wall. Toilet didn’t stop flushing. (Had to remove tank lid and mess with flapper every time)"
Reviewed on 30 Sept 2026

Clarion Pointe South Portland
"Great place to stay at a fair price"
Reviewed on 30 Sept 2026

Portland Harbor Hotel
Where to stay in Parkside

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.





















