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Things to see in Portland, Oregon (United States): 71 places and when to go

Portland, Oregon is a major city in United States with around 1,875,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 71 places in and around it, mainly Food and drink (33), Nature (17), Wildlife (13). The best known are Portland Art Museum, Portland Union Station and Oregon Zoo. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 28 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 32. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

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In a nutshell

Where
United States · 45.522, -122.6819
Population
About 1,875,000
Places
71 places on this site, in the town and around it.
What people come for
Food and drink (33) · Nature (17) · Wildlife (13) · History (12) · With kids (6) · Mountains (5)
Best time
March to October.
Also possible
November to February.
Nearest airport
SFO San Francisco, 880 km as the crow flies

What to see in Portland, Oregon

The places in and around Portland, Oregon, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

And the other 47, by what you come to do:

When to go to Portland, Oregon

The best time to visit Portland, Oregon is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

  1. JanPossible8:53
  2. FebPossible10:09
  3. MarBest time11:37
  4. AprBest time13:18
  5. MayBest time14:42
  6. JunBest time15:28
  7. JulBest time15:09
  8. AugBest time13:56
  9. SepBest time12:18
  10. OctBest time10:41
  11. NovPossible9:14
  12. DecPossible8:32

Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight

In June there are 15 h 28 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 32. In April, 71 of the 71 places are at their best.

When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.

Getting to Portland, Oregon

The nearest main airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO, San Francisco), 880 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.

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Other towns nearby

And all of United States, in its country guide.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to see in Portland, Oregon?

The best known: Portland Art Museum, Portland Union Station, Oregon Zoo, Forest Park, Tilikum Crossing. In all, 71 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

When is the best time to visit Portland, Oregon?

March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 28 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 32.

How do you get to Portland, Oregon?

The nearest main airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO), 880 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.

How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Portland, Oregon as the destination and these 71 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

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