Sunset Travel Guide
Portland
Popular places to visit
Willamette Falls
Explore the lovely green spaces of Willamette Falls and also enjoy the cycling trails in West Linn. Visit the shops and lively bars in this walkable area.
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.
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
Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience
Aerial Tram Ride with Doughnuts at Sunrise in Portland Oregon
Scenic 2-Hour River Cruise to the Majestic Willamette Falls!
2-Hour Sunset River Cruise - Portland, Oregon
Private Wine Excursion Willamette Valley, Oregon - Wine Tour
Top hotels in Sunset
The Paramount Hotel
The staff was phenomenal and the property was very clean and modern. Definitely would book again.
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Portland
The hotel lobby is great! The room was clean and comfortable. If I want to be picky, I can say that the fitted sheet had a little hole , and the bottom drawer of the credenza wasn’t latching and kept opening.which could be a hazard. Both things, easy fix and did not affect my experience
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Portland International Airport, OR
The staff was great and the room was very clean.
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Hotel Eastlund, BW Premier Collection
The room was very well kept and put together dual shower heads was fantastic!
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Mark Spencer Hotel
I was fortunate enough to be upgraded to a large room with a king site bed and a completely equipped kitchen. The quality shows in this hotel. There are a couple of good restaurants within walking distance. The area looks worse than it actually is because a group of volunteer kitchens feed the homeless ...
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Hyatt House Portland/Downtown
Food great , staff very friendly
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Sunset
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 Oregon Zoo and Sam Jackson Park. See more of Portland by jumping on the metro at Bancroft St Stop or S Lowell & Bond Stop.
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.
Richmond
If you're spending some time in Richmond, Hawthorne Theatre and Bagdad Theatre are top sights worth seeing.
Hosford-Abernethy
If you're spending time in Hosford-Abernethy, check out sights like Oregon Museum of Science and Industry or Willamette River and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Clinton Street-Southeast 12th Avenue Station or SE Grand & Mill Stop.
Sunnyside
If you're spending some time in Sunnyside, Belmont and Bagdad Theatre are top sights worth seeing.
