Portland Arts District, ME
Portland
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.
Maine College of Art
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Maine College of Art during your trip to Portland. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene and great live music.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Portland Arts District Hotel Deals
Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG
"Very nice hotel. Paid extra for harbor view and had a huge window with a nice vista"
Reviewed on 2026/6/23
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Portland DT/Maine Med
"Nice hotel with a great breakfast, clean and comfy bed."
Reviewed on 2026/6/23
Portland Harbor Hotel
"Staff is very friendly and helpful. Location is perfect."
Reviewed on 2026/6/23
Cambria Hotel Portland Downtown-Old Port
"The staff was fine but not always as helpful as they could have been. The rooms were great and the beds clean and comfortable. The shower floor needed to be cleaned but the rest of the place was great. It’s in a wonderful location so we could walk to all the places we wanted to visit. The airport ..."
Reviewed on 2026/6/22
Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Portland
"Nice clean stay, shower had good pressures"
Reviewed on 2026/6/20
Clarion Pointe South Portland
"Very nice people"
Reviewed on 2026/6/23
Check Portland Arts District hotel availability
Where to stay in Portland Arts District
Downtown Portland
Downtown Portland is known for its captivating waterfront views, and with sights like Cross Insurance Arena and Merrill Auditorium, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Portland.
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.
East Bayside
While visiting East Bayside, you might make a stop by sights like Maine Jewish Museum and Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception.
West Bayside
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in West Bayside and surrounding area, you can visit Merrill Auditorium and Cross Insurance Arena.
