Highland Travel Guide
South Portland
Popular places to visit

Southern Maine Community College
Walk around the campus at Southern Maine Community College during your visit to South Portland. Amble around this family-friendly area's waterfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Bug Light
You can find out about the history of South Portland with a trip to Bug Light. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theatre scene.

Fort Preble
On the South Portland waterfront, survey the scene of the Battle of Portland Harbor, which is the only known Civil War conflict fought in Maine.

Lyric Music Theater
You can enjoy a show at Lyric Music Theater during your stay in South Portland. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.
Maine Mall
You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Maine Mall during your stay in South Portland. Experience the area's entertainment choices and great live music.
Willard Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Willard Beach during your travels in South Portland?
Top hotels in Highland

Best Western Merry Manor Inn
Room was clean, lobby very nice with Coffee 24/7, cold drinks to purchase & small conveniences. Tons of kids, great place for parents. Not so great for adults as hot tub was full of kids all the time. An adults only hot tub hour would be nice! Breakfast was a zoo. Food was fine.
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026

The Westin Portland Harborview
A fine location with nice rooms and helpful staff. The bar on the 15th floor has a nice view of the harbor and pretty good draft beer. Don't order food - or at least the tots as the serving size is meager and quality very low. Not to mention the high cost. Like many cities, Portland does struggle ...
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026

Cambria Hotel Portland Downtown-Old Port
All was perfect, staff friendly and professional, breakfast great, room clean.
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026

Portland Harbor Hotel
Great location!
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026

Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG
Fresh menu great omelette excellent service
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026

Portland Regency Hotel & Spa
Such a great hotel especially for the price. Then spa is great and accessible without booking a service. They were amenable to all our requests. The location is also great. Highly recommend.
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Highland

Thorton Heights
When in Thorton Heights, you can plan a visit to Maine Mall and Thompson's Point, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Cash Corner
While visiting Cash Corner, you might make a stop by sights like Casco Bay and Maine Military Museum.

Sunset Park
While Sunset Park isn't home to many top sights, Maine Mall and Thompson's Point are some notable places to visit nearby.

Country Gardens
While Country Gardens isn't home to many top sights, Maine Mall and Thompson's Point are some notable places to visit nearby.

Meetinghouse Hill
While Meetinghouse Hill may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Willard Beach and Victoria Mansion.

Knightville
While Knightville isn't home to many top sights, Victoria Mansion and Portland Museum of Art are some notable places to visit nearby.
