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PORTLAND, OREGON, USA

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Hotels

TOP HOTELS

Top 3 Luxury Hotels in Portland

5 Star

Downtown

$150-$341

Sentinel

4 Star

Downtown

$140-$322

Hyatt Centric Downtown Portland

4.5 Star

Downtown

$160-$338

Kimpton Hotel Vintage Portland

Top 3 Mid-Tier Hotels in Portland

4 Star

Old Town Chinatown

$110-$254

The Hoxton Portland

3.5 Star

Pearl District

$111-$264

Hampton Inn and Suites by Hilton Portland-Pearl District

3.5 Star

Downtown

$135-$217

Radisson RED Portland Downtown

Top 3 Budget Hotels/Hostels in Portland

Backpacker's Hostel

Northwest Portland

$62-$90

HI Portland-Northwest

2.5 Star

Downtown

$75-$179

McMenamins Crystal Hotel

3 Star

Downtown

$113-$200

Mark Spencer Hotel

Activities

TOP TOURS & ATTRACTIONS

Tours

Gorge Waterfalls Tour

Experience the grandeur of the Columbia River Gorge, one of the United States’ most photographed National Scenic Areas. We will drive along the oldest scenic highway in the US, stopping at sweeping viewpoints, flowing falls, a historic lodge, and the famed Bonneville Dam Sturgeon viewing center.

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Duration:

4 Hours

Gorge Waterfalls and Mt. Hood

A full day exploring the waterfalls, Hood River, and Oregon’s highest peak!

Duration:

8 Hours

Portland City Tour

Visit Downtown Portland & Pearl District, Washington Park, International Rose Test Garden or Hoyt Arboretum, Pittock Mansion Grounds, and Lan Su Chinese Garden

Duration:

3 Hours

Willamette Valley Wine Tasting

Let us drive! Enjoy tastings at carefully selected wineries in the famous Willamette Valley!

Duration:

6.5 Hours

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Attractions

Multnomah Falls

Portland Aerial Tram

Pearl District

Deschutes Brewery

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Restaurants

TOP DINING & DRINKING

Fine Dining

Mucca Osteria

Cuisine

Italian, Tuscan

Price

$$$$

Jake's Famous Crawfish

Cuisine

American, Seafood

Price

$$$$

Andina Restaurant

Cuisine

Peruvian

Price

$$$$

Casual Dining

Deschutes Brewery

Cuisine

American

Price

$$

Tin Shed Garden Cafe

Cuisine

American

Price

$$

Mother's Bistro & Bar

Cuisine

American

Price

$$

Bars

Backwoods Brewing Company

Cuisine

Brewery, American

Price

$$

Multnomah Whiskey Library

Cuisine

Whiskey Bar

Price

$$

The Driftwood Room

Cuisine

Bar

Price

$$

CURRENCY, CULTURE, & LANGUAGE TIPS

Currency & Tipping Info

Purchasing Power Rating

$$ (Less Expensive City)

Currency Name

Dollar (USD)

Availability of ATMs

Widely Available

Cash vs. Credit Rating

3 on scale of 1 to 4 (Credit Mostly Accepted)

Exchange Rate

1:1

Tipping Etiquette

Standard US tipping culture. Tip 20-25% at restaurants for good service, $1 for bellhops, $1-2/day for maid service.

Culture Tips

Percentage of English Speakers

98%

Government Safety Rating

1: Exercise Normal Precautions

Prevalance of Tourism

3: Moderately High

Experience Level Needed

1: Little Experience Needed

Population Size

655,000

Taxi Availability

3: Usually Available

Time Zone

Pacific Daylight Time (GMT-7)

Airports

Portland Internatinoal Airport (PDX)

Type of Outlets

U.S. Plugs--Two flat parallel pins with or without a grounding pin

Visa Needed?

No

Train Stations

Union Station

Vaccinations Needed?

No

Language & Culture

Language Assistance

English

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