Willamette 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
During your trip, find out what's happening in Oregon Convention Center, a top convention centre in 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 theatre scene in this vibrant area or seek out the cycling trails.
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.
Things to do
Half-Day Multnomah Falls & Gorge Waterfalls Tour
Portland: Willamette River 2.5-hour Dinner Cruise
Portland Golden Adventure Puzzle Quest and Tour
Portland: Brunch Cruise on Willamette River
Portland Morning City Tour
Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls & Mt Hood Tour from Portland, OR
Top hotels in Willamette
Courtyard by Marriott Portland City Center
Room needed better vacuuming but other than that everything is good.
Reviewed on 29 Oct 2025
Holiday Inn Airport - Portland by IHG
Convenient and cleanliness.
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
The Paramount Hotel
Incredible
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
Radisson Hotel Portland Airport
The lady that checked us in was so friendly & wonderful. Very informative & helpful & got us all scheduled for the airport shuttle which was so quick & very on time. We will totally stay there again
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
The Duniway Portland A Hilton Hotel
It was very nice.
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
Heathman Hotel
The location can’t be beat - right next to Symphony Hall and incredible dining options and you can walk anywhere. The dining is good and the bar area is lovely. This is a great classic hotel in a great part of Portland.
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Willamette
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 Ping Pong's Pint Sized Puppet Museum, and jump on the metro at Oaks Park Station to get around the city.
Southwest Portland
Southwest Portland is highly notable for its stunning river views, and you might want to visit top sights like Sam Jackson Park and Marquam Nature Park. See more of Portland by jumping on the metro at Bancroft St Stop or S Lowell & Bond Stop.
Richmond
If you're spending some time in Richmond, Hawthorne Theatre and Southeast Wine Collective are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Downtown Portland
Known for its stunning river views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Portland. Check out top attractions like Portlandia and Portland City Hall, and jump on the metro at City Hall-SW 5th and Jefferson Street Station or SW 6th-Madison Street Station to see more of the city.
Central Eastside
If you're spending time in Central Eastside, 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 SE Grand & Taylor Stop or SE Grand & Belmont Stop.
