What is Portland Like for Family-Friendly Vacations?

If you're looking for the perfect family-friendly place for a vacation, you might want to think about Portland. Here you'll find a variety of activities sure to delight both children and adults alike. From the museums to the live music, Portland has lots of things to see and do that everyone will enjoy. Spend a day checking out attractions like Cross Insurance Arena, Maine Historical Society and Wadsworth-Longfellow House. When you're ready to relax after a day of fun with the kids, Portland has various places to stay, such as family hotels with pools and hotels with suites for families. You can pick from 24 Portland accommodations to discover one you and the family will appreciate.

What Are Some Places to Stay with Kids in Portland?

Our travelers have rated these as their favorite kid-friendly hotels:

Portland B&B Room - Steps From Eastern Prom and Beach and Close to Town Too!

Family-friendly property with balcony, near Cross Insurance Arena
• • Water park • Outdoor tennis • Central location



Hilton Garden Inn Portland Downtown Waterfront

Art Deco hotel with bar, near Casco Bay Lines Ferry Terminal
• • Free cribs • Free in-room internet • Indoor pool • Restaurant • Central location



Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay

3-star hotel with bar, near Cross Insurance Arena
• • Kid's meals • Free cribs • Free bicycle rentals • Indoor pool • Walkable location



The Press Hotel, Marriott Autograph Collection

4-star hotel with 2 bars, near Cross Insurance Arena
• • Kid's meals • Free bicycle rentals • Free in-room WiFi • Free airport shuttle • Central location



The Westin Portland Harborview

4-star hotel with spa, near Portland Museum of Art
• • Kid's meals • Free cribs • Laundry room • Free airport shuttle • Walkable location

What Should I See and Do with Kids in Portland?

You'll find that Portland and the surrounding area offers lots of entertaining things to do while you're in town with the kids. Here are some recommendations to make your getaway educational and fun:

Attractions
• • Children's Museum of Maine
• • Children's Museum and Theatre of Maine

Parks
• • Eastern Promenade
• • Deering Oaks Park

Museums & Art Galleries
• • Maine Historical Society
• • Wadsworth-Longfellow House
• • Portland Museum of Art

Food & Drink
• • Novare Res Bier Cafe
• • Street & Co
• • Fore Street Restaurant