Vernon Travel Guide
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.
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.
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.
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
Oregon Coast Tour from Portland
Top hotels in Vernon
The Paramount Hotel
"The location was great, the beds were very comfortable, and we felt safe in/around the hotel. The valet service was also fantastic. Great water pressure in the shower. We enjoyed our balcony. Only complaint: our room with a balcony faced a street that had noisy trash pickup every morning at 6. 😊 ..."
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
Red Lion Hotel Portland Airport
"Shower is not functional, mattress is horrible"
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Hotel Eastlund, BW Premier Collection
"Feel the parking cost could of been more reasonable."
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Portland International Airport, OR
"Stayed for one night. Carpet in the room was dirty but otherwise ok room. Front desk clerk forgot to give me my credit card back and did not bother to call the room or my cell to tell me I left it at the front desk. I discovered I do not have it after I left the hotel and was 30 minutes away. I called ..."
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Portland City Center
"The Courtyard by Marriott Portland City Center is conveniently located nearby many bus and streetcar lines. The staff are friendly and efficient, and the room and amenities are in keeping with a hotel in this tier."
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Portland Downtown
"Staff was on point, they even sent me a follow up text to make sure everything was perfect. Excellent service and very nice room as well."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Vernon
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.
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.
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.
Northeast Portland
While you're in Northeast Portland, take in top sights like The Grotto or Portland Air National Guard Base, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Parkrose-Sumner Transit Center or NE 82nd Avenue Station.
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.
Buckman
If you're spending time in Buckman, check out sights like Experiment PDX or Belmont and hop on the metro to see more of the city at SE Grand & Belmont Stop or SE Grand & Stark Stop.
