Portland

Shop

Get even more with a Lonely Planet guide.

Pocket Portland & the Willamette Valley

$13.99

Shop Book

Getty Images/Flickr RF

Overview

Best coffee. Most food carts. Top craft breweries. Number-one hipster haven. Portland is a city of indie-spirited superlatives and humble, off-beat charms.

Attractions

Must-see attractions

Tom McCall Waterfront Park

Portland

This popular riverside park, which lines the west bank of the Willamette River, was finished in 1978 after four years of construction. It replaced an old…
Pioneer Courthouse Square

Portland

The heart of downtown Portland, at the heart of Portland’s retail district and the city’s transit system, is a multi-tiered brick plaza nicknamed Portland…
Portland Building

Portland

This controversial 15-story building (1982) was designed by Michael Graves and catapulted the postmodern architect to celebrity status. But the blocky,…
Oregon Historical Society

Portland

Along the tree-shaded South Park Blocks sits the state's primary history museum, which in 2019 unveiled a permanent 7000-sq-ft interactive exhibit that…
New Deal Distillery

Portland

This spirit-factory started as a small-time operation using a short copper still that remains on the premises (it's tucked away on a shelf). Now the…
South Park Blocks

Portland

The South Park Blocks, a 12-block-long greenway that runs through much of downtown, are a fine, leafy refuge from downtown's bustle. They host a farmers…
Portland Art Museum

Portland

Alongside the South Park Blocks, Portland Art Museum's excellent exhibits include Native American carvings, Asian and American art, photography and…
Stark's Vacuum Museum

Portland

A small sample of historical models collected by this large local retailer hangs on one wall of the Southeast Portland location. Since moving from its…

View more attractions

Planning Tools

Expert guidance to help you plan your trip

Best Things to Do

Hikes through urban forests, food trucks, soccer matches and more: here’s how to get to know Portland like a Portlander.

Read article

Best Time to Visit

Elements of every season in Portland contribute to the city’s moody vibe and vibrant personality. Here are the details on what each season brings.

Read article

Things to Know

things-to-know-before-traveling-to-portland-oregon

Read article

Transportation

Ditch the car and use bikes and public transportation to get around Portland with our ultimate guide to everything you need to know.

Read article

Free Things to Do

Discover the best of this vibrant Pacific Northwest city with hiking trails, festivals, street art and other attractions that don’t cost a dime.

Read article

Best Neighborhoods

Curious about where you can soak up Portland’s moody, quirky and weirdly wonderful vibes? Start with these seven neighborhoods.

Read article

Day Trips

Portland is a day tripper's paradise with some of the most beautiful and wild country in the US.

Read article

Money and Costs

From using staying at airport hotels to shopping at markets and hitting open-mic nights, here's how to enjoy Portland on a budget.

Read article

5 Shops

Portlanders aren’t known for dressing up. That doesn’t mean they don’t love to shop. Here are five of our favorite independent shops in this quirky city.

Read article