Far West Travel Guide
Portland
Popular places to visit
Oregon Golf Club
Play a round of golf in West Linn at Oregon Golf Club, and enjoy other activities such as cycling. Stroll along the riverfront in this family-friendly area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
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.
Oregon Zoo
Awesome beasts native to America have a home alongside exotic and endangered species from around the world at this picturesque Portland attraction.
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
Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience
Scenic 2-Hour River Cruise to the Majestic Willamette Falls!
2-Hour Sunset River Cruise - Portland, Oregon
Amy & Reba's Day Drinking Wine Tours, Where we'll Drive you to Drink
Private Wine Excursion Willamette Valley, Oregon - Wine Tour
Top hotels in Far West
The Paramount Hotel
Awesome!!
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Park Lane Suites and Inn
I stayed in a suite and it was excellent as usual. Clean, quiet and a kitchen with an actual full size fridge along with kitchenware and utensils.
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Cambria Hotel Portland - Pearl District
Convenient and well designed
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
The Duniway Portland A Hilton Hotel
Hotel is in a good area. Pool and restaurants are good. Staff are not friendly. Some staff members were rude
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Portland
Horrible experience in the hotel’s restaurant. Very long wait, when there were only a few tables occupied. Food never arrived and had to complain. Once they did bring the food, it was not complete and never did get completed. Comping the meal was not good enough when the whole group was not fed. ...
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn Airport - Portland by IHG
100%
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Far West
Sellwood-Moreland
Well liked for its restaurants and monuments, Sellwood-Moreland is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Oaks Amusement Park and Ping Pong's Pint Sized Puppet Museum, and jump on the metro at Oaks Park Station to get around the city.
Southwest Portland
Southwest Portland is highly notable for its stunning river views, and you might want to visit top sights like Fairmount Boulevard Loop and Sam Jackson Park. See more of Portland by jumping on the metro at Bancroft St Stop or S Lowell & Bond Stop.
Hosford-Abernethy
If you're spending time in Hosford-Abernethy, check out sights like Oregon Rail Heritage Center or Oregon Museum of Science and Industry and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Clinton Street-Southeast 12th Avenue Station or SE Grand & Mill Stop.
Richmond
If you're spending some time in Richmond, Hawthorne Theatre and Southeast Wine Collective are top sights worth seeing.
Southeast Portland
Travellers choose Southeast Portland for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at SE Powell Boulevard Station or SE Holgate Boulevard Station and check out top sights like Mall 205.
Downtown Portland
Known for its stunning river views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Portland. Check out top attractions like Portlandia and Portland City Hall, and jump on the metro at City Hall-SW 5th and Jefferson Street Station or SW 6th-Madison Street Station to see more of the city.
