East End Travel Guide
Portland
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Portland Observatory
After visiting Portland Observatory, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Portland. Stroll along the area's seaside or experience its acclaimed theatre scene.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Downtown Portland: Coastal Vibe and Old Mansions with In-Add Audio Tour
Ultimate Portland Self-Guided Driving GPS Audio Tour
Maine Tour Bundle: Self-Guided Driving & Walking Audio Tour Bundle
Portland Maine App-Based Driving & Walking Audio Tour Bundle
Portland Smartphone Audio Tour: Self-Guided Drive
Maine: Portland Smartphone-Based Walking Audio Tour
Top hotels in East End
Clarion Hotel Portland Airport ME
Great service awesome staff. . They put up with me
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Portland Harbor Hotel
Nice decor and amenities (pantry)
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Portland Regency Hotel & Spa
Loved the sauna / spa! Will definitely make this a regular getaway destination.
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Cambria Hotel Portland Downtown-Old Port
The staff is excellent - efficient, gracious and always available to manage whatever comes up for the guest.
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Tru by Hilton Portland Airport Area
Great staff, clean room. We had to leave super early and it was nice that there was coffee & muffins out at 4am!
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Hampton Inn Portland Downtown - Waterfront
Great location with lots of food options around. Plenty of parking nearby. Hotel rooms were huge with coffee facilities, microwave and fridge. Coffee available in the lobby which was nice. Breakfast choices limited but sufficient. Pool was a little cold but lovely touch. The only thing we didn’t ...
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around East End
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.
East Bayside
If you're spending some time in East Bayside, Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception and Maine Jewish Museum are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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 Wadsworth-Longfellow House.
West Bayside
When in West Bayside, you can plan a visit to Merrill Auditorium and Wadsworth-Longfellow House, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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 Wadsworth-Longfellow House or Cross Insurance Arena might round out your trip.
