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 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.
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
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
Half-Day Multnomah Falls & Gorge Waterfalls Tour
Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls Tour from Portland, OR
Top hotels in Far West
The Paramount Hotel
Room was perfect as always, staff was respectful. My go to for when I want to stay in Portland.
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Portland International Airport, OR
Everything an airport hotel needs to be. Great staff, quick, clean and efficient. This was my second stay with them and there will be a third.
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Hotel Eastlund, BW Premier Collection
This location is perfect for us. We didn’t eat at the restaurant upstairs this time because Portland does have a lot of great choices, however, it is good food, and I love the possibility of that. The room was clean as could be the bed was comfortable – I like everything about this hotel except perhaps ...
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Red Lion Hotel Portland Airport
Yes parking was secure and A/C was comfortable
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Portland City Center
The staff were excellent!!! I had a great time staying here. The restaurant that is within the hotel was amazing!!!
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Portland Downtown
It was amazing
Reviewed on 12 May 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 Oregon Zoo 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 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.
Richmond
If you're spending some time in Richmond, Hawthorne Theatre and Bagdad Theatre 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.
