Portland Travel Guide

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What distinguishes Portland from the rest of America's cityscapes? Or for that matter, from the rest of the world's urban destinations? 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.

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Portland Hotels

The hotels near the city center and on the riverfront are appealing for their proximity to Portland's attractions. MAX light rail is within easy walking...read more

Restaurants

Portland Restaurants

Lovers of ethnic foods have their pick of Chinese, French, Indian, Peruvian, Italian, Japanese, Polish, Middle Eastern, Tex-Mex, Thai, and Vietnamese specialties...read more

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Portland Experiences

  • Top Things to Do in Portland

    Unleash your inner foodie. Don't miss an amazingly textured range of global delights, created with fresh, locally harvested ingredients.... Read more

  • Portland Eats

    Despite most restaurant menus' lack of foams or flash, Portland has quietly become a formidable food presence. The city fields a respectable... Read more

  • Portland with Kids

    Adventure-driven Oregon has plenty to delight families throughout the year, and many of the state's best kids-oriented attractions and activities... Read more

  • Portland Brews

    Portland is the proclaimed beer capital of the world, affectionately deemed "Beervana" and "Munich on the Willamette," boasting 35 craft breweriesoperating... Read more

  • Pedaling Portland

    Bicycling is a cultural phenomenon in Portland—possibly the most beloved mode of transportation in the city. Besides the sheer numbers... Read more

  • Portland's Music Scene

    Maybe it has something to do with all of Portland's notorious rain. Maybe the wealth of nearby natural scenery is the source of inspiration... Read more

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