The Official Guide to Portland

Picture it: You’re sitting on a picnic blanket with delectable local take-out and libations, bathed in the summer evening light, laughing along with hundreds of other stand-up comedy fans on a sprawling, shaded lawn. It’s not a fantasy; it’s Comedy in the Park, a quintessential Portland experience. Since 2021, Kickstand Comedy’s wildly popular free outdoor...

Portland has more than 350 miles (563 km) of bike lanes, paths, and low-traffic streets designated as “bike boulevards,” making Portland bike tours one of the best ways to see the city. Many of these bikeways run right through the heart of downtown and past popular attractions, shops, and restaurants. Guided Portland Bike Tours For...

Wine enthusiasts know Oregon for its pinot noir, but there are plenty of other reasons to visit Portland vineyards: spectacular views, budget-friendly flights and tasting rooms that just beg for you to slow down and stay awhile. These wineries near Portland feature a variety of varietals, and offer an ideal escape from the city. Portland...

Oregon City boasts an impressive list of “firsts”: first incorporated city west of the Rocky Mountains (1844), Oregon’s first capital (before it was even a state) and the country’s first long-distance electric line (Willamette Falls to Portland, 1889). But it’s actually Oregon City’s last-place status that fascinates many modern-day visitors: Located just 15 miles southeast...

Just across the Willamette River from downtown, Northeast Portland’s Lloyd neighborhood contains the Oregon Convention Center, Lloyd Center Mall and the Moda Center, home to Portland’s NBA team, the Portland Trail Blazers, and major concerts and events — it can be easily reached by public transportation, including MAX Light Rail and the Portland Streetcar. Where...