Hawthorne District Travel Guide
Portland
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Half-Day Multnomah Falls & Gorge Waterfalls Tour
Portland: Willamette River 2.5-hour Dinner Cruise
Portland: Brunch Cruise on Willamette River
Portland Golden Adventure Puzzle Quest and Tour
Half Day Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls Tour
All-Inclusive Downtown Portland Food Tour
Top hotels in Hawthorne District
The Paramount Hotel
Excellent service and stay, as usual!
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Portland
We stayed here for a cheer competition. I liked that it was walking distance to the convention center and I felt pretty safe. The area outside the hotel was nicely kept and no homeless people were around, like the other hotels in Portland. The staff was super helpful and friendly, I will definitely ...
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Holiday Inn Airport - Portland by IHG
Great place to stay! Fantastic customer service, the rooms are clean and comfortable, breakfast buffet was terrific and the proximity to the airport, as well as convenient shuttle service, was a huge bonus! Would definitely recommend!
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Embassy Suites by Hilton Portland Downtown
The room was gorgeous!The staff was kind. I love the drinks and snacks in the evenings and the Christmas tree was beautiful. They also have a valet for a small price. The pool is a beautiful salt water pool and the hot tub was wonderful as well. I will definitely book a room here again.
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Embassy Suites by Hilton Portland Airport
Room was clean and spotless
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
The Duniway Portland A Hilton Hotel
Room and overall hotel was good. Clean, bed was comfortable, and it was decently quiet for being in downtown Portland! The only downside is there was some miscommunication with the hotel staff and the amenities offered. We were told the bar and lounge was open until 1am. It was about 11:30 when my ...
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Hawthorne District
Richmond
If you're spending some time in Richmond, Hawthorne Theatre and Bagdad Theatre are top sights worth seeing.
Buckman
If you're spending time in Buckman, check out sights like Grand Central or Belmont and hop on the metro to see more of the city at SE Grand & Belmont Stop or SE Grand & Stark Stop.
Hosford-Abernethy
If you're spending time in Hosford-Abernethy, check out sights like Oregon Rail Heritage Center or Oregon Museum of Science and Industry and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Clinton Street-Southeast 12th Avenue Station or SE Grand & Mill Stop.
Kerns
While you're in Kerns, take in top sights like Steel Bridge and jump on the metro at NE Martin Luther King & E Burnside Stop to see more of the city.
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.
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.
