Central Eastside Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Central Eastside
Popular places to visit
Oregon Museum of Science and Industry
Learn all about the fantastic scientific and technical achievements of recent times in a fun and interactive environment.
Oregon Zoo
This modern zoo houses a diverse and intriguing range of animals from North America and many other parts of 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.
Tom McCall Waterfront Park
Escape the hustle and bustle of urban life in this popular park, which is located close to the city centre.
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.
Activities
Full-Day Guided Oregon Coast Tour from Portland
Haunted Underground Shanghai Tunnel Tour with Brewery Tastings
Columbia Gorge Waterfalls and Mt. Hood Tour - Full Day
Portland: Dinner Cruise on the Willamette River
Portland: Brunch Cruise on Willamette River
Stunning Air Tour of the Columbia River Gorge by Envi Adventures
Our pick of the best Central Eastside Hotel Deals
Eastside Lodge
Easy stay, just what I needed.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
KEX Portland
Absolutely beautiful hotel.
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Jupiter Hotel
Fantastic view from Next
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Hotel Grand Stark
My only complaint is how extremely loud it was outside of the hotel. I kept getting woken up all night because of the loud happenings outside of the hotel.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
The Paramount Hotel
Fantastic stay. The view from my room was lovely.
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Park Lane Suites and Inn
Parking was complimentary and well maintained Plus it was right in front of the office so easily monitored by staff.
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Central Eastside
Buckman
If you're spending time in Buckman, check out sights like Belmont or Willamette River and hop on the metro to see more of the city at SE Grand & Belmont Stop or SE Grand & Stark Stop.
Hosford-Abernethy
If you're spending time in Hosford-Abernethy, check out sights like Oregon Rail Heritage Center or Oregon Museum of Science and Industry and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Clinton Street-Southeast 12th Avenue Station or SE Grand & Mill Stop.
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.
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.
