North Portland Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit North 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.
Veterans Memorial Coliseum
Take your seat for ice hockey games or concerts at a vast arena that also serves as a memorial to war veterans.
Cathedral Park
Go on a scenic walk or bicycle ride, browse public art and attend popular cultural events at this attractive riverfront park.
Swan Island
You can find out about the history of Portland with a visit to Swan Island. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in the area.
University of Portland
Explore the campus of University of Portland during your visit to Portland. Amble around the area's riverfront or seek out the cycling trails.
Jantzen Beach Center
During your trip to Portland, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Jantzen Beach Center. Amble around the area's riverfront or seek out the cycling trails.
Activities
Portland: Willamette River 2.5-hour Dinner Cruise
Portland: Brunch Cruise on Willamette River
Portland: Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl
'The Best of Portland' City Tour: Small-Group Sightseeing Tour
Half Day Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls Tour
Our pick of the best North Portland Hotel Deals
Hyatt Regency Portland at the Oregon Convention Center
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Oxford Suites Portland - Jantzen Beach
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Holiday Inn Portland - Columbia Riverfront by IHG
Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025
Crowne Plaza Portland Downtown Convention Center by IHG
Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Delta Park North Portland
Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025
Courtyard by Marriott Portland North
Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around North Portland
Northwest Portland
While you're in Northwest Portland, take in top sights like Pittock Mansion or Hoyt Arboretum, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at NW 23rd & Marshall Stop or NW Northrup & 22nd Stop.
Downtown Vancouver
Downtown Vancouver is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Vancouver Farmers Market and Interstate Bridge while you're in town.
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.
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.
Alphabet Historic District
Spend some time visiting places like Trevett-Nunn House while getting to know Alphabet Historic District, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at NW Lovejoy & 18th Stop or NW Lovejoy & 21st Stop to see more of the area.
Northeast Portland
While you're in Northeast Portland, take in top sights like Moda Center or Colwood National Golf Course, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Parkrose-Sumner Transit Center or NE 82nd Avenue Station.
