Northwest Portland Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Willamette River
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Willamette River during your travels in Northwest Portland.
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.
Lan Su Chinese Garden
Enjoy the landscaped scenery of this natural and spiritual oasis and learn about Chinese culture and Portland’s Chinese connection in this peaceful setting.
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 art galleries.
Things to do
Half-Day Multnomah Falls & Gorge Waterfalls Tour
Portland Golden Adventure Puzzle Quest and Tour
Portland: Willamette River 2.5-hour Dinner Cruise
Portland: Brunch Cruise on Willamette River
Portland: Phantoms, Penance, and Poltergeists Ghost Tour
Portland: Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl
Top hotels in Northwest Portland
Hampton Inn & Suites Portland-Pearl District
Front desk and valet staff could not have been nicer, more efficient, or helpful. The people alone are worth coming back for.
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Cambria Hotel Portland - Pearl District
Excellent reception and warm welcome.
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Residence Inn Portland Downtown/Pearl District
Good breakfast and good room layout
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Harlow Hotel
I would stay again
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Portland NW
Everything was fine.
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
Inn at Northrup Station
Nice big room in a very good location. Staff were very helpful and recommended food options near by.
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
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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 University Park Community Center and Portland International Raceway.
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.
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.
Cedar Hills
While you're in Cedar Hills, take in top sights like Cedar Hills Crossing and jump on the metro at Millikan Way Station to see more of the city.
