Places to Stay Near the Civic Center There are numerous hotels, inns and B&Bs located within walking distance of the Civic Center. Below is a list of some of those closest to the Civic Center. To make reservations or to find more information on each, click logos to visit that location's web site. Holiday Inn by the Bay 88 Spring Street Portland, ME 04101 TEL: 1-800-345-5050 Located across the street from the Civic Center, the Holiday Inn by the Bay is the most convenient location from which to access not only the Civic Center's many attractions but also Portland's vibrant Old Port district.         Eastland Park Hotel 157 High Street Portland, ME 04101 TEL: 1-888-671-8008 The Eastland Park was recently refurbished top to bottom in an ambitious plan to reclaim its former glory. The results are magnificent. Top of the East, the restaurant on the top floor of the Eastland Park Hotel, boasts the best views in Portland.         Portland Harbor Hotel 468 Fore Street Street Portland, ME 04101 TEL: 1-888-798-9090 The newest hotel in Portland is also closest to Portland's historic waterfront, where delicious seafood, great shopping or a whale watch on the open sea are available literally right out the front door.         Portland Regency Hotel 20 Milk Street Portland, ME 04101 TEL: 1-800-727-3436 Located in the heart of Portland's Old Port and a short 5-minute walk to the Civic Center, the Portland Regency Hotel boasts not only convenience but also unparalleled historic charm.

Perhaps something a little cozier than a major hotel is more your speed. The Maine Innkeepers Association offers a wealth of information on not only Inns and Bed & Breakfast establishments in the Portland area, but also across the entire state of Maine. If an event at the Civic Center is but one stop on a vacation that takes you throughout the state of Maine, this web site is a great resource to help you find the best inns and B&B's our state has to offer.   During the summer months, some people prefer their Maine vacations a little earthier. MECOA, short for the Maine Campground Owners Association, is now offering the FREE 2003 Maine Camping Guide. Simply visit their web site and ask for it online, and they'll mail it to you.