Lake Forest Travel Guide
Portland
Visit Lake Forest
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 art galleries 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 Lake Forest
Hilton Garden Inn Portland/Lake Oswego
It was like a mini-vacation for me since I am moving. I also had to work the few days I was there, and it worked out perfectly. I have stayed there before and I will definitely be staying there again when I have to be in Lake Oswego. Thank you to the GREAT STAFF
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
The Paramount Hotel
Unfortunately we did not have a great experience here. Although the front desk people were very friendly, neither Expedia or the hotel itself warned us there would be road construction right outside our room until 1 am. All the other guests had already asked to change rooms so we were simply offered ...
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Park Lane Suites and Inn
Parking was difficult, but it was at least quiet. I don’t think a lot of cleaning gets done because there were dirty socks in the room and panties hanging in the shower when we entered the room for the first time. Yikes.
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Cambria Hotel Portland - Pearl District
!
Reviewed on 29 Mar 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
I wish there was a microwave and fridge for the room staff was super nice
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Lake Forest
Southwest Portland
Southwest Portland is highly notable for its stunning river views, and you might want to visit top sights like Custer City Park and Fairmount Boulevard Loop. See more of Portland by jumping on the metro at Bancroft St Stop or S Lowell & Bond Stop.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
