East Bayside Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

East Bayside
Portland which includes a park
Portland which includes a garden
Portland featuring a bay or harbour
Portland featuring autumn leaves

Popular places to visit

Maine Jewish Museum featuring signage and a garden

Maine Jewish Museum

Located in the immigrant-era Etz Chaim Synagogue, this museum tells the stories of Maine’s Jewish families and showcases Jewish artists from the area.

Maine Jewish Museum
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception

Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception

Find out about the history of Portland with a stop at Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. Stroll along the area's seaside or experience its entertainment choices.

Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
State Theatre showing street scenes as well as an individual female

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.

State Theatre
Portland Museum of Art featuring interior views and art as well as a small group of people

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.

Portland Museum of Art
East End Beach showing general coastal views and a beach as well as a small group of people

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.

East End Beach
Eastern Promenade featuring general coastal views and a bay or harbour as well as a small group of people

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.

Eastern Promenade

Activities

Port City Light Cruise

Port City Lights Cruise

AU$63
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Port City Lights Cruise
Vintage Fire Engine Tours

Vintage Fire Truck Sightseeing Tour of Portland Maine

AU$64
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Vintage Fire Truck Sightseeing Tour of Portland Maine
Portland: Sunset Lighthouse Cruise in Casco Bay with Drinks

Portland: Sunset Lighthouse Cruise in Casco Bay with Drinks

AU$105
per adult
Portland: Sunset Lighthouse Cruise in Casco Bay with Drinks
Portland: Private Island Fort Tour

Portland: Private Island Fort Tour

AU$151
per adult
Portland: Private Island Fort Tour
Afternoon Windjammer Cruise Along the Coast of Portland Maine

Afternoon Windjammer Cruise Along the Coast of Portland Maine

AU$102
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Afternoon Windjammer Cruise Along the Coast of Portland Maine
Portland: Maine Lighthouses Sightseeing Cruise with Drinks

Portland: Maine Lighthouses Sightseeing Cruise with Drinks

AU$105
per adult
Portland: Maine Lighthouses Sightseeing Cruise with Drinks
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Our pick of the best East Bayside Hotel Deals

Hampton Inn Portland Downtown - Waterfront

Hampton Inn Portland Downtown - Waterfront

2.5 out of 5
209 Fore St, Portland, ME
The price is AU$195 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
AU$195
3 Nov - 4 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Portland. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,014 reviews)
"The Hampton Inn Portland Downtown Waterfront is in an excellent location near Old Port and the waterfront restaurants. It was very easy to retreat to our room during the day to cool down and relax in between sightseeing and shopping. The parking is weirdly expensive for such a hotel, but the valets ..."

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Hampton Inn Portland Downtown - Waterfront
Cambria Hotel Portland Downtown-Old Port

Cambria Hotel Portland Downtown-Old Port

3 out of 5
25 HANCOCK STREET, Portland, ME
The price is AU$244 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$244
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Portland. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the restaurant ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,102 reviews)
"Hotel just 2 years old. Very quiet street."

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Cambria Hotel Portland Downtown-Old Port
AC Hotel Portland Downtown/Waterfront, ME

AC Hotel Portland Downtown/Waterfront, ME

3.5 out of 5
158 Fore St, Portland, ME
The price is AU$195 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$195
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Portland. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
"Nice place to stay but upon check in, which was a relatively busy time, both of the valets were really rude."

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

AC Hotel Portland Downtown/Waterfront, ME
Residence Inn Portland Downtown/Waterfront

Residence Inn Portland Downtown/Waterfront

3 out of 5
145 Fore Street, Portland, ME
The price is AU$188 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$188
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Portland. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"Amazing breakfast! The rooms were spacious and quiet. The girl with pink hair at the front desk was exceptional! There was one evening with no hot water, but it was fixed by 10am the next day. I believe a member of housekeeping took a small medical key of mine, other than that, great stay!"

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025

Residence Inn Portland Downtown/Waterfront
Germaine Inn South Portland

Germaine Inn South Portland

2 out of 5
675 Main Street I-95, Rt 1-I95 ex 45-I295 Ex 3, South Portland, ME
The price is AU$152 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
AU$152
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in South Portland. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Maine Mall and Thompson's ...
7.4/10 Good! (315 reviews)
"Super friendly staff, clean, comfortable and conveniently located! The breakfast was especially good and the staff couldn't have been friendlier! I would absolutely go back!"

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Germaine Inn South Portland
Portland Harbor Hotel

Portland Harbor Hotel

4 out of 5
468 Fore Street, Portland, ME
The price is AU$280 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$280
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Portland. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 coffee shops/cafes, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the bar and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,611 reviews)
"The parking was easy and very secure. The attendants were the best! The room was exquisite, and the coffee, tea, pastry, etc bars on each floor were so nice. All seating areas and the restaurant offered everything we could want. Very welcoming and helpful staff."

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

Portland Harbor Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around East Bayside

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Munjoy Hill

While Munjoy Hill may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like East End Beach and Casco Bay Lines Ferry Terminal.

Munjoy Hill
Eastern Promenade which includes a bay or harbour, kayaking or canoeing and general coastal views

East End

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in East End and surrounding area, you can visit East End Beach and Casco Bay Lines Ferry Terminal.

East End
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West Bayside

When in West Bayside, you can plan a visit to Merrill Auditorium and Cross Insurance Arena, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

West Bayside
Old Port showing a bay or harbour

Old Port

5/5(1 area review)

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.

Old Port
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Downtown Portland

4/5(1 area review)

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.

Downtown Portland
Portland Museum of Art showing art and interior views as well as an individual male

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.

Portland Arts District

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