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.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
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
Half-Day Multnomah Falls & Gorge Waterfalls Tour
Top hotels in Sunset
The Paramount Hotel
"it was nice"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Red Lion Hotel Portland Airport
"Staff was super helpful; I arrived hours before check-in, and they let me store my baggage at the front desk. Room was clean and A/C was great, there were a couple of spots in the bathroom that seemed a little run down, but just normal wear and tear."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Portland
"Pay to park, no room service menu in the room, room was extremely basic, pillows were flat and cases were old and loosing threading, had to request more coffee be brought up to room and only received one additional serving for 3 night stay."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Dossier Hotel
"Only stayed one night, the staff was friendly, the bed was comfy and breakfast at the Bistro was delicious"
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Holiday Inn Airport - Portland by IHG
"Parking free for one night"
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Portland City Center
"No convenient self parking & valet is $52."
Reviewed on 30 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 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.
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.
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 Southeast Wine Collective 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.
