You'll have no end of sightseeing choices when visiting Southwest Portland. Hoyt Arboretum is a good place to kick off here, but there are many other worthwhile spots to check out. Oregon Zoo, Portland State University, and Portland Japanese Garden are not far from the nature reserve and will top off your day nicely.

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The Tides by the Sea

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Jan 15 - Jan 18

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Black Walnut Inn & Vineyard

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Los Angeles (LAX) to Portland (PDX)

10/10 Exceptional! (62 reviews)

Beautiful and Peaceful. Large room, wonderful sunrise views and amazing breakfasts. Friendly staff that respect your privacy and peace, so much that on a couple occasions I couldn’t find anyone. But if you want a quiet get away with a loved one, you’ll get it here.

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Two Capes Lookout

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Dallas (DFW) to Portland (PDX)

9.8/10 Exceptional! (85 reviews)

Extra Blankets that were provided were a life saver! Had a great stay while celebrating a birthday and our Honeymoon. 10/10 would love to come back.

Reviewed on Nov 22, 2025

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Half-Day Multnomah Falls & Gorge Waterfalls Tour

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Multnomah Falls and Columbia River Gorge Half-Day Hiking Tour

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Portland Golden Adventure Puzzle Quest and Tour

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Beginner's Glass Blowing Lessons in Portland, Oregon

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Eiffel Tower Summit Access with Host

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World Forestry Center

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Portland Japanese Garden

Tranquility abounds in these idyllic Japanese gardens, said by many to be the most authentic outside of Japan.

Portland Children's Museum

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