Willard 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 acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices.
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 acclaimed theatre scene 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 great live music and entertainment choices.
Willard Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Willard Beach during your travels in South Portland?
Things to do
Ultimate Portland Self-Guided Driving GPS Audio Tour
Portland Maine Self-Guided Driving & Walking Audio Tour Bundle
Downtown Portland: Coastal Vibe and Old Mansions with In-Add Audio Tour
Portland Smartphone Audio Tour: Self-Guided Drive
Audio Guided Walking Tour from Old Port of Portland, Maine
Maine: Portland Smartphone-Based Walking Audio Tour
Top hotels in Willard
Clarion Hotel Portland Airport ME
We loved the hot tub ! Especially after a long shift at work
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Portland Harbor Hotel
Great location. The “destination fee” feels somewhat scammy, doesn’t fit with the rest of the hotel vibe. Large room, clean, friendly staff.
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Cambria Hotel Portland Downtown-Old Port
Very clean room. Staff was very helpful especially Zach at the front desk.
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Portland Regency Hotel & Spa
Hot tub and saunas were clean and great. I liked the room keys were still actual keys, not card keys, are a nice touch for the classy establishment.
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG
The rooms where spotless. The entire staff from the Front desk, shuttle driver, and housekeeping where so helpful and kind. I felt like I was staying with family. It helped that the hotel has a covered garage and parking was only $20. The recomendations for local and walkable restaurants were perfect. ...
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Long Creek Hotel by IHG
Grubby sums it up. Room and beds did'nt have a clean feel. Guests on our floor were noisy past quiet hours late into the night. Paper thin walls...heard very embarrassing thongs from the room next door things my 8yr old child shouldn't be hearing. Pool and pool room was gross (not clean), hallways ...
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Willard
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.
Loveitts Field
Loveitts Field might not have many top sights, but Willard Beach and Portland Harbor Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Ferry Village
While Ferry Village isn't home to many top sights, Willard Beach and Casco Bay Lines Ferry Terminal are some notable places to visit nearby.
Willard Beach
When in Willard Beach, you can plan a visit to Willard Beach and Portland Harbor Museum, 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.
