Portland, Oregon
Portland is a city made for exploring without a strict itinerary. Spend a morning drinking exceptional coffee, an afternoon wandering bookstores and neighborhood shops, and an evening eating your way through the city's restaurants, food carts and breweries. Add museums, live music, gardens and easy access to the Columbia River Gorge, and you can build almost any kind of getaway here.
Portland Bucket List
Portland could warrant an entire guide of its own.
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Eem
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Kann
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Kachka
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Nong's Khao Man Gai
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Pine State Biscuits
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Deschutes Brewery
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Portland's food-cart pods
Eat + Drink
Give yourself time. You'll need it.
Powell's City of Books
Alberta, Mississippi, Hawthorne and the Central Eastside all have distinct personalities.
Explore the neighborhoods
A peaceful escape above the city.
Visit the Japanese Garden
More than 5,000 acres of urban forest are waiting just outside downtown.
Spend an afternoon in Forest Park
The Columbia River Gorge, Hood River and Mount Hood are all within easy reach.
Take a day trip
Tips
Where to Stay - KEX is ideal for travelers who don't want a generic city hotel. Its Central Eastside location, restaurant/bar, sauna, fitness center and community programming make it feel connected to Portland's creative culture.
Portland is extremely easy to explore without a car. MAX light rail, buses, streetcars, bikes and walking make getting around the city simple. Rent a car if you're adding destinations outside the city.
Portland is a city where every season has a distinct appeal; summer is driest, while fall and winter bring rain but strong indoor, culinary and cultural experiences.
Local Events + Seasonal Happenings
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The Corn Maize at the Pumpkin Patch - Sept.5-Oct.31
The Corn Maize, located on Sauvie Island north of Portland, offers visitors eight acres of physical and mental challenges in a cornfield.
Portland Saturday Market - Every Saturday
Discover the Portland Saturday Market, a massive arts-and-crafts fair on the scenic Portland waterfront — shop local art, enjoy live music and taste great food.
West Coast Giant Pumpkin Regatta - Oct. 18
Watch and cheer people on while they paddle gigantic pumpkins across Tualatin Lake at the Commons. This free, wacky annual event is the only one on the West Coast.