The city’s top attractions are constantly evolving, creating exciting pop-ups, debuting new works and hosting events that attract both locals and visitors alike. Read on for our favorite things to do, see and experience in Portland, then check out our events calendar to help you plan your trip.

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Portland, Oregon’s largest city, is 78 miles (126 km) from the Oregon Coast, at the convergence of two major rivers (the Columbia and Willamette), near the Columbia River Gorge and Mount Hood, Willamette Valley wine country and other regional destinations.

Hop on a bicycle and explore the most fun (and funky) things to do in Portland, Oregon – from breweries and rose gardens to the nearby Columbia River Gorge.

Travel to beautiful Portland, Oregon, the home of great food; art districts; craft breweries; the world’s largest independent bookstore, a huge urban forest and a bridge reserved for bicyclists.

Portland is my beloved hometown. I’ve lived here my entire adult life and have come to know the city like the back of my hand. The city is known for easy-going locals, knock-out food scene, and residents that grow chickens in backyards. The list of things to do in Portland is never-ending.

Portland, city, seat (1854) of Multnomah county, northwestern Oregon, U.S. The state’s largest city, it lies just south of Vancouver, Washington, on the Willamette River near its confluence with the Columbia River, about 100 miles (160 km) by river from the Pacific Ocean.

Enjoy Portland’s must-sees and must-eats in our itinerary for first-time visitors to the Rose City.