Looking for things to do in Portland? Portland is always moving and bustling with lots of activities. Want to grab a bite to eat? Maybe a cool festival is going on this weekend at the waterfront. Go ahead, take a look. Below you’ll find some of our recommendations. There’s plenty of great attractions to check […]
Portland Festivals & Events
Portland Rose Festival & Parade The Portland Rose Festival is an annual event held in early June. Tom McCall Waterfront Park hosts the Pepsi Waterfront Village, offering family entertainment with a carnival atmosphere. The highlight of the 11-day event is the nationally-known Grand Floral Parade, the second-largest all-floral parade in North America. Other Rose Festival […]
Portland City Parks & Gardens
Surrounded by the beckoning mountain slopes, what would Portland be without skiing? The area is served by many resorts on nearby Mt. Hood: Timberline, Mt. Hood Meadows, Ski Bowl, Ski Bunny, and Cooper Spur. Timberline is one of only two resorts in all of North America to feature year-round skiing. Southeast Portland features Mt. Tabor, […]
Oregon Beach Towns Near Portland
The majority of north Oregon coast beaches are within two hours drive of Portland. The spectacular coastline has much to offer its visitors – breathtaking views of unspoiled beaches, sand dunes, and rocky cliffs and miles of nature and hiking trails. Although the north coast waters are too cold for most people to swim, wet-suit […]
Oregon Skiing
Mt. Hood’s naturally rugged terrain offers skiers some of the best skiing in the Pacific Northwest. Little more than an hour’s drive away, Mt. Hood is the premiere skiing destination for Portlanders. The ski season lasts from November through February and can run longer if the weather dictates. Mt. Hood’s three most popular ski resorts […]
Oregon Wind Surfing
The 25-40 mile per hour winds that blow down the Columbia River Gorge make it the perfect place to go for world-class windsurfing. Hood River, Oregon, sixty miles east of Portland on Interstate 84, is considered to be the windsurfing and kiteboarding capital of the world. Even if you aren’t a windsurfer, the beautiful scenery […]
Portland Biking
Cycling is a favorite sport in the Northwest, especially in Portland, which features over 260 miles of bike lanes and trails. One of the most popular is the 16.5-mile Springwater Corridor Trail, a paved surface, multi-use trail that runs along a former rail line through part of the city, past Powell Butte Nature Park, and […]
Portland Area Hiking Trails
The Pacific Northwest is a mecca for hikers of all levels of experience with over 150 miles of hiking trails in Portland’s city parks alone. Forest Park is the nation’s largest forested urban park, covering over 5,000 acres of massive Douglas firs, canyons, and creeks, and over 60 miles of interconnecting trails. Looping throughout the […]
Portland Neighborhoods: South Waterfront
The River Blocks at South Waterfront is Portland’s newest urban renewal project along the Willamette River in Downtown Portland. Baby boomers and urban professionals seeking urban housing have fueled a great demand for more condos in the Portland area. Several condo towers, similar to those in the Pearl District but on a grander scale, were […]
Portland Neighborhoods: Pearl District
Pearl District When in Portland, consider dining a serious endeavor. Portland is naturally associated with great seafood but, do make a trip to the Pearl District downtown to sample the fare of lively brewpubs and some great international cuisine. There is also entertainment in watching the colorful people who populate the downtown area. What was […]