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If you're traveling to Portland and you don't really know a whole lot about it, don't stress — we can fill you in on the basics!

To help you get your bearings, Portland sits 100 miles (161 kilometers) northeast of the significant city of Boston.

Are you eager to mingle with the locals? That shouldn't be too difficult. 66,000 people call this corner of South Coast home.

Hotels in Portland

Every incredible journey begins with just one step — along with a nice place to rest your weary head! Plan your Portland accommodations through Travelocity and you'll have 41 options to pick from.

Plush rooms, silky soft sheets and sophisticated service is what you'll discover during your stay at The Press Hotel, Marriott Autograph Collection (119 Exchange Street) or the Inn By The Sea (40 Bowery Beach Road). If you'd prefer to spend your money on thrilling Portland experiences, make a reservation at the Fleetwood House Bed & Breakfast (10 Fleetwood Street) or the Inn at Portland (1150 Brighton Ave).

Places to visit in Portland

Sightseers ought to have a look at the University of Southern Maine and the Portland Museum of Art. Are you after more things to see in this action-packed city? Portland Head Light and Victoria Mansion will keep you occupied.

Have you ever wondered what Jupiter's rings are made of or just what a black hole is? Learn all about the stars, moons and other mysteries of the universe at Portland Observatory. Like some more ideas? Routinely bombarded with non-stop "how?" and "why?" questions from the kids? Feed their curiosity at Children's Museum of Maine. This engaging attraction features interactive exhibits that make learning about the world a blast. And that's not all there is. It's difficult to picture how generations past functioned at home without all the technological gadgets we have today. Go behind the doors of Wadsworth-Longfellow House and see how they did.

Where do you fly into for Portland?

Landing at Portland International Jetport Airport (PWM)? Once you've disembarked, the center of Portland is about 3 miles (5 kilometers) from here. Call a cab and take a deep breath — your adventure has just started!