Portland Travel Guide

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What distinguishes Portland, Oregon, from the rest of America's cityscapes? Or from the rest of the world's urban destinations, for that matter? In a Northwest nutshell: everything. For some, it's the wealth of cultural offerings and never-ending culinary choices; for others, it's Portland's proximity to the ocean and mountains, or simply the beauty of having all these attributes in one place. Strolling through downtown or within one of Portland's numerous neighborhoods, there's an unmistakable vibrancy to this city—one that is encouraged by clean air, infinite trees, and a diverse blend of historic and modern architecture.

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Portland Hotels

When it comes to lodging, Portland has the best of all worlds: modern to historical, fancy to basic, innovative to conventional. Reputable, large chains...read more

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Portland Restaurants

These days, Portland is to dining what Angelina Jolie is to the movies. Rising star chefs are flocking to this playground of sustainability and creativity:...read more

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Portland Experiences

  • Top 5 Experiences

    Gaze at Portland's gorgeous skyline in the afternoon light, while gently gliding down the Willamette River aboard the Portland Spirit.... Read more

  • Top 5 Reasons to Go

    Unleash your inner foodie in a city that has become a hot culinary destination, and experience an amazingly textured range of global delights... Read more

  • Portland Itineraries

    Spend the morning exploring downtown. Visit the Portland Art Museum or the Oregon History Center, stop by the historic First Congregational Church... Read more

  • History of Portland

    Like many fertile banks and rivers along the West Coast, Portland's first inhabitants were bands of Native Americans. Dating back to more than... Read more

  • Getting Around Portland

    Most visitors comment about how easy it is to get around Portland. The Willamette River is Portland's east-west dividing line. Burnside Street... Read more

  • The Portland Lifestyle

    As a result of inventive dining, a plethora of cultural offerings, a rich juxtaposition of historic and modern architecture, endless recreational... Read more

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