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Visiting Here

Portland, Oregon is a diverse city, in both culture and landscape.

The vibrant downtown, diverse neighborhoods, and tax-free shopping make Portland and the surrounding communities a shopper's paradise. Take advantage of special shopping promotions through Destination Downtown and MyPortlandOnline.

Portland has more restaurants and movie theaters per capita than any other U.S. city, providing effortless fun-filled nights on the town with friends or family. Portland also boasts excellent theater, opera, and symphony companies. These factors and more account for Portland's high ranking on numerous "best of" lists.

Check our value-priced Map & Guide and our free Dining Guide for more ideas.

You'll find additional ideas for exploring Portland and the surrounding region on our Shop, Eat, Explore, Portland Facts and Visitor Resources pages.

Beautiful Mt. Hood and the scenic Columbia Gorge lie just 90 minutes to the east. Miles of public beaches and quaint oceanside neighborhoods lie 90 minutes to the west. Visitors to Mt. Hood can enjoy skiing in the winter, or hiking and mountain climbing in the summer. The Columbia Gorge is known the world over as a windsurfing destination. Ocean beaches and coastal mountains provide opportunities for outdoor recreation with friends or families.

For additional information about visiting our region, go to Travel Portland.

Our free Dining Guide will help you find the best food in the Central City. The guide is available at tourist locations and from our green-clad Sidewalk Ambassadors, who stroll the Central City to provide tourist information and other assistance. A new Dining Guide comes out in late May every year. Give us a call at 503.224.8684 if you need to pick up bulk copies.