Portland, United States

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Portland

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Portland, Oregon sits on the Willamette River between the Cascades and the coast, built around food carts, craft breweries and coffee culture. Powell's City of Books and the city's many bridges anchor downtown, with forests and waterfalls close by.

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Portland, Oregon sits on the Willamette River between the Cascades and the coast, built around food carts, craft breweries and coffee culture. Powell's City of Books and the city's many bridges anchor downtown, with forests and waterfalls close by.

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Portland, Oregon sits on the Willamette River between the Cascades and the coast, built around food carts, craft breweries and coffee culture. Powell's City of Books and the city's many bridges anchor downtown, with forests and waterfalls close by.

Best forFoodies; coffee and beer fans; outdoor day trips; bookstores
When to goJune to September for the driest, warmest weather; rainy the rest of the year
Getting aroundMAX light rail and streetcar downtown; bike-friendly; MAX line runs to PDX airport
Where to stayPearl District for shopping, dining and breweries; downtown for walkable sights
Maybe skip ifYou need guaranteed sun; it rains most of fall through spring

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