Central Park
Portland
Visit Central Park
Popular places to visit
Oregon Zoo
View native creatures and endangered species during every month of the year at one of the oldest zoos in the United States.
Oregon Convention Center
Learn about the events happening at 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.
Oregon Health and Science University
Walk around the campus at Oregon Health and Science University during your visit to Portland. Discover the area's shops, or seek out its biking trails.
Portland State University
Walk around the campus at Portland State University during your stay in Portland. Discover the acclaimed art scene in this vibrant area, or seek out the biking trails.
Tom McCall Waterfront Park
Whether you want to relax and soak up some beauty or enjoy one of Portland's many festivals, spare at least one afternoon to enjoy this wonderful waterfront park.
Things to do
Multnomah Falls and Columbia River Gorge Half-Day Hiking Tour
Haunted Underground Shanghai Tunnel Tour with Brewery Tastings
Portland: 2-Hour Lunch Cruise Through Downtown
Portland: Dinner Cruise on the Willamette River
From Portland: Columbia Gorge Waterfalls Tour
Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls Tour from Portland, OR
Top hotels in Central Park
The Paramount Hotel
Good location with everything in walking distance.
Reviewed on May 10, 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Portland International Airport, OR
At breakfast there was nothing left with over an hour left of breakfast
Reviewed on May 10, 2026
Hotel Eastlund, BW Premier Collection
The room was very well kept and put together dual shower heads was fantastic!
Reviewed on May 8, 2026
Red Lion Hotel Portland Airport
Place to stay if you need a room close to the airport. Air port shuttle service was a big plus
Reviewed on May 10, 2026
Mark Spencer Hotel
The most Portlandy hotel in Portland!
Reviewed on May 10, 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Portland City Center
Very clean, staff was super friendly and attentive.
Reviewed on May 10, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Central Park
Downtown Vancouver
Travelers come to Downtown Vancouver for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Vancouver Farmers Market and Columbia River while you're in town.
North Portland
North Portland is highly notable for its stunning river views, and you might want to visit top sights like University Park Community Center and Heron Lakes Golf Club. See more of Portland by jumping on the metro at Delta Park-Vanport Station or Expo Center Station.
Northeast Portland
If you're spending time in Northeast Portland, check out sights like Colwood National Golf Course or The Grotto and hop on the metro to see more the city at Parkrose-Sumner Transit Center or NE 82nd Avenue Station.
Lloyd District
Lloyd Center and Moda Center are top sights in Lloyd District, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at NE Grand & Multnomah Stop or NE 7th & Holladay Stop to see more sights in the area.
Northwest Portland
If you're spending time in Northwest Portland, check out sights like Leif Erickson Trail or Pittock Mansion and hop on the metro to see more the city at NW 23rd & Marshall Stop or NW Northrup & 22nd Stop.
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.
