Live your Best Life

On Portland, Maine’s Historic West End

Located in the heart of Portland’s historic West End, Aurora is close to everything you want and need. From world-class medical care to shops, salons, bars, boutiques, parks, playgrounds, gyms, and more—this is the very best our vibrant small city has to offer.

Quality & Comfort

Walkable restaurants, markets, and more are abundant in the neighborhood. Local favorites include Chaval, Hot Suppa, Tandem & Rosemont Market.
Convenience & Ease

Walker's Paradise – 94 walk score, daily errands do not require a car (walkscore.com)
Bikeable – 68 bike score, daily errands can be accomplished on a bike (walkscore.com)
Art & Inspiration

Aurora is walking distance to the Arts District, where Portland’s creative economy is on full display, including the Portland Museum of Art, Gallery at the Hay, the State Theater, and many more.

The West End

Portland’s West End: Historic, Walkable, and Full of Character
The West End was the first neighborhood to grow beyond Portland’s original Old Port, with grand 19th-century homes rising as the Bramhall Farm was divided in the 1820s. Today, its tree-lined streets and well-preserved architecture remain a testament to that legacy.

Bounded by the Western Promenade and State Street, the West End blends history and charm with unbeatable convenience. The Prom—designed by famed landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted—offers panoramic views, while neighborhood favorites like Tandem Coffee, Ugly Duckling, Hot Supper, Wayside Tavern, Cheval, and Pai Men Miyaki serve up small-city flavor just steps away. For guests, The Francis Hotel and the Longfellow Inn add boutique hospitality to the block.

Families enjoy easy access to some of the city’s best schools, including walkability to Portland High School, the Reiche School, and the prestigious K–12 private Wainfleet School—consistently ranked among the top in the country.

This is Portland living at its finest: vibrant, walkable, and deeply rooted in character.

Portland, Maine

It shows up on many lists, confirming what us locals already know: Portland is a great city where people of all ages can afford an active, healthy lifestyle and enjoy a wide range of cultural and outdoor activities in a scenic environment.

Historic Charm

Situated on Casco Bay, Portland’s many distinct neighborhoods have unique personalities. Commercial Street and the Old Port are the historic waterfront and commercial heart of the City. The West End is full of large, historic brick and stone homes on quiet, tree-lined streets. Congress Street and the arts districts were once the retail downtown and today offer a mix of shopping, art and cultural destinations, professional space, and many restaurants. In Portland, beautiful outdoor spaces and parks are never far.

Modern Lifestyle

Portland’s premier dining destinations have been featured in many publications including the Washington Post, the New York Times, and the Boston Globe. From the gourmet offerings of our numerous James Beard Award nominees and winners to fresh lobsters and clams at an ocean front shack, you’ll love discovering the full range of dining opportunities. For those who prefer to do their own cooking, bi-weekly farmer’s markets and a wide range of ethnic food stores provide both the supplies and the inspiration.