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Getting there
By Plane Portland International Airport (PDX; tel. 877/739-4636 or 503/460-4234; www.flypdx.com) is located 10 miles northeast of downtown Portland, adjacent to the Columbia River. There's an information booth by the baggage-claim area whe... Continue reading »
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Getting around
By Public Transportation Free Rides -- Portland is committed to keeping its downtown uncongested, and to this end has invested heavily in its public transportation system. The single greatest innovation--as well as the best reason to ride... Continue reading »
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Neighborhoods in brief
Portland's neighborhoods are mostly dictated by geography. The Willamette River forms a natural dividing line between the eastern and western portions of the city, while the Columbia River forms a boundary with the state of Washington on the... Continue reading »
Portland Travel Experiences
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Coast Starlight
We stocked up on provisions at Pike Market in Seattle for our 24 hour train journey to San Francisco - a much anticipated highlight for t... Continue reading »
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Whirlwind Tour of Portland
When I explored Portland, I stayed within two focal points: The Waterfront Walk, and Powell's Books. Outside the city, we explored Larc... Continue reading »
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McMinnville, Cape Lookout, Mt. Hood
With 105 degree heat on I-5, we pulled a Plan B move and headed for the Oregon coast once again. Before doing so, we stopped t... Continue reading »
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Day 14 - Portland
Today we travelled further north through Oregon to Portland, via Salem. Salem is the state capital but really tiny (there seems to be a... Continue reading »
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Technology Travels
I am back home from a short tour of the east coast and have begun really delving into planning. While I certainly do need to figure... Continue reading »
Popular Portland Hotels
- The Heathman Lodge
- Phoenix Inn and Suites Tigard
- Residence Inn by Marriott Portland North Harbour
- Hotel deLuxe
- Silver Cloud Inn Portland
- Hotel Monaco Portland - a Kimpton Hotel
- The Heathman Hotel
- SpringHill Suites by Marriott Portland Airport
- Staybridge Suites Portland-Airport
- Marriott Courtyard Portland Tigard
