Hawthorne District Travel Guide
Portland
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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.
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
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.
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 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 art galleries in this vibrant area or seek out the cycling trails.
Things to do
Portland: 2-Hour Lunch Cruise Through Downtown
Haunted Underground Shanghai Tunnel Tour with Brewery Tastings
From Portland: Columbia Gorge Waterfalls Tour
Portland: Dinner Cruise on the Willamette River
Portland: Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl
Portland: Brunch Cruise on Willamette River
Top hotels in Hawthorne District
The Paramount Hotel
"Clean room"
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Hotel Eastlund, BW Premier Collection
"Our stay was very good! Excellent location for our trip purpose, and the train stop is right around the corner from the Hotel ( coming from the airport). The shower water pressure was the only thing that could have been better in our stay ( the pressure was low). If I return to Portland I will consider ..."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Portland City Center
"Great service and valet staff were super nice and efficient. Quality of room was outstanding and all processes was quick and easy."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Portland International Airport, OR
"Carpet in my room looked iffy. I never took my socks off because I was leery. Needs replacing or cleaned. Air conditioning uni and fan out of order. It was too late to get fixed. They did say they would have maintenance check it. Staff were friendly."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Red Lion Hotel Portland Airport
"The room had a terrible musty smell. The bathroom needs updating. The bed was like sleeping on a piece of plywood. This was out 3rd time staying here and will be our last."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Mark Spencer Hotel
"Had a great experience with the Mark Spencer hotel. From check in to check out everything went so smooth. They allowed me to check in early. Helped me with my luggage. Staff was super friendly. Room was very clean and plenty comfortable. The gym room could use a little help but that’s not a huge ..."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Hawthorne District
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 Experiment PDX or Grand Central 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 Grand Central or Oregon Museum of Science and Industry and hop on the metro to see more of the city at SE Grand & Taylor Stop or SE Grand & Belmont Stop.
Lloyd District
Enjoy the popular shops in Lloyd District. Lloyd Center is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at NE Grand & Multnomah Stop or NE 7th & Holladay Stop to see more of Portland.
