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Best coffee. Most food carts. Top craft breweries. Number-one hipster haven. Portland is a city of indie-spirited superlatives and humble, off-beat charms.
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This popular riverside park, which lines the west bank of the Willamette River, was finished in 1978 after four years of construction. It replaced an old…
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The heart of downtown Portland, at the heart of Portland’s retail district and the city’s transit system, is a multi-tiered brick plaza nicknamed Portland…
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This controversial 15-story building (1982) was designed by Michael Graves and catapulted the postmodern architect to celebrity status. But the blocky,…
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Along the tree-shaded South Park Blocks sits the state's primary history museum, which in 2019 unveiled a permanent 7000-sq-ft interactive exhibit that…
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This spirit-factory started as a small-time operation using a short copper still that remains on the premises (it's tucked away on a shelf). Now the…
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The South Park Blocks, a 12-block-long greenway that runs through much of downtown, are a fine, leafy refuge from downtown's bustle. They host a farmers…
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Alongside the South Park Blocks, Portland Art Museum's excellent exhibits include Native American carvings, Asian and American art, photography and…
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A small sample of historical models collected by this large local retailer hangs on one wall of the Southeast Portland location. Since moving from its…
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Best Things to Do
Hikes through urban forests, food trucks, soccer matches and more: here’s how to get to know Portland like a Portlander.
Read articleBest Time to Visit
Elements of every season in Portland contribute to the city’s moody vibe and vibrant personality. Here are the details on what each season brings.
Read articleTransportation
Ditch the car and use bikes and public transportation to get around Portland with our ultimate guide to everything you need to know.
Read articleFree Things to Do
Discover the best of this vibrant Pacific Northwest city with hiking trails, festivals, street art and other attractions that don’t cost a dime.
Read articleBest Neighborhoods
Curious about where you can soak up Portland’s moody, quirky and weirdly wonderful vibes? Start with these seven neighborhoods.
Read articleDay Trips
Portland is a day tripper's paradise with some of the most beautiful and wild country in the US.
Read articleMoney and Costs
From using staying at airport hotels to shopping at markets and hitting open-mic nights, here's how to enjoy Portland on a budget.
Read article5 Shops
Portlanders aren’t known for dressing up. That doesn’t mean they don’t love to shop. Here are five of our favorite independent shops in this quirky city.
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