Portland (/ ˈpɔːrtlənd / PORT-lənd) is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Oregon.
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.
Travel to beautiful Portland, Oregon for great food; art districts; craft breweries; the world’s largest independent bookstore, a huge urban forest and a bridge reserved for bicyclists.
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Famous for its beautiful scenery, Portland also has many parks and gardens, a great selection of interesting museums, and lively art and music scene. The thriving microbrewery industry has helped Portland to become known as the Beer and Food Cart Capital of the World.
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.
Portland is where Interstate 84 starts at Interstate 5, both major highways in the Pacific Northwest.
Plan the perfect visit to Portland with our travel planning guide. Explore where to stay, fun things to do and how to get around with or without a car.
Explore downtown Portland's abundant shops with easy public transportation, beautiful parks and convenient proximity to the Portland International Airport.