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Portland is the perfect destination for travelers wanting to experience the best the Northwest has to offer. The following sample itineraries offer ideas of what there is to do in the Portland area. For more detailed information, please contact us.
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Portland Rose Festival
For more than a hundred years, the Grand Floral Parade has helped define the Portland Rose Festival as one of the world’s great celebrations. This itinerary lets you plan a day, weekend or week delighting in the sights, sounds and activities of the Rose Festival.
Naturally Speaking
The Portland area is home to an unrivaled number of open spaces (37,000 acres, to be exact). This itinerary offers visitors a breath of fresh air, and plenty of chances to stretch their legs and spot native wildlife.
Brewtopia
Portland is the beer capital of the world, with 32 breweries in the city limits — 38 if you consider the entire metro area. That’s more than any other city on Earth. From large to mid-size breweries to smaller, unique producers, Portland is sure to have a brew that will make your mouth hoppy.
The Best of the City
Portland is compact, but it packs a punch, with lots of great attractions, shops and restaurants clustered in and around the central city. Stroll from the world’s largest independent bookstore to a classical Chinese garden, and stop to smell the roses — and do a little tax-free shopping — along the way.
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Everything’s Coming Up Roses (Portland City Tour)
Portland, otherwise known as the "City of Roses," has a friendly, small-town atmosphere with cosmopolitan amenities. Set against the backdrop of majestic Mount Hood, Portland boasts unique tourist activities, a vibrant downtown and a thriving arts and cultural community. This city tour lets you see it all.
The Asian-American Experience in Oregon
Oregon's Asian American community has helped shape the history of Portland and the state. Through this tour, visitors will experience remarkable testaments to Asian Americans' contributions to the community, including the renowned Portland Japanese Garden and Lan Su Chinese Garden.
Oregon Harvest
This is what the pioneers dreamed of: a fertile land that produced bountiful fruits and vegetables. See the bounty of Oregon as it is harvested — from grapes to filberts, apples to salmon — and enjoy the vivid fall colors splashed around the countryside.
Holly Days are Here Again
Oregon is a hot destination during the holiday season. Winter weather rarely gets too chilly, and the area's exciting holiday events offer plenty of ways to keep warm. And, of course, wouldn't it be interesting to see where all those Christmas trees are grown?
Discovery and Exploration of America (Oregon History Tour)
From the time that Meriwether Lewis and William Clark embarked on their heroic expedition into the Western frontier, to the arrival of pioneers' wagons along the Oregon Trail, the state's history is a remarkable one. This itinerary includes stops at interpretive centers and historic sites along the explorers' routes.
Thanks a Latte
First-time visitors to the Pacific Northwest might not immediately capture the essence of the city and region. So we've taken the liberty of providing you a local's perspective on what's cool and hip in Portland. This itinerary includes microbreweries, wineries, superb restaurants, unique stores, shopping areas, bookstores, coffee shops and galleries.
Comin' Around the Mountain
With spectacular Mount Hood dominating Portland's skyline, there's only one thing to do: Go check it out. And the best way is to go through the scenic Columbia River Gorge, which features steep, dark cliffs flanked by spectacular plunging waterfalls. Then, after climbing out of the Hood River valley, you'll see Mount Hood rising above the other mountains. Have you played in the snow yet? Well, get going.
Making Waves to the Beach
The scenic Oregon Coast beckons only 90 minutes away from Portland. Dotted by lighthouses, charming communities and great spots for wildlife viewing, the coast is a quick daytrip from Portland, and you're guaranteed to come back with great memories.
The Grape Escape
Fact: There are wineries all around the United States. Lesser known fact: Oregon's wineries rate as some of the best in the world. Plus, they provide incredible views and opportunities to meet the vintners, all within an hour of downtown.
Roses are Red, Tulips are too...
Oregon is home to many of the nation's top nurseries and flower producers, and spring is the ideal time to witness this annual explosion of color. The Willamette Valley is particularly riotous, with tulip, daffodil, iris, daylily and rhododendron farms and gardens brightening the landscape. This tour will make you want to take up gardening, if you haven't already.
Best of Oregon and Washington
Between the two states, you have a complete vacation! From Seattle's Space Needle to Portland's Saturday Market, from the charming Bavarian-style village of Leavenworth to unspoiled coastlines and tranquil lakes, this itinerary offers the best of the Pacific Northwest.
West Coast Wonders
Imagine taking in the three of the West Coast's biggest cities — Seattle, Portland and San Francisco — plus all of the spectacular scenery in between. Following this itinerary, visitors will experience the subtle differences between the areas, while having the experience of a lifetime.
