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Overview
East End is a vibrant neighborhood located in Portland, Maine, United States of America. It is situated on a peninsula and offers stunning views of Casco Bay. The area is known for its historical charm, diverse community, and abundant recreational opportunities. With its combination of natural beauty and urban amenities, East End is a must-visit destination for nature lovers and city enthusiasts alike.
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When to visit
The best time to visit East End is during the summer months, from June to August, when the weather is pleasant and outdoor activities are at their peak. The area comes alive with festivals, concerts, and outdoor markets during this time. However, East End's beauty can be enjoyed year-round, with colorful foliage in the fall and peaceful serenity in the winter.
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Reasons to Visit
East End is a popular destination for tourists due to its unique attractions and activities. Whether you are a history buff, a foodie, or an outdoor enthusiast, there is something for everyone in this neighborhood. The area is home to several cultural landmarks, including the Eastern Promenade, a beautiful waterfront park with walking trails and picnic areas. Visitors can also explore the historic Fort Allen Park and enjoy panoramic views of the bay. East End is also known for its vibrant food scene, with numerous restaurants offering a wide range of cuisines. For those seeking outdoor adventure, there are opportunities for boating, fishing, and paddleboarding in the surrounding waters.
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Nearby Attractions
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Eastern Promenade
The Eastern Promenade is a picturesque waterfront park that spans along the eastern shore of Portland. It features a beautiful trail for walking or jogging, playgrounds, and picnic areas. The park is a great spot for relaxation and offers stunning views of the bay and surrounding islands.
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Fort Allen Park
Fort Allen Park is a historic site that served as a military fortification during the War of 1812. Today, it is a popular gathering place with well-manicured lawns, walking paths, and a gazebo. Visitors can enjoy panoramic views of the harbor and observe passing ships.
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Local Restaurants
East End boasts a diverse and vibrant food scene, with numerous restaurants offering a variety of cuisines. From seafood shacks serving fresh lobster rolls to trendy eateries showcasing farm-to-table dishes, there is something to satisfy every palate in this neighborhood.
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Outdoor Activities
With its prime waterfront location, East End is a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts. Visitors can rent kayaks or paddleboards to explore the bay, go fishing from one of the piers, or simply take a leisurely stroll along the scenic trails. There are also opportunities for boating excursions to nearby islands and lighthouses.
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Hotels
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62 Views
- Situated in Portland and only less than 1 km from East End Beach, 62 Views features accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking. The air-conditioned accommodation is 25 km from Fu Next available price is on .
62 Views
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AC Hotel by Marriott Portland Downtown/Waterfront, ME
- Make yourself at home in one of the 178 guestrooms featuring refrigerators. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Priva Next available price is 686.66 on Sept. 27, 2025.
AC Hotel by Marriott Portland Downtown/Waterfront, ME
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Aloft Portland Downtown Waterfront ME
- Make yourself at home in one of the 157 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for Next available price is 709.66 on Sept. 20, 2025.
Aloft Portland Downtown Waterfront ME
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Best Bower
- Set 1.1 km from East End Beach, 25 km from Funtown Splashtown USA and a few steps from Portland Observatory, Best Bower offers accommodation located in Portland. Featuring garden and inner courtyard v Next available price is on .
Best Bower
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Black Elephant Hostel
- Boasting a garden, shared lounge and views of sea, Black Elephant Hostel is set in Portland, 1.8 km from East End Beach. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and luggage storage Next available price is on .
Black Elephant Hostel
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Blind Tiger Portland - Danforth Street.
- Make yourself at home in one of the 9 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your e Next available price is on .
Blind Tiger Portland - Danforth Street.
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Blind Tiger Portland – Carleton Street
- Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 6 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring fireplaces. Your bed comes with down comforters and Egyptian cotton sheets. Complimentary wireless internet access Next available price is on .
Blind Tiger Portland – Carleton Street
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Cambria Hotel Portland Downtown-Old Port
- Stay in one of 102 guestrooms featuring LED televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have compl Next available price is 274.55 on Sept. 21, 2025.
Cambria Hotel Portland Downtown-Old Port
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Canopy by Hilton Portland Waterfront
- Make yourself at home in one of the 135 air-conditioned rooms featuring espresso makers and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming Next available price is on .
Canopy by Hilton Portland Waterfront
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Centrally located East End & off-street parking
- Situated in Portland in the Maine region, with East End Beach and Portland Observatory nearby, Centrally located East End & off-street parking offers accommodation with free private parking. The air-c Next available price is on .
Centrally located East End & off-street parking
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Courtyard Portland Downtown/Waterfront
- Make yourself at home in one of the 127 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, an Next available price is 594.03 on Sept. 20, 2025.
Courtyard Portland Downtown/Waterfront
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Crow's Nest
- Situated in Portland in the Maine region, with East End Beach and Portland Observatory nearby, Crow's Nest features accommodation with free private parking. The property is set 23 km from Aquaboggan W Next available price is on .
Crow's Nest
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East Bayside/ Munjoy - Charming Downtown Escape
- East Bayside/ Munjoy - Charming Downtown Escape is set in Portland, 400 metres from Portland Observatory, 700 metres from Merrill Auditorium, and 23 km from Aquaboggan Water Park. The air-conditioned Next available price is on .
East Bayside/ Munjoy - Charming Downtown Escape
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East end. Walk to food, beer and downtown fun.
- Set in Portland, 1.3 km from East End Beach and 25 km from Funtown Splashtown USA, East end. Walk to food, beer and downtown fun. Offers accommodation with free WiFi in a historic building. The air-co Next available price is on .
East end. Walk to food, beer and downtown fun.
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Hampton Inn Portland Downtown - Waterfront
- Make yourself at home in one of the 125 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming prov Next available price is 502.55 on Sept. 20, 2025.
Hampton Inn Portland Downtown - Waterfront
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Haven on the Hill
- Haven on the Hill is situated in Portland, 300 metres from Portland Observatory, 1.2 km from Merrill Auditorium, and 23 km from Aquaboggan Water Park. The air-conditioned accommodation is 1 km from Ea Next available price is on .
Haven on the Hill
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Hilton Garden Inn Portland Downtown Waterfront
- Make yourself at home in one of the 120 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, while 37-inch LCD televisions with cable programming pro Next available price is 559.75 on Sept. 20, 2025.
Hilton Garden Inn Portland Downtown Waterfront
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Historic East End - Top of Munjoy Hill!
- Situated in Portland in the Maine region, with East End Beach and Portland Observatory nearby, Historic East End - Top of Munjoy Hill! features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. G Next available price is on .
Historic East End - Top of Munjoy Hill!
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Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay, an IHG Hotel
- Make yourself at home in one of the 239 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Flat-screen televisions with digital programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet Next available price is 493.05 on Sept. 20, 2025.
Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay, an IHG Hotel
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Hyatt Place Portland-Old Port
- Make yourself at home in one of the 130 individually furnished guestrooms, featuring iPod docking stations and LED televisions. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, and flat-screen tel Next available price is 530.10 on Sept. 24, 2025.
Hyatt Place Portland-Old Port
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Inn at Park Spring
- Make yourself at home in one of the 5 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides ente Next available price is on .
Inn at Park Spring
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Large West End Penthouse walk to Old Port w/Parking
- Set in Portland in the Maine region, with Merrill Auditorium and Victoria Mansion nearby, Large West End Penthouse walk to Old Port w/Parking provides accommodation with free private parking. The air- Next available price is on .
Large West End Penthouse walk to Old Port w/Parking
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Monument Garden SWEET
- Featuring a garden and free WiFi, Monument Garden SWEET features accommodation attractively situated in Portland, within a short distance of East End Beach, Portland Observatory and Merrill Auditorium Next available price is on .
Monument Garden SWEET
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Residence Inn by Marriott Portland Downtown Waterfront
- Make yourself at home in one of the 179 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and stovetops. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, and Smart te Next available price is 792.30 on Sept. 26, 2025.
Residence Inn by Marriott Portland Downtown Waterfront
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The Chadwick Bed & Breakfast
- Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 4 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring fireplaces and Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programm Next available price is on .
The Chadwick Bed & Breakfast
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The Docent's Collection
- Make yourself at home in one of the 17 guestrooms, featuring kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and ovens. 52-inch LED televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while Next available price is on .
The Docent's Collection
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The Francis
- Make yourself at home in one of the 15 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and LED televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available Next available price is on .
The Francis
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The Press Hotel, Marriott Autograph Collection
- Make yourself at home in one of the 110 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators. Your pillowtop bed comes with Frette Italian sheets. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, Next available price is 972.80 on Sept. 20, 2025.
The Press Hotel, Marriott Autograph Collection
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The Westin Portland Harborview
- Make yourself at home in one of the 289 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Cable programming and MP3 docking stations are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wire Next available price is 321.89 on Sept. 21, 2025.
The Westin Portland Harborview
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West End Inn
- Make yourself at home in one of the 6 air-conditioned rooms featuring Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your enterta Next available price is on .
West End Inn