Monument Square, Portland

#7 among attractions in Portland

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Facts and practical information

Monument Square is a town square located in downtown Portland, Maine, about halfway between the East Bayside and Old Port neighorhoods. The Time and Temperature Building, Fidelity Trust Building, and the main branch of the Portland Public Library are on Congress Street across from the square, while One Monument Square and One City Center are among a number of buildings located on the square. ()

Coordinates: 43°39'26"N, 70°15'27"W

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1 Monument SqDowntown PortlandPortland United States

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Day trips

Monument Square – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Cross Insurance Arena, Time and Temperature Building, Portland Museum of Art, Wadsworth-Longfellow House.

~760 ftSW
Sport venue, Theater, Sport
Cross Insurance Arena, Portland
4 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.
~400 ftW
Cycling, Bike path
Time and Temperature Building, Portland
2 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.
~1780 ftSW
Museum, Art museum, Performing arts
Portland Museum of Art, Portland
9 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.
~690 ftW
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Wadsworth-Longfellow House, Portland
4 min walk • The Wadsworth-Longfellow House is a historic house and museum in Portland, Maine, United States. It is located at 489 Congress Street and is operated by the Maine Historical Society. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1962, and administratively added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1966.
~1990 ftSW
Concerts and shows, Music venue, Theater
State Theatre, Portland
10 min walk • The State Theatre is a historic theater located at 609 Congress Street in downtown Portland, Maine, which features a combination of Moorish and Art Deco architecture. It reopened as a 1,870-seat performing arts venue in 2010.
~840 ftNW
Museum, History museum
Maine Historical Society, Portland
5 min walk • The Maine Historical Society is the official state historical society of Maine. It is located at 489 Congress Street in downtown Portland.
0.5 miSW
Concerts and shows, Memorial
One Longfellow Square, Portland
14 min walk • The Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Monument is a public monument in Portland, Maine's West End. Located on the corner of State and Congress Street, it honors poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, who was born in Portland in 1807.
~540 ftN
Church
First Parish Church, Portland
3 min walk • First Parish Church is an historic church at 425 Congress Street in Portland, Maine. Built in 1825 for a congregation established in 1674, it is the oldest church building in the city, and one of its finest examples of Federal period architecture. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973.
~1250 ftNE
Park, Hiking trail, Outdoor activities
Lincoln Park, Portland
7 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.
~770 ftN
City hall
Portland City Hall, Portland
4 min walk • Portland City Hall is the center of city government in Portland, Maine. It is located at 389 Congress Street, and is set in a prominent rise, anchoring a cluster of civic buildings at the eastern end of Portland's downtown.
~910 ftN
Nightlife, Music and shows, Theater
Merrill Auditorium, Portland
5 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 Monument Square?

Nearby attractions include Byron Greenough Block, Portland (1 min walk), Portland Public Library, Portland (3 min walk), First Parish Church, Portland (3 min walk), Masonic Temple, Portland (4 min walk).

How to get to Monument Square by public transport?

The nearest stations to Monument Square:

Bus

Monument Square, Stop ID: 1131 • Lines: SMTT 24A Route Outbound (2 min walk)
Congress St + Elm St • Lines: 9A, Brz (3 min walk)

Ferry

Casco Bay Lines Ferry Terminal (13 min walk)