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Before you go
Your trip to Portland.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Portland – Oregon Destination Portland and the Columbia River Gorge
How to get there
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Portland International Airport (PDX) 15 km
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Portland Union Station 1 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
Portland International Airport (PDX) is about 15 km from downtown and is connected by the MAX Red Line light rail. Amtrak trains arrive at Union Station. By car, I‑5 links the city to Seattle and to California.
How many days
Two days let you see downtown, Washington Park, Pittock Mansion, and one neighborhood on the east side. With a third day, take the drive to the Columbia River Gorge waterfalls.
When to go
From June to September the weather is usually dry and mild. In spring and fall there is frequent rain, but the gardens remain open. Winter tends to be rainy and cold, with snow in the city rare.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
No. The MAX light rail, streetcars, and TriMet buses cover downtown, the neighborhoods, and the airport. A car is only useful for getting out of the city.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Portland
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Morning
Washington Park
Take the MAX light rail or a bus up to Washington Park and visit the International Rose Test Garden and the Japanese Garden, which are next to each other.
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Afternoon
Pittock Mansion and downtown
Head to Pittock Mansion for its volcano views, then go back down to downtown and the Pearl District.
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Evening
East side
Cross the river to have dinner in one of the east side neighborhoods, where restaurants and food carts are concentrated.
2 days in Portland
Day 2
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Morning
Lan Su Chinese Garden
Start at Lan Su in Old Town and walk along the Tom McCall Waterfront Park.
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Afternoon
Gorge waterfalls
Drive to the Vista House and Multnomah Falls via the Historic Columbia River Highway, returning in the late afternoon.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
Is Portland, Oregon, the same city as Portland, Maine?
No. Portland, Oregon, is in the northwest of the country near the Pacific; Portland, Maine, is on the Atlantic coast, more than 4,000 km away.
How do I get from Portland airport to downtown?
Take the MAX Red Line light rail, which departs from the terminal and reaches downtown in about 40 minutes. Taxis and rideshare cars also make the trip.
How much tax do you pay on purchases in Portland?
Oregon has no state sales tax, so the price on the tag is usually the final price in stores.
What time zone is Portland in?
Portland is on Pacific Time: UTC‑8 in winter and UTC‑7 in daylight saving time, which runs from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November.