




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.

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.
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 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.

8 Great Things To Do In Downtown Portland
Things to do in downtown Portland range from exploring vibrant arts and cultural attractions to enjoying the city’s renowned green spaces. Downtown Portland seamlessly...

13 Portland Area Malls And Shopping Centers
In every quadrant of the city a Portland mall awaits for a little retail therapy.

5 Popular Portland Fall Festivals
Fall in Portland offers a one-of-a-kind experience, with mild temperatures, colorful foliage, and a variety of Portland fall festivals. Whether someone is moving to...

The ABCs of Portland: 26 Things To Do
To help you get acquainted with Portland please enjoy this alphabetical introduction.

Fishing in Portland
The Pacific Northwest is the source of two of the tastiest fish in the world—salmon and halibut. Here are ten fishing hot spots to get you started.

Portland Best City for Dog Walks
Portland best city for dog walks means that newcomers and their furry friends can explore a city designed with pups in mind. Moving to Portland with a dog? You’re in...

Perfect Place to Tap Into Your Inner Outdoorsman
The region’s diverse geography offers a wide variety of recreational opportunities that make Portland the place to be. And a quick note about the rain.

So Much to Do, See, and Eat in Portland
If there’s one thing Portlanders know how to do – it’s play. With so much to do see and be a part of in the Portland metro area no Portlander has ever let a little thing like rain stop them.

Sports Teams in Portland, Oregon
Sports teams in Portland are a major draw for newcomers, offering a passionate fan culture and a variety of professional and semi-professional teams to support. Whether...