Willamette Travel Guide
Portland
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Popular places to visit
Oregon Zoo
Meet the native and exotic animals and discover why Oregon Zoo is a favourite stop in Portland. Wander the area's riverfront or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
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.
Moda Center
Catch an event at Moda Center and enjoy other activities in Portland such as cycling.Wander the riverfront or discover the area's beautiful waterfalls.
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.
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.
Tom McCall Waterfront Park
Tom McCall Waterfront Park is just one of the places to see in Portland, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront or experience its acclaimed theatre scene.
Top hotels in Willamette
The Paramount Hotel
The Paramount is in a good location, close to many great restaurants and easy access to affordable parking and the highways. The staff was also very nice and accommodating. Unfortunately that’s where the good things end. Our room was filthy, the bathroom especially which was in a state of disrepair. ...
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Portland International Airport, OR
Place clean with helpful staff! Very good shuttle service!
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Portland
Great breakfast and great spacious rooms
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Hotel Eastlund, BW Premier Collection
NO MICROWAVE OVEN IN THE ROOM. SHOWER IS RAINFALL HAS NO PRESSURE BEHIND THE WATER STREAM. THE VALET PARKING IS NOT FUNCTIONING AS IT SHOULD….VERY CUMBERSOME.
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Red Lion Hotel Portland Airport
Very clean with a friendly staff. Coffee was good, airport shuttle was on time, plenty of parking and super easy property to navigate with pets. It’s an older building and not well insulated - still a terrific value and super convenient.
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Hyatt House Portland/Downtown
Everything was great— big clean rooms, friendly staff, good location. But breakfast is terrible. Like so bad. We couldn’t believe how great everything could be but breakfast was inedible…
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Willamette
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 Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge, 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 Oregon Zoo and Custer City Park. See more of Portland by jumping on the metro at Bancroft St Stop or S Lowell & Bond Stop.
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.
Richmond
If you're spending some time in Richmond, Hawthorne Theatre and Bagdad Theatre are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
