Far West Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
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
View native creatures and endangered species during every month of the year at one of the oldest zoos in the United States.
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.
Tom McCall Waterfront Park
Whether you want to relax and soak up some beauty or enjoy one of Portland's many festivals, spare at least one afternoon to enjoy this wonderful waterfront park.
Activities
Half-Day Multnomah Falls & Gorge Waterfalls Tour
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
Portland: Brunch Cruise on Willamette River
Our pick of the best Far West Hotel Deals
The Paramount Hotel
The room was spacious & clean. The location was good.
Reviewed on 14 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
Staff was amazing, having the valet parking was wonderful. Clean and comfortable. Will be back!
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Portland Downtown
This hotel was is so beautiful. Our room was the exactly as we hoped. The restaurant inside of the hotel was fantastic.
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Mark Spencer Hotel
Did not have breakfast available.
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Dossier Hotel
Asked for a body wash refill since it's empty when I checked in, but they did not fill it.
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Far West
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.
Cedar Hills
While you're in Cedar Hills, take in top sights like Cedar Hills Crossing and jump on the metro at Millikan Way Station to see more of the city.
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.
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.
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.
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.
