Governor Tom McCall Waterfront Park was named one of the Great Places in America in 2012 by the American Planning Association which awards the park for its enjoyable, safe, and desirable features. Read more.
I mostly love jogging the SW waterfront loop because I don't have to worry about cars and I enjoy the river even if it is dirty.
Downtown's only real waterfront hotel, with rave-worthy views from the restaurant and the bar's patio.
They have 45 beers on tap and 3 kombuchas. The beers range from IPAs, to reds, to ciders and I believe I saw some darker beers. Right in the SW Waterfront area. I'm definitely coming back!
The hotel wifi is pretty terrible, but the bike rentals are free for guests. Rent a bike (don't forget your helmet) and ride to the waterfront, then head south to the Portland Aerial Tram!
Just about every Portlander knows about the Pilsner Room’s sublime riverside views. But even longtime patrons of this elegant waterfront outpost might be surprised to learn that celebrated Full Sail b Read more.
Wonderful hotel with incredibly friendly staff. Our room had a logical layout, a great view, and was very close to shopping, restaurants, and waterfront park.