Driving often gets credit for being the most “convenient” form of transportation—but in over-parked, traffic-jammed, densifying Portland, it’s anything but. And if you’re in town to sample our always-evolving craft beer, nationally recognized Willamette Valley wines, or sticky, icky, legal chronic, then you shouldn’t be driving anyway! Fortunately, this town is rich in alternate transit […]
Visitors’ Guide to Portland 2019
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A Quick Peek at Portland’s Neighborhoods
Portland’s not so big! Even if you’re only here for a short time, it’s easy to catch the flavor of each of the five quadrants of our city. (Yes, we know… five quadrants is an oxymoron. But remember how they told you Portland was “weirdâ€?) No matter where you end up, you’ll always be able […]
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Where to Shop for Portland’s Best Fashion, Shoes, Bags, and More!
Like food, music, comedy, and craft beers, Portland is internationally known for being fashion-forward and its local boutiques, which strive for sustainable, eco-friendly style. If you appreciate looking good, don’t miss these hot spots: WOMEN’S FASHION TOP PICK: Una The women’s fashion found here is of super-fine quality—but the pieces are also conversation starters, often […]
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The Best Places in Portland to Shop for… Everything Else
Portland is also a great place to spend your travel allowance on the cool stuff that will make your friends back home drool with jealousy. Such as… RECORD STORES TOP PICK: Mississippi Records This independent record store crams countless vinyl into its small confines, but given space and time to explore, one visit can yield […]
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The Best Places to Check Out Portland’s Music Scene
No matter where you’re from, you’re probably aware of live music’s restorative powers. Rather than extol the virtues of this exercise, let us guide you through Portland’s best places to take your ears on a date. Aladdin Theater, 3017 SE Milwaukie Located in the Brooklyn neighborhood, the Aladdin Theater first opened as a vaudeville house […]
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The Best in LGBTQ+ Nightlife, Bars, Parties, Comedy, and More
Portland hosts a wide range of LGBTQ+ events every night of the week. Portland’s LGBTQ+ community is among America’s most vibrant and visible, where you can find everything from dance parties and comedy nights to drag bingo, drag brunch, and drag shows. No matter how you express, there’s somewhere cool and safe for you to […]
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The Best Places to Read, Buy Books, and See Art
Looking to get cultured? From a bookstore in a welcoming old house to the oldest art museum on the west coast, Portland has the goods. Here’s where to go to see art and grow your book collection. Where To See An Art Show Portland Art Museum (1219 SW Park) The Portland Art Museum is the […]
Posted inFood and Drink
An Introduction to Portland’s Overflowing Beer Scene
Forget the food, the music and arts scenes, the proximity to mountains and oceans. The actual best thing about Portland is the beer. I don’t simply mean it’s tastier or easier to find than in other cities (although those things are very true). I mean there’s more of it—Portland is home to dozens of craft […]
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Portland’s Best Bars (Beer, Wine, and Cocktails)
Welcome, traveler. Let’s toast your arrival with an alcoholic drink, which Portlanders love even more than coffee or weed. In the spirit of assimilation, here’s a visitor’s guide to drinking in Portland: BEER Horse Brass Pub (4534 SE Belmont) Portland beer culture would be nothing without Don Younger, a beer drinker’s beer drinker and adviser […]
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Portland’s Best Strip Clubs
Portland is a very sex-positive town, and our strippers are fierce, independent women who are very proud of what they do. And they do it well! So behave like the locals: If you’re sitting up at the rack next to the stage, bring some dollar bills and tip often and with gusto. Because you’d expect […]
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Where to Find Portland’s Best Coffee
Stumptown Coffee Roasters (Various locations, stumptowncoffee.com) Stumptown is as basic to Portlanders as Starbucks is to America, but it’s still worth checking out if you’ve never been. Their coffee is great, which is why it’s now available nationwide and even in many foreign countries. Our personal favorite is their cold brew, which is available in […]
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First-Time Pot Buyer’s Guide
Hey there, intrepid traveler! Welcome to one of the best places to smoke pot in the world. Not only is our weed amazing, it’s also legal—and there’s no shortage of beautiful mountains, amazing food, interesting art, and quality music to combine your pot with. So let me help you find the right pot for your […]