Portland Arts District Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Portland Arts District
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 time exploring the galleries in Maine College of Art during your trip to Portland. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre 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 exploring the galleries in Maine Historical Society during your trip to Portland. Stroll along the area's waterfront or experience its acclaimed theatre scene.
Activities
Vintage Fire Truck Sightseeing Tour of Portland Maine
Portland: Sunset Lighthouse Cruise in Casco Bay with Drinks
Afternoon Windjammer Cruise Along the Coast of Portland Maine
Portland: Maine Lighthouses Sightseeing Cruise with Drinks
Our pick of the best 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 25 Oct 2025
Clarion Hotel Portland
Clean and very friendly staff
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
Portland Harbor Hotel
Staff was sub par for a 4 star hotel. Bartender and wait staff were more concerned about discussing issues with customers than actually serving people right in front of them. Front desk staff were very curt on the phone.
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025
Fireside Inn & Suites Portland
Good value. Underwhelming location. Decent breakfast. Great place to stay just outside of Portland if you don't want to pay a fortune.
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025
Comfort Inn Airport
Room was great, bed very comfortable, room was quite clean and pet was allowed. That's a big plus!
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
Hyatt Place Portland Downtown - Old Port Square
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Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Portland Arts District
Downtown Portland
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.
Old Port
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.
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.
Parkside
If you're spending some time in Parkside, Neal S. Dow House and Fitzpatrick Stadium are top sights worth seeing.
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.
West End
If you're spending some time in West End, Victoria Mansion and Portland Fire Museum are top sights worth seeing.
