The friendly city of Portland awaits you
Enjoy the history and other features of Portland. Travelers to this welcoming city praise the sailing, bars and windsurfing. With a vacation rental, you get a home away from home. Many rentals offer full kitchens and outdoor grills for some home cooking.
Activities and attractions in and around Portland
Are you hoping to find top things to see and do while you're in town? Venture out of your vacation home and experience everything that makes Portland a fun place to get away. Here are some of the most popular attractions to see, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city center:
- SEA LIFE Centre Weymouth (5.6 mi / 9 km)
- Abbotsbury Swannery (10.6 mi / 17 km)
- Monkey World Ape Rescue Center (14.1 mi / 22.7 km)
- Warmwell Holiday Park Ski Slope (10.7 mi / 17.2 km)
- The Blue Pool and Tea House (16.6 mi / 26.7 km)
- Pirate Adventure Mini Golf (5.7 mi / 9.1 km)
Exploring the natural features in Portland
Whether you're an outdoor enthusiast or just want to spend some time taking in the scenery, Portland is a great place to get out in nature. Here are some of the area’s most eye-catching sights, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city center:
- Durdle Door (8.7 mi / 14 km)
- Portland Bill (2.1 mi / 3.3 km)
- Chesil Beach (2.8 mi / 4.5 km)
- Weymouth Harbour (4.5 mi / 7.2 km)
- Weymouth Bay (4.5 mi / 7.2 km)
- Weymouth Beach (4.6 mi / 7.4 km)
Traveling to and around Portland
The nearest airport is in Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.), located 30.9 mi (49.7 km) from the city center.