Southeast Portland Travel Guide

Portland

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A stone bridge over a calm pond with a waterfall and lush greenery.
A river with a bridge, a red building with 'OMSI' on it, and a modern glass building in the background.
A submarine docked near a city skyline at night, with a bridge overhead.
A nighttime cityscape with illuminated buildings and a bridge reflecting lights on the water.

Stay near popular Southeast Portland attractions

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Oregon Museum of Science and Industry

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The array of hands-on exhibits will have you playing scientist or engineer at this museum known for its innovative interactive displays.
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Things to do

Half-Day Multnomah Falls & Gorge Waterfalls Tour

Half-Day Multnomah Falls & Gorge Waterfalls Tour

£60
per traveller
96% of travellers recommend
Half-Day Multnomah Falls & Gorge Waterfalls Tour
Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls Tour from Portland, OR

Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls Tour from Portland, OR

£66
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls Tour from Portland, OR
Portland: 2-hour Lunch Cruise on the Willamette River

Portland: 2-Hour Lunch Cruise Through Downtown

£65
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Portland: 2-Hour Lunch Cruise Through Downtown
Full-Day Guided Oregon Coast Tour from Portland

Full-Day Guided Oregon Coast Tour from Portland

£103
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Full-Day Guided Oregon Coast Tour from Portland
Aerial view of the Oregon Coast

Full-Day Northern Oregon Coast Tour

£99
per traveller
94% of travellers recommend
Full-Day Northern Oregon Coast Tour
Full-Day Mount Hood & Multnomah Falls Tour

Full-Day Mount Hood & Multnomah Falls Tour

£99
per traveller
96% of travellers recommend
Full-Day Mount Hood & Multnomah Falls Tour
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Where to stay in Southeast Portland

Find the best Southeast Portland areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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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.

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Northeast Portland

While you're in Northeast Portland, take in top sights like Moda Center or The Grotto, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Parkrose-Sumner Transit Center or NE 82nd Avenue Station.

A street with a modern building featuring large murals, parked cars, and a café with outdoor seating.

Pearl District

You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Pearl District. Spend some time visiting top spots like Powell's City of Books, and catch the metro at NW 10th & Johnson Stop or NW 11th & Johnson Stop to see more of the area.

A cable car system, a cityscape with high-rise buildings, a river, and a mountain in the background.

Southwest Portland

Southwest Portland is highly notable for its stunning river views, and you might want to visit top sights like Congregation Kesser Israel and Sellwood Bridge. See more of Portland by jumping on the metro at Bancroft St Stop or S Lowell & Bond Stop.

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Downtown Vancouver

Downtown Vancouver is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Vancouver Farmers Market and Columbia River while you're in town.

Southeast Portland Travel Guide

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