PLACES, THINGS, STORIES AND PEOPLE
There's so much going on in Portland! Explore some of our favorite things through this handy guide.
This trusty guide to Portland restaurants open after midnight will help you find that late-night bite in downtown when most of the all-ages spots have already closed their doors. We've narrowed down some of our favorite spots to grab food near Old Town/Chinatown that are open to anybody, serve food until 2am or later, and we've outlined which of them even offer vegan options!
Your first day in any new city can be both intimidating and exhilarating. Many people traveling to Portland have a very specific idea of what the city is supposed to be like, based on what they've read, heard or seen on TV (we're looking at you, Portlandia). Here's a few of the Portland quirks to know about, to help you start feeling like a local right away!
Looking for something to do while it’s pouring outside in downtown Portland? Look no further. We’ve compiled a list of some of our favorite things to do in this city when it’s wet outside.
Portland has plenty to offer for anybody traveling on a budget! There’s always something interesting going on somewhere in the city for those adventurous enough to seek it out. Here are some of our favorite go-to spots that offer a couple hours worth of entertainment, and won’t break the bank.
In our new recurring series, we explore all the best things to do in Portland while using Trimet. This article covers the #8 bus line, whether you're taking it Northbound or Southbound, including the Portland Art Museum, Saturday Market, some of our favorite bars, a unique thrift store and secret jazz spot.
American designer and writer Steven Ochs sat down with us to talk about art in a growing business market, his personal creative process, artificial intelligence and the progression of technology.
How would you liked to be introduced? Co-owner, with my husband, Latif, of Kat + Maouche, an Oldtown Portland gallery specializing in vintage Moroccan rugs. How did Kat & Maouche Begin? With a decade of talk and one rather terrifying leap. Latif’s heritage and my academic interest had driven us toward a real […]
With Jen on board, she took the reigns on how to meld together art, history, the staff, and of course, winter lights...We identified that what we really wanted was intimacy - the experience would be in guests' rooms and would be interactive. In the fifteen minutes before they go to bed, guests will be given a few moments of creativity and reflection.
They say everything looks different from up high, and The Society Hotel’s rooftop deck offers the best seats in the house to give you a new perspective on life. With stunning 360-degree views of downtown Portland, the Lan Su Chinese Garden, the Willamette River, and Cascade Mountains (including a peek at Mt. Hood on clear days) beyond, the deck is a relaxing spot to [...]
Melting Pot Is More than a Metaphor in Portland In a city of experimenters, artists, and free-thinkers, where cultural and culinary influences from around the globe have converged to mingle and blend, food is an essential part of the Portland experience. Endless combinations of every world cuisine are here for you to sample and explore, […]
