Willard Travel Guide
South Portland
Popular places to visit
Southern Maine Community College
Walk around the campus at Southern Maine Community College during your visit to South Portland. Amble around this family-friendly area's waterfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Bug Light
You can find out about the history of South Portland with a trip to Bug Light. Experience the area's great live music and entertainment choices.
Fort Preble
On the South Portland waterfront, survey the scene of the Battle of Portland Harbor, which is the only known Civil War conflict fought in Maine.
Lyric Music Theater
You can enjoy a show at Lyric Music Theater during your stay in South Portland. Experience the area's entertainment choices or attend a sporting event.
Maine Mall
You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Maine Mall during your stay in South Portland. Experience the area's entertainment choices and great live music.
Willard Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Willard Beach during your travels in South Portland?
Things to do
Portland Smartphone Audio Tour: Self-Guided Drive
Portland Maine App-Based Driving & Walking Audio Tour Bundle
Top hotels in Willard
Portland Harbor Hotel
Hotel is beautiful but rooms are small! Tight for 3 people. The parking is expensive and only option is valet. There’s always a long wait to get your car, they don’t go in order and are rude. The “free” snacks on the various floors were nothing special. Instead of sparkling water, have regular available. ...
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Portland Regency Hotel & Spa
A hotel has control over cleanliness, upkeep, and service. This hotel ranks very poorly in service. Not a single smile from any staff at check-in, check-out, or requests. They advertise pickup from the airport is available but after a call before flight, after landing, and then 3 more calls after ...
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Cambria Hotel Portland Downtown-Old Port
Best customer service I have ever received.
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
HomeAwhile
The extra space was very nice. The bedroom had blackout blinds.
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG
Clean, friendly, good breakfast ( but ran out of pancakes), parking lot under construction $20/ day, easy walk to MECCA
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Inn at St John Portland In-Town
The staff were incredible! I loved the fresh coffee and the continental breakfast - much of which was available 24/7. Highest recommendation!
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Willard
Meetinghouse Hill
While Meetinghouse Hill may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Willard Beach and Portland Museum of Art.
Knightville
While Knightville isn't home to many top sights, Victoria Mansion and Portland Museum of Art are some notable places to visit nearby.
Loveitts Field
Loveitts Field might not have many top sights, but Willard Beach and Fort Preble are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Ferry Village
While Ferry Village isn't home to many top sights, Willard Beach and Casco Bay Lines Ferry Terminal are some notable places to visit nearby.
Willard Beach
When in Willard Beach, you can plan a visit to Willard Beach and Fort Preble, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Pleasantdale
Pleasantdale might not have many top sights, but International Cryptozoology Museum and Portland Museum of Art are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
