Northwest Portland Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Powell's City of Books
Perfect for a rainy-day visit, this famous bookstore is a wonderful spot to visit any day. Browse for hours amid its 1 million books.
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.
Roseland Theater
You can enjoy a show at Roseland Theater on your trip to Portland. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
Willamette River
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Willamette River during your travels in Northwest Portland.
St. Johns Bridge
St. Johns Bridge is just one of the places to see in Portland, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its acclaimed theatre scene.
Burnside Bridge
Find out about the history of Portland when you take a trip to Burnside Bridge. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Half-Day Multnomah Falls & Gorge Waterfalls Tour
Multnomah Falls and Columbia River Gorge Half-Day Hiking Tour
Portland: 2-hour Lunch Cruise on the Willamette River
Haunted Underground Shanghai Tunnel Tour with Brewery Tastings
From Portland: Columbia Gorge Waterfalls Tour
Portland: Willamette River 2.5-hour Dinner Cruise
Top hotels in Northwest Portland
Cambria Hotel Portland - Pearl District
Everything was excellent
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
Residence Inn Portland Downtown/Pearl District
Room was clean, only one tissue was in tissue box and one roll of TP but not a big deal. Used the cream and it was spoiled
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Portland-Pearl District
Great location and lived the kids indoir pool
Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026
Harlow Hotel
Clean room, excellent staff.
Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026
Canopy by Hilton Portland Pearl District
we didn't have the breakfast - the staff was nice and it was all good we will be back!
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Inn at Northrup Station
Fun place; great value
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Northwest Portland
North Portland
Travellers love North Portland for its stunning river views, and you can see more of Portland by jumping on the metro at Delta Park-Vanport Station or Expo Center Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Moda Center and Heron Lakes Golf Club.
Overlook
While you're in Overlook, take in top sights like Swan Island or Willamette River, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at North Killingsworth Station or North Prescott Station.
Kenton
While you're in Kenton, take in top sights like Portland International Raceway or Heron Lakes Golf Club, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Kenton-North Denver Avenue Station or Delta Park-Vanport Station.
Nob Hill
While you're in Nob Hill, take in top sights like Nathan Loeb House or Trevett-Nunn House, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at NW 23rd & Marshall Stop or NW Lovejoy & 22nd Stop.
Alphabet Historic District
Spend some time visiting places like Nathan Loeb House while getting to know Alphabet Historic District, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at NW Lovejoy & 18th Stop or NW Lovejoy & 21st Stop to see more of the area.
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.
