East Bayside Travel Guide
Portland
Visit East Bayside
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.
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.
Top hotels in East Bayside
Cambria Hotel Portland Downtown-Old Port
Gym was clean and had basics
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Hampton Inn Portland Downtown - Waterfront
Excellent customer service From valet to the lobby clerks.
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
AC Hotel Portland Downtown/Waterfront, ME
Everything was great! Would stay again. Only issue was the cleaning staff/housekeeping was a bit noisy.
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Residence Inn Portland Downtown/Waterfront
Hotel was perfect for walking the city, the welcoming staff were amazing and very helpful, the only complaint was the awful pillows, not comfortable at all.
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
The Westin Portland Harborview
everything was amazing
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Clarion Hotel Portland Airport ME
Someone from housekeeping was on their phone at 830am talking so so loud right outside my room. They also tried getting into my room at 9am, if I hadnt put the bar on the door they would have walked right in while I was trying to sleep. Checkout isnt till noon!!
Reviewed on 8 Mar 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 Merrill Auditorium.
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.
