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Portland Resources

Local News & Events

  • Weather

    Get the local weather forecast here.

Arts & Entertainment

  • Spring Beer and Wine Festival

    Come and enjoy the 15th Annual Spring Beer and Wine Festival, April 10th-11th. Sample gourmet cheeses and treats and pair them with varieties of hand crafted brews and wines all while listening to live  and local Northwest bands.

  • Powell's Books

    Powell's Books is the largest new and used book seller in the world! Besides the numerous rooms of titles that are organized by genre, Powell's also hosts book clubs, author visits and signings, and much more. Be sure to check out their events calendar.

  • OMSI

    The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry offers educational exhibit, workshops and classes, movies, a planetarium, and other special events. This museum as enjoyed by children and adults alike.

  • Oregon Zoo

    Animals from around the world, classes, events, and conservation efforts are all things that are offered by the Oregon Zoo.

  • Keller Auditorium

    One of Portland's main venues for Broadway productions, ballet, and opera

Sports & Recreation

  • PGE Park

    Multipurpose sports venue and new home of the Portland Timbers soccer team

  • Hikes in the Portland Area

    Portland has so much to offer for hikers. This is a healthy way to get a break from the city and be surrounded by nature's beautiful forests with waterfalls. Hikes can range from under a mile to week long excursions.

Getting Around Portland

  • Trimet

    Public transportation is a convenient, cost -effective, and environmentally friendly way to get around town. Trimet offers rides on its buses, MAX lightrail, and streetcar. Riding all of these is free of cost in the downtown area.

  • Biking

    Biking is a great way to get around the city. Efforts to make Portland more of a  bike-friendly town continue to develop. For safety tips, news and events regarding biking visit this site.