The Official Guide to Portland

Food carts and food cart pods have long been at the heart of Portland’s innovative culinary scene. But in recent years, spacious food halls have taken root in historic buildings, hip enclaves and even luxurious towers across the city — mostly enclosed indoor spaces where creative chefs in vendor stalls produce diverse food offerings that...

On Oct. 23, 2026, the stop-motion animated film “Wildwood” will arrive in theaters, bringing to life the best-selling fantasy novel of the same name — and putting a dreamy version of Portland’s most iconic attractions on the big screen. Penned in 2011 by Decemberists frontman Colin Meloy and illustrated by his wife, Carson Ellis, “Wildwood”...

Great blue herons, bald eagles and peregrine falcons are just a few of the Rose City avian residents routinely spotted by visitors. But to really “put a bird” on a Portland memory, mark the calendar for September’s Chapman Swift Watch — the time of year when thousands of Vaux’s swifts drift through the city on...

Portland’s reputation for world-class street eats is well deserved. And when it comes to the most classic of on-the-go options — tacos — local diners can order up a wealth of delicious variations, from meaty morsels like braised barbacoa (slow-cooked, seasoned meat) and wild boar to vegetarian creations made with mushrooms, cactus and scrambled egg....

Pacific NW Experience invites you to join fellow industry colleagues at the Portland Art Museum for an evening of networking, delicious refreshments and a celebration of Portland’s performing arts scene. Connect with colleagues and hear updates from speakers from the Oregon Symphony, Oregon Ballet Theatre and Northwest Children’s Theater and School. Don’t forget to bring your co...