Far West Travel Guide
Portland
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 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.
Washington Square Mall
During your trip to Tigard, you can do some window-shopping at Washington Square Mall. Discover the area's entertainment choices or seek out its 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.
Portland Expo Center
Learn about the events happening in Portland Expo Center during your trip to Portland. Discover the area's shops or seek out its cycling trails.
Things to do
Portland: 2-Hour Lunch Cruise Through Downtown
Haunted Underground Shanghai Tunnel Tour with Brewery Tastings
Portland: Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl
Portland: Dinner Cruise on the Willamette River
Portland: Brunch Cruise on Willamette River
Top hotels in Far West
Park Lane Suites and Inn
Every part of this stay was a pleasant experience. And it was a short drive to OHSU Hospital.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
The Paramount Hotel
Staff was friendly. Room was comfy
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Cambria Hotel Portland - Pearl District
Great room, nice staff, clean gym.
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
The Duniway Portland A Hilton Hotel
If this was a 3 star hotel the rating would have been higher as that’s what it is. I simply cannot fathom why this is rated as a 4.5 star hotel. Service is what makes highly rated hotel stand out. This was sorely lacking. A line up to the door at check in with 1 person working and that one person ...
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Mark Spencer Hotel
Near a lot of shops, restaurants, easy access to uber/lyft and great rooms.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Portland-Pearl District
Valet and free breakfast in the morning
Reviewed on 3 Mar 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 Sellwood Bridge and Portland Aerial Tram. 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.
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 Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge, 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.
