Five ways into Portland, without getting lost in the weird. The food carts and the doughnuts, the bookstores and the breweries, the giant city forest and the gorge just outside, cut down to the five that matter in each.
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EatThe five classic Portland foods, a Voodoo doughnut, a food-cart lunch, Salt & Straw ice cream, a local IPA and Stumptown coffee, and where to get the real thing.
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SipThe five best rooftop and sky-high bars in Portland, Departure, Xport, the Roof Deck at Revolution Hall, Altabira City Tavern and Portland City Grill.
Read Free Five →ExploreThe five Portland neighborhoods worth wandering, the Pearl District, Alberta Arts, Hawthorne, Mississippi Avenue and Downtown and Old Town.
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EscapeFive outdoor escapes near Portland, Forest Park, Washington Park's gardens, the Columbia River Gorge, Mount Hood and Sauvie Island.
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ExperienceThe five best museums in Portland, the Portland Art Museum, OMSI, the Oregon Historical Society, Pittock Mansion and the Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum.
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ExperienceFive free things to do in Portland, Powell's City of Books, the International Rose Test Garden, Tom McCall Waterfront Park, the Saturday Market and the Tilikum Crossing.
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DiscoverFive Portland hidden gems, Mill Ends Park, Cathedral Park under the St. Johns Bridge, the Lan Su Chinese Garden, the Grotto and the Shanghai Tunnels.
Read Free Five →DiscoverThe five best places to shop in Portland, Powell's City of Books, the Pearl District, NW 23rd Avenue, Hawthorne Boulevard and the Portland Saturday Market.
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StayFive iconic Portland hotels, the Heathman, the Nines, Hotel deLuxe, the Sentinel and the Ace Hotel Portland.
Read Free Five →Central and walkable, transit at your door.
Best for: First-timers who want everything within reachExplore picks →Galleries, boutiques, and polished loft-living.
Best for: A stylish, walkable base with great shoppingExplore picks →Where Portland's food-and-drink soul lives.
Best for: Foodies who want the best casual eating at the doorExplore picks →Leafy, charming, and village-like.
Best for: A pretty, residential base near the shopsExplore picks →Riverside, with the bridges and the views.
Best for: A scenic base along the WillametteExplore picks →Ready-to-use plans with timing, reservations, insider tips, an interactive map, and a printable PDF.
First-Timer's
A first trip to Portland, cut to the five decisions that shape it: where to stay, getting around, the icons, what to eat and drink, and the parks and neighborhoods. Five picks. Zero overthinking.
Date Night
Five Portland date nights, each fully planned: a chef's counter, a rooftop, a romantic eastside room, a Roman trattoria, and a natural wine bar, with what to order and how to time it.
Brunch
Five Portland brunches worth the wait, from a legendary Southern spot to a Scandinavian cafe and a cult biscuit window, with what to order and how to beat the line.
Hidden Bars
Five Portland hidden bars and craft cocktail hideaways, from a reservation-only whiskey library to a basement scotch den and a no-menu bespoke bar, with what to order and how to get in.
Special Occasion Dining
Five Portland restaurants worth a milestone, from Le Pigeon and James Beard-winning Kann to an original Thai tasting menu, with what to order and how to book.
Day Trips
Five Portland day trips worth the drive, from the Columbia River Gorge and Mount Hood to Willamette Valley wine country, the Oregon Coast, and Hood River, with how to do each.
Where to Stay
Where to stay in Portland, five neighborhoods for five kinds of trip, from downtown and the Pearl to the Central Eastside, Nob Hill, and the waterfront, each with a landmark hotel.
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The carts, the coffee, and the beer that made Portland.
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