Boise Travel Guide
Portland
Popular places to visit
Unthank Park
Unthank Park is just one of the places to see in Portland, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around the area's riverfront or seek out the cycling trails.
Oregon Zoo
Awesome beasts native to America have a home alongside exotic and endangered species from around the world at this picturesque Portland attraction.
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.
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 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.
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
From Portland: Columbia Gorge Waterfalls Tour
Half-Day Multnomah Falls & Gorge Waterfalls Tour
Portland: Dinner Cruise on the Willamette River
Top hotels in Boise
The Paramount Hotel
The staff was phenomenal and the property was very clean and modern. Definitely would book again.
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Portland International Airport, OR
I absolutely love this hotel. The convenient location to PDX and the shuttle to/from is only one of the reasons. The rooms are spacious and comfortable. The staff is always friendly and helpful. The breakfast is above standard and always delicious. I highly recommend this hotel if you are traveling ...
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Hotel Eastlund, BW Premier Collection
The room was very well kept and put together dual shower heads was fantastic!
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Red Lion Hotel Portland Airport
The staff was amazing Jasmine and John who works the front desk were very helpful and accommodating. The room was generally clean. Housekeeping was kind and pleasant. The building does not have an elevator and I was on the 2nd floor; the cart was unavailable when I had to change rooms due to a broken ...
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Mark Spencer Hotel
We loved the large King suite. The complementary Happy Hour wine was lovely and the coffee was delicious. All staff were very friendly and helpful. The location of the hotel was great - walking distance to many shops, restaurants and the river walk. We will definitely be back!
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Portland City Center
Good stay for downtown Portland.
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Boise
Lloyd District
Enjoy the popular shops in Lloyd District. Lloyd Center is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at NE Grand & Multnomah Stop or NE 7th & Holladay Stop to see more of Portland.
Pearl District
You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Pearl District. Spend some time visiting top spots like Broadway Bridge, and catch the metro at NW 10th & Johnson Stop or NW 11th & Johnson Stop to see more of the area.
Alphabet Historic District
Spend some time visiting places like Trevett-Nunn House while getting to know Alphabet Historic District, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at NW Lovejoy & 18th Stop or NW Lovejoy & 21st Stop to see more of the area.
Nob Hill
While you're in Nob Hill, take in top sights like Trevett-Nunn House or Mission Theater, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at NW 23rd & Marshall Stop or NW Lovejoy & 22nd Stop.
Kerns
While you're in Kerns, take in top sights like Willamette River and jump on the metro at NE Martin Luther King & E Burnside Stop to see more of the city.
Goose Hollow
If you're spending time in Goose Hollow, check out sights like Providence Park or Artists Repertory Theatre 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.
