Travel to artsy Portland
Take a vacation to Portland and enjoy the area's theater scene, live music and art galleries. This city's parks, riverfront and biking draw many visitors. Take in top local attractions like Oregon Convention Center and Moda Center. Whether you're planning a family holiday, romantic stay or friends trip, vacation rentals offer features like full kitchens and laundry facilities for a more convenient stay.
Activities and attractions in Portland
Do you want to discover top things to see and do in the city? Venture out of your vacation home and check out everything that Portland has to offer. These are some of the major attractions to see, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city center:
- Oregon Zoo (1.7 mi / 2.7 km)
- Oaks Amusement Park (3.2 mi / 5.2 km)
- Eastmoreland Golf Course (3.6 mi / 5.9 km)
- Rose City Golf Course (4.7 mi / 7.5 km)
- Colwood National Golf Course (5.7 mi / 9.2 km)
- The Grotto (5.7 mi / 9.2 km)
Exploring the gardens and other natural features in Portland
Whether you're looking for fun outdoor activities or just want to spend some time taking in the scenery, Portland is a great spot to appreciate mother nature. These are some of the area's most stunning features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city center:
- Pioneer Courthouse Square (0.2 mi / 0.3 km)
- Tom McCall Waterfront Park (0.4 mi / 0.6 km)
- Pettygrove Park (0.4 mi / 0.7 km)
- Riverplace (0.6 mi / 0.9 km)
- Lan Su Chinese Garden (0.7 mi / 1.2 km)
- South Waterfront City Park (0.8 mi / 1.3 km)
Transportation to and around Portland
Fly into Portland International Airport (PDX), the closest airport, located 6.7 mi (10.7 km) from the city center. If you're unable to find a flight that fits your schedule, you could also fly into Salem, OR (SLE-McNary Field), which is 45 mi (72.5 km) away.
If you're traveling by train, Portland Union Station, Beaverton Hall-Nimbus Station and Tigard Transit Center Station are the main stations that serve the city. It's easy to get around Portland by jumping on the metro at SW 6th-Madison Street Station, City Hall-SW 5th and Jefferson Street Station or Pioneer Square South Station.