Portland Holiday & Tourism Guide

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Once known as America's best kept secret, Portland is now one of the country's hottest travel destinations. Money magazine recently ranked Portland #2 among Big Cities in which to live in the US, and its unique and thriving festivals, outdoors and dining scenes keep it consistently among the travel hotspots. Portland has the personality of a small community and the activities and vitality of a large city. Culture and art; Mount Hood with its tempting menu of year round outdoor activities; fine wines, beers, and restaurants; farmers markets and excellent shopping - these are just a few of the many reasons to visit and enjoy Portland.

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Top Rated Portland Trips

  • Day 14 - Portland

    Day 14 - Portland | Jul 29 06'

    by claire_warren a 27 year old female from London, on vacation in Portland

    "Distance travelled today - 140 miles"

    Today we travelled further north through Oregon to Portland, via Salem. Salem is the state capital but really tiny (there seems to be a recurring... Continue reading »

  • Whirlwind Tour of Portland

    Whirlwind Tour of Portland | Apr 19 07'

    by little haxby a 27 year old female from Boston, on vacation in Portland

    When I explored Portland, I stayed within two focal points: The Waterfront Walk, and Powell's Books. Outside the city, we explored Larch Mountain... Continue reading »

  • Portland

    Portland | Jun 26 07'

    by J & J a 34 year old traveling as a couple from New York City, on vacation in Portland

    "So is it enough to convince me that the commune should be there?"

    We left Seattle and faced a breezy three-hour drive south to Portland. It turned out to be four with traffic around Tacoma and Olympia, but even fo... Continue reading »

  • McMinnville, Cape Lookout, Mt. Hood

    McMinnville, Cape Lookout, Mt. Hood | Jul 22 06'

    by The Hallgrens a 36 year old female traveling as a couple from Belle Plaine, on vacation in Portland

    "I looked and looked for Leonardo Di Caprio near the Spruce Goose, but never found him"

    With 105 degree heat on I-5, we pulled a Plan B move and headed for the Oregon coast once again.  Before doing so, we stopped to see Mr.... Continue reading »

  • Ahhh... summer

    Ahhh... summer | Aug 16 07'

    by Katie the Gnomad a 26 year old female from Portland, on vacation in Portland

    "one or the otter"

    Well it all started when Wendie and Jeremy picked me up from the farm then dashed me away to Portland. We went to the soaking pool, played with the... Continue reading »

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