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.
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.
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 Forest Highlands
The Paramount Hotel
It is a GREAT location! Great bar/restaurant attached as well as a restaurant as part of it. It’s beautiful. Room clean, spacious, very comfortable beds, and soft fluffy towels. It didn’t have coffee in the room but the jet tub bathroom, huge separate shower, and spacious bathroom was great. King ...
Reviewed on 10 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
Superb
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Portland
No coin operated laundry for travelers, no breakfast included. Other than that, it was great.
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn Airport - Portland by IHG
Nice
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Hampton Inn Portland-Airport
Staff wa friendly and accommodating.
Reviewed on 7 Apr 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 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.
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.
Hosford-Abernethy
If you're spending time in Hosford-Abernethy, check out sights like Oregon Rail Heritage Center or Oregon Museum of Science and Industry 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 Southeast Wine Collective 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.
