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City guide · United States

Portland

Food carts by the dozen, more breweries than almost any other US city, and the Columbia Gorge an hour away.

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Food carts · Craft breweries · Columbia Gorge day trips · Powell's Books

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What to see

Start with the sights.

01What to seePowell's City of BooksExplore →
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Powell's City of Books

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The world's largest independent bookstore fills an entire city block with nine color-coded rooms and roughly a million new and used titles.

02What to seePortland Japanese GardenExplore →
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Portland Japanese Garden

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Widely regarded as one of the most authentic Japanese gardens outside Japan, its eight garden styles wind through koi ponds, a dry sand-and-stone garden, and a teahouse across five and a half acres.

03What to seeInternational Rose Test GardenExplore →
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International Rose Test Garden

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Over 10,000 rose bushes bloom across terraced beds in Washington Park, with the Portland skyline and, on clear days, Mount Hood as a backdrop.

04What to seeWashington ParkExplore →
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Washington Park

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This 400-plus acre forested park ties together the Rose Garden, Japanese Garden, Oregon Zoo, and the Hoyt Arboretum's miles of tree-lined trails just minutes from downtown.

05What to seePittock MansionExplore →
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Pittock Mansion

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This 1914 French Renaissance chateau sits 1,000 feet above the city, built for Oregonian publisher Henry Pittock and now open as a house museum with sweeping views of Portland and the Cascades.

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Portland, month by month.

What to plan a trip around, month by month.

June in Portland

Portland in June. One of the best months to visit Portland. Typical daytime highs around 73°F (23°C).

July in Portland

Portland in July. One of the best months to visit Portland. Typical daytime highs around 84°F (29°C).

August in Portland

Portland in August. One of the best months to visit Portland. Typical daytime highs around 84°F (29°C).

September in Portland

Portland in September. One of the best months to visit Portland. Typical daytime highs around 77°F (25°C).

Make a plan

Before you go.

Transport, fares & local advice

Getting there

Fly into Portland International (PDX).

Know before you go

  • Food cart pods (clusters of a dozen-plus carts) are scattered across downtown - Cartopia and the original SW pods are the classics.
  • The Columbia River Gorge, with Multnomah Falls, is under an hour east and an easy half-day trip.
  • Powell's City of Books occupies a full city block and is worth more time than expected.

Questions

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Portland?

The best time to visit Portland is Jun–Sep, in United States.

Where is Portland?

Portland is in United States. The nearest major airport is Portland International (PDX).

What is Portland known for?

Food carts by the dozen, more breweries than almost any other US city, and the Columbia Gorge an hour away.

More places to explore

Explore these places for a longer trip. Distances are straight line; check the route and travel time before planning an outing.