Southwest Portland Travel Guide

Portland

A cable car system, a cityscape with high-rise buildings, a river, and a mountain in the background.
A cable car system, a cityscape with buildings, a lake, and a mountain in the distance.
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A cable car system with a cable car in motion, a bridge, and a mountainous backdrop.
A cable car system in a cityscape with tall buildings and a river.

Stay near popular Southwest Portland attractions

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Photo by Charles Arcudi
Open Photo by Charles Arcudi

Oregon Zoo

8.8/10 (2,016 reviews)
Awesome beasts native to America have a home alongside exotic and endangered species from around the world at this picturesque Portland attraction.
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Things to do

Portland: 2-hour Lunch Cruise on the Willamette River

Portland: 2-Hour Lunch Cruise Through Downtown

Rp1.589.720
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Portland: 2-Hour Lunch Cruise Through Downtown
2.5-Hour Specialty Coffee, Donuts & Delights Walking Tour

2.5-Hour Specialty Coffee, Donuts & Delights Walking Tour

Rp905.960
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
2.5-Hour Specialty Coffee, Donuts & Delights Walking Tour
Portland Downtown Highlights: "The Golden Adventure" Exploration Game

Portland Golden Adventure Puzzle Quest and Tour

Rp148.294
per adult
Portland Golden Adventure Puzzle Quest and Tour
Portland: Willamette River 2.5-hour Dinner Cruise

Portland: Dinner Cruise on the Willamette River

Rp2.330.385
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Portland: Dinner Cruise on the Willamette River
Portland Timbers Football Game at Providence Park

Portland Timbers Football Game at Providence Park

Rp1.633.136
per adult
Portland Timbers Football Game at Providence Park
Shanghai Tunnels Underground Tour - with Beer Tasting

Shanghai Tunnels Underground Tour - with Beer Tasting

Rp867.120
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Shanghai Tunnels Underground Tour - with Beer Tasting
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Where to stay in Southwest Portland

Find the best Southwest Portland areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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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.

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Northeast Portland

While you're in Northeast Portland, take in top sights like Moda Center or The Grotto, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Parkrose-Sumner Transit Center or NE 82nd Avenue Station.

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Pearl District

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

A river with a bridge, a red building with 'OMSI' on it, and a modern glass building in the background.
Photo by Glenn Miller
Open Photo by Glenn Miller

Southeast Portland

Travellers choose Southeast Portland for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at SE Powell Boulevard Station or SE Holgate Boulevard Station and check out top sights like Mall 205.

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Buckman

If you're spending time in Buckman, check out sights like Revolution Hall or Experiment PDX and hop on the metro to see more of the city at SE Grand & Belmont Stop or SE Grand & Stark Stop.

Southwest Portland Travel Guide