Portland, Oregon City Guide

Portland is the jewel of the Pacific Northwest, with dozens of parks and outdoor spaces. Portland has a vibrant downtown that boasts attractions like Powell’s Books, the Portland Art Museum & the Oregon Zoo.
 

Portland Attractions


World Forestry Center
Website for the World Forestry Center's three conservation programs: the Portland Discovery Museum, Tree Farms, and the World Forestry Institute.

 

Portland City Guide


Portland Walking Tours
Guided walking tours explore Portland’s history, food, architecture, neighborhoods, bridges, and more.


Official Website for the City of Portland, OR
For those visiting or traveling to Portland, activities, transportation, and general information.

 

Portland Dining Guide


Portland Oregon Restaurant Dining and Bar Guide
Portland is home to some great restaurants whether it be the best steak or the finest seafood.

 

Portland Events


Portland Rose Festival
The Portland Rose Festival, Oregon’s premier civic celebration, has been a Northwest tradition for 98 years.


Portland Saturday Market
Website for the Portland Saturday Market, including its hours of operation, history and schedule of events.


Portland Farmers Market
Website for the Portland Farmers Market, founded in 1992 by a small group of community activists who wanted "to bring the best of the country to the heart of the city."

 

Portland Museums


Portland Art Museum
The Museum is the oldest in the Pacific Northwest, and has amassed a collection numbering over 33,000 works of art.

 

Portland Outdoors


Hoyt Arboretum
Hoyt Arboretum is a much beloved Portland open space, covering 185 ridge top acres about 2 miles west of downtown.


Portland Japanese Garden
A haven of tranquil beauty that has been proclaimed one of the most authentic Japanese gardens outside of Japan.


Portland Classical Chinese Garden
Never twice the same, the Portland Classical Chinese Garden is an authentically built cultural heritage garden and living museum of Chinese trees and flora.


Portland's Rose Garden
Extensive website with information about Portland's Rose Gardens, the International Test Garden, including an online store with rose-related products.

 

Portland Shopping


Portland Shopping Guide
In Portland, you'll find everything you expect in world-class shopping - except the sales tax.

 

Portland State Parks


The Tryon Creek State Natural Area
Every day, visitors come to hike or stroll Tryon Creek State Park's nature trails through the verdant ravine between Boones Ferry Road and Terwilliger Boulevard in southwest Portland.

 

Portland Travel / Tourism


Portland Oregon Visitors Association
Portland, Oregon has been proclaimed as North America\'s Best Big City, according to Money magazine.



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