Portland Arts District, ME

Portland

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Portland Museum of Art

9.2/10 (610 reviews)
Maine’s largest and oldest art institution showcases three centuries of American art and European masters in its architecturally impressive museum complex.
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Things to do

Portland Explorer: Cultural/Historical & 3 Lighthouses Tour

Portland Explorer | Maine History, Culture, & 3 Lighthouses Tour

$79
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Portland Explorer | Maine History, Culture, & 3 Lighthouses Tour
Sunset Windjammer Cruise Along the Coast of Portland Maine

Sunset Windjammer Cruise Along the Coast of Portland Maine

$77
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Sunset Windjammer Cruise Along the Coast of Portland Maine
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Where to stay in Portland Arts District

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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.

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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.

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West End

If you're spending some time in West End, Victoria Mansion and Portland Fire Museum are top sights worth seeing.

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East Bayside

While visiting East Bayside, you might make a stop by sights like Maine Jewish Museum and Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception.

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Parkside

While visiting Parkside, you might make a stop by sights like Fitzpatrick Stadium and Neal S. Dow House.

Portland Arts District, ME

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