Southeast Portland Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Oregon Museum of Science and Industry
The array of hands-on exhibits will have you playing scientist or engineer at this museum known for its innovative interactive displays.
Laurelhurst Park
Laurelhurst Park is just one of the places to see in Portland, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the area's riverfront or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.
Belmont
You can enjoy retail therapy at Belmont during your stay in Portland. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden
Spots of color decorate this peaceful garden just outside central Portland. Come throughout the year for varying delights of flowers and trees.
Reed College
Enjoy the student vibe at Reed College during your stay in Portland. Visit the area's shops or amble around its riverfront.
Mall 205
During your visit to Portland, you can enjoy retail therapy at Mall 205. In the area, take in the acclaimed art galleries and beautiful waterfalls.
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 Morning City Tour
Full-Day Northern Oregon Coast Tour
Portland Golden Adventure Puzzle Quest and Tour
Top hotels in Southeast Portland
Hotel Grand Stark
The room was clean, and the staff were nice! Would stay again!
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Jupiter Hotel
This is one of my favorite hotels. Nice clean rooms. Friendly staff. Great location.
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Eastside Lodge
Room was clean. Bed was comfy.
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
KEX Portland
Staff were nice, people at the bar were cool
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Airport - Portland by IHG
Nice job
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
The Paramount Hotel
Clean hotel and great staff
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Southeast Portland
Richmond
If you're spending some time in Richmond, Hawthorne Theatre and Bagdad Theatre are top sights worth seeing.
East Portland
Consider a visit to Glendoveer Golf Course and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in East Portland. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at East 122nd Avenue Station or East 148th Avenue Station.
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 Willamette River and jump on the metro at NE Martin Luther King & E Burnside Stop to see more of the city.
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.
Buckman
If you're spending time in Buckman, check out sights like Belmont or Willamette River and hop on the metro to see more of the city at SE Grand & Belmont Stop or SE Grand & Stark Stop.
