Boise Travel Guide
Portland
Popular places to visit
Unthank Park
Unthank Park is just one of the places to see in Portland, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around the area's riverfront or seek out the cycling trails.
Oregon Zoo
Awesome beasts native to America have a home alongside exotic and endangered species from around the world at this picturesque Portland attraction.
Oregon Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Oregon Convention Center during your trip to Portland. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Moda Center
See sporting teams do battle and rock out to musical legends at one of Portland’s major venues for sports and big-ticket entertainment events.
Tom McCall Waterfront Park
Cool off in the fountain, walk or bike the paths, or take in a festival at the Tom McCall Waterfront Park.
Oregon Health and Science University
Walk around the campus at Oregon Health and Science University during your stay in Portland. Discover the area's shops or seek out its cycling trails.
Things to do
Multnomah Falls and Columbia River Gorge Half-Day Hiking Tour
From Portland: Columbia Gorge Waterfalls Tour
Haunted Underground Shanghai Tunnel Tour with Brewery Tastings
Portland: Dinner Cruise on the Willamette River
Portland: Brunch Cruise on Willamette River
Columbia Gorge Waterfalls and Mt. Hood Tour - Full Day
Top hotels in Boise
The Paramount Hotel
The hotel is a bit older but rooms and common areas have been well maintained. The room was very clean. This is a great place to stay for the money. Would stay here again when visiting Portland.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Portland International Airport, OR
breakfast was bad, got there at 8:45 and the food was almost all gone, when mentioned to staff they said when it's gone it's gone.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Hotel Eastlund, BW Premier Collection
Room was very nice, staff was very kind!
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Hyatt House Portland/Downtown
Excelente propiedad bien equipada y amplia.
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Park Lane Suites and Inn
Parking was tight but workable
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Portland Airport
We have enjoyed our stays at the hotel. Rooms are clean and breakfast is very good. The staff are friendly and very attentive
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Boise
Lloyd District
Enjoy the popular shops in Lloyd District. Lloyd Center is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at NE Grand & Multnomah Stop or NE 7th & Holladay Stop to see more of Portland.
Pearl District
You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Pearl District. Spend some time visiting top spots like Powell's City of Books, and catch the metro at NW 10th & Johnson Stop or NW 11th & Johnson Stop to see more of the area.
Alphabet Historic District
Spend some time visiting places like Trevett-Nunn House while getting to know Alphabet Historic District, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at NW Lovejoy & 18th Stop or NW Lovejoy & 21st Stop to see more of the area.
Nob Hill
While you're in Nob Hill, take in top sights like Trevett-Nunn House or Mission Theater, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at NW 23rd & Marshall Stop or NW Lovejoy & 22nd Stop.
Kerns
While you're in Kerns, take in top sights like Willamette River and jump on the metro at NE Martin Luther King & E Burnside Stop to see more of the city.
Goose Hollow
If you're spending time in Goose Hollow, check out sights like Providence Park or Artists Repertory Theatre and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Goose Hollow-SW Jefferson Street Station or Kings Hill-SW Salmon Street Station.
