PORTLAND

“Portland’s compact, walkable downtown offers easy access to great food, green spaces, cultural offerings and tax-free shopping. Browse the city’s most diverse mix of retail brands, see a show and grab a bite at a food cart or fine restaurant.” - travelportland.com

  • Portland culture is defined by a vibrant and diverse live music scene, film festivals, an art scene that is present everywhere you look, gardens, markets, museums, an insanely long list of places to eat and drink, tax-free shopping and historic landmarks like Powell’s City Books and the Pittock Mansion.
  • A leading example in urban planning, Portland has an excellent public transportation system making it easy to access any part of the city.
  • The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry and the Portland Art Museum are two must-see attractions.
  • Portland, nicknamed “The City of Roses”, is home to the International Rose Test Garden, Lan Su Chinese Garden and the Portland Japanese Garden.
  • The Portland Farmers Market will delight your senses with local food, drinks, art and more.
  • Eat local in Portland by indulging in their many acclaimed restaurants and staggering array of food carts. Notable visits also include Voodoo Doughnut, Stumptown Coffee, Wine tasting in Willamette Valley, and mixologist bars that serve up creative cocktails.
  • Oregon is an ideal place to grow grapes and produces some of the best wine on the west coast. Take a wine tour of nearby Willamette Valley and participate in the wine making process, or visit some of the urban wineries close to downtown Portland.
  • Also known as “Beervana” Portland is home to 53 breweries (more than any other city on Earth) and new ones are popping up all the time!
  • There are numerous places to shop (tax free!) throughout the city including Downtown, West End, Pearl district, Northwest district, Nob Hill, Lloyd Center, and the 811 building.

Corporate Events

Portland is a unique place for a meeting. With 202 meeting venues throughout the city, Portland is home to many environmentally friendly hotels and meeting spaces.
The Oregon Convention Center in Portland was built with sustainability in mind and was the first convention center to earn LEED for Existing Buildings certification from the U.S. Green Building Council.
Portland is proud of its commitment to sustainability. Groups can be transported easily from the airport to hotels and event spaces while being easy on the environment, too.

Student Interests

Public Universities:
Oregon Health & Science University
Portland State University
Private Colleges & Universities:
Lewis & Clark College
National College of Natural Medicine
Reed College
University of Portland
Community College:
Portland Community College

Photographs used under the Creative Commons license:

Portland Old Town by Paul Nelson • Portland Skyline by Michael Silberstein • Rouge Brewery & Distillery by Matthew Oliphant • Portland Roses by John • Portland Streetcar by Ian Sane • Crowley Station Vineyards, Willamette Valley by Jim Fischer