South Portland Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Portland Aerial Tram
Enjoy a trip to Portland Aerial Tram and popular activities such as cycling in Portland. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
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
During your trip, find out what's happening in Oregon Convention Center, a top convention centre in Portland. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Oregon Zoo
View native creatures and endangered species during every month of the year at one of the oldest zoos in the United States.
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.
Top hotels in South Portland
River's Edge Hotel Portland, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
The restaurant experience could be so much better. The food ok, off you season it well yourself.
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Courtyard by Marriott Portland City Center
Staff was very accommodating and welcoming. Room size was excellent!
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
The Paramount Hotel
Incredible
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
Holiday Inn Airport - Portland by IHG
Convenient and cleanliness.
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Sojourn Suites Portland Airport
Perfect
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
Radisson Hotel Portland Airport
The lady that checked us in was so friendly & wonderful. Very informative & helpful & got us all scheduled for the airport shuttle which was so quick & very on time. We will totally stay there again
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around South Portland
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.
Southwest Portland
Southwest Portland is highly notable for its stunning river views, and you might want to visit top sights like Sam Jackson Park and Marquam Nature Park. See more of Portland by jumping on the metro at Bancroft St Stop or S Lowell & Bond Stop.
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.
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.
Central Eastside
If you're spending time in Central Eastside, 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 SE Grand & Taylor Stop or SE Grand & Belmont 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.
South Portland Travel Guide
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- John Ross Tower
- Columbia River Gorge
- Oregon Convention Center
- Oregon Health and Science University
- Washington Square Mall
- Vancouver Mall
- Portland State University
- Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area
- Portland Japanese Garden
- Portland Expo Center
- Tom McCall Waterfront Park
- Oregon Museum of Science and Industry
