Back Cove

Portland

Popular places to visit

State Theatre featuring street scenes as well as an individual female

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.

State Theatre
Portland Museum of Art which includes art and interior views as well as a small group of people

Portland Museum of Art

4/5(2 reviews)

Maine’s largest and oldest art institution showcases three centuries of American art and European masters in its architecturally impressive museum complex.

Portland Museum of Art
East End Beach showing general coastal views and a beach as well as a small group of people

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.

East End Beach
Eastern Promenade which includes a bay or harbour and general coastal views as well as a small group of people

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.

Eastern Promenade
Victoria Mansion featuring interior views, a house and heritage elements

Victoria Mansion

3/5(1 review)

Visit the remarkably preserved 19th-century manor house, located in downtown Portland. Get an authentic impression of life during that era.

Victoria Mansion
Maine College of Art

Maine College of Art

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Maine College of Art during your trip to Portland. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.

Maine College of Art

Things to do

Portland Downtown Highlights: "The Golden Adventure" Exploration Game

Downtown Golden Adventure Quest Experience in Portland

S$11
per adult
Downtown Golden Adventure Quest Experience in Portland
Sunset Lighthouse Cruise Tour from Casco Bay

Sunset Lighthouse Cruise Tour from Casco Bay

S$72
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Sunset Lighthouse Cruise Tour from Casco Bay
Portland: Schooner Tall Ship Cruise on Casco Bay

Portland: Schooner Tall Ship Cruise on Casco Bay

S$139
per adult
Portland: Schooner Tall Ship Cruise on Casco Bay
Afternoon Windjammer Cruise Along the Coast of Portland Maine

Afternoon Windjammer Cruise Along the Coast of Portland Maine

S$86
per adult
Afternoon Windjammer Cruise Along the Coast of Portland Maine
Vintage Fire Engine Tours

Vintage Fire Truck Sightseeing Tour of Portland Maine

S$49
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Vintage Fire Truck Sightseeing Tour of Portland Maine
Bootleggers, Bosses & Bloodshed

Bootleggers, Bosses & Bloodshed

S$64
per adult
Bootleggers, Bosses & Bloodshed
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Top hotels in Back Cove

Days Inn by Wyndham Airport/Maine Mall
Days Inn by Wyndham Airport/Maine Mall
2 out of 5
461 Maine Mall Rd, South Portland, ME
The price is S$174 per night from 1 Jul to 2 Jul
S$174
1 Jul - 2 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in South Portland. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,024 reviews)
"We stayed to tour a local college. We slept, showered, and checked out."

Reviewed on 29 Jun, 2025

Days Inn by Wyndham Airport/Maine Mall
Hyatt Place Portland Downtown - Old Port Square
Hyatt Place Portland Downtown - Old Port Square
3 out of 5
433 Fore St, Portland, ME
The price is S$380 per night from 1 Jul to 2 Jul
S$380
1 Jul - 2 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Portland. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,145 reviews)
"Loved it's proximity to everything in Old Port!"

Reviewed on 28 Jun, 2025

Hyatt Place Portland Downtown - Old Port Square
Clarion Hotel Portland
Clarion Hotel Portland
2.5 out of 5
1230 Congress St, Portland, ME
The price is S$215 per night from 2 Jul to 3 Jul
S$215
2 Jul - 3 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Portland. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Shower could use a good grout cleaning. Free coffee in the morning would be nice"

Reviewed on 26 Jun, 2025

Clarion Hotel Portland
Portland Regency Hotel & Spa
Portland Regency Hotel & Spa
3.5 out of 5
20 Milk Street, Portland, ME
Stay at this 3.5-star spa hotel in Portland. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,331 reviews)
Hotel stay
"From the minute we pullednin the staff were kind and very helpful. We loved the garden cafe accros from the hotel, its part of it. Great food and drinks. Staff again were so friendly. Above and beyound staff. Were kocals and had a night away, and it was so worth it."

Reviewed on 28 Jun, 2025

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Portland Regency Hotel & Spa
Canopy by Hilton Portland Waterfront
Canopy by Hilton Portland Waterfront
4 out of 5
9 Center Street, Portland, ME
The price is S$436 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
S$436
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Portland. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)
"Super friendly concierge and very accommodating staff!"

Reviewed on 24 Jun, 2025

Canopy by Hilton Portland Waterfront
Comfort Inn Airport
Comfort Inn Airport
2.5 out of 5
90 Maine Mall Rd, South Portland, ME
The price is S$184 per night from 1 Jul to 2 Jul
S$184
1 Jul - 2 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in South Portland. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,342 reviews)
"Staff was pleasant and helpful. Breakfast room was well appointed. The entrance is a bit tricky to find in the dark. Listen to your GPS voice when you're told to turn down a narrow street."

Reviewed on 28 Jun, 2025

Comfort Inn Airport
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Other neighbourhoods around Back Cove

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East Deering

Though East Deering may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like East End Beach and Merrill Auditorium.

East Deering
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Deering Center

Deering Center might not have many top sights, but Hadlock Field and Thompson's Point are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Deering Center
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Oakdale

3.5/5(3 area reviews)

While Oakdale may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Hadlock Field and Thompson's Point.

Oakdale
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Rosemont

Rosemont might not have many top sights, but Thompson's Point and Hadlock Field are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Rosemont
Portland featuring a park

East Bayside

If you're spending some time in East Bayside, Maine Jewish Museum and Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception are top sights worth seeing.

East Bayside
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West Bayside

When in West Bayside, you can plan a visit to Merrill Auditorium and Cross Insurance Arena, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

West Bayside

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