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Portland is a progressive city in Oregon, formed in 1845 and incorporated in 1851. It is the 28th most populous city in the United States, and 3rd largest in the Pacific Northwest (behind Seattle and Vancouver). Portland is nicknamed "The City of Roses" because its warm and dry summers are ideal for growing the flower, and is the home to the International Rose Test Garden. Portlandians are hip, artistic and earthy, and very environmentally conscious. The city is famous for its land-use planning efforts to restrict urban sprawl, and focus on public transit. It is one of the most bike-friendly cities in the United States, due to the vast network of bike lanes. Portland is a great place to enjoy the arts and culture, partake in the offerings of the many microbreweries or coffee shops, or get outdoors to enjoy the opportunities for hiking or water sports.
Portland
Portland is a progressive city in Oregon, formed in 1845 and incorporated in 1851. It is the 28th most populous city in the United States, and 3rd largest in the Pacific Northwest (behind Seattle and Vancouver). Portland is nicknamed "The City of Roses" because its warm and dry summers are ideal for growing the flower, and is the home to the International Rose Test Garden. Portlandians are hip, artistic and earthy, and very environmentally conscious. The city is famous for its land-use planning efforts to restrict urban sprawl, and focus on public transit. It is one of the most bike-friendly cities in the United States, due to the vast network of bike lanes. Portland is a great place to enjoy the arts and culture, partake in the offerings of the many microbreweries or coffee shops, or get outdoors to enjoy the opportunities for hiking or water sports.
Getting There
Portland International Airport (PDX) is nine miles north of downtown Portland. From the airport, the PDX MAX light rail Red Line is a quick and easy way to get downtown. The trains runs between 4:45am-11:58pm, takes 38 minutes, and costs $2.50 for an adult (youth $1.65, honored citizen $1). The MAX station and ticket machines are located on the lower level, next to the south baggage claim area (turn right at the base of the escalator). View airport map. For complete schedules and more information, visit www.trimet.org/schedules/maxredline.htm.
Taxi
The taxi fare between PDX airport and downtown should cost around $35 and take 20-30 minutes. Radio Cab offers a discount with coupons available on their website.
Shuttles
The Downtown Airport Express runs every 30 minutes and costs $14 one-way and $24 round-trip to downtown and Lloyd Center/Convention Center hotels. Other shuttle services are available, and many airport hotels provide free shuttles.
Getting Around
Climate & Weather
Portland CLIMATE CHART
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Places of Interest
- Brewery
- Brewpub
- Coffee Shop
- Garden - Outdoor
- Hotel
- Ace Hotel Portland
- Aloft Portland Airport At Cascade Station
- America\'s Best Value Inn And Suites-Portland
- Avalon Hotel And Spa, A Grand Heritage Hotel
- Banfield Motel
- Best Western Inn At The Meadows
- BEST WESTERN PONY SOLDIER INN
- Briarwood Suites
- Candlewood Suites Portland Airport
- Clarion Hotel Portland Airport
- Comfort Inn And Suites Portland Airport
- Comfort Inn Portland
- Comfort Suites Portland Airport
- Comfort Suites Portland Southwest
- Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Portland Airport
- Courtyard By Marriott Portland Airport
- Courtyard By Marriott Portland North Harbour
- Courtyard Marriott City Center
- Courtyard Portland Downtown/Convention Center
- Crowne Plaza Portland Downtown Convention Center
- Days Inn Portland
- Days Inn Portland Airport
- Days Inn Portland/Gresham
- DoubleTree By Hilton Portland
- Downtown Value Inn
- Eastside Lodge
- Econo Lodge At Port Of Portland
- Econo Lodge Convention Center
- Econo Lodge East Port
- Econo Lodge Expo Center Portland
- Econo Lodge Portland City Center
- Embassy Suites Portland Airport
- Embassy Suites Portland-Downtown
- Extended Stay America Portland - Gresham
- Fairfield Inn & Suites Portland North Harbour
- Fairfield Inn By Marriott Portland Airport
- Four Points By Sheraton Portland East
- GuestHouse Hotel & Suites Portland
- Hampton Inn Portland Airport OR
- Hampton Inn Portland/Gresham
- Heathman Hotel Portland
- Hilton Garden Inn Portland Airport
- Hilton Portland & Executive Tower
- Holiday Inn Airport - Portland
- Holiday Inn Express Airport - Portland
- Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Portland-Jantzen Bea
- Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Portland-NW Downtown
- Hotel DeLuxe
- Hotel Fifty
- Hotel Lucia
- Hotel Modera
- Hotel Monaco Portland
- Hotel Monaco Portland, A Kimpton Hotel
- Hotel Vintage Plaza, A Kimpton Hotel
- Howard Johnson Portland Airport
- Hyatt Place Portland Airport
- Inn At Northrup Station
- Inn At The Convention Center
- Jupiter Hotel
- La Quinta Inn & Suites Portland NW
- La Quinta Inn And Suites Portland Airport
- Mark Spencer Hotel
- Marriott Portland Downtown Waterfront
- Motel Six Gresham/Portland
- Nordic Motel
- Oxford Suites Portland - Jantzen Beach
- Park Lane Suites And Inn
- Portland Marriott City Center
- Portland Value Inn & Suites
- Quality Inn & Suites Airport Convention Center
- Quality Inn Downtown Convention Center
- Radisson Hotel Portland Airport
- Ramada Inn & Suites Portland Airport
- Ramada Portland South I-205
- Red Lion Hotel on the River - Jantzen Beach
- Red Lion Hotel Portland - Convention Center
- Red Lion Hotel Portland Airport
- Residence Inn By Marriott - Lloyd Center
- Residence Inn By Marriott Airport
- Residence Inn By Marriott Portland Riverplace
- Residence Inn Marriott Portland North Harbour
- RiverPlace, A Kimpton Hotel
- Rodeway Inn Portland Airport
- Sheraton Portland Airport Hotel
- Shilo Inn Hotel & Suites - Portland/Beaverton
- Shilo Inn Rose Garden At The Portland Convention Center
- Shilo Inn Suites Hotel - Portland Airport
- SpringHill Suites By Marriott Portland Airport
- Staybridge Suites Airport - Portland
- Super 8 Gresham/Portland Area
- Super 8 Motel Portland Airport
- The Benson Hotel, A Coast Hotel
- The Governor Hotel, A Grand Heritage Hotel
- The Nines
- The Paramount Hotel
- The Westin Portland
- Travelodge Portland Airport
- Travelodge Portland City Center
- UNIVERSITY PLACE
- Museum - Art
- Museum - Science
- Recreational Facility - Misc
- Rentals - Equipment
- Restaurant
- Abyssinian Kitchen
- Andina Restaurant
- Apizza Scholls
- Ataula
- Ava Gene's
- Aviary
- Bao Bao
- Bar Avignon
- BEAST
- Bistro23
- Biwa
- Carlito's Cocina
- Castagna Restaurant
- Clyde Common
- Coquine
- Davenport
- Deschutes Brewery Portland Public House
- Farm Spirit
- Han Oak
- Herbivoro
- Higgins Restaurant
- Holdfast Dining
- Holsteins Shakes and Buns
- Huber's
- Ichiza Kitchen & Tea House
- Imperial
- Jackrabbit
- Jake's Famous Crawfish
- Kachka
- Langbaan
- Lardo East
- Laurelhurst Market
- Le Pigeon
- Little Bird Bistro
- Lúc Lác
- Luce
- MAURICE
- Mother's Bistro & Bar
- Mucca Osteria
- Muscadine
- Ned Ludd
- Nodoguro
- Nostrana
- Old Salt Marketplace
- Olympia Provisions
- Ox
- Paley's Place
- Park Kitchen
- Pazzo Ristorante
- PDX Sliders
- Pine State Biscuits - NE Alberta
- Pok Pok
- Por Que No? Taqueria
- Q Restaurant & Bar
- Renata
- Ringside Steakhouse
- Roe Restaurant
- Rose VL
- Sa Bai Thai Cuisine
- Screen Door
- SHoRT ROUND
- Shut Up and Eat
- St. Jack
- Stammtisch
- Tasty n Alder
- Tasty n Sons
- The Country Cat Dinnerhouse Bar
- The Hairy Lobster
- The Observatory
- The Waiting Room
- Tin Shed Garden Cafe
- Toro Bravo
- Tortilleria y Tienda de Leon's
- Trifecta
- Tusk
- Voodoo Doughnut
- Willow
- Xico
- Store - Bike
- Store - Outdoor Gear
- Snow Peak Portland
- Routes & Trails