Eastern Promenade, Portland

Name: Eastern Promenade
Address: Eastern Promenade, Portland, 04101, United States

#3 among attractions in Portland

Cycling, Bike path, Playground

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Facts and practical information

The Eastern Promenade is a historic promenade, 68.2-acre public park and recreation area in Portland, Maine. Construction of the Promenade began in 1836 and continued periodically until 1934. The 1.5-mile park was designed by the Olmsted Brothers design firm and experienced its greatest expansion from the 1880s to the 1910s. The Promenade rings around the Munjoy Hill neighborhood and occupies the farthest eastern portion of Portland's peninsula. The Promenade is home to many historical sites, including a mass grave and the mast of USS Portland. ()

Built: 1828 (196 years ago)Coordinates: 43°40'9"N, 70°14'49"W

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Eastern PromenadeEast EndPortland 04101 United States

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Eastern Promenade – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Cross Insurance Arena, Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum, Time and Temperature Building, Portland Observatory.

1.1 miSW
Sport venue, Theater, Sport
Cross Insurance Arena, Portland
29 min walk • Cross Insurance Arena is a multi-purpose arena located in Portland, Maine. Built in 1977, at a cost of US$8 million, it is the home arena for the Maine Mariners of the ECHL.
0.5 miS
Museum, History museum
Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum, Portland
12 min walk • Tucked away in the picturesque city of Portland, Maine, the Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum offers a unique glimpse into the bygone era of narrow gauge railroads that once traversed the rugged landscapes of Maine. This charming museum is dedicated to preserving the...
1 miSW
Cycling, Bike path
Time and Temperature Building, Portland
26 min walk • The Time and Temperature Building, originally known as the Chapman Building, and officially 477 Congress Street, is a fourteen-story office building in downtown Portland, Maine.
~1430 ftS
Observation decks and towers, Observatories and planetariums, Historical place
Portland Observatory, Portland
7 min walk • The Portland Observatory is a historic maritime signal tower at 138 Congress Street in the Munjoy Hill section of Portland, Maine. Built in 1807, it is the only known surviving tower of its type in the United States.
1.3 miSW
Museum, Art museum, Performing arts
Portland Museum of Art, Portland
34 min walk • The Portland Museum of Art, or PMA, is the largest and oldest public art institution in the U.S. state of Maine. Founded as the Portland Society of Art in 1882. It is located in the downtown area known as The Arts District in Portland, Maine.
0.6 miSW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Portland
17 min walk • The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception is a historic cathedral at 307 Congress Street in Portland, Maine that serves as seat of the Diocese of Portland. The pastor is Bishop Robert Deeley, and the rector is Father Seamus Griesbach.
0.8 miSW
Park, Hiking trail, Outdoor activities
Lincoln Park, Portland
20 min walk • Lincoln Park is a 1.8-acre urban park in downtown Portland, Maine. Created in 1866 following the 1866 Great Fire which burned down most of the buildings of Portland, it was named in honor of former President Abraham Lincoln.
~1240 ftSW
Park
Fort Sumner, Portland
6 min walk • Fort Sumner was a coastal defense fortification on Munjoy Hill in Portland, Maine, United States. It was built in 1794 as part of the first system of coastal fortifications built by the United States.
~770 ftS
Church, Theater, Queen Anne architecture
St. Lawrence Arts Center, Portland
4 min walk • The St. Lawrence Arts Center is a performing arts center and community space at 76 Congress Street in the Munjoy Hill district of Portland, Maine. It is located in the former parish house of the St. Lawrence Church, a historic Romanesque church that was built in 1897 and demolished in 2008.
0.4 miS
Church
Green Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church, Portland
10 min walk • The Green Memorial A.M.E. Zion Churchis a historic church at 46 Sheridan Street in Portland, Maine. Built in 1914, it is home to Maine's oldest African-American congregation; it is named for Moses Green, an escaped slave.
0.8 miSW
Nightlife, Music and shows, Theater
Merrill Auditorium, Portland
22 min walk • Merrill Auditorium is a 1,908-seat auditorium located in Portland, Maine, United States. Originally known as Portland City Hall Auditorium, it is located in the eastern section of Portland City Hall.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Eastern Promenade?

Nearby attractions include St. Lawrence Arts Center, Portland (4 min walk), Munjoy Hill, Portland (5 min walk), Fort Sumner, Portland (6 min walk), Portland Observatory, Portland (7 min walk).

How to get to Eastern Promenade by public transport?

The nearest stations to Eastern Promenade:

Bus

Congress St + India St • Lines: 9B, Brz (14 min walk)
City Hall - Congress St. • Lines: 9B (23 min walk)

Ferry

Casco Bay Lines Ferry Terminal (23 min walk)