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Find the best hotels, neighborhoods, things to do, and places to eat and drink in this shortcut travel guide to Portland, Oregon.
Everything to eat, see, and do in PDX.
Planning a Portland weekend? Here is the best guide 2 day or 48 hour itinerary with details about where to stay, what to do, and where to eat in PDX.
There are two types of places in Portland, those that are meant to be understood and those that have no purpose at all other than to make Portland the city it is today.
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Planning a trip to Portland, Oregon? Here's how to spend a weekend in Portland, including the best places to see, eat and drink in the Rose City.
Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival in Oregon is what dreams are made of! Are you obsessed with fields of perfect, colorful flowers? You don't want to miss this festival! This post may contain affiliate Links. The
Only have one day to spend in Portland? No problem! Discover all the best things to do during one day in Portland, Oregon in this helpful itinerary.
If you're looking for a way to explore Portland on a budget, check out this list. Here are 25 free things to do in Portland Oregon.
ALBERTA ARTS DISTRICT The Alberta Arts District is a neighborhood in Portland, Oregon that stretches from Williams Ave to 33rd Ave. Since it is one of the
We're moving to Portland and can't wait to explore the upper left coast. We put together a bucket list of things to do in the Pacific Northwest.
So, are you only in town for the day? Don't worry, because here's your... The PDX Airport carpet is a whole thing. Don't photograph the wrong pattern (there are a few in the airport, but only ONE is correct for your selfie, Grasshopper. Unless you want to get it wrong ironically, in which case +10 Portland Points for you). Vector art by unknown artist. You read my mind, unknown artist. Are you in town a little longer? Get out into some of the beautiful nature surrounding Portland! Like... Here's the Oregon Metro brochure for the 4T Trail Hike. Also, you can of course start this loop in a different place. If you're staying in the South Waterfront, for example, you could start with the TROLLY and end with the TRAM. Here's a site with good info on the hike. I'm going to keep the rest of my recommendations to text, so I can come back and edit them when I inevitably think of something I missed. Leave a comment if you live in Portland or have visited before and have suggestions for things to do in town! If you haven't visited before and these things sounds like fun, check out the many great resources available to help you plan a trip! Detroit Lake, photo by Ron Chan NATURE Near to downtown (no car necessary): Wildwood Trail, Pittock Acres Park, Washington Park, Forest Park, Mt. Tabor, Japanese Garden, Rose Garden, Lan Su Chinese Garden, Springwater Corridor Nature you probably need a car to access: Mt. Hood, Timberline Lodge, Mt Bachelor, The Gorge, Oregon Coast, Painted Hills, Crater Lake, Tamolitch Pool hike, Rogue river rafting, Multnomah Falls, Bridge of the Gods, Sauvie Island, Cougar Hot Spring (clothing optional), Silver Falls, Pacific Crest Trail, Camp Sherman Campgrounds, Lost Lake Campgrounds, Devil's Punch Bowl, Haystack Rock, Sea Lion Caves (outside of Florence, OR) For the best weather, visit between July - October. You can have fun at other times, but if you visit during the winter or spring, pack a good umbrella, boots, and warm rain jacket. What you've heard about the rain is not an exaggeration. EAT/DRINK: Cafes: Tea Zone, Stumptown Coffee Roasters, Public Domain, Coffeehouse Northwest, Sterling Coffee Roasters, Barista, Fresh Pot, the usual chains Restaurants: Higgins, Montage, Portland City Grill, Blue Hour, Mother's Bistro, Olympic Provisions, Tasty n' Sons, Pok Pok, Sushi Land, Sakura Sushi, Old Town Pizza, Sizzle Pie, Little Big Burger, Brunch Box, Elephants Delicatessen, Saint Honoré Bakery, Papa Haydn, Southpark, Kenny & Zuke's Delicatessen Food Carts: Thai Sky, E-San Thai, Nong's Khao Man Gai, PBJs Grilled, Gauffre Gourmet, Mr. Taco, Don Pedro Dessert: Salt & Straw, Ruby Jewel, Papa Haydn Pubs: Deschutes Brewery, Bridgeport Brewery, Burnside Brewery, Henry's, McMenamins (many locations) Bars: Rontoms, Doug Fir Lounge, Camellia Lounge, Vault Martini, Paystation, Departure, Portland City Grill, Saucebox, Tugboat, Shanghai Tunnels, Whiskey Soda Lounge, Momo's, White Owl Social Club, Rialto, Bungalow Bar, The Matador Brunch: Sunshine Tavern, Slappy Cakes, Screen Door, Junior's, Stepping Stone Cafe Local foods: visit the Portland Farmer's Market, Tillamook Cheese Factory, and the many breweries/distilleries that offer tours. Also, have you ever eaten a marionberry? Geeky fun: Wild/Grimm/Leverage/Portlandia/Goonies/Shining sets, Ground Kontrol, Sequential Art Gallery, Floating World Comics, TFAW, IPRC, Oregon Museum of Science & Industry ("OMSI"). Check out Geek Portland for events! EVENTS Weekly Events: Saturday Market Monthly Events: First Thursday, Last Thursday, OMSI After Dark Annual Events: Naked Bike Ride, Beer Festival, Bluegrass Festival, Rose Parade/Rose Festival, Zoo Lights, Rose City Comic Con, Hump Fest, PDX Soapbox Derby, Oregon Zoo Concert Series Other Events: Blazers / Timbers / Thorns matches Pick up a free issue of a weekly paper like The Portland Mercury, Willamette Week, or Just Out for more ideas. You can also find events online at PDXPipeline.com. Concert venues: Crystal Ballroom, Doug Fir Lounge, Aladdin Theater, Wonder Ballroom, Roseland Theater, Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, Keller Auditorium, Moda Center Shopping: Nob Hill (NW 21st and 23rd avenues), SE Hawthorne, Pearl District, Mississippi Ave Mississippi Avenue has a lot to offer, from brunch (Gravy) and restaurant spots (Mac!, Samurai Blue, Por Que No) to ice cream (Ruby Jewel), comics (Bridge City Comics), clothes shopping, galleries, insane hipster crap, taxidermy + curios (Paxton Gate), the nicest sex shop you will ever visit (She Bop), and great bars (Bungalo Bar has a huge outdoor area with fires and table/chair SWINGS!). I recommend spending a day on this street if you want to get out of Central Downtown and experience a fun Portland neighborhood (the #4 bus runs regularly between Mississippi and downtown). If you visit in July you can even catch the annual street fair! More fun/weird stuff: McMenamins Kennedy School, "brew 'n' view" theaters, Morgan's Alley, Living Room Theater, The Roxy (24-hour diner), Portland Rock Gym, Glowing Greens (glow-in-the-dark, underground, Pirate-themed putt-putt golf), Voice Box, Vista Bridge, Prasad (part yoga studio part vegan-friendly restaurant), Eagle's Lodge, Jupiter Hotel, 24 Hour Church of Elvis, Hat Museum, Portland Spirit Cruise, Portland Segway Tours, flotation tanks, ChocoLab Places that take some arranging to visit (do not just knock on the door), but maybe you have a friend or professional connection within the company?: LAIKA, Dark Horse, Oni Press, Top Shelf, Wieden + Kennedy, Nike campus, Nike/Adidas employee stores, Periscope Studio.
Looking for Cherry Blossoms in Portland? Here is everything you need to know. Portland is an underrated destination for cherry blossoms. We didn’t realize
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ALBERTA ARTS DISTRICT The Alberta Arts District is a neighborhood in Portland, Oregon that stretches from Williams Ave to 33rd Ave. Since it is one of the
The Ultimate Portland Bucket List. Top 50 things to do in Portland including popular tourist attractions, unusual things to do, best food and drink establishments, and day trip idea's from Portland!
People travel from all over the world to visit the Pacific Northwest. A top destination on their list? Portland, Oregon. Not only is Portlandia a haven for outdoors activities and microbreweries, but it also has a vibrant culinary scene.
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This incredible, 62-acre religious shrine in Portland will blow you away.
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Whether you're scouting for a family-friendly stroll or a three-day backpacking challenge, we've rounded up the best hiking opportunities on the volcano's west, east, and south sides.
If you're headed to Portland and want to get a little weird, here are 56 things to do in Portland...all of them weird. Enjoy!
Just outside Portland, Oregon is a beautiful small town well worth your time. Hillsboro is family friend, full of gorgeous scenery and friendly people!
If you consider yourself a book lover, you'll love our recommendations of the top bookstores from New York to California. Plus, learn what makes them unique.
The oldest official continuously operated public rose test garden in the United States, the Portland International Rose Test Garden in Washington Park features more than 10,000 roses, great views of the skyline and the Cascades.
We know Portland is a great city with beautiful natural areas and a great downtown. Here are a few Portland hidden gems you may not know.
Rush hour downtown Portland during the holidays
