Things to Do in Portland Maine
From Arts & Culture to Outdoor Adventures, discover it all
Portland, Maine is full of things to do that meet any interest, hobby or whim our guests might have. From museums, live performances, and historical attractions to outdoor excursions, shopping, dining, and local brewery tours, this city offers it all. And it's all within walking distance or a short drive from your home base at the Portland Harbor Hotel.
Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse
Extending into the harbor from the grounds of Fort Preble on the Southern Maine Community College Campus in South Portland, visitors will find a conspicuous profile in the landscape at the end of a 950-foot breakwater. It is Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse, a caisson-style lighthouse built in 189
Portland Head Lighthouse
Situated along the shores of Fort Williams Park in Cape Elizabeth, Portland Head Light sits at the entrance of the shipping channel into Casco Bay. A popular destination for those touring the area’s historic lighthouses or those simply looking for a quintessential coastal scene on their visit to Maine
Merrill Auditorium
Merrill Auditorium is a beautiful performing arts theater built in 1912 and renovated in 1997. Merrill has a 1,908 seat capacity and is available for concerts, comedy, theatrical performances, corporate functions, graduations and more.
Thompson's Point
With views of and access to the Fore River, unparalleled visibility from I-295, close proximity to downtown Portland and Portland International Jetport Thompson's Point is where the action is with ongoing events, outdoor concerts, skating rink, arts & entertainment.
The Portland Museum of Art (PMA)
The Portland Museum of Art (PMA) boasts an impressive collection of American, European, contemporary, and Maine art that is always on display, as well as temporary, world-class exhibitions that are inspiring and bring art to life.
The Maine College of Art
The Maine College of Art on Congress Street features student and faculty works in a wide range of media and the SPACE Gallery next door showcases contemporary and unconventional visual and performance art.
Portland Stage Company
Portland Stage Company is Maine's largest, professional nonprofit theater and produces shows to meet a wide range of tastes and engages people of all ages for well-known shows and new and experimental works as well.
State Theater
Live music is a mainstay in Portland – from local musicians playing at countless clubs and bars to smaller venues like the State Theatre that bring in acts with national stature to please fans of nearly every genre.
Cross Insurance Arena
Enjoy the comforts and convenience of our Hotel near Cross Insurance Arena, home to the Maine Mariners of the ECHL. For your concerts, comedy shows, family events, and live theater in Portland, Maine enjoy only a five-minute walk to the area's largest arena from Portland Harbor Hotel.
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SPACE is a nonprofit organization that supports contemporary arts projects, champions artists, and encourages an open exchange of ideas.