Lake Forest Travel Guide
Portland
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Popular places to visit
Oregon Zoo
Awesome beasts native to America have a home alongside exotic and endangered species from around the world at this picturesque Portland attraction.
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.
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 theatre scene in this vibrant area or seek out the cycling trails.
Things to do
Full-Day Guided Oregon Coast Tour from Portland
Portland Golden Adventure Puzzle Quest and Tour
All-Inclusive Downtown Portland Food Tour
Portland: Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl
Essential Portland Oregon Bike and E-Bike Tour!
Cannon Beach Hiking Tour on the Oregon Coast
Top hotels in Lake Forest
The Paramount Hotel
Our room was great for our family of 4. We evicted our stay, and a nightcap at the whisky bar in the hotel.
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Park Lane Suites and Inn
The hotel had everything we wanted and could possibly need. The staff was so friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
The Duniway Portland A Hilton Hotel
Was unaware of breakfast if there was any. The room was okay, pretty beat up to be honest. But overall it was a nice place, my one visit was good, not great . Great views though
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Portland
Everything was great except the restaurant was understaffed and very few gluten free options
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn Airport - Portland by IHG
The front desk person took 20 minutes to check us in, the rooms are not that cleanly, and we asked for a crib because the property description said the hotel offered it and the front desk staff said they didn’t. But we asked a nice lady from housekeeping and she kindly got us a crib for our ...
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
The Porter Portland, Curio Collection by Hilton
Yes.
Reviewed on 10 Apr 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 Fairmount Boulevard Loop and Sam Jackson Park. 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.
South Portland
South Portland is highly notable for its stunning river views, and you might want to visit top sights like Portland Aerial Tram and Willamette River. See more of Portland by jumping on the metro at Bancroft St Stop or S Lowell & Bond Stop.
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.
