Portland: The West End History & Architecture Walk

Explore Portland Maine's rich history and unique architecture with our highly trained and enthusiastic guides on this walk in the West end, generally acknowledged as one of the most beautiful and well preserved Victorian neighborhoods in all of America.

Uncover must-see landmarks, local stories, and hidden gems on this unforgettable cultural experience. This tour comprises a 3 hour walk viewing grand mansions, squares, statues, parks, museums, and the beautiful residential areas along the Western Promenade, often with views of the New Hampshire White mountains in the distance.

History fans and architecture buffs will appreciate the focus on this walk on the bustling life in the 1800-1900's. Bring your questions, and learn all this and more on this west end walk.

Itinerary
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Stop At: State Theatre, 609 Congress St, Portland, ME 04101, USA

2000 seat performance space reopened in 2010.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Portland Museum of Art, 7 Congress Sq, Portland, ME 04101-3802

The Portland Museum of Art (PMA) is the oldest and largest public art institution in Maine, founded in 1882 as the Portland Society of Art.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Victoria Mansion, 109 Danforth St, Portland, ME 04101-4504

The owners of the Victorian Mansion, built in 1860, and Portland's ongoing preservation efforts

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Western Promenade Park, Along Western Prom. Roadway, Portland, ME 04102

The Western Prom has its own Historic District with 420 buildings built between 1850 through 1920. It's Portland's oldest protected green space designed by the Olmstead Company.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Sculpture, Congress and State Streets Longfellow Square, Portland, ME 04101

The statue is Portland’s most famous son, the great 19th century poet, the American Shakespeare, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. He’s looking down the street to where his boyhood home, the first brick house on the peninsula still stands and is a museum today.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Bowdoin Street, Bowdoin St, Portland, ME 04102, USA

Home to the best bank of famed architect John Calvin Stevens buildings in the world

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: The Gothic House, 387 Spring St, Portland, ME 04101, USA

This is said to be the best example of high gothic architecture in Maine.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Storer Street, Storer St, Portland, ME 04102, USA

This street is named for the Storer-Lunt family who made their money manufacturing soap.

Duration: 5 minutes

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