Southeast Portland Travel Guide
Portland
![Was standing at one of the many bridges to take this pretty night view of Morrison Bridge and Portland's skyline.
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Visit Southeast Portland
Popular places to visit
Oregon Museum of Science and Industry
The array of hands-on exhibits will have you playing scientist or engineer at this museum known for its innovative interactive displays.
Reed College
Enjoy the student vibe at Reed College during your stay in Portland. Visit the area's shops or amble around its riverfront.
Mt Tabor Park
After visiting Mt Tabor Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Portland. Stroll along the riverfront or seek out the cycling trails.
Mall 205
During your visit to Portland, you can enjoy retail therapy at Mall 205. In the area, take in the acclaimed art galleries and beautiful waterfalls.
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.
Laurelhurst Park
Laurelhurst Park is just one of the places to see in Portland, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the area's riverfront or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Portland: 2-Hour Lunch Cruise Through Downtown
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
Top hotels in Southeast Portland
KEX Portland
The sheets and bed were super clean and comfortable. The bathroom was not as clean The staff super friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Jupiter Hotel
Great location, cool vibes once you are in. It lacks basic things like where to enter and check in or where to park, etc. —they are all a mystery when you roll up for the first time. Also, they rely too heavily on you using apps and your own cell phone to communicate with staff while you are a guest. ...
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Hotel Grand Stark
Clean room, friendly staff
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Eastside Lodge
The front desk woman that worked Thursday night (March 5) was incredibly rude. Will not stay again.
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Jupiter NEXT
The staff was amazing, the room spotless, the location phenomenal, and the on-site bar/restaurant super convenient. Would recommend for sure!
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Ramada by Wyndham Portland
Hot tub was not working, the first room they put us in smelled of Meth…… yes meth, homeless walk in to take breakfast, and a lot of sketchy activity happening surrounding the building. Horrible hotel, it’d never recommend this place to anyone
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Southeast Portland
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.
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.
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.
Buckman
If you're spending time in Buckman, check out sights like Grand Central or Belmont and hop on the metro to see more of the city at SE Grand & Belmont Stop or SE Grand & Stark Stop.
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.
