Southwest Hills, Portland

#452 among attractions in Portland

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Southwest Hills is a neighborhood in the West Hills in the southwest section of Portland, Oregon, United States. The northeastern part of the neighborhood, above Goose Hollow and Downtown Portland, is known as Portland Heights. Much of the western portion of the neighborhood lies outside the Portland city limits, in unincorporated Multnomah County. ()

Coordinates: 45°30'8"N, 122°42'47"W

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Southwest Hills – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Washington Park, Oregon Zoo, Washington Park and Zoo Railway, Portland Children's Museum.

0.9 miN
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Washington Park, Portland
23 min walk • Nestled in the verdant heart of Portland, Oregon, Washington Park stands as a tranquil refuge and a hub of outdoor activity for locals and tourists alike. Encompassing over 410 acres, this urban oasis offers a blend of nature, history, and recreation.
0.5 miN
Outdoor activities, Zoo, Park
Oregon Zoo, Portland
12 min walk • Nestled in the verdant Washington Park of Portland, Oregon, the Oregon Zoo is a treasured destination for both locals and tourists alike. Established in 1888, it is one of the oldest zoos in the United States, with a rich history and a commitment to conservation...
0.5 miN
Zoo
Washington Park and Zoo Railway, Portland
13 min walk • The Washington Park and Zoo Railway is a charming and nostalgic attraction nestled within the city of Portland, Oregon, United States. This unique and historic railway offers a delightful experience for visitors of all ages, as it weaves through the scenic landscapes...
0.5 miNW
Museum, Children's museum, Science museum
Portland Children's Museum, Portland
13 min walk • Portland Children's Museum was a children's museum located in Portland's Washington Park, adjacent to the Oregon Zoo. Founded in 1946, Portland Children's Museum was the sixth oldest children's museum in the world and the oldest West of the Mississippi.
~1830 ftSE
Park
Council Crest Park, Portland
9 min walk • Council Crest Park is a city park in southwest Portland in the U.S. state of Oregon. Amenities include paved and unpaved paths, a dog off-leash area, picnic tables, public art, a view point, and a wedding site that can be reserved.
0.7 miN
Memorial, Monuments and statues, Garden
Oregon Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Portland
19 min walk • The Oregon Vietnam Veterans Memorial is an 8-acre outdoor war memorial dedicated to Oregonians who served in the Vietnam War. It is located in Portland, Oregon's Washington Park at 45.5120°N 122.71857°W / 45.5120; -122.71857.
1.5 miNE
Nightlife, Restaurant
Goose Hollow Inn, Portland
37 min walk • The Goose Hollow Inn is a restaurant in Portland, Oregon. Former mayor Bud Clark opened the restaurant in 1967.
~1020 ftE
Tudor Revival architecture
Baruh–Zell House, Portland
5 min walk • The Baruh–Zell House, also referred to as the Leo and Olga Baruh House, is a historic house located in Portland, Oregon, United States. Leading Portland residential architect Herman Brookman's design for this 1937 Tudor Revival house was one of his finest achievements.
0.6 miNW
Museum, Specialty museum, Event space
World Forestry Center, Portland
17 min walk • The World Forestry Center is a nonprofit educational institution in Portland in the U.S. state of Oregon. Located near the Oregon Zoo in Washington Park, the organization was established in 1964 as the Western Forestry Center, with the actual building opening in 1971.
~1940 ftSE
Monuments and statues
Pioneer Woman, Portland
10 min walk • Pioneer Woman, also known as Joy, Joy, the Laberee Memorial Fountain, Mother/Child and Young Pioneer Woman, is an outdoor 1956 bronze sculpture and drinking fountain by American artist Frederic Littman, located at Council Crest Park in Portland, Oregon.
0.5 miN
Monuments and statues
Charles Frederic Swigert Jr. Memorial Fountain, Portland
13 min walk • Charles Frederic Swigert Jr. Memorial Fountain is an outdoor 1983 bronze and stone fountain and sculpture by Richard Beyer, installed at the Oregon Zoo in Portland, Oregon.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Southwest Hills?

Nearby attractions include Baruh–Zell House, Portland (5 min walk), Council Crest Park, Portland (9 min walk), Pioneer Woman, Portland (10 min walk), Oregon Zoo, Portland (12 min walk).

How to get to Southwest Hills by public transport?

The nearest stations to Southwest Hills:

Bus

Southwest Patton & Humphrey • Lines: 51 (1 min walk)
3400 Block Southwest Patton • Lines: 51 (2 min walk)

Light rail

Washington Park • Lines: Blue, Red (16 min walk)
Goose Hollow/Southwest Jefferson Street • Lines: Blue, Red (37 min walk)