Portland State University is an ideal place to start out your day in Southwest Portland. This modern university is recommended by fellow travelers, but it's not the only spot to see here. Allow some time for other sights like Oregon Zoo, Portland Japanese Garden, and Veterans Memorial Coliseum to really experience what the area has to offer.
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The Mark Spencer is the best place to stay in Portland. Right in the Pearl District! Great staff!
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History & culture
See all 79 activitiesOpens in new tabHalf-Day Multnomah Falls & Gorge Waterfalls Tour
Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes
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Food, drink & nightlife
See all 65 activitiesOpens in new tabPortland Delicious Donut Adventure & Walking Food Tour
Activity duration is 2 hours
4.9 out of 5 with 11 reviews
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Private & custom tours
See all 24 activitiesOpens in new tabDowntown Portland's Outdoor Sculptures: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Activity duration is 30 minutes
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Air, helicopter & balloon tours
See all 13 activitiesOpens in new tabAerial adventure above Portland, Oregon
Activity duration is 40 minutes
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See all 7 activitiesOpens in new tabPortland: Sushi Scene Walking Tour
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Reviews of Portland State University
4.1
Top Destination
4/5 - Good
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Sep 23, 2019Great Saturday outdoor market!
4/5 - Good
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Jul 29, 2019Convenient to freshman dorm side of campus. Recommend McMenamin's or Cheerful Tortoise if all in party are over 21.
2/5 - Disappointing
Verified traveler
Jul 11, 2019Nice concept - buying up downtown to create a university. Not where I want my daughter to go. Regardless of the sad-wagon opinions about homelessness, my priority is the safety of my kids in college - in as much as they will give me a say. My daughter wanted to visit this school and the location and the lack of security anywhere - including unlocked doors to all the PSU buildings made it so I did not have to point out to her the safety concerns. Portland is a crappy town and PSU is located in the middle of that pile of crap.
5/5 - Excellent
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Mar 25, 2019Every Saturday there is a fabulous farmers market with variety of flower, produce, and food vendors with fabulous food.
5/5 - Excellent
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Jan 24, 2019Year round Saturday morning farmer's market at PSU.
3/5 - Okay
Momof4
Jan 2, 2019RIGHT in the middle of the downtown area
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Peter W. Stott Center
Catch an event at Peter W. Stott Center during your trip to Portland. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
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The Paramount Hotel
808 SW Taylor St, Portland, OR
Courtyard by Marriott Portland City Center
550 SW Oak Street, Portland, OR
Moxy Portland Downtown
585 SW 10TH AVENUE, Portland, OR
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310 SW Lincoln Street, Portland, OR
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Hyatt House Portland/Downtown
2080 SW River Drive, Portland, OR
The Duniway Portland A Hilton Hotel
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