Travel to theatrical Portland
Take a holiday to Portland and enjoy the area's theatre scene, live music and art galleries. This city's parks, riverfront and cycling draw many visitors. Take in top local attractions such as Moda Center and Oregon Zoo. Whether you're planning a family holiday, romantic stay or trip with friends, holiday rentals offer features like full kitchens and laundry facilities for a more convenient stay.
Activities and attractions in Portland
Are you hoping to find top things to see and do while you're in the area? Venture out of your cosy holiday rental and check out everything that makes Portland a one-of-a-kind holiday spot. These are some of the top attractions to explore, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Oregon Zoo (1.7 mi / 2.7 km)
- Oaks Amusement Park (3.2 mi / 5.2 km)
- Oregon's Grand Salon Spa (5.6 mi / 9 km)
- The Grotto (5.7 mi / 9.2 km)
- Heron Lakes Golf Club (6.2 mi / 9.9 km)
- Tualatin Hills Aquatic Center (7.6 mi / 12.3 km)
Exploring the gardens and other natural features in Portland
Whether you're looking for fun outdoor activities or just want to appreciate the scenery, Portland is a great place to get outside. Here are some of the area’s most enchanting features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- 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)
Transport to and around Portland
Fly into Portland International Airport (PDX), the closest airport, located 6.7 mi (10.7 km) from the city centre. If you can't find a flight that works for your travel itinerary, you might consider flying into Salem, OR (SLE-McNary Field), which is 45 mi (72.5 km) away.
If you're travelling by train, Portland Union Station, Beaverton Hall-Nimbus Station and Tigard Transit Center Station are the main stations in the city. You can 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.