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Best coffee. Most food carts. Top craft breweries. Number-one hipster haven. Portland is a city of indie-spirited superlatives and humble, off-beat charms.

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Best Things to Do

Hikes through urban forests, food trucks, soccer matches and more: here’s how to get to know Portland like a Portlander.

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Best Time to Visit

Elements of every season in Portland contribute to the city’s moody vibe and vibrant personality. Here are the details on what each season brings.

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Transportation

Ditch the car and use bikes and public transportation to get around Portland with our ultimate guide to everything you need to know.

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Free Things to Do

Discover the best of this vibrant Pacific Northwest city with hiking trails, festivals, street art and other attractions that don’t cost a dime.

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Best Neighborhoods

Curious about where you can soak up Portland’s moody, quirky and weirdly wonderful vibes? Start with these seven neighborhoods.

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Day Trips

Portland is a day tripper's paradise with some of the most beautiful and wild country in the US.

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Money and Costs

From using staying at airport hotels to shopping at markets and hitting open-mic nights, here's how to enjoy Portland on a budget.

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5 Shops

Portlanders aren’t known for dressing up. That doesn’t mean they don’t love to shop. Here are five of our favorite independent shops in this quirky city.

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