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Portland often refers to:

• Portland, Oregon
• Portland, Maine

Portland may also refer to:

Contents 1 Places 1.1 Australia 1.2 Canada 1.3 Hong Kong 1.4 Ireland 1.5 Jamaica 1.6 New Zealand 1.7 United Kingdom 1.8 United States 2 Transport 3 Sports teams 4 Other uses 5 See also

Places

Australia

• Portland, New South Wales, town with the first Australian cement works
• Cape Portland, Tasmania, cape on the north-eastern tip of Tasmania
• Portland, Victoria, regional city and port

Canada

• Portland Canal, inlet between southeastern Alaska and British Columbia
• Portland, Ontario, town north of Kingston, Ontario

Hong Kong

• Portland Street, popular business and shopping street in Hong Kong

Ireland

• Portland, North Tipperary, townland in North Tipperary

Jamaica

• Portland, Jamaica, parish on Jamaica's north-east coast
• Portland Point, Jamaica's southernmost point

New Zealand

• Portland, Northland, town south of Whangarei
• Portland Island, New Zealand, island off the Mahia Peninsula

United Kingdom

• Isle of Portland, peninsula on the coast of Dorset, the origin of the name
• Weymouth and Portland, local government district of Dorset, including the Isle of Portland
• Portland (HM Prison), prison for male young offenders on the Isle of Portland
• Portland College, education establishment in the county of Nottinghamshire
• Portland Gallery, art gallery in Westminster, London
• Portland House, building in Westminster, London
• Portland Place, street in the Marylebone district of central London
• Portland Tower, tower block in Manchester
• Portland Walk Shopping Centre, shopping centre in Barrow-in-Furness

United States

• Portland, Arkansas
• Portland, Colorado, see: List of places in Colorado: P-S
• Portland, Connecticut
• Portland, Indiana
• Portland, Iowa
• Portland, Kentucky
• Portland, Louisville, neighborhood and former town in Louisville, Kentucky
• Portland, Maine
• Portland, Michigan
• Portland, Missouri
• Portland, New York
• Portland, North Dakota
• Portland, Ohio
• Portland, Oregon
• Portland, Pennsylvania
• Portland, Tennessee
• Portland, Texas
• Portland, Dodge County, Wisconsin
• Portland, Monroe County, Wisconsin
• Portland, proposed city adjacent to Blue Island, Illinois that was later largely incorporated into it
• Portland, former name for Fountain, Indiana

Transport

• HMS Portland, any of eight ships of the British Navy
• USS Portland, either of two United States Navy ships
• Portland (shipwreck), ship sunk in the Portland Gale off New England in 1898

Sports teams

Based in Portland, Oregon

• Portland Trail Blazers, NBA basketball team
• Portland Winterhawks, WHL hockey team
• Portland Beavers, PCL minor league baseball team
• Portland Timbers, several different soccer teams
• Portland Pilots, the intercollegiate athletic program of the University of Portland

Based in Portland, Maine

• Portland Sea Dogs, EL minor league baseball team
• Portland Pirates, AHL minor league hockey team

Based elsewhere:

• Portland San Antonio, former name of SDC San Antonio, Spanish ASOBAL handball team based in Pamplona, Spain

Other uses

• Portland (sheep), ancient breed of sheep from the Isle of Portland
• Portland stone, limestone from the Isle of Portland
• Portland cement, type of cement used for most mortar and concrete
• Portland Orange, color of light emitted by the dont walk phase of pedestrian crossing signals in North America
• Portland Gale, storm off New England in 1898
• Battle of Portland, sea battle off the Isle of Portland in 1653
• Battle of Portland Harbor, naval battle of the American Civil War
• Portland Vase, Roman antique exhibited at the British Galleries
• Portland Project, initiative to encourage the use of Linux on desktop computers
• Portland Island, fictional island in Liberty City in Grand Theft Auto heavily based on Brooklyn

See also

• Earl of Portland (also Duke of Portland), an English title
• Portland Estates, Nova Scotia, an area of Halifax
• Portlands or Port Lands, Toronto, the eastern part of the Toronto waterfront
• Portland Bill, the headland at the tip of the Isle of Portland
• Portland Harbour, a large man-made harbour between the Isle of Portland and the mainland
• Portland Square, Bristol, a Georgian square in the city of Bristol
• New Portland, Maine
• South Portland, Maine, adjoining Portland, Maine
• The Adventures of Portland Bill
• Great Portland Street, a street in the West End of London
• City of Portland, a passenger train running between Chicago, Illinois, and Portland, Oregon
• Duke of Portland (whaler), an American whaling ship
• Portland Streetcar, a transport system in Portland, Oregon
• Portland Club (London), a club in London, the recognized authority on the games of whist and bridge
• Portland Club (Portland, Maine), a club in Portland, Maine

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For other places with the same name, see Portland (disambiguation).

Portland, "The City of Roses", is the largest city in Oregon and the second largest city in the Pacific Northwest. It is considered an urban planning marvel.

Understand

Portland lies about 70 miles from the Pacific Coast on the northern border of the state of Oregon, straddling the Willamette River just south of its confluence with the Columbia River at Vancouver, Washington. About 50 miles to the east lies majestic Mount Hood, which forms the perfect backdrop for Portland's skyline.

Portland is a very urban city, but it isn't overwhelming as some larger cities. Despite being an urban city, there are many lush parks to poke your toes into. Forest Park/Washington Park offer a variety of plants, trails, and wildlife in the hills west of Downtown.

As the largest city between San Francisco and Seattle, Portland vies with those cities as the spiritual capital of the laid-back northern Pacific coast. However, it does so in a way that mixes big-city dynamics with small-town friendliness. Until recently Portland avoided the problems that come with fast growth. Although Portland is now experiencing rapid growth, similar to Seattle, it has been able to keep its unique character.

Progressive city planning practices, such as an urban growth boundary, have made Portland a very compact and user-friendly city. Unlike other metropolitan areas, you can drive 15 miles from downtown and be out in the country. However, like other metro areas, driving 15 miles during rush hour will take you well over an hour or two, as Portland has some of the worst traffic congestion in the West. Environmentally friendly practices, such as recycling, are part of the culture. Portland is also known for taking creative and unconventional ideas to solve its problems. For example, it tore up a downtown freeway and transformed it into Tom McCall Waterfront Park. Its public transportation system, TriMet [1] includes the MAX light rail system. The first line of MAX, which has won nationwide acclaim, was built in the 1980s and TriMet continues to build new lines today.

Portland is the microbrewery capital of the world, and much like Seattle's reputation for its coffee houses, Portland's numerous microbreweries have won it nationwide and international acclaim.

Portland is has an exciting blend of historic and modern architecture. Vistas of Mt. Hood and the Willamette River, stately Douglas Fir trees, and roses and trees at every turn give stunning seasonal color. Combine with great art, waterfront festivals and a friendly atmosphere, and this is one very exciting city.

History

Not many people know this but the City of Portland was named over a simple coin toss!

The city was a small stopping point between Oregon City and Vancouver, WA and was called "The Clearing" and it did not have an official name.

In 1843, W. Overton decided to buy up the land and develop it. But, he did not have enough money so he turned to A. Lovejoy, a lawyer from Boston. They both decided to share the land and develop it into a small town.

Shortly after, W. Overton sold his lands to F. W. Pettygrove who was from Portland, Maine. Now the small town had needed a name. Pettygrove wanted to name it after his hometown, Portland and Lovejoy after Boston. So they decided to leave it up to a coin toss where Pettygrove won two times out of three.

Sectors

Portland is divided into five sectors, sometimes referred to oxymoronically as the "five quadrants". Burnside Street is the north/south divider. The Willamette (pronounced will-LAM-et) River splits Southeast and Southwest, and the area bounded by Burnside to the south and the Willamette to the east is called Northwest (as one would expect). But the river takes a turn north of Burnside, since Mother Nature doesn't care much about straight lines. Thus the city decided to split what would be a large Northeast sector into North and Northeast at Williams Avenue (which continues roughly from where the River had previously run directly north/south). If you hear Portlanders talking about Southwest or Northeast, they're probably talking about a sector of the town rather than Arizona or Massachusetts.

• SW - South of Burnside (west of Willamette), this sector includes the downtown core west of the Willamette. The Downtown core & PSU Campus, South Waterfront, OHSU, and surrounding areas are in this area.

• SE - South of Burnside (east of Willamette)

• NE - North of Burnside (east of Williams Ave)

• N - North of Burnside (east of Willamette and west of Williams Ave)

• NW - North of Burnside (west of Willamette), this sector is immediately north of the downtown (SW). It includes the popular Pearl District, the Old Town, and the Northwest district. North of that is light industrial.

Climate

As in other places in the Pacific Northwest, there is abundant rainfall in the fall, winter, and spring. The rain is often a menacing drizzle or mist, meaning you'll often be wet; total precipitation in Seattle and Portland is technically less than many east coast and southeastern cities because there are fewer downpours, instead the rain opts for a near constant drizzle. A sunny day in the rainy season can seem to be very rare, and Portlanders have the unusual habit of wearing shorts and flip-flops the minute the sun comes out, even if the temperature is barely above freezing. Portland has very little snow, instead the winters are very rainy. Bring or buy an umbrella if you're in Portland between October and June. It should be noted that a large portion of "Portlanders" don't use, or even believe in, umbrellas, instead preferring hoods and raincoats. Some more "hardcore" residents are even known to travel with no more cover than a baseball cap.

It's worth mentioning that there are really only two seasons in Oregon west of the Cascade mountain range - rain and summer. The rain and clouds typically last 9 months, from late September often until late June, then suddenly the clouds clear and it is hot and sunny. There is not really a gradual increase in temperatures, it's basically either 48 degrees and raining, or 85 and sunny. Prospective visitors who don't care for rain should be aware that Portland summers, although short, are quite pleasant - July through September have only a 10% chance of rain on any given day, temperatures rarely exceed 85 degrees or so, and local produce (including fresh sweet cherries and some of the world's best berries) is available at farmers' markets and fruit stands in and around the city. July and August are typically the hottest months, temperatures occasionally hit 100 or more.

Get in

By plane

Portland International Airport (IATA: PDX) [2] is located 9 miles northeast of downtown on the Columbia River. (This is also a dual-use air force base, which can cause confusion on some maps.) Most major airlines serve Portland from nearly all major airports in the United States. Non-stop air service is also available from Vancouver, BC, Canada; Tokyo, Japan; Puerto Vallarta, Mexico; Cabo San Lucas, Mexico ; Frankfurt, Germany; and Amsterdam. Daily direct service is also available to Mexico City, Mexico; and Pusan, Korea. The airport also has free wi-fi.

A taxi from the airport to downtown is around $30. The MAX light rail, which has a stop right at the airport terminal, will only set you back $2.30 and will take you directly downtown in about 40 minutes. That same $2.30 will let you on any of the buses to get you to your final destination. All light rail connects with the city wide bus system. You be the one to decide: MAX or taxi.

If you're renting a car, the best way to get to downtown Portland from the airport is to take I-205 south to I-84 west, then follow the signs to the City Center at I-84's terminus and interchange with I-5. This will take you over the Morrison Bridge into downtown. Renting a car for a downtown destination is not recommended: inconvenient, spendy and hard-to-find parking combined with active parking meter enforcement (8AM-7PM) and nonintuitive street closures, transit malls and restrictions make it frustrating--even for locals. Within downtown, buses, MAX and the streetcar are free. Most people can walk from one end of downtown to the other in 15 minutes—-faster than driving at times.

When returning a rental car to the airport, follow the signs to stay in the left lane. However, it is very easy to make the mistake of exiting too soon at the control tower/shuttle bus exit. You need to curve to the right (with the rest of the highway) and not go straight. Even in light traffic, it is dangerous and illegal to immediately turn around. For an overhead view of the airport entrance, see [3] The incorrect road appears as the left fork of a sideways 'Y'. (Traffic is moving in the direction of the upper left corner.)

By train

Amtrak [4] provides service to Portland from all along the west coast. The Amtrak Cascades service runs two trains per day between Portland and Eugene to the south. Additionally, there are three Cascades trains between Portland and Seattle to the north, a few of them even go further north to Vancouver. These trains are more reliable schedule-wise than the long distance trains.

For long distance service, Portland is served daily by the Coast Starlight, running the length of the West Coast (Seattle-Portland-San Francisco Bay Area-Los Angeles). The Starlight has earned the nickname the "Starlate", since it is usually delayed for hours running north from California. The Empire Builder (Portland-Spokane-Glacier Nat'l Park-Minneapolis/St Paul-Milwaukee-Chicago) also provides daily service eastward, and tends not to be as delayed as the Starlight.

Portland's Union Station, 800 NW Sixth Av., is located north of downtown, about a 15-minute walk from Pioneer Square. It is adjacent to the Greyhound bus station. The bus mall ends at Union Station, so local TriMet Buses run by Union Station very frequently.

From Washington to the north and California as well as most of the rest of Oregon to the south, the easiest way to get to Portland is on Interstate 5. You can enter the south part of downtown from I-5 before it goes over the Willamette River, or you can take I-405 which runs directly through downtown Portland with a number of exits.

From Boise and other points east, Interstate 84 leads along the Columbia into Portland. From the Oregon Coast Highway and other points along the Pacific coast to the west, the easiest approach is U.S. 26. It cuts east towards Portland between Cannon Beach and Seaside.

As with all of Oregon, there are no self-serve gas stations in Portland; an attendant will do the pumping for you.

• Greyhound [5] provides bus service along the West coast as well as from points inland.
• Amtrak provides different routes to various cities like Seattle and San Francisco via their buses.

By boat

No useful boat lines exist, although you can take cruises up and down the Willamette River.

Get around

Portland is an easy city to bike, walk or use public transport. However there are topographical features that affect how streets and roads flow, so planning and maps are important for any journey of more than a few blocks. The verdant West Hills slope up from downtown and divide it from the suburbs of Beaverton, Hillsboro and others.

Much of Portland is a grid, and fairly easy to navigate. The city is divided North and South by Burnside Street, East and West by the Willamette River. But the river takes a turn north of Burnside, since Mother Nature doesn't care much about straight lines. Thus, the city decided to split what would be a large Northeast sector into North and Northeast at Williams Avenue (which continues roughly from where the river had previously run directly north/south). All Portland addresses contain their designating sector inserted between house number and street name (i.e. 3719 SE Hawthorne Blvd.) The house address numbers increase 100 per block starting from Burnside Street or the Willamette River. This should make it easier to figure out where things are.

In general, East/West streets are named while North/South avenues are numbered. An exception is North Portland where North/South avenues are also named. On the West side, some streets and arterial roads follow a North/South grid, others follow the topography and curve a great deal. There are major arterials that cross town in NE/SW or NW/SE orientation including Sandy Boulevard, and Foster Road on the East side, and Barbur Blvd on the SW. The streets of inner Northwest Portland are arranged alphabetically starting with Burnside, followed by Couch, then Davis, etc. through NW Vaughn Street making directions easy to follow here.

Walking

Portland is a great city for walking. Many intersections are designed with pedestrians in mind, and Portland has a lot of street life for an American city. Good mass transit also makes walking more feasible in Portland. In the Alphabet District in NW Portland, the streets are named alphabetically as they go north starting with Ankeny. The City of Portland Office of Transportation offers free, highly detailed walking maps [6] that may be ordered online. The Eastside Esplanade [7] along the Willamette River across from downtown offers a scenic walk. Parts of the esplanade actually float on the water.

Biking

Portland is an excellent city for cycling. It has been rated by Bicycling Magazine as the best city in the U.S. for cycling. It has a network of streets designed to be predominantly used by bicyclists. These streets, such as SE Ankeny, SE Salmon, SE Lincoln, and SE Clinton, are usually spaced about halfway between the main car thoroughfares in the grid of East Portland. The bike streets are generally signed with green "Bike Route" signs. Additionally, many major streets have striped bike lanes.

Maps of bike trails can be obtained from Metro [8], in the Bike There! section.

Bikes can also be taken on all buses and MAX lines. The City of Portland Office of Transportation has a bicycle rental webpage [9]

TriMet [10] maintains Bus, Streetcar, and MAX Light Rail throughout the Portland area. There are four MAX Light Rail lines:

• The Blue Line, which runs from Hillsboro east through Beaverton and downtown to Gresham.
• The Red Line, which runs from the Portland International Airport to downtown and west on to Beaverton.
• The Yellow Line, which runs from the Expo Center, to downtown, and south to Portland State University.
• The Green Line, which runs from Clackamas Town Center, to downtown, and south to Portland State University.

All of the lines go through the city's downtown and Lloyd District, so the lines don't matter there.

Fares will depend on how much you travel, but a two hour ticket that covers all fare zones costs $2.30, and all-day tickets are $4.75. You can purchase a ticket at any MAX station. Bus tickets are purchasable on board for $2.00 or $2.30, depending on the number of zones, exact change cash only. Keep the ticket to show to fare inspectors, and as a transfer to other lines.

In addition, TriMet maintains the Portland Streetcar line [11], which runs through the downtown area, connecting the Northwest Portland, Pearl District, Downtown, Riverplace (with connection to the Arial Tram), and South Waterfront neighborhoods, plus Portland State University.

If you use an iPhone to get around, check out myTrimet.com [12]

Most of downtown is covered by the Fareless Square, where rides on the MAX Light Rail and Portland Streetcar fares are free as long as you board and leave within the Square. The MAX Light Rail fareless ride extends across the River to the Rose Quarter and the Lloyd Business District.

C-Tran [13] runs buses in Clark County, Washington. Fares for TriMet, C-Tran, and the Portland Streetcar are all interchangeable. Also available is a extensive system map available for a small cost from the TriMet store in Pioneer Square

• Mark O. Hatfield Federal Courthouse, SW 3rd Avenue. Designed by Kohn Pedersen Fox in collaboration with Portland architecture firm BOORA, is visible as visitors approach downtown Portland via Washington Street. A canopy conceals a small grove of trees that grow on the roof, making the building one of Portland's most iconic buildings. It was designed with sustainability in mind; it exceeded Oregon's building energy codes by approximately 30% at the time of construction.  edit
• Pittock Mansion, [14].  edit
• Public Services Building (The Portland Building), 1120 SW 5th Avenue. Considered an architectural icon. Designed by Michael Graves and built in 1982, its coloring and embellishment marked the arrival of postmodern architecture and the end of stark glass and steel edifices. The statue in front, "Portlandia", is the second largest copper statue in the United States--only the Statue of Liberty is larger.  edit
• Salmon Street Springs, SW Naito Pkwy and Salmon St (In Gov. Tom McCall Waterfront Park). A central computer controls 185 jets of water which produce regularly changing water patterns. A popular attraction for kids, especially during the warm summer months.  edit
• Saturday Market, SW 1st Avenue (Under the Burnside Bridge), [15]. Sat 10:00-17:00, Sun 11:00-16:30, 1st weekend in Mar-Dec 24. This market and craft fair, where everything sold is handmade, is the largest open-air crafts market in continuous operation in the US.  edit

• Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI), 1945 SE Water Avenue, ☎ +1 503 797 6674, [16]. Tue-Sun 09:30-17:30 (after Labor Day to mid-Jun). OMSI is great for kids. It has hundreds of hands on activities and you can spend a full rainy day there and not get bored. But if all you want to do is see an awesome movie check out the IMAX theater that gives you a 360 view of space travel, scuba diving, race car driving, or an Africa safari. Note that Museum admission does not include admission to the IMAX theatre, which requires an additional ticket, charged at the same rate as the general admission. However, with general museum admission, this is one of the very few places in the world where you can actually view the IMAX projector in operation (located at the end of hallway). Museum/Theatre (separately): Adult $8.50, Senior/Youth $6.50.  edit
• Portland Art Museum, 1219, ☎ +1 503 226 2811, [17]. Sun 12:00–17:00, Mon Closed, Tue 10:00-17:00, Wed 10:00-17:00, Thur 10:00-20:00, Fri 10:00-20:00, Sat 10:00–17:00. The Portland Art Museum has several outstanding collections and is regularly updated by moving exhibits. Adult $10-15, Youth $6.  edit
• Oregon Historical Society, SW Park Avenue (Across the street from the Portland Art Museum), [18]. Adult $10, Concession $8.  edit
• Museum of Contemporary Craft, 724 NW Davis Street, ☎ +1 503 223 2654, [19].  edit
• Velveteria: Museum of Velvet Paintings, 2448 E. Burnside Street, ☎ +1 503 233 5100, [20]. Fri to Sun 12:00-17:00. Dedicated to the art of velvet painting with rotating exhibits from the museum's collection of over 2,000 masterpieces. NOTE: CLOSING SOON $5 (Cash only).  edit

• First Thursday, [21]. First Thursday of each month. First Thursday of every month all art galleries in the Pearl district are free, and many serve wine and cheese. The Pearl as the locals call it is a newly remodeled and redeveloped area across from downtown P-town. It was old warehouses just fifteen years ago and now it is posh high rises and condos that have trendy shops and galleries at street level. A modern new city park sits in the middle that includes a boardwalk, grass, trees, waterfall which fills a pool every half hour or so. Little kids love the water on a hot day. Free.  edit
• Last Thursday, Alberta St. between Martin Luther King and 30th.. Last Thursday is said by many locals to be the alternative to First Thursday. It includes everything from wine tasting and gallery openings to street vending and performance artist walking the streets and sidewalks.  edit
• Kvinneakt (The 'Expose Yourself to Art' Statue), 5th & Washington. The bronze statue of a woman, officially titled "Kvinneakt", was created by sculptor Norm Taylor. It is more commonly known as the "Expose Yourself to Art" statue after a popular poster featuring a flasher facing this work. The flasher was a tavern owner named Bud Clark, who went on to become mayor of the city.  edit
• Portlandia, 1120 SW 5th Avenue (On the west side of the Portland Building), [22]. The second-largest hammered-copper statue in the U.S. (after the Statue of Liberty). Portland's public art is managed by the Regional Arts & Culture Council.  edit

• Laurelhurst Park, SE 39th Ave & Stark St, [23]. A beautiful park located near inner SE. This park was designed by a horticultural expert from the same team that designed Central Park in New York City. This park has a great atmosphere in good weather, with lots of locals and visitors enjoying the duck pond, the bike paths, and the off-leash dog area.  edit
• Forest Park, (In the Northwest of the city), [24]. About 20 km2 (7.7 mi2), or 5000 acres. It is the US's largest urban park. Many great hiking and biking trails to be found.  edit
• Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden, SE 28th Ave & Woodstock Blvd, ☎ +1 503 771 8386, [25]. The development of a display and test garden was initiated in 1950 by the Portland Chapter of the American Rhododendron Society. The more than 2,500 rhododendrons, azaleas, and companion plants in the Garden have all been donated by volunteers and interested individuals, or purchased with specially donated funds. Beginning in early spring and continuing into summer, they provide a magnificent display of color, giving visitors the opportunity to view many varieties rarely seen in the Pacific Northwest. During the fall, many companion trees add dramatic coloring. Spring-fed Crystal Springs Lake surrounds much of the garden, attracting many species of birds and waterfowl.  edit
• Chinese Classical Garden, NW 3rd & Everett (In Old Town/Chinatown), [26]. Tour recommended (noon & 1PM) however an audio tour looks to be in the works. Beautiful urban retreat in the heart of Chinatown with pond, teahouse, pavilions and lots of gardens. If you are on a budget (time or financial) you can peek in through the ornate open windows and see much of the gardens content without paying admission. Students receive concessions. Guides can be recycled on leaving. Within blocks of the Old Town/Chinatown stop on the MAX Light Rail.  edit
• Governor Tom McCall Waterfront Park, Naito Pkwy (Between the Steel and Marquam bridges). This wide expanse of green lawns along the downtown Portland waterfront was once a four-lane freeway. Growing environmental awareness led to the city replacing the freeway with this park. In Waterfront Park are several features: the Salmon Street Springs (see Do below), the Japanese American Memorial Garden, and the U.S.S. Oregon Memorial. Home to many festivals including the Waterfront Blues Fest every summer and the Rose Festival which is carnival-like. Free.  edit

• The Grotto Gardens, ☎ +1 503 254 7371, [27]. Located on the city's Northeast side the tranquil and spiritual sanctuary hosts reflection ponds, secluded gardens, and shrines on the top of a basalt cliff. The best time to visit is during the Holiday season when the grotto is illuminated with lights. The is a very romantic destination for a special night out.  edit
• Mill Ends Park. The smallest park in the world. It was originally created satirically for the purpose of being "a leprechaun colony and racetrack for snails."  edit
• Oregon Zoo, 4001 SW Canyon Rd. (Located on the western side of town off of Hwy 26), ☎ +1 503 226 1561, [28]. Daily (Sep 16-Apr 14) 09:00-16:00, (Apr 15-Sep 15) 09:00-18:00. Famous for its Asian Elephant breeding program. Adult $9.50, Senior $8, Children $6.50.  edit
• Pioneer Courthouse Square (Portland's Living Room), SW Broadway and Yamhill, ☎ +1 503 223 1613, [29]. Daily, 24 hours.. This is the central courtyard of downtown Portland. Notable sights in the square is the Weather Machine, a machine that predicts the weather every day at noon. Many other sculptures and art elements surround the square. Free.  edit
• Washington Park, SW Park Place (Directly West of downtown), ☎ +1 503 823 PLAY, [30]. Daily sunrise-sunset.. Washington Park is a classic urban park, sprawling over about 140 acres. The park encompasses the beautiful and relaxing Japanese Gardens, the Oregon Zoo, the World Forestry Center Discovery Museum, the Portland Children's Museum, the International Rose Test Gardens, as well as the Hoyt Arboretum which offers miles of hiking trails. It also contains memorials for the Korean and Vietnam Wars, a Holocaust memorial and a Lewis and Clark memorial. Beautiful vistas of Portland and Mount Hood. TriMet RedLine and BlueLine can take you to the park. Free (some enclosed attractions have separate ticketing).  edit
• Portland Japanese Garden, 611 SW Kingston Drive, ☎ +1 503 223 1321, [31]. Oct 1-Mar 31 10:00-16:00 (Mon 12:00-16:00), Apr 1-Sept 30 10:00-19:00 (Mon 12:00-19:00). A haven of tranquil beauty which has been proclaimed one the most authentic Japanese gardens outside of Japan. The Garden was conceived in the early 1960s by a group of Portland citizens interested in promoting a more intimate relationship between the peoples of Japan and our city and state. TriMet RedLine and BlueLine can take you to the Washington Park and just outside the train station you can take the TriMet Bus to the Japanese Garden. Adult $8, Senior/Student $6.75, Youth $5.25, Child under 5yo Free.  edit

• Downtown, the heart of Portland, lies in the Southwest is home to modern commercial towers, under construction condominiums, converted lofts, beautiful greenspace, luxurious hotels, and amazing architecture. Pioneer Square is the heart where festivals, shopping, restaurants, and people meet to hang out.

• South Waterfront is an urban revitalization south of downtown near the Ross Island Bridge. It includes newly build glass residential towers, the aerial tram and the expanded campus of Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU). It is where the streetcar ends. When complete it will be an ultra modern urban village.

• The Old Town/Chinatown, (North of Burnside, west of the Willamette, and east of the North Park blocks). Though an area that contains a fair amount of social services for homeless and mentally ill, this area is where Portland first settled and is home to some fabulous historic buildings, interesting shops, arcades, clubs, and bars. Arguably the nightlife center of Portland. Holds remnants of Portland's once vibrant Chinatown including the detailed Asian inspired designed archway entry from Burnside St.  edit

• Pearl District, (North of Burnside, west of the North Park Blocks), [32]. This hip and trendy neighborhood was not long ago derelict warehouses and empty industrial space. Today it is an urban planning model and is definitely something you should check out on your visit to Portland. "The Pearl" is like a city in another city or a different city altogether compared to other areas of town. See graceful condominiums clash with historic rowhomes. Hang out in beautiful squares and people watch. Go to restaurants using Portland's famed farm fresh ingredients and experience a neighborhood filled with many examples of modern architecture. The Pearl District is home to the famous Powell's Bookstore. The streetcar runs through here making it the most easily traveled urban neighborhood in the United States.  edit

• Burnside Triangle is the center of the gay/lesbian/bisexual/transgender/transsexual community in Portland. It is basically a micro-neighborhood within Downtown. Ask a local and they'll help direct you there. Of note, much of the infamous gay/lesbian/bisexual/trans nightlife which existed throughout the 80's and early 90's has disappeared or moved to other areas of town.

• The Northwest District (Nob Hill) has a variety of retail shops, bars, restaurants, and even a couple of grocery stores. (Like the Pearl, this area is a bit more on the trendy side.) The area is concentrated on 21st and 23rd avenues. Parking is sometimes diffcult so use public transportation if you can. The streetcar goes right to NW 23rd and NW 21st. You will sometimes hear this area referred to as the Alphabet District by newcomers because the streets that run east-west are named alphabetically beginning with Ankeny Street, although most long time residents call it simply "Northwest District." This area is also known as Nob Hill or "SoLo" as it is south of Lovejoy, one of the main streets in this part of town.

• The West Hills, also stretching north of Burnside in the Northwest section, are where the well-to-do of Portland have traditionally lived. You can see pretty large mansions suspended on stilts above the hillside. Because of the geography, the streets in the West Hills are a bit of a maze. If you think you won't get lost, though, the West Hills might be an interesting trek. You'll find lavish mansions, ornate public staircases from several different time periods, and a few good views of downtown. You might also want to see the Vista Bridge. This bridge was once nicknamed the "Suicide Bridge" because of the people that jumped from it during the Great Depression in the 1930's

• Hollywood is a dense neighborhood centered around the ornate Hollywood theater on Sandy Blvd. Ironically, the Hollywood Theater kind of goes against the Hollywood grain, and frequently shows great movies that you might not get a chance to see at more Hollywood oriented theaters. During warm months, the Hollywood Saturday Market offers fresh produce and community events.

• Albina and Mississippi Avenues host a lively neighborhood that has thus far managed to stay one step ahead of gentrification. The lead singer of Modest Mouse lives just off of the renewed Mississippi commercial district as does James Mercer of The Shins who owns a home in Mississippi Street corridor. Has a couple great brunch spots (Gravy, Equinox), counter-culture shops, restaurants, comic book store, and smaller boutique shopping options. Every summer Mississippi Street hosts a wonderful street fair.

• Sellwood was once was an independent, incorporated, working class suburb of Portland, that was later annexed and is now a thriving close-in neighborhood. Known for its collection of antique shops and a laid back neighborhood feel. The tree lined streets and grand architectural homes of Westmoreland are nearby.

• Hawthorne Blvd. has a broad selection of shops including a branch of Powell's Bookstore and the ornate Bagdad Theater Pub. It is a center of the counter-culture/bohemian community which is dissipating to make way for excellent restaurants, bars, and a variety of boutique/upscale shopping. Hawthorne blvd is named after the Psychiatrist Dr Hawthorne who operated an insane asylum in the late 1800's on the blvd.

• Belmont St., while not as major as Hawthorne, also has a decent collection of shops, restaurants and entertainment. The greatest concentration of businesses is around 34th Ave.

• Division St. Several of Portland's most original, popular yet off the beaten path restaurants and original location for the amazing local small chain of grocery stores named New Season's Market[33].

• The Clinton District, on Clinton St. at 21st and 26th, is a nice little neighborhood center with a small assortment of shops, wonderful restaurants ranging from inventive Thai cuisine to upscale Swedish, and the infamous Clinton St Theater Pub which shows a great assortment of esoteric films and is home to world's longest running Rocky Horror Picture Show!

• The neighborhood along Woodstock Blvd., centered around 45th, is more oriented towards residents. Home to Reed College, a private university with a quiet, green, medieval styled campus.

• 82nd Ave. used to be one of the seedier parts of Portland, but that is changing as new homeowners move in and new businesses open. Home to this areas largest collection of Asian Restaurants, grocers and related business which dot the landscape in a variety of spots along the avenue. This is the place to find some big box stores like Walmart and Home Depot.

• Ladd's Addition was an early planned subdivision, and is a deviation in the grid pattern. It is mostly elm-lined residential streets, but there are a few businesses around Ladd Circle in the middle as well as on the outskirts of the neighborhood. It's a nice place to walk around and enjoy old homes.

• Alberta St. has a thriving arts district between Martin Luther King and 30th. The "Last Thursday" event is a street fair full of amazing art and performers. It's free and held, as indicated by the name, on the last Thursday of every month. The area is very off beat and due to the Last Thursday, it is home to a great selection of art galleries.

• Irvington is a beautiful neighborhood north of NE Broadway. It is known for its historic homes, and is primarily residential. There are a number of restaurants, coffeehouses, and interesting shops along Broadway between approximately 13th Ave. and 24th Avenue.

• Kerns is an inner eastside neighborhood straddling E Burnside Street. It is most notable for a thriving restaurant row along 28th Avenue between Glisan Street and Stark Street.

• Laurelhurst, an older residential neighborhood sitting on the borders of NE Portland, is known for its mansions, the expansive Laurelhurst Park, elegant old houses, and yearly Greek Festival which takes place at the Greek Orthodox Church on Glisan St., between 32nd and 31st.

• Goose Hollow lies west across I-405 from downtown. This neighborhood is sort of a quieter, more residential extension of downtown, and is primarily of interest to travellers as the home of PGE Park, home of Portland's baseball and soccer teams.

• Lair Hill is another quiet but attractive neighborhood south across I-405 from downtown. Look for the Great Northwest Bookstore in an old church in this neighborhood. Other attractions include Lair Hill Cafe and the National College of Natural Medicine (NCNM).

• University Park Area, home to the University of Portland, sits on a scenic bluff overlooking the Willamette River. This mostly residential neighborhood benefits from a very distinct "college-town" feel.

• Multnomah Village is a nice little neighborhood in hilly SW Portland.
• Hillsdale is a pleasant neighborhood on SW, a few miles east of Multnomah Village.

It is home to Wilson High School

• Beaumont Village is a nice little, close-in NE neighborhood along Fremont St. (in the 40s blocks) & it is located just north of the Hollywood District

• St. Johns, near the confluence of the Willamette and the Columbia, is more like a small town than a neighborhood. The beautiful St. Johns' Bridge, with its copper-green colored gothic arches, is the architectural jewel of the neighborhood. Also Cathedral Park runs under it & along the Willamette River. Moonstruck Chocolate's office, company store & kitchens (makers of local handmade, artisan chocolates) are located north of the bridge too. M-F 8-5 you can drop by & see truffles being made thru a picture window in their front lobby! Also there are a number of nice storefronts along Lombard St.

• Portland International Rose Test Gardens, Best to Come in May-July, largest rose test garden in US.

• Portland Rose Festival, [34]. This award-winning festival, held in early June, is Portland's largest event. The Portland waterfront is turned into a carnival for a week as military ships moor alongside Waterfront Park. The world-famous Grand Floral Parade is on the 11th. This festival has decreased in size in recent years and now consists of a few naval vessels and a large fairground with the usual assortment of rides.

• Audio Walking Tours, [35] Mp3 Travel Guides offers 5 different themed audio walking tours within the downtown area of Portland. They offer the following tours: Bridges of Portland, Portland Fountains, Parks and Open Spaces, Buildings of Portland, and a Highlight of Portland Tour. These tours can be downloaded to any Mp3 player and listened to as one explores through the city of Portland.
• Portland Birdwatching Experiences, ☎ 503-645-4149, [36]. Portland Birdwatching Experiences offers customized tours to premium bird watching destinations in the Portland metro area.  edit

• Sadly, the well known Church of Elvis [37] closed in 2001. If you still need to get married, head over to Voodoo Doughnut [38] at 22 SW 3rd Avenue near Berbati's Pan. Voodoo Doughnut offers not only the standard cake and old-fashioned doughnuts, but also doughnuts topped with cereal, candy bars, strawberry Quik powder, and even a maple bar with bacon on it (menu here: [39])! Voodoo is also known to locals as The Place to get vegan doughnuts, which are delicious to vegans and non-vegans alike. If you want a sugar rush and possibly a free huge doughnut, take the Tex-Ass Challenge. Eat one (yes, only one - but it's a biggie) of their oversized glazed doughnuts in under a minute and a half and it's free! (Must be purchased in advance.)

• The NBA's Portland Trail Blazers basketball team plays at the Rose Garden Arena.

• Portland Beavers Baseball [40]. The Portland Beavers, AAA affiliate of the San Diego Padres, play in beautiful PGE Park from April to September. Tickets are cheap and the games are exciting for all.

• Portland Timbers Soccer [41] is also played at PGE Park [42]. The Timbers Army is the unofficial supporters' group. They're known worldwide as being one of the best supporters' groups in the country. After the game, hit the Bitter End Pub across the street from the stadium; it's a popular place to unwind for sports fans. Note that the Timbers currently play in the second-level USL First Division, but will join Major League Soccer in 2011.

• Springwater Corridor [43] A 21-mile multi-use trail extending from SE Portland to the town of Boring. It is designed to accommodate hikers, bikers, wheelchairs and horses.

• Living Room Theaters, [44] at SW10th and Stark, just south of the Pearl district. Six small theaters, all equipped with digital projection, seat just 40-50 people in comfortable lounge chairs to watch the best in independent and cutting-edge cinema. It has a full service bar and kitchen that will serve you drinks and treats right in the theater and the lounge and coffee bar is open all day and includes free Wi-Fi internet access.

• PDX Soapbox Derby, Mt. Tabor Park, [45]. The PDX Soapbox Derby takes place annually in mid-August and is a great event for spectators. Some soapbox cars strive for speed and slick design while others are incredibly imaginative and hillarious creations. Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy watching the races at Mt. Tabor Park.  edit

Music

Portland has a pretty good music scene throughout town. Music venues hold huge national acts to small underground music groups. Many local pubs and bars offer great local bands usually on weekends. The city is developing a national notoriety as the United States' "indie rock capital", with many high (and low) profile independent rock music acts calling the city home. Despite its reputation for all that is hip, Portland maintains a fairly diverse range of live music options. There are over 50 bars and pubs large and small throughout Portland that have live music. Check out one of the two weekly alternative newspapers for comprehensive listings; Portland Mercury and Willamette Week.

• The 2410, 2410 N Mississippi. A warehouse that has been converted to a semi-legit club that draws the biggest names in electronic music to Portland. Starting in recent years as a spot for "underground" raves, the spot has evolved and now hosts a variety of 16+, 18+, and 21+ events. The crowd is usually diverse, with 16-year-old ravers with pupils like saucers, aging wallflowers, and neo-hippies all in attendance. Check flyers at record stores for information on upcoming events.

• Doug Fir Lounge, E Burnside, [46]. Doug Fir Lounge is Portland's slickest, upscale music venue featuring live shows almost every night of the week in the basement, a restaurant on street level and a bar in both. A decidedly hip variety of traveling and local music.

• Aladdin Theater, 3017 SE Milwaukee Ave, [47]. A great venue revamped from an old theater hall that offers shows almost nightly, featuring local favorites as well as Northwest and National acts. Food and alcohol available.

• Wonder Ballroom, 128 NE Russell St, [48]. A large ballroom with cash bar featuring many of Portland's favorite music artists and national touring acts.

• Roseland Theater, Located on NW 6TH and Burnside Av., [49]. Roseland Theater is a great place to go see a rock show or catch a hip hop concert. It is a good size venue but still gives you that crowded rock show feel. This venue is very fun to watch a show because the crowd always gets really into the music. It gets very crowded in some parts of the theater. This theater is standing room only. However there are seats in the upstairs to view the show from there.

• Crystal Ballroom, 1332 W. Burnside, [50]. Crystal Ballroom often referred to as "The Crystal" is one of the nicest venues in town. The Ballroom is great size and has great art and period light fixtures. This is a clean, well maintained venue. The Crystal has a bar inside with upstairs balcony seating for 21+. The main floor is standing room only which makes the show much more intense. The floor gives under the weight of the crowd and can "bounce" if the crowd decides to jump in unison (to bring on an encore, for example). According the Crystal's website, at the time of its construction, the Crystal's mechanical dance floor (now fully restored to proper working order) was said to be unique on the Pacific Coast. Today, it may be the only one left in the United States.

• Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, 1037 SW Broadway, [51]. Home to the Oregon Symphony and the Metropolitan Youth Symphony. Contains very immaculate Italian architecture in the hall. The concert hall seats 2,776 people and hosts lectures, symphonies, comedians and big name musical acts.

• Jimmy Mak's Jazz, 221 NW 10th Ave (between Davis and Everett), [52]. Portland's unofficial home for live Jazz music.

• Dante's, 1 SW 3rd Ave @ Burnside St, [53]. Home of the weird, bizarre, and devilish live music and shows.

• Clark County Amphitheater, in Ridgefield, WA, 20 minutes North of Portland, [54]. A great Amphitheater that is open when the weather is right.

• Rose Quarter, One Center Court, [55]. The Rose Quarter hosts the Rose Garden and The Memorial Coliseum which are two major arenas. Hosting large, international level touring artists. The Rose Garden is home to the NBA's Portland Trail Blazers. Ticket Prices are usually higher for Rose Quarter Events.

Work

"We want you to visit our State of Excitement often. Come again and again. But for heaven's sake, don't move here to live. Or if you do have to move in to live, don't tell any of your neighbors where you are going." -Former Governor Tom McCall, 1971 interview

In the last couple of years, Portland has been one of the harder cities in the State of Oregon in which to find work. The official unemployment rate in the city is over 14% as of March 2009, underemployment is a rampant problem, and wages tend to be artificially low compared to the cost of living as well, these forces combine to make Portland a tough job market to navigate.

Buy

As in the rest of Oregon, there is no sales tax in Portland; the price you see on the tag is the price you pay. Portland is, by far, the largest metro area in the U.S. without a sales tax. (Of course, this does not include Vancouver, which is in Washington State.)

• Powell's City of Books, 1005 West Burnside, +1 503 228-4651, [56]. Daily 9AM-11PM. Powell's is a landmark in Portland, and most residents are proud to let you know that this is the biggest independent new and used bookstore in the entire world. Covering an entire city block, the store stocks over a million books in 3500 sections. And that's not counting the 5 other branches in Portland (Technical Books in the North Park Blocks, Portland Airport, Hawthorne--including the Home and Garden bookstore, and Cedar Hills Crossing in Beaverton)! The store can be imposing (get a map from the front desk), but it's a don't-miss for anyone who loves to read.

• Columbia Sportswear Company, 911 SW Broadway (or 1323 SE Tacoma St.'s outlet store), [57]. Columbia produces outdoor sports wear with an emphasis on cold and rainy weather clothing. You may need some sort of rain protection if visiting during the fall, winter or spring. Portlanders look upon umbrellas with mild disdain.

• Artful Goods, 1233 SW 10th Ave. (behind the Portland Art Museum, next to Boyds Coffee), +1 503 295-3022, [58]. Open Wed - Sat, 11AM to 6PM. Artful Goods is a contemporary gallery and gift shop located in the heart of the Cultural District of downtown Portland. They have a wide selection of colorful and modern merchandise from around the world along with artwork by local and nationally known artists such as Guy Burwell, Daniel Ng, and Tim Biskup -- all of which is displayed in a uniquely bright and spacious setting.

• Compound, (107 NW 5th Ave), [59]. In the Old Town district, this Asian inspired version of Urban Outfitters is truly a funky place to get some t-shirts, bags, sneakers, comic books, vinyl toys, artwork, and more. Friendly staff. Upstairs is an amazing free gallery, with works available for purchase from cutting edge artists. Prints available too since the originals are quite pricey.  edit

• Upper Playground, (23 NW 5th Ave), [60]. Across the street from Compound, this streetwear brand has a store and gallery located in Old Town. Known for their iconic walrus symbol, they often have some more "hip" local and Portland-themed goods that make good souvenirs. A good place to grab music flyers as well as check out some amazing contemporary urban artists.  edit

• Washington Square Located in the suburb of Tigard south of Portland. Largest shopping mall in the state of Oregon and has just about everything.
• Sellwood One word: "antique". If you love vintage furnishings then you need to head towards Sellwood. Plus there are some great new restaurants that serve fancy Thai or Indian food without breaking the bank.
• NW 23rd, north of Burnside. Part of the Nob Hill District that host funky and eclectic shopping and restaurants and bars; a hotspot on a Thursday and Friday night. One of the most densely populated shopping/eating districts in Portland. It is a perfect mix of funky indie businesses and well known chain businesses.
• Hawthorne District, east side of the Willamette. Most popular section between 34th and 39th ave. Head shops, microbreweries, vintage clothing, used books and magazines, local clothing designers and craft stores.
• Lloyd Center, for those who love to shop. Dozens of stores to visit and you're bound to find something you'd like. Was once one of the largest malls in the world when it was built.
• Clackamas Town Center, off of I-205 exit 14, [61]. Great shopping facilities, smaller than Lloyd Center, but just as much to see.
• Pioneer Place, located downtown on SW 5th & Yamhill. Similar though more upscale than Lloyd Center.
• Also, anywhere random in Downtown Portland is really full of shops, every street has some neat shops. Be sure to get out and explore that. Around Pioneer Sq and Broadway are where the shops center though.

• Pearl District. No particular area in this trendy district but just meander through the area which is home to many boutiques, giftshops, and furniture stores. The areas around Jamison Square, Lovejoy St and 10th (&11th) Avenue have the highest concentration of these fabulous shops.

• Mississippi

• Alberta

• St. John's

• The downtown core is home to a small army of Food Carts. With less overhead than the traditional indoor restaurant, you can pick up a delicious meal on the cheap. Choose from a wide variety of ethnic foods including Indian, Mexican, Sweet Bakery Treats and Hot Dogs. [62]

• Cafe Nordstrom [63], Downtown, Lloyd Center, and Clackamas. Well prepared food for the price, in a well-lit space with smooth pop/jazz music. Same menu for lunch and early dinner. Kids friendly menu too.

• Cascades Food Court at lower level of the upscale Pioneer Place[64] in Downtown. Enter directly at SW 5th and Taylor or wind through Pioneer Place. Has 14 express eateries surrounding a large dining area with a cascading waterfall at its center.

• Golden Dragon, SW 3rd at Stark above Cameron's Books, has pretty good food for a cheap, dive-y Chinese Buffet. The decor is well-worn, but it still has a lot of classic Chinese kitsch character. Pick a window seat so you can enjoy the people watching while you eat.

• Taco Del Mar, Various locations around the downtown area. Serves up a 2-lb burrito. The ingredients are fresh and the staff are mostly laid-back hipsters. Try the fish taco (their namesake). Better, more authentic Mexican can be found scattered about the city. In the $5 range.

• VooDoo Doughnut on SW 3rd & Ankeny, [65]. Very Portland, get unique donuts and a marriage while learning Swahili. Try the maple bacon bar - yes, that's real bacon on a donut.

• Burgerville, 1135 NE Martin Luther King Blvd. The NW's own fast food chain with a decidedly NW flavor promoting sustainable practices, fresh and seasonal ingredients. Great burgers and traditional fast food fare. Amazing seasonal items including sweet potato fries, asparagus, strawberries, blackberries, onion rings and more. Multiple locations around the Portland area. [66]

• Le Bistro Montage, under the east end of the Morrison bridge. Good Portland character. Cajun style food, including mac and cheese, alligator bites, and great mud pie. Service is quirky. [67]

• Nicholas' Restaurant, 318 SE Grand Ave. Great value Lebanese food, family owned and operated where everything is made from scratch. Small seating area so can be waits.[68]

• Grand Central Bakery, [69]. Has 5 bakery cafes in metropolitan Portland area: Sellwood, Multnomah Village, on Fremont in Mississippi district, Hawthorne at 22nd, and on NE Weidler at 15th (Irvington district). Famous for artisan breads, pastries, soups, sandwiches and salads.

• New Seasons Supermarket [70]. They make the best sandwiches and have an awesome deli counter. You choose your bread, meat/tofu pate, veggies, and spreads. Quality that you've never seen before. Everyone will love it. Five locations and more on the way, Concordia, Orenco Station, Raleigh Hills, Sellwood, and Seven Corners on SE division.

• Taqueria Los Gorditos, SE 50th and SE Division St. Vegan and non-vegan food, not just cheap but delicious with a very expansive menu for a taco cart, always fresh and friendly staff, quite large burritos.

• Cha! Cha! Cha!, Several Portland Locations, good quality Mexican food at a middling price.

• The Delta, 46th & SE Woodstock Street. Southern food (chicken fried steak, jambalaya, grits, etc.) on the cheap. The food is excellent and in large portions.

• Fireside Coffee Lodge, 1223 SE Powell Blvd, [71]. What would a trip to Portland be with out 24-hour coffee with WiFi? Lots of sandwiches and breakfast from Midnight.

• Olé Olé, 2137 E Burnside St, has great burritos and is a good budget option.

• Riyadh's, on SE 14th and Hawthorne is an excellent source of affordable Lebanese food.

• Laughing Planet, NW 21st & Lovejoy, is another great budget option. They have a number of vegetarian & vegan dishes available. Also they have a small outside dining area when the weather is nice.

• Byways Cafe, 1212 NW Glisan St. A very '50s-style diner in the middle of the trendy Pearl District, with spectacular breakfast eating and enormous portions. Get a serious blast from the past, and enjoy the food too.
• Chinese Delicacy, 6411 SE 82nd Ave., serves delicious Chinese food and is open fairly late.
• Flying Pie Pizzeria, [72] has been voted one Portland's favorite pizza restaurants for the past decade by hungry locals and media critics alike. They have stores located in SE Portland, Gresham and Lake Oswego.
• Great brunch at Henry's on SE 26th and Clinton.
• Huber’s, 411 SW 3rd Avenue, Inside the Historic Oregon Pioneer Building, 503.228.5686, [73]. Portland’s oldest restaurant since 1879, dinner is priced between $11.95 to 23.95; lunch menu is similar with prices between $6.95 and $12.95. Known for its turkey dinners and Spanish coffees, pour right at your table.
• Kornblatt's Delicatessen at 628 NW 23rd Av. Serves up a mean corned beef sandwich, better than most of what you'll get on the West Coast, not to mention their famous bagels. Outside tables in the summertime add to the pleasure.
• Pizzicato or Hot Lips Pizza, Pizzicato is throughout the metro area; Hot Lips 1909 SW 6th Ave. (downtown near Portland State University) and 710 NW 10th Ave (in the Pearl District). Excellent thin-crust pizza at both. At Pizzicato, try the faux-Italian options, and at Hot Lips get any of the surprisingly good veggie pizza toppings, like artichoke.
• Marrakesh[74] For a truly unique dining experience, try this restaurant. Great food and the atmosphere is truly one-of-a-kind, with the guests sitting on long, ornately decorated couches or on huge pillows on the floor and Moroccan tapestries hanging on the walls. They also make sure you get your money's worth as $17.50 buys a five-course meal.
• Mio Sushi, near NW 23rd St., is a great and constantly crowded place to eat sushi. It's also pretty reasonably priced. The sushi is fresh and even when crowded the service is pretty quick. 2271 NW Johnson St.
• For New York-style pizza, it's hard to beat Escape from New York at 622 NW 23rd., and New York, NY, 7737 SW Barbur Blvd. uptown. The restaurants are shrines to New York, unlike their chain-restaurant counterpart, Pizza Schmizza, (also quite good and spread throughout Portland). Also worth checking out are Bella Faccia, 2934 NE Alberta St. and Pizza A Go-Go, 3420 N Williams Av.
• Portland is famous for its bread, and the bakery that started it all, Pearl Bakery, anchors the Pearl District. The bread is rightly acclaimed as the best in town, and you can eat in and get a variety of sandwiches or even excellent breakfast pastries. 102 NW 9th Ave., in the Pearl District.
• Salvador Molly's, [75], 1523 SW Sunset Bld, 503.293.1790, 503.234.0896. Pirate Cookin'! Caribbean and South American cuisine with a pirate twist. Try the Great Balls of Fire (a habanero cheese fritter), eat 5 and get your photo on the wall of fame. These were featured on the Food Network as a Top 5 Spicy Treat.
• Vegetarian House, 22 NW 4th Ave., [76]. A great oasis of Chinese food for vegetarians. Most dishes are vegan (all are vegetarian) but feature American-Chinese staples such as Veggie kung pao chicken, Orange flavored veggie chicken, fried rice (ham-, pork-, chicken-flavored), and crab rangoons. Although a little on the pricey side ($9.45 for a chicken dish), the food is delicious!
• East India Company
• Typhoon
• India House

• Andina, at 1314 NW Glisan St. [77]. A Peruvian restaurant with a good selection of platas (like Spanish tapas) as well as contemporary and traditional Peruvian entrees. Live music is performed most evenings in the lounge, a popular date destination.

• Basta's Trattoria, at 410 NW 21st Av., serves excellent Italian food in a rustic-style decor. The wine list is extensive, and the menu is long but not overwhelming.

• El Gaucho, 319 SW Broadway Ave., (downtown) [78]. A chain with other restaurants in Seattle and Tacoma. The steak and ambiance don't come cheaply, however, so be prepared.

• Ken's Artisan Pizza 304 SE 28th Ave, [79]. Wood Fired oven cooking amazing pizza and other superbly executed Italian dishes. Expect a wait.

• McCormick and Schmick's, Downtown at 235 SW First Ave. [80] (McCormick and Schmick's Seafood Restaurant), 0309 SW Montgomery St. (McCormick and Schmick's Harborside at the Marina), 401 SW 12th Ave. (Jake's Famous Crawfish), 611 SW 10th Av. (Jake's Grill), 9945 SW Beaverton-Hillsdale Hwy. in Beaverton (McCormick's Fish House and Bar). Has now expanded across the US, but "way back when" it was just four (now five) Portland fresh seafood restaurants. They still serve fresh seafood, too, and it's excellent almost any way they prepare it.

• Papa Haydn 701 NW 23rd Av., near downtown, or 5829 SE Milwaukie Ave., in Sellwood. If you like dessert, this is the place to go. Although the entrees aren't all that impressive, sometimes there are four different lemon desserts, not to mention a wide selection of chocolates of every kind.

• Park Kitchen, 422 NW Eighth St. Pearl District. Wonderfully inventive, delicious cuisine served in a lovely setting, with a view of the park blocks.

• Pazzo Ristorante, 621 SW Washington St. Downtown. Both an excellent location near several movie theaters and the shopping district and solid Italian-Pacific Northwest fusion cuisine. It gets quite crowded on Friday and Saturday nights, however, so be forewarned.

• Portland City Grill, 111 SW Fifth Av. (30th floor of the Unico/US Bancorp Tower), [81]. This expensive, lavish restaurant has been made into one of the most romantic spots in Portland. If you are lucky enough to get a table or smart to reserve a table next to a window, you can enjoy your meal overlooking the great city of Portland. The menu offers only the finest selection of steak and seafood and you get as good as you pay. Lunch, however, is not expensive (moderate range; 11am to 4pm) and offers the same wonderful view and good food. Happy Hour is even cheaper (budget range; 4:30pm to 6:30pm) for the same good food, but much more crowded than lunchtime.

• Portofino Caffè Italiano, 8075 SE 13th Av., in Sellwood. A very small restaurant with attentive service and solid northern Italian and French Riviera cuisine.

• Red Star, 503 SW Alder St, Downtown, [82]. Upscale new American classics done very well. Located below Hotel Monaco.

• Ringside, 2165 W Burnside, downtown [83]. Portland's original steakhouse. Autographs from famous musicians, athletes and movie stars line the walls. Great steak, dimly lit and excellent service.

• Roux 1700 N. Killingsworth St, [84]. New Orleans Style Cuisine done upscale in a Portland fashion.

• Southpark Seafood Grill & Wine Bar, 901 SW Salmon St. Located in the southwest corner of the shopping district and near a few movie theaters and the main Portland Center for the Performing Arts facilities. The food is excellent Mediterranean-Italian fare with a regional seafood twist.

Breakfast

Portland is a breakfast city. There are great breakfast/brunch restaurants in every neighborhood. Here is a small sample of the many offerings which can/should be further explored.

• Detour Cafe, 3035 SE Division St. [85] Fresh and mostly organic fare in a cozy setting.
• Equinox, 830 N Shaver St @ Mississippi St, [86] Excellent variety of Egg Scrambles, Vegetarian Fare.
• Fat City Cafe, Multnomah Village. Local favorite, serves excellent breakfasts. I recommend the french toast.
• Gravy, 3957 N Mississippi Ave. Great egg scrambles and other hearty breakfast fare. Can be a long wait on weekends.
• Pine State Biscuits, 3640 SE Belmont Street, [87] Famous Biscuits, Gravy and Bacon.
• Original Hotcake House, 1002 SE Powell Blvd. Famous for excellent food, great prices, quirky after-hours clientèle (after 1 a.m. the place gets a bit rough). A real Portland landmark and open 24/7.

Drink

Take advantage of the Northwest's famous microbrews - small breweries that serve their own (and other's) craft beers. A world away from the generic beers that are the mainstay of America (comparable to 'real ales' in the UK). Portland also has more traditional nightlife drinking establishments mainly located downtown and in 'The Pearl' - you will find everything from dance clubs, gay bars, an assortment of karaoke bars and much more. Portland likes its alcohol.

• Bagdad Theater and Pub, 3702 SE Hawthorne, +1 503 228-4651. [88] Daily 2:30PM-midnight (depending on feature). The Bagdad is one of the great things about Portland: a 700-seat second-run movie theater serving a selection of regional craft brews you can drink while you watch.
• Mission Theater' 1624 NW Glisan, and Kennedy School Theater 5736 NE 33rd, are part of the McMenamins Empire. Cinema 21, 616 NW 21st ave, [89] A non-chain, non-McMenamins owned cinema brew pub showing more forigen, documentary and experimental film. Laurelhurst Theater [90] and Clinton St Theater [91] are other cinemas serving beer, wine and food.
• Bartini Located at 2108 NW Glisan, Bartini is one of the best bars in Portland. A cocktail bar with an extensive and interesting drink list, it has excellent atmosphere and good Happy Hour prices. As for food, Bartini has a wide variety of fondues (including a scrumptious chocolate fondue) and other great dishes.
• Belmont Station Located at 4520 SE Stark, Belmont Station is both a store and bar/cafe. The store side hosts over 1000 bottled beers from around the world, and the cafe offers a solid lineup of sandwiches, soups, and light pub fare, as well as interesting beers on draft. The friendly and knowledgeable staff make this the place to go to explore Portland's beer scene. [92]
• Bailey's Taproom, 213 SW Broadway, ☎ +1 503 295-1004, [93]. 4:00PM - 12:00AM. Offers 20 constantly rotating taps, plus one beer engine, encompassing the entire range of beer styles with emphasis on Oregon breweries. Located in downtown Portland, convenient to most hotels, mass transit, events, nightlife, restaurants and welcome to both microbrew fanatics and the uninitiated. One of the most eclectic selections of beer around and encourages enthusiasm for the unfamiliar. (Closed Sundays) $0 - $10.  edit
• Coffee People, [94]. Now available only at a small handful of locations inside Portland International Airport, it used to be Portland's answer to Starbucks' empire, except with real milkshakes, and better coffee. Try a Velvet Hammer if you need caffeine.
• The Delta Cafe on SE Woodstock, serves messy Barbecue Pork sandwiches, lemonade in a jar, mixed drinks and 40oz Mickey's.
• Dots, SE Clinton and 26th. A funky night spot.
• Fireside Coffee Lodge, 1223 SE Powell Blvd, [95]. What would a trip to Portland be with out 24-hour coffee with WiFi? Lots of sandwiches and breakfast from Midnight.
• Hair of the Dog Brewing, 4509 SE 23rd Avenue, +1 503 232-6585, [96]. A microbrewery that achieved a weird sort of notoriety for high-alcohol-content beers, including "Dave," which had an astonishing 29% alcohol by volume. (It's no longer produced.) Not a brewpub but its beers can be found around town at such places as Higgin's and Horse Brass.
• Hopworks Urban Brewery, 2944 SE Powell Blvd, [97] One of the newest additions to the Portland brewpub scene. They emphasize sustainable practices business model. Hoppy beer with a distinct flavor.
• Horse Brass Pub, 4534 SE Belmont, [98]. Another English-style pub that also serves a range of English-style food. An "old-world" atmosphere, reasonable prices, an huge beer list, free darts, and a friendly and knowledgeable staff make this a great place to relax with a pint and catch up with old friends. The smoke in here used to reach epic levels on weekend nights before Oregon's smoking ban took effect.
• Laurelwood Public House & Brewery, 1728 NE 40 th Avenue (also a NW location at 2327 NW Kearney Street). For the quintessential Portland brewpub experience. Enjoy beer crafted by award-winning Brewmaster Christian Ettinger along with excellent food in a family-friendly setting. The garlic fries are not to be missed, desserts are huge and appealing, and the Laurelwood Spinach Salad is the best salad in Portland. Very child-friendly, so be aware of unsupervised toddlers darting around between the tables. Entrees are creative and of high quality.
• McMenamins,[99]. Opening with its original location in 1983, The Barley Mill Pub, McMenamins now boasts over 50 locations in Oregon and Washington, which include the Bagdad Theater and Pub, Mission Theater and Pub, and the Kennedy School. Not all locations have theaters.
• Teardrop Lounge, 1015 NW Everett St, [100] One of the more upscale, inventive cocktail spots in PDX. The great drink concoctions have been written about in many national publications.
• Pied Cow, 3244 SE Belmont St, Phone: +1 503 230-4866. A great coffee house in Portland. No other place like it. If you visit for the summer, you must come to this place. It's a great experience.
• Red and Black Cafe, 400 SE 12th, [101]. A Worker owned collective in SE. Usually carries at least one craft beer from Captured by Porches, a local microbrew which is prevalent around the punk rock community. Everything, including the beers are vegan. If you are not in the mood for alcohol try their daily brewed iced teas in flavors like lemon ginger mate, and nettle peppermint, or their cold pressed coffee. Cheap eats too host to Portlands' best Vegan Reuben.
• Ristretto Roasters, 3520 NE 42nd Avenue (note that the shop is on the side street across from the school even though the address is on 42nd), [102]. Great, hard-core coffee roaster where craft is more important than flash. This small coffee shop roasts its own coffee in a visible back room. Be sure to take some home as there are not many places that do such a good job with their roasting. Free Wi-Fi on site. In 2008, Ristretto Roasters opened its second, larger location and coffee lab, 3808 N. Williams Ave., 503-288-8667.
• Rogue Ales Public House, 1339 NW Flanders, +1 503 222-5910, [103]. Best burger and fries downtown, and more beers then you can handle.
• Stumptown Coffee Roasters, three locations; SW 3rd and Pine, SE 35th and Belmont, and SE 45th and Division. One of the most celebrated and appreciated local coffee roasters in a city known for good coffee, Stumptown is credited for having beans that taste as fresh as a good home roast. Frequent customers include a quirky assortment of hipsters, yuppies, artists and the like. Many other coffee shops around town sell exclusively Stumptown coffee, and beans can be purchased whole at any of the three locations, as well as more gourmet grocery stores such as Wild Oats and Whole Foods.
• World Cup Coffee and Tea, on 18th and NW Glisan, in Powell's City of Books downtown and the Ecotrust building in the Pearl District. Great locally owned company who's onsite coffee roasting has won awards. Serves organic, sustainable coffees in a great and comfortable atmosphere. One of the best coffee shops in Portland.

• Hostelling International-Portland, Hawthorne District, 3031 SE Hawthorne Blvd, +1 503 236-3380, [104].

• Hostelling International-Portland, Northwest Neighborhood, 425 NW 18th Ave. (at NW Glisan St.), +1 503 241-2783, [105].

• McMenamins White Eagle, 836 N Russell St., +1 503 335-8900, +1 866 271-3377, [106]. Dormitory bunks at $30, full rooms at $40, queen rooms at $50-$60.

• ThirftyLodge Cheap Motel, across the street from the Jupiter Hotel. Part of Travelodge [107].

• Embassy Suites Portland Airport, 7900 Northeast 82nd Avenue, ☎ +1 503 460 3000, [108]. Conveniently located at the entrance to the Portland International Airport.  edit
• Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites, 2300 N. Hayden Island Drive, ☎ +! 503 283 8000, [109].  edit
• SW Morrison (Downtown on the waterfront), [110]. Renovated in 2008. Convenient to downtown and MAX train stops.
• Hotel Vintage Plaza, 422 SW Broadway, ☎ +1 503 228 1212, [111]. Luxury hotel with free daily wine tasting in the lobby.  edit
• Inn at Northrup Station, 2025 NW Northrup, [112]. Boutique all-suite hotel with modern decor, a rooftop deck, and kitchens.  edit
• The Jupiter Hotel, 800 E. Burnside, ☎ +1 503 230 9200,+1 877 800 0004, [113]. Crisp, modern guest rooms, cutting edge entertainment, food 21/7 fashion, spa style rub-downs, make up Portland’s only cultural boutique hotel. While there, The Doug Fir is not to be missed. All day eats and drinks. Seem to have loaner bicycles.  edit
• The Kennedy School, 5736 NE 33rd, [114]. A decommissioned elementary school converted into a hotel by the McMenamins's group who also have several other converted buildings in the Portland area. Each room was made from one-half of an old classroom with items like blackboards, coatrooms, and so on still in place. The hotel has a full restaurant with its own bar and large outdoor patio. Be sure to try the Cajun Tater Tots!!! There's also a second-run movie theater (free with hotel stay) with a bar/cafe and table service. Seating consists of couches, recliners, and even some traditional movie-theater seating. Also on site are the Concordia Microbrewery, Detention Bar (smoking allowed), Honor's Bar (non-smoking), Cypress Room (smoking allowed), and an outoor soaking pool. Free Wi-Fi and great artwork throughout. A super-fun alternative to traditional hotels and B&Bs!!!  edit
• Le Pensione Guesthouse Style Bed and Breakfast, 1039 SE 37th Avenue, ☎ +1 503 351 4831, [115]. Stay in fun Hawthorne area close to great shopping, restaurants, entertainment in a beautifully detailed 1892 Victorian. Huge king room, single room and very large bath. Amenities include gourmet coffee, fluffy robes, private entrance, microwave, mini-fridge, Dr. Hauscka bath products, luxury spa across the street.   edit
• Marriott Portland City Center, 520 Southwest Broadway, ☎ +1 503 226 6300 (fax: +1 503 227 7515), [116]. Located in the heart of downtown Portland. Just steps from the best shopping, museums, dining, and nightlife. Two blocks from MAX Light Rail, for convenient metro-area access. Only 10 miles from Portland International Airport.  edit
• The Park Lane Suites, 809 SW King near NW 21st and Burnside, ☎ +1 503 226 6288, +1 800 532 9543, [117]. Boasts apartment-like suites with kitchens (stove, refrigerator, coffee-maker, and dishwasher). Rooms also include a living room and comfortable beds. The hotel is located near the "Alphabet District" and PGE Park (the minor league baseball stadium). It's a short bus ride on the 15 to downtown. Rates are reasonable.  edit
• Rodeway Inn Airport, 9723 NE Sandy Blvd, ☎ +1 503 255 1400, [118].  edit
• Hilton Garden Inn Lake Oswego, 14850 Kruse Oaks Dr., Lake Oswego, [119]. Large spacious and recently renovated hotel located in the beautiful Lake Oswego region of Portland.  edit
• McMenamins Edgefield, 2126 S.W. Halsey St., [[Troutdale]], ☎ +1 503 669 8610, +1 800 669 8610, [120]. Housed in the former county poor farm, 15 miles east of downtown Portland. The hotel rooms ranging from suites and family rooms to hostel dorms.  edit
• Whispering Woods Resort, 67800 East Nicklaus Way, Welches, ☎ +1 503 622 3171, [121]. Each fully-furnished and tastefully-appointed one-or-two bedroom condominium includes everything you’ll need to enjoy the serenity of your Oregon vacation. Spacious living rooms invite you to relax and share the adventures of the day, while full kitchens and dining rooms host family and friends for a special meal or quick snack between the morning round of golf and an afternoon of fly-fishing.  edit

• The Benson Hotel, 309 Southwest Broadway, ☎ +1 503 228 2000 (fax: +1 503 471 3920), [122]. A grand historic hotel located downtown.  edit
• Embassy Suites Portland Downtown, 319 SW Pine St., ☎ +1 503 279 9000, [123]. Is in the renovated Multnomah Hotel and has a good location and nice decor for the money.  edit
• Fifth Avenue Suites, 506 S.W. Washington at Fifth Avenue, ☎ +1 503 222 0001, [124].  edit
• The Governor Hotel, 614 SW 11th Avenue, ☎ +1 503 224 3400, [125]. Historic Four star hotel.  edit
• The Heathman Hotel, 1001 SW Broadway, ☎ +1 503 241 4100, [126]. Chosen as one of the “World’s Best Places to Stay” in Portland, Oregon.  edit
• The Hilton Hotel-Portland, 921 SW Sixth Avenue, ☎ +1 503 226 1611, [127].  edit
• Hotel deLuxe, 729 SW 15th Avenue, ☎ +1 503 219 2094, [128].  edit
• Hotel Lucia, 400 SW Broadway, ☎ +1 503 225 1717, [129].  edit
• Hotel Modera, 515 SW Clay Street, ☎ +1 503 484 1084, [130]. Stylish boutique hotel in downtown.  edit
• Hotel Monaco, 506 SW Washington St @ SW 5th Ave, ☎ +1 503 222 0001, [131]. Above Red Star Tavern in the heart of downtown.  edit
• Marriott Downtown Waterfront, 1401 SW Naito Parkway, ☎ +1 503 226 7600 (fax: +1 503 221-1789), [132].  edit
• Riverplace Hotel, 1510 SW Harbor Way, ☎ +1 503 228 3233, +1 800 227 1333 (fax: +1 503 295 6161), [133]. Four star hotel overlooking the river. $150+.  edit
• The Westin Portland, 750 Southwest Alder Street, ☎ +1 503 294 9000 (fax: +1 503 241 9565), [134].  edit

Contact

Two area codes cover the Portland metropolitan area: 503 and 971. All ten digits must be dialed when dialing local numbers in the Portland area.

• Multnomah County Library, 801 S.W. 10th Avenue, [135]. Issues 1-hour guest passes for Internet terminal use.  edit

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Newspapers

Portland is the home of two Pulitzer-Prize-winning publications and a number of smaller tabloid-format newspapers of note. Due to some heated local politics the town has become a rather thorny place for journalism. Portlanders identify their politics by what paper they read (Oregonian vs Tribune, Willamette Week vs Mercury).

• Just Out, [136]. Portland's queer paper, focused on issues of the Gay and Lesbian community. In Portland, "queer" issues--the neutral term of choice--are hot topics, with rural Portlanders swinging right on issues like gay marriage and a huge majority of the rest of the city swinging to the rabid left of absolute inclusion. Visitors to Portland would be ill-advised to expound anti-gay sentiment, and those interested in Portland's queer community would be wise to snag a copy of the paper. Free every other Friday.  edit
• The Oregonian, [137]. Nationally-recognized, Pulitzer-winning broadsheet newspaper known for cutting-edge design (which has declined in recent years) and local-oriented coverage (the paper is distributed throughout the state and into Vancouver, WA). The paper suffers as a city guide for the out-of-towner as its arts coverage is limited, but for those interested in longer stays it is a good primer on state politics. Movie times are up-to-date and the city's only printed television schedule is included daily, with an expanded form on Sundays. $0.75 Daily, $1.50 Sundays.  edit
• The Portland Mercury, [138]. Another "alt-weekly" newspaper the Portland version of Seattle's The Stranger, this tabloid-sized hipster-focused mag has taken a bite out of the Willamette Week's advertising in recent years, meaning that those looking for movie times or rock show listings can often find them in the pages. Readers offended by foul language or grammatical inaccuracy may be frustrated by the editorial content of the paper. Free Wednesday evenings.  edit
• Portland Tribune, [139]. This broadsheet-sized upstart has struggled since its start to find a spot between the Willamette Week and the Oregonian, the city's mainstays and the paper's main competitors. Many Portlanders will sneer at references to the Oregonian made in conversation, suburbanites who work in the city tend to favor the Tribune. Free Tuesdays and Fridays.  edit
• Willamette Week, [140]. An "alternative weekly" newspaper, recently won a Pulitzer Prize for its investigative reporting. This boomer-hipster hybrid sometimes struggles from identity freak out but is likely the quickest and most immediate help to out of towners. The papers new annual city guide "Finder" can be found around town and is specifically tailored for those new to Portland. Sometimes referred to as Willy Week or "Willy" by old-guard Portland hipsters. Free Wednesday mornings.  edit

Most other publications would be of only passing interest to travellers but to read what locals think and feel, some of the better neighborhood papers: Northwest Examiner, Portland Observer, Skanner, St. John's Sentinel, and Portland State University Vanguard.

Stay safe

While traveling in Portland, exercise the same caution you would in any other urban area. Portland is a fairly safe city, especially for its size in the United States. There are areas to be wary of, mostly at night, which include Downtown, Old Town, The Pearl, 82nd Avenue and Sandy Blvd. If you're just going past it in a car, cab, or by train, you should usually be fine, but be aware of the crime on the train at night as well.

Get out

Located just 50 miles from the Cascade Range and 90 miles from the Pacific Ocean, Portland is the perfect home base for day trips to Mount Hood, Mount St. Helens, the Columbia River Gorge, the northern part of the Oregon Coast, or the wineries in the Willamette Valley. If you intend on staying longer in the Pacific Northwest, Portland is fairly centrally located in the region, making for nice extended trips to Seattle, Vancouver, Eugene, and many state and national parks.

• Multnomah Falls, (25 miles East of Portland on Interstate 84). The falls is 620 ft high and features a paved trail to the top for those willing to make the trek. The view is worth it. For a scenic drive travel East 15 miles on Interstate 84 to exit 18, take the Historic Columbia River Highway 9 miles to the turnoff for Larch Mountain, go 14 miles up East Larch Mountain Road to parking lot, short walk to Sherrard Point for viewpoint, drive back to the highway, then continue about a mile to Crown Point, then 9 miles to Multnomah Falls. There are a number of smaller falls along the way, which freeze in the winter. To get back to Interstate 84 continue East to the next freeway entrance.  edit
• Oregon Wine Country. 25 miles or so southeast of Portland lies some of the most scenic vineyards on the west coast. There are over 100 wineries in this area, from small mom and pop operations with tiny one room tasting areas all the way up to tasting rooms that rival some of Napa's finest. Oregon is particularly famous for it's Pinot Noir, and Pinot Gris varietals, the climate is considered perfect for these grapes and the area has gained world wide note as one of the premier wine regions on the planet. There are a number of Wine Tour Companies operating in the area, including: **Sunshine Limo Service and Wine Tours [141]. Experienced, knowledgeable drivers and office staff they can assist you in having a great experience in Oregon's beautiful wine country. **A Nose For Wine Tours [142]. The first in the state to feature "Educational Wine Tours" just celebrated their 500th tour and are highly recommended by wineries for the entertaining and relaxed style. Another option, for a Wine Tour with a difference, is to use a bicycle instead[143].  edit
• Officers Row Vancouver WA, (Across the Columbia river via I5 or I205 about 15 min from the PDX airport). Pearson Field, oldest continuous operating Air Field in the USA. museum and beautifully restored southern houses used by many well known people such as General George Marshall. Monument to the first flight over the north pole. Monument (small) to the first Japanese immigrants (ship wrecked ont the Olympic Pennisula early 1800). Fort Vancouver (Hudson Bay Fort). You can walk for hours from the Officers Row to Pearson Airfield to Fort Vancouver and down to the Columbia River passing the oldest Apple tree in Washington State.  edit

Routes through Portland

Seattle ← Vancouver ←	N  S	→ Salem → Eugene
END ←	W  E	→ Gresham → The Dalles

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From LoveToKnow 1911

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• Earl of Portland
• Isle Of Portland
• Portland, Australia
• Portland, Maine
• Portland, Oregon

Definition from Wiktionary, a free dictionary

Contents 1 English 1.1 Proper noun 1.1.1 Translations 1.2 See also

English

Proper noun

Wikipedia

Portland

1. a city in Oregon and another in Maine, USA
2. an "island" in Dorset, England, famous for Portland stone
3. many other places

Translations

• Greek: Πόρτλαντ

See also

• Portland cement
• Portland vase