




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.

Discover 7 Legendary Food Pods in Portland
Food pods in Portland are a defining feature of the city’s renowned food scene, offering an ever-changing selection of innovative and diverse flavors. Unlike...

Fun Family Activities in Portland
Whether you’re looking for an action-packed afternoon some fun with the kids a hike with friends or just want to learn more about Portland’s rich history there’s plenty to do and see.
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.

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.

Discover Arts and Culture in Portland
With 18000 people employed in art related industries within Oregon there’s a lot of art and culture to be had.