Holiday Inn Portland-By The Bay

Fort Williams Park is a free park that contains the iconic Portland Head Light lighthouse and Museum as well as 90 acres of rugged beauty on Casco Bay. Visitors can enjoy food trucks, awe-inspiring ocean views, ruins from maritime and military history, and diverse natural environments.

Cross Insurance Arena hosts world-class entertainers and sporting events. The 6,200 seat arena is home to the ECHL's Maine Mariners Hockey Team, and hosts the MPA Class AA state championships.

Southern Maine Community College is a public college that offers more than 40 academic programs, including credit and noncredit offerings. Their dynamic learning environment has offsite and online courses and is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education. SMCC accepts applications throughout the year.

Visit downtown Portland's historic concert hall that brings in national musical and comedy acts.

The University of Southern Maine's campus at Portland is located at the heart of Maine's largest city on beautiful Casco Bay. USM offers outstanding academic programs, in an urban setting that is nationally known for amazing food, arts, culture, and outdoor recreation.

The Portland Symphony Orchestra was established in 1923 in Portland, Maine. It was started by a small group of leading musicians who had sent out invitations to join their organization to people in the area. In 1924 the Amateur Strand Symphony Orchestra had its first rehearsal with 75 instrumentalists.[1] Their first concert was given a month later at the Strand Theater. In 1969, the orchestra's name was changed to the Portland Symphony Orchestra. Today the orchestra is recognized to be one of the top orchestras of its size in the country. The concert season runs from September to May and during July and performs a variety of concerts; including the Magic of Christmas, which has been a tradition for 36 years.

The Maine College of Art is a private art college founded in 1882. It is the oldest arts educational institution in Maine. The school features innovative exhibitions and showcases new perspectives and trends in contemporary art.

The Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine exists to inspire discovery and imagination through exploration and play. The Museum & Theatre serves as an indispensable resource for families and educators, helping to create a broad community devoted to our children's development and learning.