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Portland Itineraries: How to Spend 1 to 7 Days in Portland, Oregon
Portland rewards travelers who explore by neighborhood. Mornings are best for gardens and viewpoints, afternoons for museums and shops, and evenings for the restaurants and bars of the east side. These itineraries group nearby sights so you spend your time exploring rather than traveling, using the light rail and streetcar wherever possible, and they add day trips to the Columbia River Gorge and Mount Hood for longer stays. Choose the length that fits your trip, then adjust for the season and the weather.
1 Day
One Perfect Day in Portland: Gardens, Books & Dinner
With only one day, focus on Portland's signature sights in the west side. Start with the gardens of Washington Park, enjoy the view from Pittock Mansion, browse Powell's and end with dinner in the Pearl District.
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Weekend (2 Days)
A Portland Weekend: Gardens, Old Town and the River
A weekend lets you combine Portland's gardens and hills with its downtown and riverfront. Day one covers Washington Park, Pittock Mansion and the Pearl. Day two explores downtown, the art museum, Lan Su Chinese Garden and the waterfront, with dinner at Le Pigeon.
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3 Days
3 Days in Portland: Gardens, Downtown & the East Side
Three days lets you see Portland's main sides at a comfortable pace. The first day covers Washington Park and the Pearl District, the second downtown, Old Town and the waterfront, and the third the east side neighborhoods of Hawthorne and Division, with Mount Tabor and dinner at Kann.
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5 Days
5 Days in Portland: City, Gorge & Family Fun
Five days gives you time to experience Portland fully. The first three days cover Washington Park, downtown and the east side. Day four is a day trip to the Columbia River Gorge and Multnomah Falls, and day five is a family-friendly day at OMSI, the riverfront and the Oregon Zoo.
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7 Days
7 Days in Portland: City, Gorge & Mount Hood
A week in Portland lets you explore the city and its mountains. The first five days cover the gardens, downtown, the east side, the Columbia River Gorge and a family day. Day six is a day trip to Mount Hood, and day seven combines Forest Park, the St Johns Bridge, Alberta Street and live music on Mississippi Avenue.
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