Southwest Portland Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Southwest Portland
Popular places to visit
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 State University
Walk around the campus at Portland State University during your stay in Portland. Discover the acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area or seek out the cycling trails.
Portland Japanese Garden
Waterfalls, flowers, and tranquillity can all be found in this authentic, idyllic Japanese garden in Portland.
McMenamins Crystal Ballroom
Learn about the local history of Portland when you take a trip to McMenamins Crystal Ballroom. Stroll along the riverfront in this vibrant area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Keller Auditorium
Watch traveling Broadway productions and other shows in a beautiful downtown theater that's been packing in the crowds for more than a century.
Activities
Portland: 2-hour Lunch Cruise on the Willamette River
Half-Day Multnomah Falls & Gorge Waterfalls Tour
Portland: Willamette River 2.5-hour Dinner Cruise
Aerial Tram Ride with Doughnuts at Sunrise in Portland Oregon
Portland: Champagne Brunch Cruise on Willamette River
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Other neighbourhoods around Southwest Portland
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.
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 Sellwood Riverfront Park, and jump on the metro at Oaks Park Station to get around the city.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Are there hotels near Southwest Portland?
- Downtown Portland Hotels
- Southeast Portland Hotels
- Pearl District Hotels
- Northwest Portland Hotels
- Buckman Hotels
- Nob Hill Hotels
- Hosford-Abernethy Hotels
- Goose Hollow Hotels
- South Portland Hotels
- Alphabet Historic District Hotels
- Old Town Chinatown Hotels
- Southwest Hills Hotels
- West Haven-Sylvan Hotels
- Multnomah Village Hotels
- Raleigh Hills Hotels