Southwest Portland Travel Guide
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.
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 art galleries in this vibrant area or seek out the cycling trails.
Portland Japanese Garden
Tranquility abounds in these idyllic Japanese gardens, said by many to be the most authentic outside of Japan.
Portland Art Museum
Spend a day with European masters and Native American artists at one of Portland’s premier cultural attractions, the oldest art museum in the Pacific Northwest.
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.
Things to do
Oregon Coast Tour from Portland
From Portland: Oregon Coast Day Trip Cannon Beach Area
Portland: Champagne Brunch Cruise on Willamette River
Downtown Portland's Outdoor Sculptures: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Portland: Ghosts, Poltergeists, and Psychopaths Walking Tour
All-Inclusive Downtown Portland Food Tour
Top hotels in Southwest Portland
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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.
Southwest Hills
If you're spending some time in Southwest Hills, Washington Park and Council Crest Park 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 Westmoreland Park, and jump on the metro at Oaks Park Station to get around the city.
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.
Goose Hollow
If you're spending time in Goose Hollow, check out sights like Providence Park or Washington Park and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Goose Hollow-SW Jefferson Street Station or Kings Hill-SW Salmon Street Station.
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.
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