Thorton Heights Travel Guide
South Portland
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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 Thorton Heights
Clarion Pointe South Portland
I used to love this place, but unfortunately not anymore. I stayed here with my boyfriend on 3/20 for his birthday. We were planning to use the hotel pool, but it was closed, which was really disappointing. I booked through Hotels.com, and my receipt showed a total of $161.54, but I was charged $180 ...
Reviewed on 7 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
The location was very good because you can walk to everything you need in the area. The only thing we didn’t like was the automatic $35 fee you can use toward meals etc in their restaurant, but if you don’t use it you get charged the fee anyway. We felt like it was a way to force us to eat in their ...
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
Great location, staff was very helpful and accommodating. Restaurants were very good and great service. Very comfortable bed! We found many hidden gems in Old Port on foot. So much to see and do. They do a great job at the Regency. So much history and they are still keeping up with the big boys. ...
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Thorton Heights
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.
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.
Cash Corner
While visiting Cash Corner, you might make a stop by sights like Casco Bay and Maine Military Museum.
Highland
Though Highland may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Thompson's Point and Children's Museum and Theatre of Maine.
Knightville
While Knightville isn't home to many top sights, Victoria Mansion and Portland Museum of Art 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.
