Portland
What you need to know before you go
Portland, set on the banks of the wide Willamette River, is Oregon’s largest city and it’s a place that puts a high value on culture. Portland Art Museum in the city centre has outstanding collections of Asian, Native American, and American art, and also features its own art house cinema, the Whitsell Auditorium.
The city is well endowed with green spaces and a particular favourite with locals is Governor Tom McCall Waterfront Park, with 36 acres stretching along the Willamette. Stroll among the lush greenery, fountains, and lawns, or explore the park on a rented bicycle.
What to see & do in Portland
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Portland, Oregon, is a vibrant and scenic city in the USA’s Pacific Northwest. The largest city in the state, it’s famed for its huge expanses of green space, from parks and forests to breathtaking mountaintops. You’ll be drawn to Portland...10 Best Natural Sights around Portland
Natural sights around Portland abound, offering endless landscapes, panoramic mountain vistas, serene lakes, wetlands, hiking and biking trails, wildlife viewing...10 Things to Do in Portland on a Small Budget
Portland on a small budget is an eminently do-able trip, offering everything from public art installations to urban parks...10 Best Things to Do for Couples in Portland
Couples in Portland can find many exciting activities from fine dining and upscale bars to lavish theatre performances, amazing parks...10 Best Hiking Trails Around Portland
There are excellent hiking trails around Portland, most of which are within a 2-hour drive outside the city limits...10 Best Museums in Portland
The best museums in Portland represent the city’s mix of traditions that don’t always logically fit together. The stoic timber...10 Best Wineries Around Portland
Wineries in Oregon’s Willamette Valley, extending south from Portland, are known mostly for their pinot noir. Vintners have created many...10 Best Family Things to Do in Portland
There are many fun things to do for families in Portland, ranging from kid-friendly museums to theme parks. The...10 Best Waterfalls Near Portland
Majesty. Spectacle. Awe. These are apt first impressions of the Columbia Gorge between Oregon and Washington, east of Portland. Within...
Where & what to eat in Portland
10 Places Where Locals Love to Eat in Portland
The city of Portland is where some of the most unique restaurants call home. The city's reputation for being eco-friendly extends to its food scene, with locally sourced and sustainably grown ingredients. From traditional Russian salads to vegan doughnuts...10 Great Restaurants in Portland
Try these great restaurants in Portland to get a taste of one of the most diverse foodie cities in America. Portland’s food scene is a blend of blue-collar comfort food, seafood freshly caught by local fishermen, and the latest...
Where to shop & what to buy in Portland
10 Best Places to Go Shopping in Portland
This guide to the best places to go shopping in Portland will help you find many of the city’s trendiest malls and markets. The pedestrian-friendly urban centre is home to some unique neighbourhoods, modern shopping malls, and bustling streets...10 Best Markets in Portland
Markets in Portland showcase the city's progressive, sustainable, farm-to-table culture with locally grown produce, meats, cheeses, food trucks, arts, crafts, and even live entertainment. Many of the markets here are of the farmers market variety, selling sustainable, locally...
Where to go & what to do at night in Portland
10 Unique Nightlife Experiences in Portland
Portland, Oregon, proudly boasts more breweries than any other city in the world, earning it the rather apt nickname of Beertown, USA. It’s home to the largest craft beer industry in the United States and just so happens to be surrounded by incredible wine valleys too. So, it’s no wonder that people heading here are looking to have a pretty...
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Portland Travel Essentials
Our Portland Travel Essentials lays out the essential information you need to help you plan your trip to one of the most popular destinations in Oregon, USA. No matter how frequently you travel, some questions will always need answers: What’s the weather like? How can I get from Portland International Airport (PDX) to my hotel? What currency and type of...
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