Alphabet Historic District Travel Guide
Portland
Visit Alphabet Historic District
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
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.
Oregon Zoo
Awesome beasts native to America have a home alongside exotic and endangered species from around the world at this picturesque Portland attraction.
Washington Square Mall
During your trip to Tigard, you can do some window-shopping at Washington Square Mall. Discover the area's entertainment choices or seek out its cycling trails.
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.
Things to do
Half-Day Multnomah Falls & Gorge Waterfalls Tour
Portland: Bridgetown Lunch Cruise
Full-Day Guided Oregon Coast Tour from Portland
All-Inclusive Downtown Portland Food Tour
Half Day Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls Tour
Portland: Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl
Top hotels in Alphabet Historic District
The Paramount Hotel
Loved it. Great hotel, great location
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
The Duniway Portland A Hilton Hotel
Excelent service
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Radisson Hotel Portland Airport
Very clean room. Super friendly staff! Really fun coffee machine in the lobby. Restaurant food was not good. The front desk graciously refunded the meal.
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Mark Spencer Hotel
Amazing
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Portland City Center
The room was very clean and the staff was awesome! I would stay here again
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Portland
Nice and quiet. Friendly staff
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Alphabet Historic District
Pearl District
You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Pearl District. Spend some time visiting top spots like Broadway Bridge, and catch the metro at NW 10th & Johnson Stop or NW 11th & Johnson Stop to see more of the area.
Nob Hill
While you're in Nob Hill, take in top sights like Trevett-Nunn House or Mission Theater, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at NW 23rd & Marshall Stop or NW Lovejoy & 22nd Stop.
Goose Hollow
If you're spending time in Goose Hollow, check out sights like Providence Park or Artists Repertory Theatre 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.
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.
Eliot
While you're in Eliot, take in top sights like Wonder Ballroom and jump on the metro at Albina-Mississippi Station to see more of the city.
Lloyd District
Enjoy the popular shops in Lloyd District. Moda Center is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at NE Grand & Multnomah Stop or NE 7th & Holladay Stop to see more of Portland.
