Willard Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Bug Light
You can find out about the history of South Portland with a trip to Bug Light. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.
Southern Maine Community College
Walk around the campus at Southern Maine Community College during your visit to South Portland. Amble around this family-friendly area's waterfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Fort Preble
On the South Portland waterfront, survey the scene of the Battle of Portland Harbor, which is the only known Civil War conflict fought in Maine.
Maine Mall
You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Maine Mall during your stay in South Portland. Experience the area's great live music and entertainment choices.
Willard Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Willard Beach during your travels in South Portland?
South Portland Historical Society Museum
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at South Portland Historical Society Museum in South Portland. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theatre scene.
Activities
Vintage Fire Truck Sightseeing Tour of Portland Maine
Portland: Maine Lighthouses Sightseeing Cruise with Drinks
Portland: Sunset Lighthouse Cruise in Casco Bay with Drinks
Afternoon Windjammer Cruise Along the Coast of Portland Maine
Scenic Lighthouse Boat Cruise from Portland's Old Port
Our pick of the best Willard Hotel Deals
Clarion Hotel Portland
The free shuttle was right on time. We stayed here to catch a super early bus to NYC. We have stayed here before. The staff is friendly. The room is very comfortable and it's a great place to stay when you're catching a bus.
Reviewed on 20 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
Germaine Inn South Portland
First time since new ownership. 360 degree improvement. Clean , friendly staff , rooms updated. It was really nice. Few snags but they will correct. Like ironing board , no iron , rooms without hairdryer. That being said you call the desk and they deliver to room right away.
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025
Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Portland
That was friendly made sure everything was taken care of
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
LivAway Suites Portland-Scarborough
It was clean, we just did not have to interact with the staff too much so I could not honestly give an answer. We assumed the kitchen included pots and pans, and the heating element (stove top) was not the best; it took a long time to heat up water. But aside from that, we would definitely stay again, ...
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025
Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG
Nice hotel close to the Old Port district in Portland. Clean, modern, and great location. Enjoyed our stay!
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Willard
Meetinghouse Hill
While Meetinghouse Hill may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Willard Beach and Victoria Mansion.
Loveitts Field
Loveitts Field might not have many top sights, but Willard Beach and Portland Harbor Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Ferry Village
While Ferry Village isn't home to many top sights, Bug Light and Willard Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.
Willard Beach
When in Willard Beach, you can plan a visit to Willard Beach and Bug Light, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Knightville
While Knightville isn't home to many top sights, Victoria Mansion and Portland Museum of Art are some notable places to visit nearby.
Cash Corner
While there might not be top attractions in Cash Corner, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Thompson's Point and Hadlock Field.
