Sylvan-Highlands Travel Guide
Portland
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Popular places to visit
Oregon Zoo
Awesome beasts native to America have a home alongside exotic and endangered species from around the world at this picturesque Portland attraction.
Hoyt Arboretum
Enjoy a stop at Hoyt Arboretum, an entertaining place to visit in Portland. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its acclaimed art galleries.
Portland Children's Museum
Kids and adults can enjoy the interactive exhibits of this museum, which encourages creativity, exploration, imagination and expression.
World Forestry Center
Get insights into all aspects of forests and trees, learning how they grow and how they are used around the world.
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.
Things to do
Portland: 2-Hour Lunch Cruise Through Downtown
Haunted Underground Shanghai Tunnel Tour with Brewery Tastings
Portland: Dinner Cruise on the Willamette River
Portland: Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl
Portland: Brunch Cruise on Willamette River
Top hotels in Sylvan-Highlands
The Paramount Hotel
"Ok"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Hotel Eastlund, BW Premier Collection
"The Hotel and staff were great. The Hotel and rooms were very nice and clean. The Rooftop restaurant has a great view but the food was just ok. The only thing I didn’t appreciate was that there is ALOT of homeless people in that area. Unfortunately I did not feel safe even walking across the street ..."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Portland City Center
"Great location for walking around portland. Very clean and staff are amazing. Only real negative is the cost to park your vehicle. Very expensive!!"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Portland International Airport, OR
"Disabled travelers beware! I'm in a wheelchair and I had made a reservation for an ADA room a week ahead of time. They only had a non ADA room which was dangerous and difficult to use. Then, as almost worse, I looked forward relaxing in their pool but when I asked to be inserted into and removed ..."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Red Lion Hotel Portland Airport
"Staff was friendly. There's no lift to second floor so if you have bags or trouble carrying them up stairs then I don't recommend. Room was very poor condition, although clean. The door handles seemed to be put upside down so we had difficulty accessing entry. The bolt lock was coming off wall, cracked ..."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Mark Spencer Hotel
"We've stayed at the Mark Spencer Hotel several times. We've enjoyed it, even though its an older building. I think the only thing I dislike is the small parking garage."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Sylvan-Highlands
Goose Hollow
If you're spending time in Goose Hollow, check out sights like Providence Park or Makah Cultural and Research Center and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Goose Hollow-SW Jefferson Street Station or Kings Hill-SW Salmon Street Station.
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.
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.
Pearl District
You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Pearl District. Spend some time visiting top spots like Broadway Bridge, and catch the metro at NW 10th & Johnson Stop or NW 11th & Johnson Stop to see more of the area.
Southwest Portland
Southwest Portland is highly notable for its stunning river views, and you might want to visit top sights like Congregation Kesser Israel and Sam Jackson Park. See more of Portland by jumping on the metro at Bancroft St Stop or S Lowell & Bond Stop.
