Money Magazine has proclaimed Portland, Oregon as North America’s “Best Big City” and one visit shows any tourist why. Portland is over-flowing with art, culture, a bustling local scene and breath-taking natural beauty. Your only excuse not to visit would be the pressure of finding some place to stay–but that excuse won’t work this time! We can find you the best hotel deals possible so you can put the fun back in your vacation, without the worry.
Portland is a great city for artistic exploration. You can enjoy shows by the Oregon Ballet Theatre and the Portland Opera at the Portland Center for the Performing Arts, a venue recognized as on of the top 10 performing arts centers in the nation. You can also take a long look at the wide selection of art from ancient times to today at the Portland Art Museum. So many artistic entertainment options are offered in the Portland area that even the most enthusiastic art fanatic can get their fill.
Portland is famous for it’s natural beauty. Anyone can appreciate that beauty in places like the International Rose Test Garden and the Portland Classical Chinese Garden. Tourists can enjoy a peaceful oasis in the midst of the city when visiting The Grotto, an internationally renowned Catholic sanctuary, with its flower-lined paths and towering firs. If you visit the Pittock Mansion you can jump back in history to 1914 while enjoying a breath-taking view of mountains, rivers, and the city of Portland.
Children (and adults too!) will love going to the Portland Children’s Museum, complete with a plethora of hands-on exhibits to keep their interest and attention. You can also take an outing to the Portland Zoo where you’ll see animals from all around the world. Oaks Amusement Park is another attraction that will have the entire family enjoying heaps of fun that’s only minutes from downtown!
While taking advantage of all the amazing activities offered in Portland, you’re bound to get hungry! Portland offers a wide variety of dining options starting with pizza and hamburgers to Greek, Thai, and Cajun cuisine! You can have some fun with friends in the variety of bars and clubs located in Portland, or enjoy a more intimate setting at a quaint bistro or café.
Adults can also enjoy wine tours and tasting at vineyards and companies like Archery Summit, Argyle Winery, Eco-Wine Tours and the Dobbes Family Estate Winery.
The City of Portland makes it easy for you to get around by providing a number of public transportation opportunities. Choose between bus lines, the MAX light rail and the Portland streetcar. All options give you an affordable, not to mention environment-friendly, means of transportation.
So, make your next vacation a trip to Portland. We’ll take the concern out of finding affordable hotel deals so you only have to worry about having fun. And in a place like Portland, that won’t be a worry at all.
