East Bayside
Portland
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Popular places to visit
Maine Jewish Museum
Located in the immigrant-era Etz Chaim Synagogue, this museum tells the stories of Maine’s Jewish families and showcases Jewish artists from the area.
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.
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
Enjoy the student vibe at University of Southern Maine as part of your travels around Portland. Stroll along the waterfront or attend a sporting event in the area.
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 Observatory
After visiting Portland Observatory, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Portland. Stroll along the area's waterfront or experience its great live music.
Things to do
Portland Smartphone Audio Tour: Self-Guided Drive
Ultimate Portland Self-Guided Driving GPS Audio Tour
Portland Maine App-Based Driving & Walking Audio Tour Bundle
Downtown Portland: Coastal Vibe and Old Mansions with In-Add Audio Tour
Maine Tour Bundle: Self-Guided Driving & Walking Audio Tour Bundle
Maine: Portland Smartphone-Based Walking Audio Tour
Top hotels in East Bayside
Portland Harbor Hotel
Breakfast pantry was great for early morning coffee, danish or yogurt!
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Cambria Hotel Portland Downtown-Old Port
View was nice from room. Otherwise the heating system was loud, the food was meh at best (I can see why they give a credit) and parking was confusing. The staff was friendly and engaging however and the location was nice
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
HomeAwhile
Nice and quiet
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Portland Regency Hotel & Spa
The hotel was excellent. I just wish they had told us about the $35 overnight parking charge up front. Every time we needed the car we had to tip the valet and then the overnight charge was a bit much.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG
Staff was friendly. Would be nice if there was better signage for the gym/pool though.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Hyatt Place Portland Downtown - Old Port Square
The hotel was clean and in a great spot. The staff was helpful. I was disappointed in some of the tech. You are asked to text to retrieve your car. Our car was “not recognized by the system”. We also were unable to cast to the TV in our room with a streaming app. The service kept on recognizing an ...
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around East Bayside
East End
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in East End and surrounding area, you can visit East End Beach and Casco Bay Lines Ferry Terminal.
Munjoy Hill
While Munjoy Hill may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like East End Beach and Casco Bay Lines Ferry Terminal.
West Bayside
When in West Bayside, you can plan a visit to Bayside Bowl and Merrill Auditorium, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
Downtown Portland
A noteworthy feature of Downtown Portland is its captivating waterfront views. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Cross Insurance Arena and Maine College of Art.
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 Maine College of Art or Cross Insurance Arena might round out your trip.
