Why go
- Most populous city in Oregon, U.S.
- 1 curated must-see attraction on record, including Powell's Books.
- Served by Portland Troutdale Airport (TTD).
History
Portland is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Oregon. Located in the Pacific Northwest at the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia rivers, it is the 28th-most populous city in the United States, sixth-most populous on the West Coast, and fourth-most populous in the Pacific Northwest, with a population of 652,503 at the 2020 census. The Portland metropolitan area, with over 2.54 million residents, is the 26th-largest metropolitan area in the nation. Almost half of Oregon's population resides within the Portland metro area. It is the seat of government of Multnomah County, the most populous in the state.
Must-see attractions
Outdoor
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Where to stay
900 E Burnside St, Portland, OR 97214 · jupiterhotel.com
100 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Portland, OR 97232 · kexhotels.com
808 SW Taylor St, Portland, OR 97205 · portlandparamount.com
400 SW Broadway, Portland, OR 97205 · hotellucia.com
836 N Russell St, Portland, OR 97227 · mcmenamins.com
506 SW Washington St, Portland, OR 97204 · sonesta.com
203 NW 3rd Ave, Portland, OR 97209 · portland.thesocietyhotel.com
1022 SW Harvey Milk St, Portland, OR 97205 · kasa.com
50 SW Morrison St, Portland, OR 97204 · staypineapple.com
1441 NE 2nd Ave, Portland, OR 97232 · ihg.com
2333 NW Vaughn St, Portland, OR 97210 · ihg.com
800 E Burnside St, Portland, OR 97214 · jupiterhotel.com
515 SW Clay St, Portland, OR 97201 · thehotelzags.com
509 SE Grand Ave, Portland, OR 97214 · hotelgrandstark.com
354 NW 9th Ave, Portland, OR 97209 · hilton.com
1150 NW 9th Ave, Portland, OR 97209 · marriott.com
309 SW Broadway, Portland, OR 97205 · hilton.com
1021 NE Grand Ave, Portland, OR 97232 · hoteleastlund.com
2080 S River Dr, Portland, OR 97201 · hyatt.com
375 NE Holladay St, Portland, OR 97232 · hyatt.com
319 SW Pine St, Portland, OR 97204 · hilton.com
12010 NE Airport Way, Portland, OR 97220 · choicehotels.com
2115 S River Pkwy, Portland, OR 97201 · marriott.com
1000 NE Multnomah St, Portland, OR 97232 · hilton.com
921 SW 6th Ave, Portland, OR 97204 · hilton.com
431 NE Multnomah St, Portland, OR 97232 · choicehotels.com
2713 SE 21st Ave, Portland, OR 97202 · loyly.net
3517 SE Division St, Portland, OR 97202 · divisioninns.com
Restaurants & places to go
Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 12:00-21:00 Features: outdoor seating Wikipedia: en:Dan and Louis Oyster Bar ·… · danandlouis.com
Vietnamese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Th-Mo 10:30-14:00,16:00-21:00 Wikipedia: en:The Paper Bridge · 828 Southeast Ash Street, Portland, 97214 · thepaperbridgepdx.com
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo 08:00-15:00; Tu-Fr 08:00-17:00; Sa 08:00-14:00 Wikipedia: en:Spella Caffè · 608 Southwest Alder Street, Portland, 97205 · spellacaffe.com
Greek, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-22:00 Wikipedia: en:Bluto's · 2838 Southeast Belmont Street, Portland, 97214 · blutospdx.com
Pizza, Ice Cream, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 17:00-22:00 Wikipedia: en:Lovely's Fifty Fifty · 4039 North Mississippi Avenue, Portland, 97227 · lovelys5050.com
Steak House, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-We 17:00-23:30; Th-Sa 17:00-24:00; Su 16:00-23:30 Wikipedia: en:RingSide Steakhouse · 2165 West Burnside Street,… · ringsidesteakhouse.com
Spanish, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 17:00-21:00, Tu-Sa 21:00-22:00 Wikipedia: en:Bar Casa Vale · 215 Southeast 9th Avenue, Portland, 97214 · barcasavale.com
American, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-24:00; Sa-Su 00:00-01:00,07:00-24:00 Wikipedia: en:Kennedy School · 5736 Northeast 33rd Avenue, Portland,… · mcmenamins.com
Fine Dining, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:30-24:00; Sa,Su 16:00-24:00 Wikipedia: en:Higgins Restaurant and Bar · 1239 Southwest Broadway, Portland,… · higginsportland.com
Chinese, Restaurant · Opening hours: 09:30-23:00 Wikipedia: en:HK Cafe · 4410 Southeast 82nd Avenue, Portland, 97266 · hkcafetogo.com
French, Cafe · Opening hours: closed Wikipedia: en:Le Happy · 1011 Northwest 16th Avenue, Portland, 97209 · lehappy.com
Mexican, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 17:00-22:00 Wikipedia: en:Nuestra Cocina · 2135 Southeast Division Street, Portland, 97202 · nuestracocina.com
Cuban, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr 11:00-24:00; Sa 09:00-24:00; Su 09:00-22:00 Wikipedia: en:Pambiche Cocina and Repostería Cubana ·… · pambiche.com
Thai, Restaurant · Features: takeaway Wikipedia: en:Rukdiew Cafe · 2534 Southeast Belmont Street, Portland, 97214 · rukdiew.com
Restaurant · Opening hours: 00:00-02:30,07:00-24:00 Wikipedia: en:Doug Fir Lounge · 830 East Burnside Street, Portland, 97214 · dougfirlounge.com
Breakfast, Brunch, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-13:00; Sa-Su 08:00-14:00 Features: takeaway · 3159 Southeast Belmont Street, Portland, 97214 · cricketcafepdx.com
Italian, Cafe · Opening hours: We-Fr 08:00-15:00; Sa,Su 09:00-15:00 · 9119 Southeast Woodstock Boulevard, Portland, 97266 · bellasitalianbakery.com
Asian, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating · 822 Northeast Broadway, Portland, 97232 · franksnoodlehouseportland.com
Tex-Mex, Fast Food · Fast-food chain serving Mexican-inspired fare such as tacos, quesadillas & nachos. Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-03:00 Features: outdoor… · locations.tacobell.com
Donut, Fast Food · Imaginative and distinctive doughnut flavors and products, Opening hours: Mo-Th 06:00-23:00; Fr-Su 06:00-24:00 Features: outdoor seating,… · voodoodoughnut.com
Ethiopian, Restaurant · Ethiopian family restaurant est. 2010 Opening hours: Tu-Fr 12:00-21:00; Sa 00:00-21:00 · 300 North Killingsworth Street, Portland, 97217 · enat.kitchen
Jamaican, Restaurant · With our Jamaican sourced spices, locally-sourced ingredients, and Jamaican cooks, we offer you an array of dishes that we know you… · jamaicanhomestylepdx.com
Sushi, Restaurant · We pride ourselves on sourcing the finest seasonal produce, wild-caught seafood, and locally raised meats, all thoughtfully paired with… · masusushi.com
Ramen, Restaurant · Handcrafted ramen and cocktails. Opening hours: Mo-Th 17:00-21:30; Fr-Su 11:00-15:00,16:30-21:30 Features: step-free access · 803… · toyaramen.com
Lebanese, Mediterranean, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr 11:00-21:30; Sa 12:00-21:30; Su 12:00-21:00 Features: takeaway, air conditioning ·… · hodas.com
Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: 10:00-24:00 Features: takeaway · 10499 Southeast 82nd Avenue, Happy Valley, 97086 · arbys.com
Pretzel, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-21:00; Su 11:00-19:00 Features: takeaway · 12000 Southeast 82nd Avenue, Clackamas, 97086 · locations.auntieannes.com
Ice Cream, Ice Cream · Opening hours: 10:00-23:00 Features: takeaway · 1815 Northeast César E. Chávez Boulevard, Portland, 97212 · locations.baskinrobbins.com
Bubble Tea, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-21:00; Su 11:00-19:00 Features: takeaway · 12000 Southeast 82nd Avenue, Clackamas, 97086 · braganzatea.com
Wings, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo 11:00-24:00; Tu-Sa 00:00-01:00,11:00-24:00; Su 00:00-01:00,11:00-22:30 · 9810 Northeast Cascades Parkway, Portland, 97220 · buffalowildwings.com
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 06:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 06:00-23:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 11590 Southeast 82nd Avenue, Happy Valley, 97086 · bk.com
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 06:30-22:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · 12520 Southeast 93rd Avenue, Clackamas, 97015 · chick-fil-a.com
Dessert, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 08:00-21:00; Su 08:00-19:00 Features: takeaway · 12000 Southeast 82nd Avenue, Clackamas, 97086 · locations.cinnabon.com
Taiwanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-21:00 · 700 Southwest 5th Avenue, Portland, 97204 · dtf.com
Bagel, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 06:00-14:00; Sa-Su 07:00-14:00 Features: takeaway · 508 Southwest College Street, Portland, 97201 · locations.einsteinbros.com
Barbecue, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-22:30; Fr,Sa 11:00-23:00 Features: outdoor seating · 9911 Northeast Cascades Parkway, Portland, 97220 · famousdaves.com
Brazilian, Steak House, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo,Tu 11:30-14:00,17:00-21:30; We-Fr 11:30-14:00,17:00-22:00; Sa 16:00-22:00; Su 11:30-14:00,16:00-21:00 ·… · fogodechao.com
Juice, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 08:00-22:00; Su 09:00-20:00 Features: takeaway · 12000 Southeast 82nd Avenue, Clackamas, 97086 · locations.jamba.com
Frozen Yogurt, Ice Cream · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 12:00-23:00 · 8950 Southeast Sunnyside Road, Clackamas, 97015 · menchies.com
Pasta, Restaurant · Opening hours: 11:00-21:00 · 12190 Southeast 82nd Avenue, Clackamas, 97086 · locations.noodles.com
Guyanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo,We-Su 11:30-19:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, step-free access · 1015 Southeast Stark Street, Portland, 97214 · bakeontherunpdx.com
Japanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su,Tu-We 16:00-21:00; Th-Sa 16:00-22:00 · 1337 Northeast Broadway, Portland, 97232 · bluefintunaandsushi.com
Tacos, Mexican, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 16:00-24:00; Sa 12:00-24:00; Su 12:00-20:00 Features: outdoor seating, step-free access · 1101 Northwest… · carlitaspdx.com
Indonesian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 17:00-21:00 Features: outdoor seating · 1081 Northeast César E. Chávez Boulevard, Portland, 97212 · gadogadopdx.com
Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-14:30,16:00-21:00; Su 16:00-21:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · 3450 Southeast Belmont Street, Portland, 97214 · indiaoven.org
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Airports
Portland International Airport (PDX) 4.6 mi to the centre
Portland, OR, US — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 16 airlines (Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines…) · direct flights to 57 destinations incl. Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth, Denver, Los Angeles… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 16 airlines, 57 direct destinations
- Alaska Airlines AS (Dash 8-400, 737-800, 737-700, 734, CRJ-700, 73J…) · 39 routes: Anchorage, Atlanta, Bellingham*, Billings*, Boise*, Boston, Burbank*, Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth, Detroit*, Eugene*, Fresno*, Honolulu, Kahului, Las Vegas, Long Beach*, Los Angeles, Medford*, Missoula*, Oakland*, Ontario*, Palm Springs, Pasco*, Phoenix, Redmond-Bend*, Reno*, Sacramento*, Salt Lake City*, San Diego, San Francisco, San Jose, Santa Ana, Santa Barbara*, Santa Rosa*, Seattle*, Spokane*, Tucson*, Vancouver*, Washington
- American Airlines AA (737, Dash 8-400, A320, CRJ-700, A319, A321…) · 17 routes: Boston*, Burbank*, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth, Long Beach*, Los Angeles*, Oakland*, Ontario*, Philadelphia, Phoenix, San Diego*, San Francisco*, San Jose*, Santa Ana*, Vancouver, Washington*
- United Airlines UA (A320, 737-900, A319, 737-800, EM2, 757-200…) · 13 routes: Calgary*, Chicago, Denver, Eugene*, Houston, Klamath Falls*, Los Angeles*, Newark, Redmond-Bend*, San Francisco, Seattle*, Vancouver*, Washington
- Southwest Airlines WN (737-700, 737-300, 73C, 737-800) · 11 routes: Albuquerque, Chicago, Denver, Kansas City, Las Vegas, Oakland, Phoenix, Reno, Sacramento, Salt Lake City, San Jose
- Delta Air Lines DL (737-800, 737-800, 737-900, 757, A320, A330-300…) · 8 routes: Amsterdam, Atlanta, Detroit, Los Angeles*, Minneapolis, New York, Salt Lake City, Tokyo
- US Airways US (A320, A319, A321, 737-800, M83) · 5 routes: Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth, Philadelphia, Phoenix
- AirTran Airways FL (737-700, 737-300, 737-800, 73C) · 4 routes: Chicago*, Denver*, Oakland*, Oklahoma City*
- JetBlue Airways B6 (A320) · 3 routes: Boston, Long Beach, New York
- Spirit Airlines NK (A319, A320) · 3 routes: Dallas-Fort Worth, Las Vegas, San Diego
- Air Canada AC (CRJ, Dash 8-300) · 2 routes: Calgary*, Vancouver*
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (330, 737-800, 737-900, 737-800) · 2 routes: Amsterdam*, Atlanta*
- SeaPort Airlines K5 (CNC) · 2 routes: North Bend, Pendleton
- Air France AF (737-800, 737-900, 737-800) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Frontier Airlines F9 (A319, A320) · 1 route: Denver
- Hawaiian Airlines HA (A330-200) · 1 route: Honolulu
- Virgin America VX (A320) · 1 route: San Francisco
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Portland Troutdale Airport (TTD) 11 mi to the centre
Portland, OR, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Portland Hillsboro Airport (HIO) 15 mi to the centre
Portland, OR, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Pleasant Farm Airport 19 mi to the centre
Washougal, WA, US
Lehman Field 20 mi to the centre
Corbett, OR, US
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Portland Troutdale Airport (TTD); 9 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: PDX has direct flights to 57 destinations on 16 airlines (incl. Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth, Denver, Los Angeles…).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Portland, Oregon. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Local transit
Tram · Portland, Oregon · Schedules & GTFS data (official feed)
Bus · Vancouver, Washington · Schedules & GTFS data (official feed)
Bus · Oregon · Schedules & GTFS data
Bus · Eugene, Oregon · Schedules & GTFS data (official feed)
Bus · Bend, Oregon · Schedules & GTFS data
Public transit · Schedules & GTFS data
Trains & rail
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
Coach / shuttle operator
Coach / shuttle operator
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.
Jet card, management · Managed fleet across US bases · Locally based jet card and aircraft management with private terminals in ~20 US cities.
Helicopter, by-the-seat · Helicopters, seaplanes, jets via partners · By-the-seat helicopters Manhattan–JFK/Newark and the Hamptons; jet charter through partners.
Membership charter · King Air 350i, Citation, Hawker, Global · US membership and on-demand charter; Delta Air Lines is a major shareholder.
Semi-private scheduled · Embraer 135 (16 seats) · First-class-only scheduled flights from Van Nuys to Aspen, Sun Valley, Cabo and Europe in summer.
Charter, management, FBO · Managed fleet, light to ultra-long-range · Charter, management and FBOs at Van Nuys and Orange County; the original Hollywood jet operator.