Portland, Oregon neighborhood break · Independent bookshops and literary stops
Compare several neighborhoods from one hotel
Day-by-day agenda
Jump to Calendar ViewDay 1 Portland, Oregon
- Check in or drop bags The Paramount Hotel, Portland, Oregon
- Walk the South Park Blocks South Park Blocks, Portland, Oregon
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See Pioneer Courthouse Square
Pioneer Courthouse Square, Portland, Oregon
Keep the walk optional on a late arrival.
- Dinner near the hotel Downtown Portland, Oregon
Day 2 Portland, Oregon
- Breakfast downtown Downtown Portland, Oregon
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Browse Powell's City of Books
Powell's City of Books, Portland, Oregon
Pick two sections and check for an event if that would fit the trip.
- Lunch near Burnside West Burnside Street, Portland, Oregon
- Travel to Southeast Portland Hawthorne Boulevard, Portland, Oregon
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Choose an independent bookstore or literary event
Hawthorne Boulevard, Portland, Oregon
Check current locations and hours before heading over.
- Dinner in Southeast Portland Southeast Portland, Oregon
Day 3 Portland, Oregon
- Breakfast near the hotel Downtown Portland, Oregon
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Travel to Washington Park
Washington Park, Portland, Oregon
Check the operating shuttle or transit routes and plan for uphill walking.
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Visit the Portland Japanese Garden
Portland Japanese Garden, Portland, Oregon
Check opening hours and the admission policy.
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Lunch near the park or a packed meal
Washington Park, Portland, Oregon
Check food availability before relying on it.
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Explore the International Rose Test Garden and nearby park paths
International Rose Test Garden, Portland, Oregon
Check path and weather conditions and keep the route short if needed.
- Return downtown Downtown Portland, Oregon
- Dinner near the hotel Downtown Portland, Oregon
Day 4 Portland, Oregon
- Breakfast near the museum South Park Blocks, Portland, Oregon
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Visit Portland Art Museum
Portland Art Museum, Portland, Oregon
Check current exhibition hours and which galleries are open.
- Lunch downtown Downtown Portland, Oregon
- Walk the South Park Blocks and the cultural district South Park Blocks, Portland, Oregon
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Choose a gallery or a quiet coffee stop
Downtown Portland, Oregon
Check gallery hours and avoid squeezing in an extra visit if the museum ran long.
- Dinner downtown Downtown Portland, Oregon
Day 5 Portland, Oregon
- Breakfast near the hotel Downtown Portland, Oregon
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Walk the Pearl District's former warehouse blocks
Pearl District, Portland, Oregon
Compare older commercial buildings with nearby newer housing.
- Lunch in the Pearl District Pearl District, Portland, Oregon
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Ride the streetcar toward Northwest Portland
Portland Streetcar, Portland, Oregon
Check service and choose a stop near NW 23rd Avenue.
- Walk Northwest 23rd and the surrounding public streets NW 23rd Avenue, Portland, Oregon
- Dinner in Northwest Portland or downtown Portland, Oregon
Day 6 Portland, Oregon
- Breakfast downtown Downtown Portland, Oregon
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Take a last short walk through the South Park Blocks
South Park Blocks, Portland, Oregon
Skip this if you need to leave early.
- Check out and collect bags The Paramount Hotel, Portland, Oregon
Trip calendar
Suggested schedule · All times are local. Check hours and availability for your dates.
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Day 1
Portland, Oregon
America/Los_Angeles Open map for Portland, Oregon- Check in or drop bags The Paramount Hotel, Portland, Oregon
- Walk the South Park Blocks South Park Blocks, Portland, Oregon
-
See Pioneer Courthouse Square
Pioneer Courthouse Square, Portland, Oregon
Keep the walk optional on a late arrival.
- Dinner near the hotel Downtown Portland, Oregon
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Day 2
Portland, Oregon
America/Los_Angeles Open map for Portland, Oregon- Breakfast downtown Downtown Portland, Oregon
-
Browse Powell's City of Books
Powell's City of Books, Portland, Oregon
Pick two sections and check for an event if that would fit the trip.
- Lunch near Burnside West Burnside Street, Portland, Oregon
- Travel to Southeast Portland Hawthorne Boulevard, Portland, Oregon
-
Choose an independent bookstore or literary event
Hawthorne Boulevard, Portland, Oregon
Check current locations and hours before heading over.
- Dinner in Southeast Portland Southeast Portland, Oregon
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Day 3
Portland, Oregon
America/Los_Angeles Open map for Portland, Oregon- Breakfast near the hotel Downtown Portland, Oregon
-
Travel to Washington Park
Washington Park, Portland, Oregon
Check the operating shuttle or transit routes and plan for uphill walking.
-
Visit the Portland Japanese Garden
Portland Japanese Garden, Portland, Oregon
Check opening hours and the admission policy.
-
Lunch near the park or a packed meal
Washington Park, Portland, Oregon
Check food availability before relying on it.
-
Explore the International Rose Test Garden and nearby park paths
International Rose Test Garden, Portland, Oregon
Check path and weather conditions and keep the route short if needed.
- Return downtown Downtown Portland, Oregon
- Dinner near the hotel Downtown Portland, Oregon
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Day 4
Portland, Oregon
America/Los_Angeles Open map for Portland, Oregon- Breakfast near the museum South Park Blocks, Portland, Oregon
-
Visit Portland Art Museum
Portland Art Museum, Portland, Oregon
Check current exhibition hours and which galleries are open.
- Lunch downtown Downtown Portland, Oregon
- Walk the South Park Blocks and the cultural district South Park Blocks, Portland, Oregon
-
Choose a gallery or a quiet coffee stop
Downtown Portland, Oregon
Check gallery hours and avoid squeezing in an extra visit if the museum ran long.
- Dinner downtown Downtown Portland, Oregon
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Day 5
Portland, Oregon
America/Los_Angeles Open map for Portland, Oregon- Breakfast near the hotel Downtown Portland, Oregon
-
Walk the Pearl District's former warehouse blocks
Pearl District, Portland, Oregon
Compare older commercial buildings with nearby newer housing.
- Lunch in the Pearl District Pearl District, Portland, Oregon
-
Ride the streetcar toward Northwest Portland
Portland Streetcar, Portland, Oregon
Check service and choose a stop near NW 23rd Avenue.
- Walk Northwest 23rd and the surrounding public streets NW 23rd Avenue, Portland, Oregon
- Dinner in Northwest Portland or downtown Portland, Oregon
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Day 6
Portland, Oregon
America/Los_Angeles Open map for Portland, Oregon- Breakfast downtown Downtown Portland, Oregon
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Take a last short walk through the South Park Blocks
South Park Blocks, Portland, Oregon
Skip this if you need to leave early.
- Check out and collect bags The Paramount Hotel, Portland, Oregon