Hotel Listings La Quinta Inn Portland Convention Center 431 Northeast Multnomah, Portland, OR 97232 US
Crowne Plaza Downtown Convention Center 1441 NE 2nd Avenue, Portland, OR 97232 US
Inn At the Convention Center 420 North East Holladay Street, Portland, OR 97232 US
Red Lion Portland Convention Center 1021 Northeast Grand Avenue, Portland, OR 97232 US
Courtyard by Marriott Portland Lloyd Center 435 Northeast Wasco Street, Portland, OR 97232 US
Shilo Inn Portland Rose Garden 1506 Northeast 2nd Avenue, Portland, OR 97232 US
Doubletree Hotel Portland 1000 Northeast Multnomah, Portland, OR 97232 US ...more hotels |
ABOUT PORTLANDOnce known as America's best kept secret, Portland is now one of the country's hottest travel destinations. Money magazine recently ranked Portland #2 among Big Cities in which to live in the U.S., and its unique and thriving festivals, outdoors and dining scenes keep it consistently among the travel hotspots. Portland has the personality of a small community and the activities and vitality of a large city.
With moderate temperatures and varied and beautiful terrain, Portland is the quintessential outdoor city. The magnificent waterways overlook the Mount Hood glacier, a backdrop that sets the scene for a spectacular visit at any time of year.
Forest Park offers 40 miles of wilderness trails, streams and woods within the city limits. Hiking, biking and exploring opportunities are always close at hand. Smith and Bybee Lakes display stunning wildlife and have great flatwater paddling in America's largest protected wetland within a city. Just a short drive away, is magnificent Multnomah Falls, the nation's second-highest year-round waterfall. For a mellower outdoors experience, visit one of the city's stunning gardens: the Leach Botanical, Classical Chinese, Japanese, or Crystal Springs Rhododendron Gardens.
Chances are good that the city will be bustling with a festival when you arrive. Favorites include the Rose Festival in June, and The Bite of Oregon food and music fete in August.
The always popular Oregon Brewers Festival in July can be combined with a tour and sampling at one of the many excellent, local microbreweries. Tours of local vineyards and distilleries provide further tastings of family- produced, distinctive wines and brandies prepared by using the finest fruit and centuries-old methods.
Whether you travel around Portland by train, bike or on foot, a clear and unobstructed view is guaranteed. Building height restrictions prevent the beauty and majesty of Mount Hood from ever being blocked. Speaking of Mount Hood, with four ski resorts and North America's longest ski season (including 90 summer days), this 11,235-foot peak is a mecca for skiers, ice climbers, snowboarders and hikers. |