Central Park Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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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
During your trip, find out what's happening in Oregon Convention Center, a top convention centre in Portland. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Oregon Zoo
This modern zoo houses a diverse and intriguing range of animals from North America and many other parts of the world.
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 theatre scene in this vibrant area or seek out the cycling trails.
Powell's City of Books
Perfect for a rainy-day visit, this famous bookstore is a wonderful spot to visit any day. Browse for hours amid its 1 million books.
Activities
Half-Day Multnomah Falls & Gorge Waterfalls Tour
Portland: 2-hour Lunch Cruise on the Willamette River
Portland: Willamette River 2.5-hour Dinner Cruise
Portland: Brunch Cruise on Willamette River
Portland: Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl
Downtown Portland: History, Landscape and Cityscape with In-App Audio Tour
Our pick of the best Central Park Hotel Deals
Courtyard by Marriott Portland City Center
Great place, friendly staff, would recommend to friends and family
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
The Paramount Hotel
Good hotel in downtown Portland. Shops and restaurants can be found nearby. Easy to walk to a number of places of interest. Safe and clean area around the hotel. Staff was friendly. On-site restaurant (Taylor’s Tavern) was convenient and actually pretty good. Would stay here again.
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
Sojourn Suites Portland Airport
No airport shuttle service
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025
Holiday Inn Airport - Portland by IHG
Airport shuttle was easy and fast
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Radisson Hotel Portland Airport
Airport shuttle all night. Friendly, helpful staff. Restaurant on site, short menu, something for everyone. Clean & comfortable suite
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025
The Duniway Portland A Hilton Hotel
It was very nice.
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Central Park
Downtown Vancouver
Downtown Vancouver is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Vancouver Farmers Market and Interstate Bridge while you're in town.
North Portland
Travellers love North Portland for its stunning river views, and you can see more of Portland by jumping on the metro at Delta Park-Vanport Station or Expo Center Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Moda Center and University Park Community Center.
Kenton
While you're in Kenton, take in top sights like Portland International Raceway or Heron Lakes Golf Club, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Kenton-North Denver Avenue Station or Delta Park-Vanport Station.
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.
Overlook
While you're in Overlook, take in top sights like Swan Island or Willamette River, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at North Killingsworth Station or North Prescott Station.
Lloyd District
Enjoy the popular shops in Lloyd District. Moda 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.
