explore portland, maine

Walk to the Old Port, Waterfront, Restaurants, Concert Venues, & More.

Discover the vibrant spirit of Portland from your gateway at Holiday Inn® Portland – By the Bay. Located in the heart of downtown Portland, Maine, our hotel puts you steps away from the best of coastal charm, excitement of the city, and historical treasures.

Distances to Holiday Inn Portland - By the Bay
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Old Port Waterfront
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Cross Insurance Arena
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State Theater
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Portland Museum of Art
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Portland International Jetport (PWM)
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Old Orchard Beach
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Bar Harbor, Maine
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Boston, Massachusetts
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Holiday Inn Portland – By The Bay is only 2 miles from Portland Transportation Center on Thompson’s Point Road. With destinations north to Brunswick or south to Boston, the possibilities are endless!

cross insurance arena portland maine
Cross Insurance Arena

concert / event venues within walking distance:

Cross insurance arena

Portland’s Cross Insurance Arena is southern Maine’s premier sports and live entertainment facility and is proudly managed by Oak View Group.

state theater

The State Theatre is a historic theater located at 609 Congress Street, at its intersection with High Street, in downtown Portland, Maine, which features a combination of Moorish and Art Deco architecture.

Local Portland Shopping

Old Port Waterfront District

WHOLE FOODS MARKET

Longfellow Books

Old Port Waterfront District
Old Orchard Beach

Nearby Beaches

East End Beach

Public beach on Cutter Street, Portland. East End Beach is popular for swimming, kayaking, and building sand castles.

Willard Beach

Willard Beach is a small sand and pebble beach tucked between Fisherman’s Point and the campus of Southern Maine Community College in South Portland. Public parking is available for 75 cars on Willow Street in South Portland.

Old Orchard Beach

Municipal Parking Lots are located at Memorial Park (corner of Heath & First Streets) and on Milliken Street (corner of Milliken and Walnut Streets). $3 per hour late May to September 1. Free during the off-season.

Local Highlights

Casco Bay Lines

56 Commercial Street, Portland, ME | 207-774-7871

Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Co. & Museum

58 Fore Street, Portland, ME | 207-828-0814

Portland Discovery Tours (Lighthouse Cruise or Trolley Tour)

170 Commercial St, Portland, ME | 207-774-6498

Casco Bay Lines