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 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 entertainment choices 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?
Things to do
The Real Portland Tour: City and 3 Lighthouses Historical Tour with a Real Local
Ultimate Portland Self-Guided Driving GPS Audio Tour
Downtown Portland: Coastal Vibe and Old Mansions with In-Add Audio Tour
Top hotels in Highland
Best Western Merry Manor Inn
"Hot tub was old and barely working. No towels were provided for pool or hot tub. Room was clean. The bed was hard and uncomfortable and the sheets were rugged. Pillows on bed smelled. Breakfast was great."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Portland Harbor Hotel
"An attractive city hotel with contemporary rooms and a lux feeling lobby area. Ed and pillow were very good; a/c was robust. Downside: The one working elevator to the guest rooms made transit up and downstairs slow."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Portland Regency Hotel & Spa
"Just okay, guest services staff a bit aloof. Can’t beat the location in the heart of the old port. Comfortable bed. Room service closed too early. Nothing in the minibar fridge. Walls are surprisingly thin. I expected more from the Regency."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Cambria Hotel Portland Downtown-Old Port
"Beautiful room, perfect location , nice staff"
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
HomeAwhile
"This was my second stay at this hotel, and the staff was so nice and accommodating. If you need a place to stay while in the area, I highly recommend it. The staff was friendly, and the hotel was clean."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG
"This issue may have all ready been resolved but when we visited the garage was under repair , not well lit and very scary to walk through at night. Other than that the hotel was in a perfect location and the free shuttle was an unexpected surprise!"
Reviewed on 26 May 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.
Stanwood Park
Stanwood Park might not have many top sights, but International Cryptozoology Museum and Thompson's Point are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
Meadowbrook
When in Meadowbrook, you can plan a visit to Thompson's Point and Maine Mall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
