Location: South Portland
Top Things to do in South Portland
Top Restaurants in South Portland
Top 7 Sights & Landmarks in South Portland, Maine (ME)
South Portland is a city in Cumberland County, Maine, United States, and is the fourth-largest city in the state, incorporated in 1898. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 25,002. Known for its working waterfront, South Portland is situated on Portland Harbor and overlooks the skyline of Portland and the islands of Casco Bay. Due to South Portland's close proximity to air, marine, rail, and highway transportation options, the city has become a center for retail and industry in the region.
Restaurants in South Portland
1. Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 330 reviews
Reviewed By directorfantasies - Tampa, United States
This active working lighthouse is located in South Portland on the Southern Maine Community College campus at the end of a granite breakwater that juts out into Portland Harbor and Casco Bay. Visitors can walk the 900 foot breakwater right up to the lighthouse, but walking does require careful steps as the blocks are irregular in shape and there are gaps between them. The day we were there it was windy so my husband wouldn't let me walk out. The lighthouse is open on certain days for tours, mostly Tuesdays and Thursdays plus some Saturdays and Sundays between Memorial Day Weekend and Labor Day Weekend (see their website). Tours are led by volunteers of the Spring Point Ledge Light Trust give visitors the history of the lighthouse. We have also approached this lighthouse from the water on a lighthouse tour that leaves the Old Port across the harbor. We also had the experience of staying at the Spring Point Inn with the view of the lighthouse from our room. (See my review on that for more info.) Also take time to explore the ruins of Fort Preble which overlook the lighthouse.
2. Fort Preble
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 26 reviews
Reviewed By toscwolfstar - Chester, United States
This site is buried in behind the community college with almost no directional signage. Even worse, there does not appear to be any parking other than for the college.
3. Portland Breakwater Lighthouse
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 141 reviews
Unusual lighthouse designed after Greek monuments.
Reviewed By Odyssey33929236527 - Parkersburg, United States
A balmy windy day made this lighthouse a fantastic visit! Beautiful fall visit with beautiful ocean waves and blue sky!
4. Eastpoint Christian Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
5. Liberty Ship Memorial
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 71 reviews
Reviewed By EFW2014 - Woolwich, United States
The memorial is a nice bit of local history and very well made. Plenty of boards to read about the hows and whys this area was so important to the war effort. Free to all and plenty of parking as its inside Bug Light Park.
6. Calvary Cemetery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 6 reviews
7. Forest City Cemetery
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 2 reviews
