East Portland Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit

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.
Glendoveer Golf Course
Play a round of golf in Portland at Glendoveer Golf Course, and enjoy other activities such as cycling. Wander the riverfront or discover the beautiful waterfalls in this family-friendly area.
Mt Hood Community College - Maywood Park Campus
If Mt Hood Community College - Maywood Park Campus is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Portland.
Lakeside Gardens
Explore the lovely green spaces of Lakeside Gardens and also enjoy the cycling trails in Portland. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Leach Botanical Garden
Enjoy the beautiful waterfalls and explore Leach Botanical Garden, a lovely green space in Portland. Wander the riverfront and picturesque gardens in the area.
Powell Butte Nature Park
After visiting Powell Butte Nature Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Portland. Stroll along the riverfront in this family-friendly area or seek out the cycling trails.
Things to do

Half-Day Multnomah Falls & Gorge Waterfalls Tour

Haunted Underground Shanghai Tunnel Tour with Brewery Tastings

Portland: Dinner Cruise on the Willamette River

Portland: Brunch Cruise on Willamette River

Portland: Phantoms, Penance, and Poltergeists Ghost Tour

Full-Day Northern Oregon Coast Tour
Top hotels in East Portland

Super 8 by Wyndham Portland Airport
the room was clean and the staff was very accommodating. However, the blanket was riped and the curtain didnt closed all the way. Overall, it was a good place for quick stay and the airport shuttle was very helpful.
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Portland Airport
Awesome
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

Sojourn Suites Portland Airport
I have stayed here before and was so impressed but wow did things change. The entire building is under construction and being torn apart. Construction noise all day long. Office relocated to an end conference room. Rooms were dirty and no service the entire three day stay. Room keys would only work ...
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026

Candlewood Suites Portland Airport by IHG
Absolutely
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Portland Airport
This hotel is outdated, things are falling apart (for example, closet doors missing hinges due to improperly repairing over the years, the trim on the corners is not fully secured anymore, mattresses are old, uncomfortable and not like most hotels). Breakfast is free like most places but leaves much ...
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

Park Lane Suites and Inn
Great location and very friendly, welcoming staff. Free parking is a huge perk in Portland and definitely a plus. That said, the soundproofing is really poor. You can clearly hear footsteps from the room above, which makes it hard to fully relax. Also, while parking is included, if the hotel is full ...
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around East Portland

Southeast Portland
Travellers choose Southeast Portland for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at SE Powell Boulevard Station or SE Holgate Boulevard Station and check out top sights like Mall 205.

Northeast Portland
While you're in Northeast Portland, take in top sights like Moda Center or Colwood National Golf Course, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Parkrose-Sumner Transit Center or NE 82nd Avenue Station.

Richmond
If you're spending some time in Richmond, Hawthorne Theatre and Southeast Wine Collective are top sights worth seeing.

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.

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.

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.
