Portland Arts District, ME
Portland
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Popular places to visit
Portland Museum of Art
Maine’s largest and oldest art institution showcases three centuries of American art and European masters in its architecturally impressive museum complex.
Wadsworth-Longfellow House
As you tour this historic brick home, trace three generations of Maine family history and learn about the cultural and political impact of its family members.
Maine College of Art
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Maine College of Art during your trip to Portland. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene and great live music.
Charles Q. Clapp House
Demonstrating the wealth and artistic sensibilities of 19th-century Portland, this masterpiece of Greek Revival architecture is next to the Portland Museum of Art.
Cross Insurance Arena
Catch an event at Cross Insurance Arena during your trip to Portland. Stroll along the area's waterfront or experience its great live music.
Maine Historical Society
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Maine Historical Society in Portland. Stroll along the area's waterfront or experience its acclaimed theater scene.
Things to do
Portland: Sunset Lighthouse Cruise in Casco Bay with Drinks
Small Group Sunset Lighthouse Boat Cruise With Local Drinks
Portland: Maine Lighthouses Sightseeing Cruise with Drinks
Afternoon Windjammer Cruise Along the Coast of Portland Maine
Portland Arts District Hotel Deals
Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG
Comfortable room. Good breakfast. Glad it was included, because I wouldn’t have paid what they were asking!
Reviewed on Oct 25, 2025
Clarion Hotel Portland
The Clarion was excellent for my trip. Located close to airport and to downtown and priced reasonably.
Reviewed on Oct 27, 2025
Portland Harbor Hotel
We had a wonderful stay here. The suite was absolutely lovely. Wish the pillows were not so mooshy but everything else was perfect.
Reviewed on Oct 25, 2025
Fireside Inn & Suites Portland
Items left in drawers from previous customers, as welll as some trash under chair. Remote control for TV did not function properly. Buttons did not align with labels on remote.
Reviewed on Oct 27, 2025
Comfort Inn Airport
Very nice hotel
Reviewed on Oct 26, 2025
Hyatt Place Portland Downtown - Old Port Square
Great location and nice rooms. One morning we ran out of hot water while taking a shower and I was not a big fan of the toilet flushing mechanism.
Reviewed on Oct 22, 2025
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Other neighborhoods around Portland Arts District
Downtown Portland
Downtown Portland is known for its captivating waterfront views, and with sights like Cross Insurance Arena and Merrill Auditorium, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Portland.
Old Port
Cobblestone streets, 19th-century brick buildings, and fishing piers define this district, offering boutiques, restaurants, and bars. Explore Post Office Park, Tommy's Park with its large mural, and stroll the Eastern Promenade Trail to East End Beach.
West Bayside
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in West Bayside and surrounding area, you can visit Merrill Auditorium and Cross Insurance Arena.
Parkside
While visiting Parkside, you might make a stop by sights like Neal S. Dow House and Fitzpatrick Stadium.
East Bayside
Bordered by Franklin Street and Washington Avenue, East Bayside offers a community arts venue, Mayo Street Arts, and the relaxing green space of Kennedy Park. Explore nearby Old Port and Munjoy Hill.
West End
Distinguished by its well-preserved Victorian architecture, this downtown Portland neighborhood boasts the scenic Western Promenade park, offering views of the White Mountains, and several historic structures, such as the Gothic House and Morrill Mansion.
