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Top things to do in Portland
#1Half-Day Multnomah Falls & Gorge Waterfalls Tour
Visit the beautiful Columbia River Gorge! Some of the locations we may stop include: Portland Women’s Forum, Crown Point Vista House, Latourell Falls, Multno...
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#2Columbia Gorge Bike & Hike Tour
Jump into the Pedal Bike Tours van and drive just 45 minutes out of Portland to the breath-taking Columbia River Gorge for a half-day biking, hiking, and sig...
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#3Beyond Bizarre Walking Tour
Take a step into Portland's supernatural side on a tour full of unexplained mysteries, authentic EMFs and ghostly stories. Sceptic or believer, this tour ill...
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#4Full-Day Portland City & Gorge Waterfalls Combo Tour
After a dowtown Portland hotel pick-up, travel through various parts of 'Rip City' — from downtown to the Pearl District to Nob Hill. Visit all the must-see ...
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#5Underground Portland Walking Tour
Grab a torch and explore Portland's seedy distant, and not so distant past, exposing the Rose City's worst with lots of crimes, corruption, scandals, and ton...
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#6Full-Day Northern Oregon Coast Tour
Marvel at Oregon's scenic grandeur as you enjoy dramatic views of its coastline. Stops may include Manzanita, Oswald West State Park/Short Sand Beach, Haysta...
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#7Top Portland City Sights Tour
After a Portland hotel pick-up, travel through various parts of 'Rip City' — from downtown to the Pearl District to Nob Hill, plus several other districts. V...
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#8Oregon Coast Tour with Cannon Beach from Portland
Travel along the beautiful US HWY 101, exploring breath-taking beaches, trekking along sandy shores, and revelling in stunning coastline vistas. With over 30...
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#9Columbia Gorge Waterfalls & Mt. Hood Tour from Portland
Follow the path of an ancient riverbed, carved by the last ice age, past breath-taking waterfalls and the Bridge of the Gods. Traverse Oregon’s fertile fruit...
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#10Oregon Brewery Trail Bike Tour
Discover Portland’s perfect duo—biking and breweries—during a 3-hour bike tour that includes tastings at some of the city’s most popular breweries. Your prof...
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Portland doesn’t try to run from its eccentricities. On the contrary, its residents often encourage each other to “Keep Portland Weird.” You’ll find tons of independent businesses in this Oregon city, including a bounty of food trucks and plenty of outdoor markets. Things to do in Portland also include a bike ride along one of Stumptown’s many trails and scoping out vintage clothing stores downtown. Whether you want to get a caffeine fix in the form of locally brewed coffee or take a thought-provoking tour of a regional art museum, Portland activities will keep you entertained and inspire a love of the city.
Areas & Neighborhoods
While Portland is resoundingly offbeat through and through, the city is quite diverse in its offering of idiosyncrasies. The neighborhoods in The City of Roses represent this diversity quite well, with some districts teeming in nightlife and others in food trucks. One thing is sure: Whether you travel to Portland alone, with family, or in the company of friends, there is a neighborhood here to make you feel right at home.
Downtown — Portland’s downtown district is full of life and activities, and the good news is that you can walk to most of them. In fact, many Portland walking tours start and end here. From small, local boutique stores and the farmers market to international retailers and world-class restaurants, downtown has it all.
Nob Hill — The Portland area called Nob Hill surrounds NW 21st and NW 23rd Streets. Thanks to its reputation as being on the chicer side of things, many people call the district “Trendy-First and Trendy-Third.” Nob Hill is a great destination for anyone who is a fan of Victorian architecture, interesting storefronts, and local breweries. This part of Portland is also adjacent to Forest Park.
Belmont — If you want a high percentage of independent coffee shops and stores, head to this neighborhood. It’s also a treasure trove of food carts. Trek to this part of town to see vintage Portland at its finest.
Things to See in Portland
Before you hit the bike trail or put on your walking shoes, there are plenty of things to sit back and enjoy in Portland. Get entertained at one of the many local theaters, many of which put on Broadway productions. Venues like the Keller Auditorium and Winningstad Theatre always have something lively on stage. If it’s a photo opportunity you’re after, the Portland Observatory offers guided tours and boasts spectacular views. Other things to do in Portland, Oregon, revolve around quirky art. From a gallery dedicated to old vacuum cleaners to Ping Pong’s Pint Size Puppet Museum, Portland art keeps you on your toes.
Things to Do & Attractions in Portland
There are plenty of fun things to do in Portland, at any speed. Foodies must take a tour of local food carts, which operate out of trucks around the city. From Hawthorne Street to downtown, you can grab a mouthwatering bite at almost any hour. If you want to become one with nature, head to the Portland Japanese Garden or the Portland International Rose Test Garden. Expand your horizons by signing up for one of the many tours from Portland, Oregon. You can reach Mount Hood and other attractions within a few hours.
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