South Waterfront Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
Portland Aerial Tram
Enjoy a trip to Portland Aerial Tram and popular activities such as cycling in Portland. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.
Moda Center
See sporting teams do battle and rock out to musical legends at one of Portland’s major venues for sports and big-ticket entertainment events.
Oregon Convention Center
During your trip, find out what's happening in Oregon Convention Center, a top convention centre in Portland. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Oregon Health and Science University
Walk around the campus at Oregon Health and Science University during your stay in Portland. Discover the area's shops or seek out its cycling trails.
Oregon Zoo
View native creatures and endangered species during every month of the year at one of the oldest zoos in the United States.
Portland Japanese Garden
Waterfalls, flowers, and tranquillity can all be found in this authentic, idyllic Japanese garden in Portland.
Activities
Portland: 2-hour Lunch Cruise on the Willamette River
Portland: Willamette River 2.5-hour Dinner Cruise
Portland: Champagne Brunch Cruise on Willamette River
Essential Portland Oregon Bike and E-Bike Tour!
Silver Falls Waterfall Hiking Tour from Portland
City of Portland Tour: Historic and iconic sights
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Other neighbourhoods around South Waterfront
South Portland
South Portland is highly notable for its stunning river views, and you might want to visit top sights like Portland Aerial Tram and Willamette River. See more of Portland by jumping on the metro at Bancroft St Stop or S Lowell & Bond Stop.
Hosford-Abernethy
If you're spending time in Hosford-Abernethy, check out sights like Oregon Museum of Science and Industry or Willamette River and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Clinton Street-Southeast 12th Avenue Station or SE Grand & Mill Stop.
Downtown Portland
Known for its stunning river views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Portland. Check out top attractions like Portlandia and Portland City Hall, and jump on the metro at City Hall-SW 5th and Jefferson Street Station or SW 6th-Madison Street Station to see more of the city.
Central Eastside
If you're spending time in Central Eastside, check out sights like Oregon Museum of Science and Industry or Willamette River and hop on the metro to see more of the city at SE Grand & Taylor Stop or SE Grand & Belmont Stop.
Sellwood-Moreland
Well liked for its restaurants and monuments, Sellwood-Moreland is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Oaks Amusement Park and Westmoreland Park, and jump on the metro at Oaks Park Station to get around the city.
Goose Hollow
If you're spending time in Goose Hollow, check out sights like Providence Park or Washington Park and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Goose Hollow-SW Jefferson Street Station or Kings Hill-SW Salmon Street Station.