Rock Creek Travel Guide
Portland


Visit Rock Creek
Popular places to visit

Oregon Zoo
Awesome beasts native to America have a home alongside exotic and endangered species from around the world at this picturesque Portland attraction.

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
Learn about the events happening in Oregon Convention Center during your trip to Portland. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Tom McCall Waterfront Park
Cool off in the fountain, walk or bike the paths, or take in a festival at the Tom McCall Waterfront Park.

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.
Things to do

Haunted Underground Shanghai Tunnel Tour with Brewery Tastings

Portland Golden Adventure Puzzle Quest and Tour

Portland: Dinner Cruise on the Willamette River

Portland: Brunch Cruise on Willamette River

Portland: Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl

The Hood-Columbia Loop: Timberline, Orchards, and Waterfalls
Top hotels in Rock Creek

The Paramount Hotel
Clean room and nice views of the city.
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026

Park Lane Suites and Inn
Parking is unsecure and very tight, staff was good, rooms are old but clean, updated rooms that still look dated and used.
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026

The Duniway Portland A Hilton Hotel
excellent restaurant
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026

Holiday Inn Airport - Portland by IHG
Check in was a breeze. Staff was friendly, room was clean and comfortable. Appreciated the free shuttle service to the airport.
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Portland
Breakfast was good . Parking was easy to get in and out. Room was a little bit small but clean and comfortable
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026

The Porter Portland, Curio Collection by Hilton
Decor was well done, clean, and rooftop bar was a great vibe!
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Rock Creek

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 Portland Mercado.

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

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.

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.

South Portland
South Portland is highly notable for its stunning river views, and you might want to visit top sights like Portland Aerial Tram and Willamette River. See more of Portland by jumping on the metro at Bancroft St Stop or S Lowell & Bond Stop.

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.
