Travel
Getting to Portland
International travelers will fly into Boston Logan.
U.S. travelers, we recommend driving or flying into Portland International Jetport (PWM) for convenience.
There are plenty of ways to get to Portland's Downtown + Old Port from the Jetport.
Car rental, Lyft and Uber are easily accessible.
Transportation is being coordinated for Friday, Saturday and Sunday from Portland's Downtown + Old Port to our events. We will be adding the shuttle schedules to this page as we get closer.
Below is a brief list of our top choices in Portland, but there are many options.
We firmly recommend booking far in advance, starting October 2026.
Portland summers are very popular.
B&Bs & Others
Blind Tiger • Downtown Portland (in the West End) • old classic B&B guest house
Mercury Inn • Downtown Portland (close to Deering Oaks Park)
The West End Collection on Neal • West End
The Docent's Collection • Curated lofts in the heart of downtown Portland
Best Bower • East End • loft scenario with shared common space & kitchen - great for a group of friends or family group
Boutique Hotels
Longfellow Hotel • Downtown Portland (closer to the West End) • very nice rooms & spa, as well as great bar & lobby
The Francis Hotel • Downtown Portland (closer to the West End) - across the street from Longfellow • beautiful, small classic old hotel
The Press Hotel • Downtown Portland (center of town) • modern
Portland Regency Hotel & Spa • Old Port (centrally located) • historic & lovely spa
The Evalina Hotel • Old Port (located on Commercial Street) • historical building with updated apartment style suites
Portland Harbor Hotel • Old Port
Airbnb + VRBO
Options are available in both Downtown Portland, Falmouth, Yarmouth + Cumberland, which are the most suitable locations. Outside Downtown Portland, a car would be desirable.
Larger Hotels
Water views, clean & nice.
Aloft by Marriott Portland Downtown Waterfront ME • Old Port
Canopy by Hilton Portland Waterfront • Old Port • nice rooftop bar
Cambria Hotel Portland Downtown Old Port • Old Port (closer to the East End)