There's nothing better than being beside the sea. Round up the kids, put together a picnic and get out into the fresh air at Willard Beach.

This stretch of coastline in South Portland is popular with many travelers, so put it on your travel plans. However, don't end your sightseeing there. There are many more spots waiting for you to enjoy after Willard Beach. Portland Head Light, Portland Museum of Art, and University of Southern Maine are nearby.

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Chebeague Island Inn

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Dallas (DFW) to Portland (PWM)

8.8/10 Excellent! (71 reviews)

The location is perfect with the golf course right next door and sitting up on the hill overlooking the harbor. The restaurant serves wonderful meals, one of the best lobster bisque we’ve ever had. The wrap around porch is awesome with heaters. In saying all this, the inn needs some TLC. Our room had paint chipping on the walls and all around the shower. The shower head was awful. There isn’t a main door to the front desk and the one our driver brought us in was like we were walking into a shed, very weird . We will go back to the restaurant but we wouldn’t stay over.

Reviewed on Jun 20, 2025

Cliff House Maine

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Sep 15 - Sep 19

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Minneapolis (MSP) to Portland (PWM)

9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,003 reviews)

There was no ambiance, back ground music in the restaurants or gathering areas. The towels were low grade. Wait staff was not consistent.

Reviewed on Jul 2, 2025

Portland Harbor Hotel

Downtown Portland

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Dallas (DFW) to Portland (PWM)

9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,533 reviews)

Lovely hotel in a perfect location - some elements of the room hadn’t been cleaned that well but made up for by the complimentary coffee and cookie station.

Reviewed on Jul 3, 2025

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Portland: Best of Maine Lighthouse Scenic Cruise

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Portland: Casco Bay Sunset and Lighthouse Cruise

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Portland: Best of Maine Lighthouse Scenic Cruise

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Downtown Golden Adventure Quest Experience in Portland

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Around The Peninsula Bike Tour

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