Far West Travel Guide
Portland
Popular places to visit
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.
Portland State University
Walk around the campus at Portland State University during your stay in Portland. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area or seek out the cycling trails.
Things to do
Haunted Underground Shanghai Tunnel Tour with Brewery Tastings
Portland Golden Adventure Puzzle Quest and Tour
Portland: Dinner Cruise on the Willamette River
Portland: Brunch Cruise on Willamette River
Half Day Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls Tour
Portland: Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl
Top hotels in Far West
The Paramount Hotel
It was a great ladies staycation. Everyone was super nice and the food was great
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
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
The Porter Portland, Curio Collection by Hilton
Steps away from the Keller, this hotel is the perfect destination when going to the theater or just visiting Portland. The check-in staff was incredibly friendly as was the Barista in the coffee shop. The Rooftop Bar is a perfect place to unwind with a nightcap and some snacks. The only downside ...
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Cambria Hotel Portland - Pearl District
Convenient and well designed
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Far West
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.
Cedar Hills
While you're in Cedar Hills, take in top sights like Commonwealth Lake Park and jump on the metro at Millikan Way Station to see more of the city.
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.
Goose Hollow
If you're spending time in Goose Hollow, check out sights like Providence Park or Makah Cultural and Research Center 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.
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.
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.
