Willard Travel Guide
South Portland
Popular places to visit
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.
Bug Light
You can find out about the history of South Portland with a trip to Bug Light. Experience the area's great live music and entertainment choices.
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.
Lyric Music Theater
You can enjoy a show at Lyric Music Theater during your stay in South Portland. Experience the area's entertainment choices or attend a sporting event.
Maine Mall
You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Maine Mall during your stay in South Portland. Experience the area's entertainment choices and great live music.
Willard Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Willard Beach during your travels in South Portland?
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
Top hotels in Willard
Clarion Hotel Portland Airport ME
"This hotel was bad from the minute we arrived. I called early in week to see if there was a possibility to check in early because we had a long ride & had to catch a ferry for a memorial for a boss in Peaks Island, ME. When we arrived the 2 at front desk kind of laugh at me & looked at me like I ..."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Portland Harbor Hotel
"The staff was very helpful, especially Adam, helping us negotiate places to go in Portland and answering our questions"
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Cambria Hotel Portland Downtown-Old Port
"It was a wonderful place to stay. Great location."
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Portland Regency Hotel & Spa
"The Regency is a Portland institution that's located in a fantastic location. Too bad it's starting to look and sound and smell weathered. We were in room 215 and it smelled of smelly socks when we entered. The ancient air and heating system was on, but it was so loud it was hard to nap, much less ..."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Portland DT/Maine Med
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Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
The Westin Portland Harborview
"Great stay except it took the hot water 10 minutes to come through for shower and sink."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Willard
Willard Beach
When in Willard Beach, you can plan a visit to Willard Beach and Fort Preble, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Ferry Village
While Ferry Village isn't home to many top sights, Willard Beach and Casco Bay Lines Ferry Terminal are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
Knightville
While Knightville isn't home to many top sights, Victoria Mansion and Portland Museum of Art are some notable places to visit nearby.
Pleasantdale
Pleasantdale might not have many top sights, but International Cryptozoology Museum and Portland Museum of Art are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
