Forest Highlands Travel Guide
Portland
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Popular places to visit
Tryon Creek State Park
Enjoy a trip to Tryon Creek State Park and popular activities such as cycling in Portland. Wander the area's riverfront or simply enjoy one of 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
Half-Day Multnomah Falls & Gorge Waterfalls Tour
Haunted Underground Shanghai Tunnel Tour with Brewery Tastings
Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls Tour from Portland, OR
Portland: 2-Hour Lunch Cruise Through Downtown
Full-Day Guided Oregon Coast Tour from Portland
Portland: Dinner Cruise on the Willamette River
Top hotels in Forest Highlands
The Paramount Hotel
The Swine has a nice menu and great vibe.
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Portland International Airport, OR
Parking should be included for overnight guests.
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Hotel Eastlund, BW Premier Collection
One thing I especially appreciated was how quickly and respectfully the team handled a concern I had regarding alcohol that had been left in the room. I reached out to the front desk, explained the situation, and they responded immediately without hesitation or making me uncomfortable. The alcohol ...
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Portland City Center
I am used to a better experience at Marriott properties. The internet didn't work for our entire stay. It took 30 minutes to get into our room to start because the keycard reader didn't work on the door. And the property just felt worn and in need of an upgrade.
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Red Lion Hotel Portland Airport
I travel in and out of PDX about 10 times a year. Red Lion PDX is the best hotel for price, for EZ 24hr shuttle service, for great staff, and a nice collection of convenient microwave frozen breakfast and dinner options, and, the coffee in the lobby is ready at 4 AM every morning. Perfect for early ...
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Mark Spencer Hotel
Did not have breakfast available.
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Forest Highlands
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 Congregation Kesser Israel 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.
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.
Central Eastside
If you're spending time in Central Eastside, 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 SE Grand & Taylor Stop or SE Grand & Belmont Stop.
