East End Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Eastern Promenade which includes a bay or harbour, kayaking or canoeing and general coastal views
East Prom Trail showing a park as well as an individual male
Eastern Promenade which includes a park and general coastal views as well as a small group of people
East End Beach showing general coastal views and a sandy beach as well as a couple
Eastern Promenade which includes a garden as well as an individual female

Popular places to visit

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
Portland Observatory

Portland Observatory

4/5(1 review)

You can find out about the history of Portland with a stop at Portland Observatory. Stroll along the area's waterfront or experience its acclaimed theatre scene.

Portland Observatory
East Prom Trail showing a bay or harbour and a park as well as a couple

East Prom Trail

Former rail beds are often turned into trails. At this one you can walk, run, bike or swim for active relaxation within the city.

East Prom Trail
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

Activities

Port City Light Cruise

Port City Lights Cruise

AU$59
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Port City Lights Cruise
Vintage Fire Engine Tours

Vintage Fire Truck Sightseeing Tour of Portland Maine

AU$59
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$106
per adult
Portland: Sunset Lighthouse Cruise in Casco Bay with Drinks
Portland: Private Island Fort Tour

Portland: Private Island Fort Tour

AU$209
per adult
Portland: Private Island Fort Tour
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
Afternoon Windjammer Cruise Along the Coast of Portland Maine

Afternoon Windjammer Cruise Along the Coast of Portland Maine

AU$103
per adult
Afternoon Windjammer Cruise Along the Coast of Portland Maine
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Our pick of the best East End Hotel Deals

Days Inn by Wyndham Airport/Maine Mall

Days Inn by Wyndham Airport/Maine Mall

2 out of 5
461 Maine Mall Rd, South Portland, ME
The price is AU$184 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
AU$184
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in South Portland. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,123 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on 4 Aug. 2025

Days Inn by Wyndham Airport/Maine Mall
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$179 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
AU$179
17 Aug - 18 Aug
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! (124 reviews)
"We loved the indoor pool, the breakfast, and the mural in the room!"

Reviewed on 6 Aug. 2025

Germaine Inn South Portland
Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Portland

Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Portland

3 out of 5
155 Riverside St, Portland, ME
The price is AU$223 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$223
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Portland. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,045 reviews)
"I thought it was clean and well maintained. The pool and hot tub were nice. The pillows were too small though and I would have liked a bigger comforter."

Reviewed on 4 Aug. 2025

Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Portland
Clarion Hotel Portland

Clarion Hotel Portland

2.5 out of 5
1230 Congress St, Portland, ME
The price is AU$259 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
AU$259
18 Aug - 19 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Portland. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,009 reviews)
Solid hotel
"Front desk, friendly, and very helpful helping me make dinner plans in terms of recommendations. The rooms were clean nobody came in between the two days I was there. I’m not sure I was supposed to request it or not. It is easily accessible to downtown if you have a car."

Reviewed on 4 Aug. 2025

Clarion Hotel Portland
Comfort Inn Airport

Comfort Inn Airport

2.5 out of 5
90 Maine Mall Rd, South Portland, ME
The price is AU$219 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
AU$219
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in South Portland. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,450 reviews)
"Clean, comfortable, quiet room attractively furnished"

Reviewed on 5 Aug. 2025

Comfort Inn Airport
The Westin Portland Harborview

The Westin Portland Harborview

4 out of 5
157 High St, Portland, ME
The price is AU$350 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$350
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Portland. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Nice property could add some vending machines by ice machines for soft drinks and snacks."

Reviewed on 24 Jul. 2025

The Westin Portland Harborview
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Other neighbourhoods around East End

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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
Portland which includes a park

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.

East 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
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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
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

East End Travel Guide

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