Hawthorne District Travel Guide
Portland
Visit Hawthorne District
Popular places to visit
Hawthorne Theatre
You can enjoy a show at Hawthorne Theatre during your trip to Portland. Stroll along the riverfront or seek out the cycling trails.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Haunted Underground Shanghai Tunnel Tour with Brewery Tastings
Portland: Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl
Portland: Dinner Cruise on the Willamette River
Portland: Brunch Cruise on Willamette River
All-Inclusive Downtown Portland Food Tour
Top hotels in Hawthorne District
The Paramount Hotel
Good selections for breakfast
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Portland International Airport, OR
Great pool and hot tub, good breakfast, clean comfortable room, excellent staff!
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Hyatt House Portland/Downtown
Jaden was an amazing at check in and was very helpful! She has a kind personality and was very welcoming after a long drive. She informed me of all amenities and I had a very swift and easy stay! I cannot wait to return, Thank you so much Hyatt House!
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
Hotel Eastlund, BW Premier Collection
Room was clean and it smelled nice. They offered few snacks and beverages as well as wine. Staff was friendly and welcoming. Lobby area was very well up kept.
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn Airport - Portland by IHG
Clean room staff was very helpful
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Park Lane Suites and Inn
There was hair on towels and pillow case. Super loud as well starting at 530 am. I think our room was below the stairwell. Will not come back here a l dont recommend.
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Hawthorne District
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
