Parkside, ME
Portland
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Popular places to visit
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 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.
University of Southern Maine
Explore the campus of University of Southern Maine during your stay in Portland. Stroll along the seaside or attend a sporting event in the area.
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 theater scene.
Parkside Hotel Deals
Longfellow Hotel
"The staff was excellent. The rooms were a little tight. The area around the hotel seemed a little sketchy but it was safe."
Reviewed on Jun 22, 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Portland DT/Maine Med
"This was a brief stay on our driving trip through the New England states. The property is very nice, modern and well maintained. Rooms are super clean, well appointed and have great amenities. Breakfast was decent, although the coffee was mostly gone when I filled my cup before leaving. I would definitely ..."
Reviewed on Jun 22, 2026
Portland Harbor Hotel
"Beautiful hotel however felt that it is expensive for where it is and then you have $45 daily for valet parking then a $35 resort fee also daily. This can be used towards breakfast or drinks but we only managed to use once during our 2 night stay. We did not enjoy the breakfast, the hash was very ..."
Reviewed on Jun 23, 2026
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 Jun 22, 2026
Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Portland
"Nice clean stay, shower had good pressures"
Reviewed on Jun 20, 2026
Clarion Pointe South Portland
"This place was horrible, the room was so dirty, I had to clean it my self, one of the front desk girls got me the stuff to clean the room, the bathroom was full of hair dust, this place was not clean at all, the microwave was used and it was not clean, I even found a chiken bone in the room, and ..."
Reviewed on Jun 23, 2026
Where to stay in Parkside
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.
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 Cross Insurance Arena or Portland Museum of Art might round out your trip.
East Bayside
While visiting East Bayside, you might make a stop by sights like Maine Jewish Museum and Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception.