Superb Shopping

Portland’s maker culture shines in its locally owned shops and boutiques. Pick up a made-in-Portland souvenir, then pop into thrift stores and vintage shops in search of eclectic secondhand treasures. Several iconic U.S. brands are based here, like Nike, Columbia Sportswear, Pendleton and Danner, making it easy to spruce up your style. Best of all, you’ll pay no sales tax on your purchase:Portland is truly a shopping paradise.

Fabulous Food and Drink

An innovative dining scene has put the city at the epicenter of plenty of food trends and culinary movements. Explore Distillery Row on the Eastside, where numerous microdistilleries create small-batch spirits that incorporate distinct local flavors and ingredients. When it’s time for a meal, grab a bite at one of the city’s many food cart pods oraward-winning restaurants. Dive into the area's food landscape even further with a trip to the Portland Farmers Market, held every Saturday at the downtown campus of Portland State University.

Picturesque Parks and Gardens

Even in the city, you’ll find green spaces galore. Head to Washington Park, a nearly 170-hectare oasis, to explore the historic International Rose Test Garden. This experimental garden is the oldest of its kind in the USA. Don’t miss a visit to the Portland Japanese Garden, where five distinct varieties of gardens offer serene scenery for a stroll. Nearby at Forest Park, hike or bike an extensive network of pathways that includes Wildwood Trail, the USA’s longest forested urban trail.

Amazing Arts and Culture

Embrace the unconventional in Portland, where diverse influences combine to create a welcoming, dynamic culture. The city’s manylive music venues are a great place to start experiencing that local color: Pop into bars, theaters and auditoriums any night of the week to hear emerging artists and established acts thrill audiences. Immerse yourself in contemporary and traditional works at the Portland Art Museum, then discover the city’s multi-faceted past in cultural museums like the Portland Chinatown Museum and the Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education.

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Portland is made up of more than 90 neighborhoods, each with its own unique personality and offerings.

Photo: Justin Katigbak,Travel Portland

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Portland is home to more than 600 food carts, clustered in "pods" of tiny kitchens all over town.

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Oregon has no sales tax, which means you can shop tax-free in Portland at major department stores, designer name-brand shops and handcrafted boutiques.

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