Clothes |
Bring a jacket to Portland. Weather can be chilly in the evenings. |
Best time to visit Portland |
Late May till early September is the best time to visit Portland (OR) |
Transport in Portland |
Portland (OR) is a Mass Transit/ biking town. Unless you are staying or going to a place that is not close to the MAX don't rent a car. Get an all-day TRIMET pass. It costs $5 per adult per day. |
Eating in Portland |
Portland is a food and drink town. Try one of the many micro-breweries, eat at a food truck or trendy artisan restaurants. Portland has over fifty microbreweries. Portland has many food carts/trucks available at many locations. For cheaps eats, buy at the grocery store and heat up in your room! |
Safety in Portland |
Although Portland is pretty safe, it is a city and you should consider these safety tips: Don't leave anything inside your car unless it is in the trunk. Always know where you are going and how to get there before you leave. Watch out for the MAX trains while walking on the street especially in the downtown Portland area. |
Shopping in Portland |
Portland is Sales Tax-FREE, so shop if you have room in your luggage! This is helpful on big-ticket items. |
Discounts in Portland |
Get an all-day or multiple-day TRIMET pass. It costs $5 per adult per day and works on Portland local public transport (trains & buses). Check for discounts deals online for hotels and events. Also, check websites like Groupon or Living social for restaurant and other discounts. |
Electricity (Power) |
If visiting from outside of North America, you may require an electrical adapter for any electronics or appliances you want to bring. The United States uses 110 to 120 volts AC (60 cycles). |
