An overview of attractions and things to do in the Portland and Southwest Washington areas including the arts, sports, golf, parks, water recreation, places to shop, dine, and sip, as well as a multitude of fun things to do for the whole family.
Disc Golf in Portland
Drive approach and putt just like golf only using a disc and a metal basket at one of Portland’s area courses.
Food Carts, Donuts, and Ice Cream in Portland
Portland’s burgeoning food scene is so epic it’s caught the national spotlight and the affection of the New York Times.
YOUR ESSENTIAL GUIDE
for an easier relocation to Portland and Southwest Washington, simplified by our research
YOUR ESSENTIAL GUIDE
for an easier relocation to Portland and Southwest Washington, simplified by our research
Discover Skiing and Snowboarding Near Portland
Winter rain in Portland usually means SNOW in the mountains only about an hour away.
A Sampling of Portland Restaurants
One of the reasons our world-class chefs like it here so much is the rich natural bounty that Oregon’s verdant landscape provides for their kitchens.
15 Things You Didn’t Know About Portland
Portland has become a trendy place to talk about in recent years. Even if you’ve never been you probably have an impression of what Portland is like thanks to popular TV shows like Portlandia. While many of the jokes about Portland are spot on there’s a lot to learn about Portland so here’s a list of things you didn’t know about Portland.
Portland Rock Climbing
Love to climb? No problem. As long as you don’t have a fear of heights that is. Portland’s indoor rock climbing gyms will take you to new heights.
Shopping the Streets of Portland
The Portland street shopping scene the perfect place for that special something tucked away in a tiny boutique or thrift shop.
Portland’s Sports Teams
Stumptown’s pride includes NBA MLS NWSL NCAA and AFL teams – all with impressive followings.
Portland Water Sports: Kayak, Windsurf, SUP
There’s no shortage of water in the Portland area (and wind in the Columbia River Gorge) making Portland a waterlover’s paradise.
Biking in Portland
With elaborate bike paths a week-long ride and its strong biking community Portland is a great place to get your wheels spinning.
Portland Parks
Tree huggers unite! The region’s parks will pull you in where you’ll discover thousands of acres of enchanting scenery around every corner.
Portland Area Hiking
Hikers cross the globe find the Beaver State impressive in its variety and magnitude of walking and hiking trails.
