Lake Forest Travel Guide
Portland
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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
View native creatures and endangered species during every month of the year at one of the oldest zoos in the United States.
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.
Powell's City of Books
Perfect for a rainy-day visit, this famous bookstore is a wonderful spot to visit any day. Browse for hours amid its 1 million books.
Top hotels in Lake Forest
Hilton Garden Inn Portland/Lake Oswego
Everything was really clean and good.
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
The Paramount Hotel
Great location. Clean hotel. Very friendly and helpful staff.
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Park Lane Suites and Inn
Very clean and quiet. Free parking outside the room which is why I chose this Portland property. Others charge up to $30.
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Cambria Hotel Portland - Pearl District
Best stay in Portland! Our favorite staff was Casey- shoutout Casey and Cambria for the most wonderful visit. Definitely booking again!
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Airport - Portland by IHG
clean room, shuttle on time but driver not very friendly. good wifi
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Radisson Hotel Portland Airport
The hotel shuttle is very responsive and the hotel is very clean and in a safe area. Recommend.
Reviewed on 12 Mar 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 Sellwood Bridge and Portland Aerial Tram. 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 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.
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.
