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Pick up everything in Portland (everything!) without sales tax. From handmade items to designer goods, you'll find it all, tax-free.
Families will find lots to enjoy in Portland, from hands-on science at OMSI to baby elephants at the zoo, with plenty of parks and free attractions, too.
Let local experts, and our targeted itineraries, offer inspiration for your time in — and around — Portland.
In a city as green as Portland, it's only fitting that some of the top attractions are outdoor spots that appeal to home gardeners and hikers alike.
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From seeing a soccer match with the Timbers Army to rooting for Rip City and the Trail Blazers, Portland loves its sports.
to-do/culture/) Dance clubs, karaoke and comedy all come out at night in Portland — as do late happy hours, swanky bowling and other unexpected delights.
Portland's cultural offerings include live music, visual arts, dance, theater, film festivals, museums and galleries.
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Close proximity to natural bounty defines Portland cuisine, and hyper-local offerings are nearly as common at food carts as they are at fine restaurants.
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Downtown, you'll find everything from budget food cart lunches to fine dining at acclaimed restaurants — nearly all emphasizing local, seasonal ingredients.
Portland’s selection of food carts — the city has more than 600 — has drawn global acclaim (CNN declared Portland home to the world’s best street food).Most carts are grouped in “pods” all around town, making it easy to sample several carts at a time.
Portland's fondness for sweet stuff goes way beyond Voodoo Doughnut to include artisan chocolates, inventive ice cream and more.
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Inspired by their forerunners in the beer and wine scenes, industrious distillers are making the city the center of a new artisan distillery movement.
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Driven by winemakers motivated to move their operations closer to where they live and socialize, Portland has nearly a dozen urban wineries.
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These round-ups will help you find a brunch spot, a table with a view of an acclaimed chef at work, a source for kid-pleasing vittles and more.
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At these monuments and museums, you can explore Portland’s pioneer origins and Native history, as well as exceptional collections of art, crafts and more.
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Famously creative Portland has a wealth of offerings for art lovers, from elite galleries to DIY artisan retailers to fascinating splashes of public art.
arts/) Portland's musical offerings are diverse as the city itself, with options including indie rock, jazz, classical, pop and more.
Portland's performing arts community includes musical, dance and theater offerings — often combined in unexpected ways.
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Packing an impressive array of theaters, Portland almost always seems to have a film festival (or two) going — and the fact that many movie houses also serve delicious local beer doesn’t hurt, either.
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April, May and June bring spring showers, blooming flowers and lots of only-in-Portland activities.
Portland pulls out all the stops, with festivals celebrating craft beer, music, contemporary art and the city’s internationally acclaimed culinary scene.
As the weather cools, Portland's calendar fills with cultural, wine and holiday events.
In January, February and March, Portland offers plenty of activities to while away the cool days and long nights.
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With lush farms, rivers and the ocean all nearby — and with masterful chefs and artisan producers in the city — it's no wonder Portland has so many events centered around food and drink.
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Portland isn't shy about its love of beer — the city has nearly as many beer festivals as it does breweries.
From film festivals to parties and pride parades, Portland's LGBTQ community celebrates all year 'round.
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Portland’s compact, walkable downtown offers easy access to great food, green spaces, cultural offerings and tax-free shopping at the city’s most diverse mix of retail brands.
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The city's original downtown is now a bustling entertainment district, home to the famous Portland Saturday Market, Voodoo Doughnut and Lan Su Chinese Garden.
Loading docks and cobblestone streets hint at this former warehouse district’s past, while stylish bars and gleaming lofts point toward the future.
Easily accessible via light rail and streetcar, the Lloyd District contains the convention center, Oregon's largest mall and the Moda Center, which hosts NBA games and concerts.
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Boutiques, restaurants and Victorian houses line the streets of this neighborhood that's ideal for leisurely strolls, while adjoining Forest Park was made for hikes.
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Just across the Willamette River from downtown, this district blends warehouses, train tracks and a rising tide of restaurants, breweries and clubs — plus river access.
arts-district/) North Mississippi Avenue features a long stretch of stores, bars and restaurants; the acclaimed eateries and bars on up-and-coming North Williams are just half a mile away.
Lined with shops, galleries, restaurants and bars, Northeast Alberta Street erupts into a colorful street fair on the last Thursday of every month.
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This pair of close-in Southeast Portland streets features block after block of must-see — and must-eat — destinations.
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Located a few blocks from Southeast Hawthorne Boulevard, Belmont boasts its own mix of vintage and indie shops, coffee houses, bars and food carts.
Historic Sellwood-Moreland boasts an array of shops, vintage vendors and restaurants, as well as a rambling wildlife refuge — all just minutes from downtown.
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Starting 30 miles east of Portland, the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area offers amazing vistas, hiking trails, dozens of waterfalls and worldclass windsurfing.
Just over an hour from Portland, Oregon's tallest peak offers scenic recreation ranging from camping, hiking and fishing to nearly yearround skiing.
Less than an hour from Portland, the gorgeous Willamette Valley boasts more than 250 wineries, quaint towns and rolling farmland ripe for touring.
Where Oregon meets the Pacific Ocean, you'll find rocky vistas, mile upon mile of public beaches, artistic enclaves, working fishing towns, family attractions, seafood and, yes, even surfing.
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Whether you're fly-fishing, rock climbing or skiing, Central Oregon's unspoiled terrain offers
With landscapes as varied as the wild, wooded Rogue River and serene Crater Lake, Southern
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Oregon is no mere day trip.