Blue Heron Travel Guide
Portland

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Popular places to visit

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

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.

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.

Portland State University
Walk around the campus at Portland State University during your stay in Portland. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area or seek out the cycling trails.

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.

Tom McCall Waterfront Park
Cool off in the fountain, walk or bike the paths, or take in a festival at the Tom McCall Waterfront Park.
Things to do

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

Portland: Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl

The Hood-Columbia Loop: Timberline, Orchards, and Waterfalls
Top hotels in Blue Heron

The Paramount Hotel
clean room helpful staff
Reviewed on 2 May 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Portland
Room was larger than expected. And only $50 cleaning hold! And check out at noon. Will stay again!
Reviewed on 2 May 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Portland International Airport, OR
Nice place to stay close to the airport
Reviewed on 3 May 2026

Hotel Eastlund, BW Premier Collection
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Reviewed on 3 May 2026

Hyatt House Portland/Downtown
Everything was great— big clean rooms, friendly staff, good location. But breakfast is terrible. Like so bad. We couldn’t believe how great everything could be but breakfast was inedible…
Reviewed on 2 May 2026

Red Lion Hotel Portland Airport
Very clean with a friendly staff. Coffee was good, airport shuttle was on time, plenty of parking and super easy property to navigate with pets. It’s an older building and not well insulated - still a terrific value and super convenient.
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Blue Heron

Southwest Portland
Southwest Portland is highly notable for its stunning river views, and you might want to visit top sights like Oregon Zoo and Custer City Park. 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 Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge, and jump on the metro at Oaks Park Station to get around the city.

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.

Goose Hollow
If you're spending time in Goose Hollow, check out sights like Providence Park or Artists Repertory Theatre 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.

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.
