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Continue Johnny Armani Portland is held by many nicknames - Rose City, Stumptown, Bridgetown, but the latter may be the most appropriate, given that the city's 12th bridge, Tilikum Crossing, opened last September. Named after the word indigenous Chinook tribe for people, the cable-remain steel structure is the longest car-free bridge in the United States. After dusk, it's also a canvas for artists Douglas Hollis and the late Anna Valentina Merch: Their installation of 178 LEDs, which change color depending on the temperature and flow of the Willamette River, throws fabulous shades onto the 40 cables of the bridge. The warehouses of the Central East Side District are fast becoming the unofficial corridor of food factories. You can try salt selected from Oregon Bay Netarts and seasoned with black truffles or Stumptown coffee at Jacobsen Salt Co. 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You may be able to find more information about this and similar content on piano.io Advertising - Continue reading below Portland, Ore., is the second largest city in the Pacific Northwest - anchoring a metropolitan area of about two million people strong. Just don't confuse it with Portland, Maine, its older and much smaller East Coast namesake. Due to its main location in the curve of the Willamette-Columbia River, its proximity to the open Pacific Ocean, and its resource-rich outback, Portland has long been a hub for transportation and industry. Back in the 19th century, the city jumped up and grew along a gentle bend in Willamette, where its downtown core and dense areas still lie and then spread along the hills above its fair valley. Today, the long-term technology boom on the West Coast is turning Portland into a dynamic back office for big companies in Seattle and Silicon Valley. There's also evidence that it's becoming a launch center in its own right as increasingly aggressive angel investors and venture capitalists look for opportunities outside the major West Coast markets. It's good and bad for Portland. Like Seattle, Portland's population is swelled with transfers from other parts of the country and the world - particularly California, which has been sending economic refugees north for years. The new arrivals pushed the city's construction industry into overdrive, turned previously oppressed neighborhoods into yappi redoubts and pushed working-class residents into less comfortable areas on the city's periphery. Again, the boom is also a gold mine for small entrepreneurs eager to serve hip Portlanders' insatiable demand for all the local and artisanal - apparently the primary urge skewered the hilarious effect of Portlandia,IFC's cult show. But you don't need to find Portlandia funny, or consider yourself hip in the slightest to have a good time here. Portland is a beautiful, cosmopolitan place with the cultural amenities of a major coastal metropolis and the laid-back spirits of a small northwesterly city. Despite the rapidly rising rents in the main areas, also not outrageously expensive to visit, as long as you don't mind scouting from Airbnb Airbnb stay in one of dozens of unpretentious motels within the city limits. Portland's numerous food trucks, cafes and breweries make for cheap refueling. And perhaps most importantly, Oregon is one of the few states without a sales tax. Depending on what you are used to in your hometown, this in itself can cut from 5% to 10% of the cost of discretionary spending here. I spent four late spring nights in Portland, hitting as many attractions, neighborhoods and local businesses (definitely not hard in this part of the world) as I could. Thanks in part to the generosity of kind people at Travel Portland, the city's excellent travel agency, I was able to check out many of the budget places listed below. The sights and attractions that I didn't have time to visit were thoroughly researched (again, thanks in part to Portland Travel) and won't blow a hole through your travel budget. Pro Tip: If you're planning to fly to Portland, make sure you sign up for a free two-month trial for CLEAR. With CLEAR you will be able to pass through airport security with very little waiting time. Portland's historic landmarks and tourist attractions won't celebrate its 200th anniversary until 2045, but that doesn't mean it's a historic blank slate. Oregon's largest city has seen a lot in its relatively short lifespan. If you're interested in learning more about Portland's historic and cultural journey, check out some of these tourist attractions and attractions. 1. Lan Su Adult Reception: $10 p.m.: Daily, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (November 1 to March 14); Daily, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. (March 15 to October 31) Occupying the entire block in the heart of Portland's neighborhood, Lan Su Chinese Garden is a formal Chinese garden with mesmerizing water features, delightfully detailed landscaping, engaging architecture, and a cozy (but busy) tea house. High walls stick under street noise and bring inner peace within reach. I can attest to the quiet power of Lan Su - I meant to zip up after 10 minutes and end up staying for 30. 2. Adult Reception: $14.95 Hours: Monday, 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Tuesday to Sunday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. (March 12 to September 30); Monday, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. and Tuesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (October 1 to March 11) Located next to the International Rose Test Garden in Washington Park, Portland Japanese Garden is larger, a little wild cousin of Lan Su Chinese Garden. Instead of an independent block, this space is an irregularly shaped collection Settings: a bonsai display, a carefully orchestrated river landscape, and a beautifully cropped shrub garden. Don't miss the great view of Mount Hood from the Bonsai area. 3. Adult Admission: Free Hours: Daily, 5am to 9.30pm (visitor centre Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and weekends as voluntary availability allows) Spread along nearly 160 acres of heavily wooded West Hills habitat, just above (and north of) the and the World Forest Center, Hoyt Arboretum is a nonprofit run celebrating all things woody. It contains many native and non-native species - more than 2,000 in total, many of which are marked by useful Latin and English posters. Highlights include towering redwood groves - my personal favourite - and a newly installed bamboo forest that seeks to dispel myths about this invasive yet sustainable species. 4. Pittock Mansion Adult Reception: $11 p.m.: Daily, 10 a.m. or 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. or 5 p.m., depending on the season of the Pittock Mansion slogan Each House tells a story. This is one that Portland says. Of course, this is a story told from the point of view of a wealthy founding family, but it does not make it less valuable. Built in 1914 by Henry Pittock, publisher of The Oregonian, and now owned by the city of Portland, the Pittock Mansion is a majestic large house that contains a century of historical and cultural artifacts. This is all the more remarkable after Pittox left: In 1962, a severe storm severely damaged the then vacant house, exposing its interior to the elements for 18 months and requiring a marathon 15-month restoration project. Walking around the house today, you'll never know. 5. Powell City Books Adult Admission: Free Hours: Daily, 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Call Powell Bookshop as a challenge to the Louvre Art Museum: technically accurate but wildly understated. The flagship location on Burnside (on the northern edge of downtown Portland) contains more than a million individual volumes. Four satellite locations serve remote areas of the Portland metro area; The company employs more than 500 people. If you spend any time in downtown or Northwest Portland, take 15 to 30 minutes to view the flagship location just to get an idea of the scale of the place. If you're a bookworm, you can easily spend the entire trip here. 6. Shanghai Tunnel/Portland Underground Tours Adult Entrance: $13 plus online ticket fee Hours: Tours start at 6.30pm on Wednesday and Thursday; 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Friday; 4 p.m., 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Saturday; and 4:30 p.m. on Sunday (time provided for season change and availability) the Portland Metro, also known as the , is certainly one of Portland's strangest and most depressing historical landmarks: an underground tunnel system, not unlike the smaller version of the Parisian catacombs that human smugglers used to transport unsuspecting victims in the late 19th century. Best The only fully legal way to get to the tunnels beneath The Old City's Chinatown is to take a 90-minute guided guided tour The Geographical Society (CGS), a local non-profit organization that donates some of its revenue to fight modern human trafficking. Tours come in several flavors: heritage, ethnic heritage, and ghost tours (including special Friday 13th Paranormal Tour). CGS provides flashlights, but you can bring your own. He also recommends dust masks for people with respiratory problems, as the quality of underground air is quite poor. 7. Oregon zoo Adult admission: $14.95 from March to September; $9.95 October to February Hours: Daily, 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Memorial Day through Labor Day; Daily, from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Labor Day through Memorial Day, located in Washington Park, the Oregon zoo features dozens of animal species in various spacious habitats. His collection ranges from North American favorites such as cougars and sea seals, to more exotic inclusions such as monkey flasks and orangutans. I visited on a Friday morning when the place was littered with a field of disconnecting students excited to be out of class on a beautiful day - although their adult chaperone didn't seem to mind either. 8. Grotto Adult Reception: $6 p.m.: Daily, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 5 p.m., 6:30 p.m., or 8.30pm, depending on the season (more hours in summer) The Grotto (officially called the National Sanctuary of our grieving mother, the Grotto) is a world-famous Catholic shrine run by the Order of st. Mary's Monks. With over 200,000 visitors a year, it is one of the most significant Catholic sites in the western United States. The centerpiece is a 110-foot rock and cave containing dramatic religious sculptures and a candlelit shrine. Well-preserved gardens and lush wild foliage, including rhododendron shrubs and tall spruces, dot the remainder of the 62-acre property. Even if you're not Catholic (or not religious at all), Groth is a sight to behold. 9. Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden Adult Reception: Free from Labor Day through Feb. $5 from March to Labor Day during rush hour (Wednesday to Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.) Hours: daily, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., April to September; From 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., From October to March located in the southeastern part of Portland, near the wooded campus of Reed College, The Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden is one of the best places to see Portland's famous rhododendron shrubs abloom. The flowering of the show lasts from March to June, depending on the weather conditions. The first shrubs were planted here in the late 1910s, and at least one still remains from that period. Nearly 2,500 individual bushes have since joined them, mostly through donations from patrons. Spring Pond and about 94 bird species round up the appeal. 10. Portland Air Tram Adult Entrance: $4.70 (round Travel) Hours: weekdays, 5:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.; Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. (closed until summer 2018) Portland Air Tram Tram technically part of Portland's transit system, but its practicality as a legitimate mode of transportation is quite limited. It's best seen as a fun diversion for tourists wanting to kill for a while with stunning views of downtown Portland and the Willamette River Valley. Connecting the upper and lower campuses of the Oregon University of Health and Science, a major medical school and research facility, the tram reaches 500 feet high in about 3,300 linear feet. The journey takes about four minutes and the trams depart approximately every six minutes. On busy days, be prepared to wait. Museums, like most major cities, Portland has a first-rate cultural and educational institution for children and adults alike. These are some of the most popular. 11. Oregon Museum of Science and Industry Adult Admission: $14.50; Planetarium shows Typically range from $5 to $10 (lots of parking is $5) Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Located on the southern edge of inner East Portland, right across the river from Portland State University, the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) is an attraction, a larger-than-life look at fascinating, sophisticated concepts - from space exploration, to the ocean to the reproduction of man. Much of the material is focused on older children and teens, but it's not so simplistic as to be boring for adults. If you're not travelling with children in tow, don't miss an underwater tour, an adult look at maritime and combat history. In the evenings trippy laser light shows of the planetarium can be only for adults. If you're feeling peckish, check out Theory, an affordable museum eatery that highlights fresh, local ingredients in innovative presentations. It is located in the main building of the museum, on the south side. 12. Portland Museum of Art Adult Entrance: $19.99 Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Located in Pearl District, near the Portland Business District, the Portland Art Museum is the oldest art museum in the Pacific Northwest. With a second-to-node Indian art collection, it is also one of the most culturally free. (I visited in the midst of a special exhibition celebrating Indian fashion for centuries - hands down, one of the best art exhibits I've ever seen.) Other highlights include an extensive collection of Asian art and archaeology that includes rare Japanese screen engravings and pristine ceramics dating back to the 4th millennium BC; and Gilky Center for Graphic Arts, a 26,000-printed collection featuring works by Ansel Adams, Edward Weston and other American whose work defined the American West during the heyday of landscape photography. 13. Portland Children's Museum Adult Admission: $10.75 Hours: Daily, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (7 p.m. in summer) Portland Children's Children's Resolutely Children's Museum in Washington Park, next to the Oregon zoo and the Museum of Discovery/World Forest Center. (It's definitely worth pairing with both attractions as well as other Washington Park area attractions.) His best offerings include a hands-on construction area, a clay studio that is perfect for creative kiddos, and a make-believe veterinary clinic where the love of children's animals meets the joys of science. 14. Discovery Museum World Forest Center Adult Admission: $7 hours: daily, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Memorial Day; From Thursday to Monday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Labor Day through Memorial Day there are some of the best places, at least in the continental United States, for the Discovery Museum World Forest Center. It is located in Washington Park, within sight of the Oregon zoo and the Portland Children's Museum. This unique museum, first opened in 1971, teaches visitors the importance of forests and trees in our lives, as well as environmental sustainability - a crucial lesson for residents of the heavily wooded Pacific Northwest. The ground floor explores the ecology and sustainability of forests through a local lens, and the second floor offers a global view of the relationship between people and forests around the world. 15. Oregon Maritime Museum Adult Admission: $7 ($6 with AAA membership) Hours: Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. (closed December 25 to January 31) Portland can be located 80 miles by road (and more by river) from the ocean. But, true to its name, it is pretty much a seaside city. The Oregon Maritime Museum, which protects the last active steamer of the United States, is an excellent introduction to the city's famous history of seafaring. Permanently moored from Waterfront Park on SW Naito Boulevard and Pine Street, it is literally the only place to see the once ubiquitous class 19th century ship in action. Bring the kids. Portland's free urban parks and open areas of the green spirit goes beyond its progressive policies and sustainable infrastructure. It's also literally green. According to Travel Portland, almost 30% of the city is covered with a tree canopy. So it's no surprise that Portland has one of the best urban parks in the country. Here's a look at the highlights. Unless otherwise stated, all Portland parks are free to enter and explore, although some attractions in the parks may charge you. Observe opening hours and be careful at night. 16. Washington Park Hours: Daily, 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. Washington Park has 159 acres of space in West Hills. Near some of the city's most quaint neighborhoods, this immaculate green space bears the grandeur befitting of its surroundings. Be sure to see highlights include grotesque gargoyles in Chiming and the 34-foot-tall Lewis and Clark Memorial Memorial high granite shaft visible from the main entrance. Washington Park is close to other popular West Hills attractions, including Hoyt Arboretum, portland Children's Museum and Oregon zoo. If you're planning to hit some or all of them, use the free Washington Park Shuttle Circulator, which doubles as a scenic chauffeur through the hilly terrain, winding, heavily wooded roadscape. 17. International Rose Garden Clock: daily, 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.; Daily free tours at 1 p.m., Memorial Day through Labor Day only Portland is not called Rose City for nothing. The climate of the Willamette Valley is ideal for growing thorny beauties, and the International Rose Test Garden is its undisputed pink capital. If you have even a fleeting interest in gardening, make your way to The West Hills (the garden is just outside Washington Park) for a look at the more than 8,000 roses on display here. Blooms are usually active from May to September. I visited in early June and found a place awash with fire colors of five alarms. And, even if the bushes are out of season, the view of the city center is not so bad. 18. Forest Park Hours: Daily, 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. Covering more than 5,000 acres and covering eight miles along the crest of West Hills in Northwest Portland, Forest Park is the largest wooded urban park in the United States. It contains 70 miles of paths, including part of the 30-mile Wildwood Trail, and boasts easy connections to Washington Park and other nearby green spaces. According to the city of Portland, more than 112 birds and 62 species of mammals make their homes here. 19. Westmoreland City Park Hours: Daily, from 5 a.m. to 12 a.m. First farm, then golf course, and finally an open, well-preserved park, Westmoreland City Park is a busy 42-acre spread in southeastern Portland. With basketball and tennis courts, football and football fields, softball and baseball diamonds, and a picnic spot, this is a great place to bring kids off steam (or enjoy a quiet meal outside). 20. Hours: Daily, 5 a.m. to 12 a.m. Marquam Natural Park is a wooded, 178-acre nature reserve in southwest Portland. It is known for its quiet nature trails and relative lack of improvement - it's easy to forget that you are in the middle of a major metropolitan area here. The Marquam highway system connects to the Wildwood Trail, which continues in Washington and forest parks, so this is a good starting point for a longer urban hike. 21. Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge Located southwest of downtown Portland, next to the quiet Sellwood-Moreland neighborhood, Oaks Bottom Reserve is a low-lying wetland that once served as a sanitary dump. The city purchased the property in the 1960s protection from the development of the industrial park, which was strongly opposed by the locals. Today it is one of the last remaining wetlands within the city of Portland. If you want Oaks Bottom should be high on your Portland to-do list. 22. Mt. Tabor City Park Watch: Daily, 5 a.m. to 12 a.m. Fun Fact About Portland: It sits atop an extinct volcanic formation known as the Boring Lava Field. Back when Boring was active, he spat dozens of small slag cones, some of which remain visible around the capital Portland today. , rising about 636 feet above sea level, is the largest taper cone within the city of Portland - West Hills is higher, but they are geologically different. Come evening when the sun-sink silhouettes downtown Portland against the hills and sets the snow cap of Mount Hood on fire. 23. The natural area of , a few miles northeast of Mount Tabor lies Rocky Butte, another volcanic cinders cone with an amazing view. Because its peak is a little less wooded, the views of Rocky Butte are perhaps better than that of Mount Tabor. However, it is further from the city centre and thus not the most comfortable park on this list. 24. Waterfront Park Hours: Daily, from 5 a.m. to 12 a.m. back in the 1970s, when most other cities were building freeways as there was no tomorrow, Portland had a schedule of a different course. In 1974, the city finally shut down and decommissioned Harbor Drive, a freeway embracing the west coast of Willamette (and, until the completion of I-5 in 1966, served as the main north-south route through central Portland). His replacement, Gov. Tom McCall of Waterfront Park (or, simply, Waterfront Park), now occupies a 1.5-mile stretch of prime-centered waterfront. It's a popular venue for events that doubles as a great opportunity to watch people, especially on weekends. Fixed highlights include Salmon Street Springs (a large fountain) and a Japanese-American historic square. Just keep an eye on the geese - they (and their departures) are everywhere. 25. Downtown Park blocks nearly two dozen so-called park blocks are among the many quirky aspects of downtown Portland. They're just as they sound: urban neighborhoods the size of parks in the center of the city core. Set aside at the beginning of the city's life, they were left protected from the increasingly intense development around them. If you are engaged in amateur photography, the finished points of disappearance of park blocks - it's a dream. They are also great for walking in quiet contemplation, taking in the city's sights and sounds. The main park blocks are the , near Portland State University, and , in inner Northwest Portland. The well-known neighborhoods and local attractions of your Portland experience depend, to a large extent, on where you choose to spend your time. The city is divided into several large districts and dozens of small neighborhoods, each with its own appearance. Here's of the most famous areas of the city. 26. Portland Portland Destination and the main areas of Portland, visitors will quickly learn that the local address system divides the city into targeted quadrants. Confusingly, there are five official quadrants: Northeast (NE), Southeast (SE), Southwest (SW), Northwest (NW), and North (N). There's also the unofficial sixth quadrant, the East, which includes recently annexed (1980s) areas on the eastern edge of the city. However, the East Portland address system does not use the 'E' direction - the northern part retains the NE designation, while the southern part sticks to the SE. Even more confusing is that the term inner Eastside is often used to refer to old industrial blocks along the east bank of the Willamette River, in the northwest of the southeast quadrant. It's miles from another East Portland. Linguistic quirks aside, locals insist that each quadrant has its own character, but of course it is difficult to generalize about large areas of a major city. Southwest Portland includes the downtown core (often referred to as the City Center) and Portland State University, as well as vast swathes of parks and affluent, low-density neighborhoods in the West Hills. North Portland is a historically downscale area that is rapidly gentrifying, especially along the corridors of Mississippi and Williams. Aside from the inner Eastside, southeast Portland is a more established, middle-class area popular with families, and contains a number of self-contained neighborhoods with quiet alleys and bustling malls. Northeast Portland has beautiful, rich pockets, and more affordable neighborhoods favored by young singles. And Northwest Portland - beyond its industrial and undeveloped pockets (including the forest park) - is a tightly built, gentrifying area popular with young professionals and technicians. 27. Portland City Center, also known as the City Center, is portland's most densely built part. Featuring its many small parks and squares (including the North and South blocks), streets, ample tree cover, historical architecture, and spectacular hills and river views, this is one of the most attractive parts of the city too. Many famous landmarks, including some of Portland's oldest buildings, are in the city center. Don't miss Pioneer Courthouse Square, a downtown gathering place sometimes referred to as the Portland Living Room. Also worth a visit is the beautiful campus of Portland State University, on the southern edge of the city - and Waterfront Park, on its east waterfront. 28. Old Town Chinatown North and East of downtown Old Town Chinatown, a gritty but touristy area with cobbled streets, Cantonese signage, and lots of preserved reminders of the beginning of the Portland Pacific Ring of Influence. It's This. compared to the larger, more famous Chinatowns in San Francisco and New York, but it's worth a visit anyway. Cheap dive diners abound here - Louis's House, known for its lunch-dim sum, is one of many. If you are in town on Saturday, check out , which runs most of the year (January and February excluded) under in Waterfront Park. 29. Pearl District just west of Chinatown's Old City, and north of downtown Portland, lies the Pearl District. A truly artsy urban extension, this tightly built, funky area creeps in with art galleries, upscale coffee shops, twee eateries, and independent retailers. Grab the dough, hit the Portland Art Museum, walk through the northern blocks, pop into the gallery, and retire to one of the independent breweries (BridgePort Brewpub is a local favorite, and claims to be Oregon's oldest craft brewery) at the northern end of the district. If your travel schedule is aligned, visit the first Thursday evening of the month when the gallery post extended hours and the art party spills out onto the streets. 30. Lloyd District/Inner East Portland right across the Willamette River from downtown Portland lie the Lloyd District and Inner East Portland. These two adjacent neighborhoods have an expanded swathe of large public buildings (such as the Fashion Center, where the Portland Trail Blazers play, and the Oregon Convention Center) and the changingly sized industrial structures in various states of use, non-healing and reprofiling. Inner East Portland is thick with breweries - Cascade Brewing Barrel House and Dog Hair are particularly well loved (and affordable), but you really can't go wrong. For a pickup truck, check out the cup and bar, a hip coffee-and-chocolate joint that is usually quiet enough for a conversation or a remote work session. Depending on how you define it, OMSI marks the southern edge of the Inner East. 31. Sellwood-Moreland Is often described as a small town within the city, Sellwood-Moreland is a tear-shaped, mostly residential area with a quiet, family-friendly atmosphere and a plethora of tidy, local businesses along SE Milwaukie Avenue, SE 13th Avenue, and SE Tacoma Street. Don't miss Stars Antique Mall, one of Portland's most popular antique shops. If you're into historical architecture, visit Oaks Pioneer Church, a mid-19th century structure that looks (almost) as good as the day it was built. For a respite from urban traffic, take a dip in the Oaks Bottom Wildlife Sanctuary. 32. Belmont and Hawthorne SE Belmont Street and SE Hawthorne Boulevard cut back many miles across southeast Portland, about a quarter of a mile apart. They're like hipster cousins: Hawthorne neon signs, shops and dive bars keep echoes of the honky-tonk past Portland, while Belmont is one of the best places in town to find cheap, unpretentious eats - and, in the city city it's hard to walk five blocks without bumping into a food truck pod, it says something. If you want to turn to keep Portland's hyperlocal business culture alive without draining your bank account, set aside a few hours for the Belmont and Hawthorne tour. And, if you visit in September, don't miss Belmont's annual food and music-fuelled street fair. 33. The Mississippi (Boise) District of Mississippi, centered on the historic North Mississippi Avenue in the Boise area, is one of several portland precincts in the throes of out-and-out gentrification. Once the heart of Portland's small but vibrant African-American community, it's increasingly redoubt for techies and creatives, many of whom don't hail from Portland. They pumped money into the district's housing stock, with predictable results for local housing costs. They also turned the Mississippi Ave corridor from a quiet retail stretch primarily focused on serving longtime residents of basic needs in a busy destination area that is all about entertaining tourists and newly transplanted locals into the evening. However, this area is worth a visit. For affordable soft drinks, check out Ecliptic Brewing, Por Kew No? Taqueria (one of several places around the city), or Mississippi Marketplace (food truck pod in Mississippi and Skidmore - if it's still there when you visit). For a more laid-back neighborhood experience, head about half a mile east of North Williams Avenue - an engaging, but quieter and more grown-up, alternative. 34. Alberta Arts District northeast of Mississippi, Alberta Arts District rates its claim as one of Portland's most funkiest neighborhoods. As the name suggests, it's all about art and design. In the heart of NE Alberta Street, Alberta Arts is a great place to find unique, affordable crafts and wall art from independent vendors. Guardino Gallery is a must-visit, even if you don't make a purchase - it's one of the founders of Alberta Arts (locally) famous last Thursday in Alberta, playing at the more common First Thursday art festivities elsewhere. 35. Ladd's Addition Ladd's Addition is a small, historically significant, almost entirely residential area in inner southeast Portland. While it's not a hot spot on any stretch, Ladd's Addition is notable for its unusual layout - on a Portland map, it is immediately identified for its X-shaped intersections and small, regularly-captured parks. In fact, Ladd's Addition is Portland's oldest planned residential area, and one of the oldest planned communities anywhere in the western U.S. National Register of Historic Places since the late 1980s, it's a treasure trove of well-preserved, early 20th century Tudor, and colonial revival houses. If you're at all interested in or urban design, Ladd's is definitely worth a 30-minute wander (or a 10- minute bike circuit). Just be sure to bring your own water and sustenance - you won't find many shops or cafes here. 36. Northwest Portland (Nob Hill) Hemmber in Burnside Street, I-405, and West Hills, Nob Hill densely built residential and shopping district is popular with hip, wealthy young people. Near downtown, it's one of Portland's oldest neighborhoods, and boasts plenty of old artisans and colonial revival houses to prove it. While Nob Hill's sedentary restaurants are a little more expensive than the neighborhood's 'food truck pods', it's hard to resist the incredible array of global kitchens available here. If you visit in the warmer months, don't miss Salt and Straw NW 23rd place - I didn't have a chance to try it myself, but its ice cream gets rave reviews from locals and visitors alike. Regional day trips and excursions in the portland outback are spectacularly scenic. As a destination for thousands of 19th-century pioneers, this part of northwestern Oregon also has an amazing supply of historic cities and charming, well-preserved rural outposts. If you want to get out of Portland and explore during the day (or longer), check out these regional destinations. 37. Columbia Gorge Gorge Entrance: Free drive, $5 a day to enter the Columbia Gorge National Scenic Area of 292,000 acres of protected area, encompassing what is widely regarded as the most beautiful part of the lower Columbia River, the largest inland waterway of the Pacific Northwest. The Pacific Crest Trail, a popular long-distance hiking trail that is surprisingly accessible to day-path tourists, will extend the gorge. The Bourdoin/Coyote Wall/Katherine Creek Recreation Area, located in the dry eastern part of the scenic area, is another great place for day tourists. If you're not ready to walk, just drive east from Portland along I-84, which hugs the river. Cross north, in Washington state, for a slightly more remote (but no less beautiful) drive along Washington State Highway 14. Don't miss Multnomah Falls, a 620-foot cataract spilled into the gorge. 38. Fort Vancouver Entrance: Free to enter the visitor center, $5 to visit the reconstructed fort site located on the north shore (Washington side) of the Columbia River, within sight of Portland, Fort Vancouver is one of the most historically significant places of the Pacific Northwest - and one of its oldest European outposts. Even if you do it at the Oregon Historical Society Museum, Fort Vancouver is a great place to see the early history of Oregon territory up close, and discover the painful, still raw legacy of colonization. Vancouver, The Fort Vancouver of Washington, has given its name to the thriving, if sometimes overlooked, city that currently surrounds it. Not to be confused with much more British Columbia, American Vancouver is easily accessible by bicycle or car from downtown Portland. After visiting the fort, spend some time walking through vancouver's historic center, or head about a mile north of the Clark College campus, which has spacious squares and lawns with good views of the Columbia River Valley and Portland's West Hills. If you want a drink, the Brewing Company Loowit is affordable and conveniently located next to the highway back to Portland. 40. Cannon Beach Cannon Beach is a small, charming beach town on the remote Oregon coast, about 80 miles northwest of Portland. It's well worth the drive: Cannon Beach is regularly cited as one of the most scenic cities across the U.S. Pacific coast, which obviously has something to say. The main attraction here is Haystack Rock, an iconic monolith that juts out of the shallows just behind the beach. Just the inner, pristine mountains of the coastline abound in wildlife. Just be sure to pack your jacket - even when it's sunny and warm in Portland, it's likely to be gloomy and cool here. 41. National Forest Reception for Mount Hood: $5 per day pass to the Snowy Mountain Hood National Forest, an impressive (and potentially active) volcano, is located about 50 miles east of downtown Portland. The huge Mount Hood National Forest starts just 20 miles from the city and stretches across thousands of square miles of wooded foothills, alpine meadows and tundra as a tall country. Notable points of interest include a government camp, ironically named a private mountain community nearly 4,000 feet above sea level; Timberline Lodge, an early 20th-century hotel featured in Stanley Kubrick's The Shining; Timberline Ski Area, a minimally developed ski area known for round-country skiing on high slopes; and the Lake Timothy recreation area that surrounds the stunning Alpine Lake and contains a popular segment of the Pacific Cross Trail. 42. Soie Island is a huge island at the junction of the Willamette and Columbia rivers, about 10 miles north and west of Portland. Much of the island is minimally developed, with many inland water features, secluded beaches, and dozens of private farms that enjoy soil-rich lowlands and frequent river fogs. Few cities the size of Portland have such a beautiful agricultural asset within sight of the downtown skyline. The Soie is a great place for long-distance cycling from downtown Portland. Once you reach the island, pedal north to northwest Ofi Island Road, which hugs the east coast and offers one majestic view of the valley after another. 43. Visitors to Oregon City Portland of a certain age undoubtedly remember the popular computer game of the 1990s Oregon Trail. It's just simplification of the issues to say that Oregon City was the ultimate destination for the thousands of pioneers who did journey along the trail. Located on the strategic cascade of the Willamette River less than 30 miles south of downtown Portland, it was the first registered city west of the Rockies, and one of the (if not) the most important economic engines in Oregon, of which it was briefly the capital. Boom times, of course, do not last, but Oregon City today is a charming, neat center with well-preserved, can walk in the center of the city. Pro Tip: Don't go to Portland without the first Groupon check and living social for social coupons and daily deals in the city. Groupon is bigger and more prolific, but both apps are free, so there are few drawbacks to downloading them if you're not yet a hometown user. Also, since they are super popular with independent, local small businesses, social coupons are ideal for people who prefer to maintain a local business when they travel. And there are few better places to get into this mentality than quirky Portland. If you're structuring your time in Portland on a laptop or desktop computer, rather than opportunisticly using deals in this area, check out the Groupon page in Portland for current opportunities. This page is updated several times a day and doubles as a route-builder - a great addition to guides like this one. Another point: Even if you're not in love with push notifications, I recommend turning on Groupon when you're on the road. Over the years, I have taken advantage of several pressed last-minute deals, all on activities or services for which I would happily have paid the full price. This reduced my combined travel expenses by hundreds of dollars, leaving more space in my budget for personal needs and savings. Restaurant food offers a particularly compelling case of use for push notifications - if you know you're going to eat anyway one night, why not choose a restaurant offering a 50%-off social coupon? When to visit and what to bring, like other low-lying parts of the Pacific Northwest, Portland has a changed Mediterranean climate marked by cold, rainy winters and warm, dry summers. The rainy season lasts from about October to early May, peaking in November, December and January. Highs average in the 40s and 50s during the winter, slowly rising into the 60s as spring approaches. Frozen precipitation is rare, and any ice or snow that falls usually melts quickly - although this is likely to cause traffic chaos at the same time. If you are unlucky enough to visit Portland during a cold snap, you may have to hunker down at your hotel or short-term rental until it passes. By contrast, Portland summers are nice if sometimes hot. In July and August, an average of less than one inch of rain apiece - just stray showers or thunderstorms to break the pleasant monotony of the sun and heat. If If Used for sultry East Coast or Midwestern summers, you'll be pleasantly surprised to learn that oppressive humidity is rare in Portland's warmer months. My visit coincided with the unseasonal June heat, during which daytime highs cracked by 100 degrees, but I never felt overwhelmed by the heat, and the temperature quickly dropped in the evening - to the point that we were able to turn off the A/C and open the windows before going to bed. If you don't like the gloom, it's definitely advisable to visit Portland during the dry season. Here's a quick look at what to bring when you visit: Rain Gear and moderately warm clothes. If you don't visit in the height of summer, pack an umbrella, waterproof shoes or boots, and a light rain coat. At the end of winter, consider a waterproof jacket capable of handling cold, possibly frosty nights, as well as hat, gloves, scarves and tights. A light windbreaker, cardigan, or zip-up wool is a good idea at any time of year. Strong shoes and other hiking / Walking Gear. Portland's safe streets and excellent transit tempt visitors to see the sights on foot or by bike. Bring sturdy, closed shoes with good traction, especially if you're planning to head to Washington Park or other dirt spots in the West Hills. If you're planning a longer hike near Mount Hood or on the coast, bring heavy hiking boots, sun protection (especially important at altitude) and everything else you need to be comfortable on the trail. Gear hydration. Summer weather in Portland, free of humidity, is deceptive: this soft, pleasant sensation on your open skin actually evaporates when exposed to dry air. Pack a water bottle and drink regularly, even if you don't feel thirsty. If you're planning a city tour or a long bike tour of the city, consider a larger wearable vessel such as Camelbak. A backpack or a shoulder bag. If you plan to spend a lot of time and are around in Portland without a car, bring a sturdy backpack or shoulder bag in which you can fit all the other things you need: water bottles, extra layers of clothing, snacks, cards, chargers, whatever. I got quite a workout huffing my mostly full backpack up and down the West Hills. Seasonal sun protection. Portland is not the sunniest city in the world, but dry season visitors will surely see their share of blue skies. Combined with long summer daylight hours, this is a recipe for sunburn. Don't forget to pack sunscreen, hats, SPF lip balm and any other sunscreen you think you'll need. On the bright side, Portland isn't particularly buggy, so you can probably leave mosquito spray at home. Arriving in Portland, like any big city, Portland is completely to the American long-distance transport network. Here's what you need to know about getting into the city. Arrival By Air Most Portland Portland arrive at Portland International Airport (PDX), about 10 miles northeast of downtown. It is a bustling hub with nonstop service in dozens of major North American cities (Dallas, Atlanta, Minneapolis, Baltimore, Chicago) and many small West Coast airports (Santa Rosa, Bozeman, Tucson). I paid about $300 for a round-trip flight from Minneapolis, but you can probably do even better if you're waiting for last minute deals or check out blind booking sites like Hotwire. Getting from PDX to Portland proper is pretty easy. If you're staying downtown, just jump the MAX Red Line: the $2.50 drive to Pioneer Square takes about 40 minutes and gives a casual glimpse of Mount Hood. You can switch to the green and blue lines at Gateway or Rose quarter stations, and access the rest of the network (yellow and orange) in Pioneer Square. Arriving by car If you live in the Pacific Northwest or plan a multi-stage trip around the region, driving into the city probably makes sense. As I'll mention below, you may not need a personal car to get around Portland proper. If you don't want to deal with street parking in busy areas, the best place to ditch your car on arrival is to economy a lot in PDX. It's rarely complete and costs just $10 a day. From there, you can walk to MAX station and take the Red Line to the city. Arrival by bus or train Portland has a regular private bus and amtrak rail service. Amtrak trains stop at Union Station, on the northwest side of downtown Portland. Every few hours to Seattle riding 3-4 hours drive. Service to long-haul destinations is less frequent and reliable. Buses stop at The Greyhound Terminal and possibly other stops around central Portland, depending on bus service. According to Wanderu, fares in and out of Seattle reliably cost less than $20 and take just over three hours to complete. Getting to remote West Coast cities like San Francisco and Oakland is a more costly and time-consuming proposition: trips from Portland to Emeryville, near Oakland, take at least 16 hours (compared to about 10 hours by car) and require multiple stops. How to get around Portland Once you're in Portland, you have a lot of options to get around. Personal vehicles and rental cars Are much of Portland's compact and densely built, although there are large parcels within the city that are either suburban in nature (mostly recently annexed areas of Outer East Portland and the northern suburbs of the city) or have not been designed at all (because they are too steep to build on, protected from development, lie on or on that often floods). The surrounding suburbs are similar: some can be walked and well connected to the regional transit system, while others are remote and difficult to get around by bike, on foot, or by public transport. Determining what If you plan to stay in a further tossed neighborhood of a city or suburb, research local transit options to determine whether you are likely to need a car. If you are staying in a central area or near a major transit line, the car can actually be a hindrance, especially where street parking is scarce or expensive. However, no matter where you left, you should consider getting a car if you are planning a day or night trip far outside the city, at least for the duration of this phase of your journey. Visitors to Portland who need cars can rent them in PDX, which is served by most major car rental agencies in the United States. Some institutions, including Enterprise, Hertz, Dollar, and Avis, have outposts in or near downtown Portland as well. On a random search, I found leading brands charging daily rates as low as $20 for subcompact vehicles, and about double that for full-size models. Expect higher rates during the peak summer tourist season. The Highway and Portland highway is well served by interstate highway - I-5, I-405, I-84, and I- 205 pass through the city limits or close to the suburbs, and are supplemented by several other restricted highways (e.g. US-26 in the western city and suburbs). Traffic can be a problem early in the morning and afternoon or evening, especially on interstate and main surface roads, so it is best to avoid driving at this time if possible. On the other hand, there are no toll roads in the Portland area. There are only two toll bridges throughout Oregon, both covering the Columbia River east of Portland sprawl. Street parking and fines, as in other major cities, street parking in Portland situation catch-as-catch- can. In central areas such as downtown and the inner Eastside, street spaces are dosed. According to the City of Portland, hourly rates typically range from $1 to $2 in these areas over long hours. Nights and weekends are often free. Pay close attention to signs (usually attached to street counters) indicating local parking time restrictions, if any. On time-limited streets, you can't stay in the same space any longer than the allotted time, even if you're willing to pay enough. When streets have time limits, they usually range from 30 minutes to five hours. Once you park, you can pay in cash (coin only) or card at the nearest smart meter (pay station). There's usually at least one smart meter on the block. Before you leave your car, attach the printed receipt to the side window (side for corner spaces). If you prefer to keep your car under the roof, look for smartPark garages scattered throughout downtown Portland and close to the neighborhoods. With more than 4,000 spaces in between, they are rarely at capacity. Expect to pay $1 to $2 an hour, depending on the garage and time time with daily covers between $12 and $15. Most of them also have evening and weekend specials - if you park downtown after 5pm or on weekends, you don't have to pay more than $5 in any SmartPark garage. Portland aggressively enforces parking meters and regulations. Tickets for an overdue, unfeasible or super-limiting meter usually cost $44 for the first offense, but may be higher if you do not move your car quickly. If you don't display the receipt counter, you look at the $65 ticket in most cases. Tickets for parking in a permit-only street space (usually in densely populated residential areas) typically cost $85. For more information, check the full schedule of parking fines. Public Transportation For a city of this size, Portland has an excellent, comprehensive public transportation system. The entire system is operated by one transit authority, TriMet. This means it's less confusing to use than transit systems in places with multiple transit authorities, such as Seattle and the adjacent Puget Sound Region. The TriMet line and coverage operates five light rail lines, three tram lines (similar to light rail, but with smaller vehicles), one commuter rail line, and several dozen bus lines. Coverage is comprehensive, since most commercial streets in Portland are proper, and major arteries in suburban cities have regular bus service (at least every 30 minutes during waking hours). The light rail system serves key destinations and commercial corridors in Portland and its suburbs. The tram system serves downtown Portland and the surrounding area, such as Portland State University and inner East Portland. Light rail, a tram, and many bus lines converge in downtown Portland, so you can often get downtown without passing. While I personally didn't visit many out-of-way points of interest during my stay in Portland, I was able to reach all the sites that I include on my foot route and using public transportation, including the free Washington Park shuttle. Although a bike would be marginally useful for visiting some remote areas, I never felt that I needed a car. TriMet fares and fees have a simple tariff structure that is agreed upon in all modes and distances. You can buy fares at all light rail, tram and commuter rail stops, as well as on-board buses (only 2.5 hours and one day). General fares include: 2.5 hours: Unlimited travel and transfers for 2.5 hours with purchase time, $2.50 1-day: Unlimited travel and All-day purchases (until 12am), $5 30-a-day: Unlimited travel and transfers for 30 days from the day of purchase, $100 If you plan to use public transport to do any number of sightseeing or exploring, it makes sense to get an unlimited one day pass every day you are in the area. A seven-day pass makes financial sense if you plan to in the city for more than five days. For convenience, be sure to download the TriMet Tickets app, which vends paperless tickets and uses your phone's GPS to display real-time Lyft and car2go availability in your immediate area. Ridesharing and Carsharing Portland is well served by the two main ridesharing services, Uber and Lyft, as well as the popular car sharing services Sipkar and car2go. Uber and Lyft cars are widely available on demand in downtown and near neighborhoods, and are generally available with 5 to 10 minutes of waiting in remote areas and near suburbs. Uber and Lyft Uber and Lyft fares vary depending on distance, time and demand. If there is no additional demand charge, Uber rides carry a base fare of $1.25, a $0.20 per minute and a $1.15 fee per mile, subject to a minimum fare of $5. Lyft fares are similar. Uber and Lyft rides originating from Portland carry $0.50 per ride surcharge - mostly local rideshare tax. These prices can change at any time. The cars Sipkar and Car2go Sipkar can be purchased on public areas in densely populated areas of Portland. Depending on your plan, zipcars cost between $7 and $8 an hour (or $66 and $75 per day), in addition to an annual membership fee that ranges from $70 a year to $125 per month. The tsipkar is ideal for medium-term long rentals - such as day trips to nearby towns or natural areas. However, it's probably not worth the cost of a membership if you haven't used it (or plan to start using it) in your hometown. Car2go vehicles are available on public stretches and street parking spaces in much of Portland, rarely settled parts of Southwest and Northwest Portland except. Trips cost $0.45 per minute, subject to $19 per hour and $79 per day maximum fees, as well as a $1 for the driver protection fee. Car2go is ideal for a trip from point to point within the city, especially in one direction variety - for example, driving to your destination with the intention of taking a transit or rideshare on the way back. Travel covering more than 150 miles is accrued $0.45 per mile surcharge. As with ridesharing, car sharing fees can change at any time. Cycling bike commuting is extremely popular in Portland. In fact, along with Minneapolis-St. Paul and Denver, it consistently ranks as one of the best U.S. cities for cycling of any kind - recreational or work-related. I heard a lot about Portland's cycling infrastructure before I arrived and I wasn't disappointed. The city definitely has more street-protected bike lanes than Minneapolis, my hometown though Minneapolis (and its twin, St. Paul) advantage in separated bike lanes and bike lanes departments. Portland Bikes was late for a cycling game - it didn't have a functional network until 2017. But it caught up now thanks to thanks to Nike, a major local employer. Sports wear giant is the largest protector (and namesake, sort of) bikeTOWN, Portland's public bike system. BIKETOWN has about 100 stations and more than 1,000 bikes since the beginning of 2018, and it is still growing. Most stations are in downtown Portland Core and Inner East Portland, but there is decent coverage in some remote northern and eastern areas too. To use BIKETOWN, you will need to spend $12 on a full-time season ticket (well within 24 hours of purchase time) and $2.50 per trip. Travel longer than 30 minutes carry a $0.10 per minute surcharge, so you'll want to plan a route that hits at least one BIKETOWN station every half hour. Bike hire is really easy and not super expensive to rent a bike in Portland. If you plan to take a longer ride outside the central city, it's almost certainly cheaper to choose to rent more interchange. Spinlister, an economy-sharing platform that allows individual bike owners to rent out their rides for short- and medium-term commitments, is popular in Portland. The spinlister is basically Airbnb for bikes (and, coincidentally, stand up paddle boards). Although the choices and prices vary from day to day, it is usually possible to find a sturdy, good quality bike for less than $15. If you stay in the city for more than a couple of days, consider a weekly Spinlister rental that is usually cheaper per day (often $60 a week or less). If you prefer to rent in a brick-and-mortar store, Portland has many bike shops that offer rentals. Brick and mortar rentals tend to be more expensive than Spinlister rides, but they also usually come with helmets, locks, lights, and other important gear - none of which are guaranteed with a spinlister. Each bike hire and tours, located in central northeast Portland, is representative: Rent starts at $25 for one day, $50 for two days, and $60 for three days. The last word in optimal conditions, Seattle just over three hours up the road from downtown Portland. If you have more than a weekend to see the sights, consider hitting both cities in the Pacific Northwest Tour. I wanted to follow this advice as I visited Seattle and Portland separately, about six weeks apart. Both trips were fantastic and I didn't have to rent or borrow a car on either. But I missed a beautiful drive between the two cities, and a happy experience that only seems to be happening on the road. If I had to do it again, I would definitely allow some extra time to explore the area in greater depth. Think about it. Maybe I will. Have you ever been to Portland? What do you have to do the most? Over there? Over there?

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