Wilkes Travel Guide
Portland
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 Zoo
Awesome beasts native to America have a home alongside exotic and endangered species from around the world at this picturesque Portland attraction.
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 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.
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.
Things to do
Half-Day Multnomah Falls & Gorge Waterfalls Tour
Haunted Underground Shanghai Tunnel Tour with Brewery Tastings
Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls Tour from Portland, OR
Portland: 2-Hour Lunch Cruise Through Downtown
Full-Day Guided Oregon Coast Tour from Portland
Portland: Dinner Cruise on the Willamette River
Top hotels in Wilkes
The Paramount Hotel
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Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Portland International Airport, OR
The proximity of the airport is super convenient. Parking was easy, but they do charge $10 a night extra. The only downside was the door to our room was not the right fit for the doorway. There was large gap.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Hotel Eastlund, BW Premier Collection
The rooms were well maintained and tastefully decorated.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Red Lion Hotel Portland Airport
Place to stay if you need a room close to the airport. Air port shuttle service was a big plus
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Portland City Center
Very clean, staff was super friendly and attentive.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Portland Downtown
Stayed at downtown Portland location. It was nice and the employees were pleasant. Breakfast was decent as well.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Wilkes
Northeast Portland
While you're in Northeast Portland, take in top sights like Colwood National Golf Course or The Grotto, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Parkrose-Sumner Transit Center or NE 82nd Avenue Station.
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.
Sunnyside
If you're spending some time in Sunnyside, Belmont and Bagdad Theatre are top sights worth seeing.
Richmond
If you're spending some time in Richmond, Hawthorne Theatre and Bagdad Theatre 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.
Buckman
If you're spending time in Buckman, check out sights like Experiment PDX or Belmont and hop on the metro to see more of the city at SE Grand & Belmont Stop or SE Grand & Stark Stop.
