Title: Highland Travel Guide: Best of Highland, South Portland Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Highland](https://expedia.co.uk/Highland-Hotels.d984749539882037248.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Highland Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Highland.d984749539882037248.Car-Hire-Guide)[Highland Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Highland.d984749539882037248.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Highland Travel Guide ## South Portland ## Visit Highland Things to do Hotels Where to stay [South Portland travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/South-Portland.dx6769) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Southern Maine Community College](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6077244/925af1c4-f1df-4a98-8396-8ffeb63ce22f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Southern-Maine-Community-College-South-Portland.d553248621555471470.Attraction) ![South Portland, Maine, USA at the Portland Breakwater Light.; Shutterstock ID 688189870; Purchase Order: -](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6077242/9e21e6c2-f59f-4051-b33a-5b8df0503af8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Bug Light You can find out about the history of South Portland with a trip to Bug Light. Experience the area's entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Bug-Light-South-Portland.d6077242.Attraction) ![Fort Preble](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6077244/925af1c4-f1df-4a98-8396-8ffeb63ce22f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Fort-Preble-South-Portland.d6077244.Attraction) ![Venetian Masks](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6326805/a40c28ff-3666-4127-9e73-3c730ec522a3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lyric Music Theater You can enjoy a show at Lyric Music Theater during your stay in South Portland. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Lyric-Music-Theater-Ferry-Village.d6326805.Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Maine-Mall-South-Portland.d6077232.Attraction) #### Willard Beach Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Willard Beach during your travels in South Portland? [](https://expedia.co.uk/Willard-Beach-South-Portland.d6077248.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 £11 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/portland-smartphone-audio-tour-self-guided-drive.a45719150.activity-details) ![Self-Guided Driving & Walking Bundle of Portland Maine Tours](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46325508/66476b7f-1b7f-4138-b768-f3fb7a4789f9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Portland Maine App-Based Driving & Walking Audio Tour Bundle £17 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/portland-maine-app-based-driving-walking-audio-tour-bundle.a46325508.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) ![Ultimate Portland Self-Guided Driving GPS Audio Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44941422/8edf0b39-e377-40e8-9427-6d82cf3b7f7d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ultimate Portland Self-Guided Driving GPS Audio Tour £13 per traveller **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/ultimate-portland-self-guided-driving-gps-audio-tour.a44941422.activity-details) ![Portland Maine Self-Guided Driving & Walking Audio Tour Bundle](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46368442/e8228470-5c82-4805-8b47-11e4d47b8d42.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Portland Maine Self-Guided Driving & Walking Audio Tour Bundle £16 per adult **90%** 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 South Portland](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-South-Portland.d6769.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Highland ![Best Western Merry Manor Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/15900/15845/5f1e9995_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Best Western Merry Manor Inn 700 Main St South Portland ME £80 5 Apr - 6 Apr 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 pool in their ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,026 reviews) Breakfast was good. No time for pool Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F04%2F2026&endDate=06%2F04%2F2026&selected=15845&PinnedHotelID=15845&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=984749539882037248) ![The Westin Portland Harborview](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/6300/6273/c479d2b6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Westin Portland Harborview 157 High St Portland ME Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £108 26 Apr - 27 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this spa hotel in Portland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews) Breakfast was really good, free shuttle to town helped, the only problem was the bad was too small, but the rest was really good. Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=26%2F04%2F2026&endDate=27%2F04%2F2026&selected=6273&PinnedHotelID=6273&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=984749539882037248) ![Clarion Hotel Portland Airport ME](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/7200/7171/c90266f6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Clarion Hotel Portland Airport ME 1230 Congress St Portland ME £65 7 Apr - 8 Apr 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! (1,406 reviews) I found a clump of hair between the sheets. The curtains were torn/falling apart in room 505. Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=07%2F04%2F2026&endDate=08%2F04%2F2026&selected=7171&PinnedHotelID=7171&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=984749539882037248) ![Portland Harbor Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/900000/898700/898621/1a7f326f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Portland Harbor Hotel 468 Fore Street Portland ME £124 5 Apr - 6 Apr includes taxes & fees 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! (1,763 reviews) We paid a little extra for a room with a Courtyard view. What we got was a 2nd floor room as far as possible from the elevator and when I pulled back the curtains I was looking at a giant kitchen exhaust fan that gave us a constant deep buzz in the room. The hotel did not seem busy and this room ... Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F04%2F2026&endDate=06%2F04%2F2026&selected=898621&PinnedHotelID=898621&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=984749539882037248) ![Cambria Hotel Portland Downtown-Old Port](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/78000000/77990000/77981700/77981687/2540bb39_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Cambria Hotel Portland Downtown-Old Port 25 HANCOCK STREET Portland ME £107 5 Apr - 6 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Portland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the restaurant and ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,183 reviews) The whole stay was perfect. Staff was the best. The Jamaican janitor was amazing. Super nice and polite/helpful. The only thing we missed was a microwave. But, not having one will not keep me from staying there again soon. Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F04%2F2026&endDate=06%2F04%2F2026&selected=77981687&PinnedHotelID=77981687&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=984749539882037248) ![Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/12000/11991/4e5dab1b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG 88 Spring St Portland ME £83 13 Apr - 14 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Portland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,482 reviews) Yes Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=13%2F04%2F2026&endDate=14%2F04%2F2026&selected=11991&PinnedHotelID=11991&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=984749539882037248) [See all 2,428 properties in Highland](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=30%2F03%2F2026&endDate=31%2F03%2F2026®ionId=984749539882037248) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/South-Portland-Thorton-Heights.dx984749884737732608) ![Lighthouse dawn](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975854046/b97e9f27-51f5-4ed5-be66-f2d29f8d9b22.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Cash Corner While visiting Cash Corner, you might make a stop by sights like Casco Bay and Maine Military Museum. [](https://expedia.co.uk/South-Portland-Cash-Corner.dx553248635975854046) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Sunset Park While Sunset Park isn't home to many top sights, Maine Mall and Thompson's Point are some notable places to visit nearby. [](https://expedia.co.uk/South-Portland-Sunset-Park.dx984750347746951168) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Country Gardens While Country Gardens isn't home to many top sights, Maine Mall and Thompson's Point are some notable places to visit nearby. [](https://expedia.co.uk/South-Portland-Country-Gardens.dx984750478208671744) ![Bug light lighthouse in Portland, Maine at sunset as a sailboat sails into the harbor](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976478466/f6bcf41d-7429-4de2-b938-ed96be021c51.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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 Victoria Mansion. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Portland-Meetinghouse-Hill.dx553248635976478466) ![Panoramic view of the harbor of Portland, Maine, New England, USA](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976480405/1fae58b3-b645-405b-a767-b3cca29f73c2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Knightville While Knightville isn't home to many top sights, Victoria Mansion and Portland Museum of Art are some notable places to visit nearby. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Portland-Knightville.dx553248635976480405) --- --- - [Stays](?pwaLob=wizard-hotel-pwa-v2) - [Packages](?pwaLob=wizard-package-pwa) - [Flights](?pwaLob=wizard-flight-pwa) - [Things to do](?pwaLob=wizard-lx-pwa) - [Cruises](?pwaLob=wizard-cruise-pwa) - [Cars](?pwaLob=wizard-car-pwa) # Highland Travel Guide