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.
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 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.
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.
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
Scenic 2-Hour River Cruise to the Majestic Willamette Falls!
Portland's Famous Bridges & Riverfront History Cruise
2-Hour Sunset River Cruise - Portland, Oregon
Private Wine Excursion Willamette Valley, Oregon - Wine Tour
2-Hour Wildlife & Nature River Cruise on the Beautiful Willamette
Top hotels in Far West
The Paramount Hotel
The Paramount is right in the heart of downtown Portland. Within a block is shopping from Nordstrom, Pendleton, and Columbia as well as other designer labels. On both sides of the hotel’s (North and South) are parks. One is full of trees and lighting, the other a community space meant to connect ...
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Park Lane Suites and Inn
Clean room
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Cambria Hotel Portland - Pearl District
Property is great. Expect a 60 charge to park your car and nothing your kids will want to eat for breakfast. Hotel is pretty and perfect on the other means
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Portland
The hotel was very nice. Nice buffet for breakfast. Rooms were clean and staff always left plenty of clean towels.
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
The Duniway Portland A Hilton Hotel
Staff was great and super friendly. My complaints are that the room was not super clean. The bathroom sink was filthy, and you could see water stains on the shower from previous use. A lot of the walls had noticeable paint chips and the bed frames were extremely worn out and pealing. Also, although ...
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
The Porter Portland, Curio Collection by Hilton
Great service
Reviewed on 27 Mar 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 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.
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.
