Lake Forest Travel Guide
Portland
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Portland State University
Walk around the campus at Portland State University during your stay in Portland. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene 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.
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.
Top hotels in Lake Forest
Hilton Garden Inn Portland/Lake Oswego
★★★★★ Great stay at the Hilton Garden Inn Portland/Lake Oswego. The hotel was clean, comfortable, and welcoming, with excellent service from the staff. The location was convenient, breakfast was very good, and everything felt well-maintained. I would definitely stay here again.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
The Paramount Hotel
clean room helpful staff
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Portland
Room was larger than expected. And only $50 cleaning hold! And check out at noon. Will stay again!
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Portland International Airport, OR
Very helpful with printing off airline tickets
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Hotel Eastlund, BW Premier Collection
The staff were warm and friendly and attentive
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Hyatt House Portland/Downtown
Everything was great— big clean rooms, friendly staff, good location. But breakfast is terrible. Like so bad. We couldn’t believe how great everything could be but breakfast was inedible…
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Lake Forest
Southwest Portland
Southwest Portland is highly notable for its stunning river views, and you might want to visit top sights like Oregon Zoo and Sam Jackson Park. See more of Portland by jumping on the metro at Bancroft St Stop or S Lowell & Bond Stop.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
