Eliot Travel Guide
Portland




Popular places to visit

Wonder Ballroom
You can get tickets for a performance at Wonder Ballroom on your trip to Portland. Discover the area's great live music or seek out its cycling trails.

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
Learn about the events happening in Oregon Convention Center during your trip to Portland. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Oregon Zoo
Awesome beasts native to America have a home alongside exotic and endangered species from around the world at this picturesque Portland attraction.

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.

Washington Square Mall
During your trip to Tigard, you can do some window-shopping at Washington Square Mall. Discover the area's entertainment choices or seek out its cycling trails.
Things to do

Half-Day Multnomah Falls & Gorge Waterfalls Tour

Full-Day Guided Oregon Coast Tour from Portland

Haunted Underground Shanghai Tunnel Tour with Brewery Tastings

Portland: Dinner Cruise on the Willamette River

Portland: Brunch Cruise on Willamette River

Portland Golden Adventure Puzzle Quest and Tour
Top hotels in Eliot

The Paramount Hotel
Staff was awesome, room was good, no complaints
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Portland
Always love staying here the comfortable rooms that are clean and roomy the views are always beautiful. Staff usually always friendly and helpful
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026

Radisson Hotel Portland Airport
Nice place. Staff is great. Convenient shuttle.
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026

Heathman Lodge
Yes
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026

Embassy Suites by Hilton Portland Downtown
Nice hotel
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026

Courtyard by Marriott Portland City Center
Friendly staff at the front desk and in the bar. The room was clean and had a good view. Did not know I needed to request housekeeping. Near food trucks. Unfortunately also near many unhoused and/or mentally ill folks on 4th street, one street over.
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Eliot

Lloyd District
Enjoy the popular shops in Lloyd District. Moda Center is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at NE Grand & Multnomah Stop or NE 7th & Holladay Stop to see more of Portland.

Irvington
While Irvington may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Moda Center and Lloyd Center.

Pearl District
You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Pearl District. Spend some time visiting top spots like Broadway Bridge, and catch the metro at NW 10th & Johnson Stop or NW 11th & Johnson Stop to see more of the area.

Kerns
While you're in Kerns, take in top sights like Willamette River and jump on the metro at NE Martin Luther King & E Burnside Stop to see more of the city.

Nob Hill
While you're in Nob Hill, take in top sights like Trevett-Nunn House or Mission Theater, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at NW 23rd & Marshall Stop or NW Lovejoy & 22nd Stop.

Central Eastside
If you're spending time in Central Eastside, check out sights like Grand Central or Oregon Museum of Science and Industry and hop on the metro to see more of the city at SE Grand & Taylor Stop or SE Grand & Belmont Stop.
