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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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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.

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Best 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.

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Things to Know

Opportunities for day trips on the West Coast abound from Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, and Los Angeles.

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Free 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.

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Best Neighborhoods

Curious about where you can soak up Portland’s moody, quirky and weirdly wonderful vibes? Start with these seven neighborhoods.

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Day Trips

Portland is a day tripper's paradise with some of the most beautiful and wild country in the US.

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Best Road Trips

Opportunities for day trips on the West Coast abound from Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, and Los Angeles.

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Opportunities for day trips on the West Coast abound from Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, and Los Angeles.

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Traveling with Kids

Within the confines of a museum’s walls, children can explore our planet’s rich history, dive deep to the bottom of the ocean, and discover what other…

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From chic stoner boutiques to traveling party buses to luxe spa services to 420-friendly hotels, here's how to experience Portland’s robust cannabis scene.

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