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Top Vacation Rentals in Portland, Oregon

Life is not a bed of roses... But Portland is, in the truest sense of the term. So after working for the entire year, get ready to spend your holidays in one of the most popular cities of all time, Portland, also renowned as ‘the city of roses’ or ‘the rose city’. The weather, multicuisine restaurants, architecture, festivals, every aspect of city screams out its specialty over other cities. Every sort of accommodation is available for your convenience. The bed and breakfast inns are what people look forward to while searching for a vacation destination. Hotels including, vacation homes, cottage rentals, vacation condo rentals, vacation apartment rentals, even pet-friendly vacation rentals are readily available.

Best Neighborhoods to Stay in Portland

Downtown Neighborhoods

Downtown

Pearl District Neighborhoods

Pearl District

Swan Island Neighborhoods

Swan Island

St. Johns Neighborhoods

St. Johns

Laurelhurst Neighborhoods

Laurelhurst

Southwest Portland Neighborhoods

Southwest Portland

South Waterfront Neighborhoods

South Waterfront

Hawthorne Neighborhoods

Hawthorne

Top Hotels in Portland, Oregon

Like every other city, the city of roses also offers you a wide variety of hotels. There are luxury hotels, budget hotels, accessible hotels. We will provide you with a list of the best hotels in Portland.

  • The Nines, A Luxury Collection Hotel
  • Dossier
  • The Heathman Hotel
  • Sentinel
  • Kimpton Hotel Monaco Portland
  • Kimpton Hotel Vintage Portland
  • Kimpton RiverPlace Hotel
  • Hotel deLuxe
  • Hotel Lucia
  • The Benson Hotel

Best Time to Visit Portland

It usually remains very pleasurable weather in Portland, but if asked for the best season and time to visit Portland, then June to August is the answer to your question. The weather remains perpetually warm during these months, and it happens to be a good time to explore the rich culture Portland has. Besides that, what is the point of visiting the city of roses if what you miss out on, are the roses? They completely bloom during the summer season and that's what makes these months a good time to visit.

Top Things to Do and See in Portland

If you're not yet convinced to visit Portland this vacation, we will add more reasons to your list. Portland is so much more than just fine dining, beautiful weather and great architecture. In this article, we will provide you with a bunch of really hip and happening activities to do in Portland. We will start with the best spots to visit while you are on vacay. It is voted as one of the most desirable places to stay and you will soon know why:

  • Washington Park
  • Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area
  • Pittock Mansion
  • International Rose Test Garden
  • Forest Park
  • Powell's City of Books
  • Portland Japanese Garden
  • Portland Art Museum
  • Lan Su Chinese Garden
  • Oregon Museum of Science and Industry
  • Oregon Zoo
  • Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden
  • Voodoo Doughnut
  • The Pearl
  • Portland Spirit
  • North Mississippi Avenue
  • Hollywood Theatre

Now comes a list of the best activities to do when in Portland:

  • Pay a visit to the Starks Vacuum Museum
  • Make your way to the Brewpub Movie Theater
  • Partake in a River Float
  • See the Oldest Drag Queen at Darcelle XV Showplace
  • Hike to The Witches Castle at Forest Park
  • Stroll through Lan Su Chinese Garden
  • See the Jetliner in the Woods
  • Walk in the Towering Redwood Grove Hoyt Arboretum
  • Get Lost in Powell’s Books
  • Sit Ringside at a Roller Derby Bout
  • Feel the Peace at the Grotto
  • Drink Liquor in Detention
  • Ride the Aerial Tram
  • Play a Round of Glow in the Dark Mini Golf

If you are bored of roaming within the city and are in search of some adventure, then hiking is what you should sign up for. Here is a list of places which should make a place in your “hikes to take in”.

  • Hike Portland
  • Tryon Creek State Park
  • Mount Tabor
  • Powell Butte
  • Council Crest
  • Forest Park
  • Washington Park
  • Pittock Mansion Hike

Tourist Attractions in Portland

Portland Attraction: Fremont Bridge

Fremont Bridge

Portland Attraction: Portland Japanese Garden

Portland Japanese Garden

Portland Attraction: International Rose Test Garden

International Rose Test G...

Portland Attraction: Union Station

Union Station

Portland Attraction: Pioneer Courthouse Square

Pioneer Courthouse Square

Portland Attraction: Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden

Crystal Springs Rhododend...

Portland Attraction: Oaks Park

Oaks Park

Portland Attraction: Chinese Garden

Chinese Garden

Arts & Festivals in Portland

The crisp in the air during  the festive season in Portland generates an extremely happy atmosphere.  According to the millennial’s language, the festive season remains “lit”  throughout. You will never run out of festivals to celebrate because  every month has some kind stored for you. Below is a list of our  favorite ones:

  • Fertile Ground Festival
  • Reel Music Festival
  • Old-Time Music Gathering
  • Chamber Music Northwest Winter Festival
  • Chinese New Year at Lan Su Chinese Garden
  • Portland International Film Festival
  • Portland Jazz Fest
  • Portland Oregon Women’s Film Festival
  • Collabofest
  • Cider Rite of Spring
  • Portland Spring Beer and Wine Fest
  • Kell’s Irish Festival
  • Design Week Portland
  • Soul’d Out Music Fest
  • Wooden Shoe Tulip Fest
  • UFO Festival
  • Portland Cinco de Mayo Fiesta
  • Portland Rose Festival
  • Northwest Animation Festival
  • PDX Beer Week
  • Portland Scandinavian Midsummer Festival
  • Waterfront Blues Festival
  • Cathedral Park Jazz Festival
  • Chamber Music Northwest Summer Festival
  • Oregon Brewers Festival
  • Pickathon
  • Festa Italiana
  • India Festival
  • Dahlia Festival
  • PDX Adult Soap Box Derby
  • Swift Watch
  • Feast Portland
  • Northwest Animation Festival Best of Fest
  • Rose City Comic Con
  • Mt. Angel Oktoberfest
  • Portland Fashion Week
  • The Wedge
  • Portland Greek Festival
  • Portland VegFest
  • Portland Film Festival
  • Portland Book Festival
  • Northwest Filmmakers’ Festival
  • Holiday Food & Gift Festival
  • Japanese Currents
  • Festival of Trees
  • Christmas Festival of Lights
  • Holiday Ale Festival

By  now, we are aware of the fact that Portland is very rich when it comes  to culture, and to experience that, you need to fly down during one of  these festivals. In order to see how the city decks up, the activities  that locals like to do during the festive season, you need to plan your  vacation accordingly.

Best Restaurants in Portland

There  has always been a huge difference in opinion when asked for the top  restaurants in Portland because there are just so many. It is a very  strainful job to arrange the crème de la crème in one specific list, but  we have tried our best to curate a list of nothing but the best eats in  Portland. Once you go through the list and check the link we will  provide you with, the question of “where to eat” will be answered and  how!

  • Coquine
  • Maurice
  • Rose VL Deli
  • Beast
  • Ox
  • Han Oak
  • Bullard
  • Abigail Hall
  • Delores
  • Kim Jong Grillin

Coquine  is famous for its croque madame. If you want to opt for something a  little less heavy, then Maurice is your escape. A French Scandinavian  toast will do justice to your appetite. Craving for noodles? March right  into Rose VL Deli for the world's best Vietnamese noodles. Bullard is  one of the most hotshot restaurants of all time. Sometimes reservations  have to be made before visiting the place. For a little bit upscale  experience, stop at Abigail Hall and taste their Vodka Red Bull Gimlets.  Other iconic restaurants of Portland include Pok Pok, Hat Yai, Herring  Under a Fur Coat, Kim Jong Grillin' and so on. There is no one best  cuisine served in the city because there is an abundance and all the  dine outs mentioned above are recommended by the natives because these  are the places where locals like to eat as well. So set out and dig in.

Cheap Flights to Portland

Let's  get down to the final business. The business of flight or air ticket  booking. When it comes to airports in Portland, the following are the  major ones

  • Portland International Airport
  • Hillsboro Airport
  • Troutdale Airport

You  can fly in and out of either of these three airports. They are well  connected to the cities by uber service, shuttle service, and cab  services. Car services are also available for your convenience. You can  pre-book them and they will reach before you begin to panic.

Nobody  really finishes their ticket booking through anywhere else rather than  online. Online ticket booking is much more convenient and easy. Various  discounts are provided, along with the best available flight seats, if  booked while there is still time in hand. Below are a few links given  for business class ticket booking.

So here we are. Wait no more, book your tickets and head out.

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