Portland Arts District Travel Guide
Tourist Guide





Visit Portland Arts District
Stay near popular Portland Arts District attractions
Activities

Portland Explorer: Boat Cruise with Oysters & Prosecco

Sunset Windjammer Cruise Along the Coast of Portland Maine

Portland, Maine: 60-Minute Narrated Sightseeing Trolley Tour

Portland Golden Adventure Puzzle Quest and Tour

Portland Maine Self-Guided Driving & Walking Audio Tour Bundle
Our pick of the best Portland Arts District Hotel Deals

Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG
"Really enjoyed our stay here! The room was nice with very comfortable beds and nice soft sheets! We stayed on the top floor and loved being able to look out on the bay. No free breakfast which was fine because there was so many places to eat very close like a few minutes walk. We did eat dinner at ..."
Reviewed on 1 Aug 2026

Clarion Hotel Portland Airport ME
"The staff is great. The property is dated. Great location with proximity to the airport."
Reviewed on 1 Aug 2026

Fireside Inn & Suites Portland

Clarion Pointe South Portland
"They were overbooked and rather than admit it they made us wait at least 30 minutes before they offered to find us a comparable room in another hotel"
Reviewed on 1 Aug 2026

Waves Oceanfront Resort

Portland Harbor Hotel
Our guide on where to stay in 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 End
If you're spending some time in West End, Victoria Mansion and Portland Fire Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Parkside
If you're spending some time in Parkside, Fitzpatrick Stadium and Neal S. Dow House 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.



















