For over 20 years, Pamela Lanier's Portland, Oregon Travel Guide has been your connection to Portland's tourism community with invaluable details on local attractions, restaurants, shopping, museums, history, outdoor recreation and more.
Things To See & Do
A trip to Portland would be almost incomplete without a stop at the Saturday Market. Open Saturdays and Sundays March through Christmas Eve, the Portland Saturday Market entices bed and breakfast travelers with row after row of homemade foods and local handcrafted items. Located in historic Old Town and bursting with activities for children, music, and theatre, it’s an entertaining outing for everyone! Bed and breakfast travelers in town during April through December will also want to stop by the Portland Farmers Market. With four venues within the city, bed and breakfast travelers are sure to find a convenient location. Sample delicious treats and savory snacks, buy local, organic produce and homemade jams and sauces, and enjoy the friendly atmosphere of the Portland Farmers Market. For bed and breakfast travelers searching for an urban shopping experience set amid historic industrial buildings, head to the Pearl District where retail shops, galleries, lofts, and spas commingle in the hippest place to browse and buy. Wander through the stores, admire the art, feast on the delicious food, and relax at an outdoor café. The Pearl District is an experience in and of itself. With so many shopping opportunities and delicacies to savor on, bed and breakfast travelers will find it hard to indulge.
Bed and breakfast travelers who are animal lovers should visit the Oregon Zoo where guests can set their sights on the Red Ape Reserve, the African Rainforest, Cats of the Amur Region, and Island Pigs of Asia. It’s an around-the-world adventure right in the middle of Portland! For a bird’s-eye-view from the treetops, embark on an adventure at the World Forestry Center Discovery Museum. Hands-on, interactive, family-friendly exhibits will expose visitors to trees of the Pacific Northwest and around the world. Discovery Museum guests will be amused by learning how to plant a tree, log lightly, raft the rapids, and practice smoke jumping. After those thrilling adventures, head upstairs to learn about forests around the world through virtual tours that take passengers on a wild ride through the four types of forest. The exploration will leave visitors feeling amazed and in awe of the trees that surround us.
Portland is a city with an artistic personality, and bed and breakfast travelers won’t be disappointed by its expression. Portland’s unique sounds and musical blend are sure to keep any bed and breakfast traveler’s feet tapping. Independent music is a vibrant scene in Portland and many intimate venues host popular Indie musicians. In addition to live music in smaller settings, the Portland music scene includes the Portland Jazz Festival, Waterfront Blues Festival, and the Music Fest NW. Bed and breakfast travelers seeking more traditional music will be enchanted by the Portland Opera, Oregon Symphony, and Portland Symphonic Choir. Theatre goers will also want to check out the Portland Center for Performing Arts, the Portland Center Stage Gerding Theater, and the Northwest Children’s Theater and School.
Portland possesses qualities and activities that will stimulate all five senses. With so much to do, see and hear, it’s hard to stay for one day. So make Portland your next bed and breakfast vacation. Be sure to book a weekend or an entire week in one of Portland’s exquisite bed and breakfasts. The lively atmosphere along with the comfort of your Portland bed and breakfast will make your Oregon getaway memorable.
