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The Official Guide to Portland AttractionsView All Attractions Museums Parks & Gardens Family Friendly Shopping in Portland On a Budget EVEN MORE THINGS TO DO CultureView All Culture Arts Beer Biking Cannabis Cultural Communities Craft Spirits Food Makers Music Nightlife Outdoors Sports Weird Wine MORE CULTURE NeighborhoodsView All Neighborhoods Alberta Arts District Belmont Central Eastside Division/Clinton Downtown Hawthorne Lloyd Mississippi Northwest / Nob Hill Old Town Chinatown Pearl District St. Johns Sellwood-Moreland Williams ALL NEIGHBORHOODS RegionView All Region Near the City Columbia River Gorge What to Do on Mount Hood Oregon Coast Willamette Valley ALL REGIONS PlanView All Plan Portland Maps Portland Visitor Center Where to Stay Tours & Itineraries Transportation Accessible Portland Portland Weather Safety in Portland Plan a Meeting Events Search Primary Menu 31 Events Near Me Search AttractionsView All Attractions Museums Parks & Gardens Family Friendly Shopping in Portland On a Budget EVEN MORE THINGS TO DO CultureView All Culture Arts Beer Biking Cannabis Cultural Communities Craft Spirits Food Makers Music Nightlife Outdoors Sports Weird Wine MORE CULTURE NeighborhoodsView All Neighborhoods Alberta Arts District Belmont Central Eastside Division/Clinton Downtown Hawthorne Lloyd Mississippi Northwest / Nob Hill Old Town Chinatown Pearl District St. Johns Sellwood-Moreland Williams ALL NEIGHBORHOODS RegionView All Region Near the City Columbia River Gorge What to Do on Mount Hood Oregon Coast Willamette Valley ALL REGIONS PlanView All Plan Portland Maps Portland Visitor Center Where to Stay Tours & Itineraries Transportation Accessible Portland Portland Weather Safety in Portland Plan a Meeting Events Search Portland, Yours to Share Explore the Rose City’s most fragrant season through its myriad budding blooms. Portland Rose Festival Portland Rose Festival features multiple parades, waterfront carnival rides, concerts, races, fireworks and plenty of roses. Portland’s Best Rooftop and Patio Bars Whether you’re looking for a cocktail bar, a brewpub or a dive, enjoy your favorite summer beverage at one of Portland’s rooftop bars or outdoor patios. Spring in Portland Portland’s energy is irresistible as the city welcomes floral bounty and sunnier days. More Spring Specialty Dishes of the Portland Jade District Made like nowhere else in Portland, these often sold-out specialty dishes center heritage recipes and East and Southeast Asian cultural experiences. Spring Hikes Near Portland There’s something special about the first spring hike of the year. Enjoy wildflowers, bird watching and breathtaking scenery on these springtime rambles. Asian Cuisine Tasting Menus in Portland Portland is home to a flourishing scene of Asian and Southeast Asian restaurants featuring exceptional tasting menus. Lan Su Chinese Garden This year-round wonder houses an authentic Ming Dynasty-style garden built by Suzhou artisans, offering a peaceful escape in Portland’s historic Chinatown. Portland Farmers Market Enjoy fresh, local produce, meals and treats at every Portland Farmers Market location. Best Spots for Spring Flowers Find your favorite blooms, from roses to rhododendrons and tulips to trilliums, with our guide to spring flowers in Portland. Japanese American Community Japanese Americans have been a vital part of Portland’s history for generations. Soft Hiking in Portland A collection of accessible soft hikes perfect for leisurely strolls, low-impact exercise and lots of meandering dilly-dallying. Portland Indian Food Carts and Takeout From comforting aloo gobi to softball-sized samosas, explore our non-comprehensive local’s guide to excellent Portland Indian food trucks and takeout. Chinese American Community Connect with the city’s historic and vital Chinese American community. Portland Japanese Garden A haven of meticulously maintained, tranquil beauty, proclaimed one of the most authentic Japanese gardens outside of Japan, the Portland Japanese Garden offers meandering streams, intimate walkways and an unsurpassed view of Mount Hood. READ MORE Portlanders Meet some of the people who make this place what it is in our new community-based video series. Watch now Food Cart Finder Search 500+ Portland food carts by cuisine, trademark dishes and dietary needs. Find Carts Now Illustration by Subin Yang A City of Neighborhoods Portland is known for the vibrancy and uniqueness of its many neighborhoods, each with a distinct sense of place, and — in quirky Portland fashion — spread across six so-called "quadrants." Locals will tell you that you haven’t truly been to Portland until you’ve connected with our diverse communities. Visit our neighborhoods page to get acquainted with more than 20 awesome Portland neighborhoods. View our neighborhood guide North Portland North Portland sits atop the City of Roses, bordered by the Columbia River to the north, the Willamette River to the southwest and North Williams Avenue to the east. Portland’s so-called Fifth Quadrant” is a lively patchwork of commercial districts, natural spaces and residential areas. It’s home to some of the city’s most charming neighborhoods, including St. Johns , Mississippi , Williams and Kenton. Explore North Portland Northwest Portland Northwest Portland stretches from Forest Park in the west to the Willamette River at the east, encompassing the central city’s Old Town Chinatown and Pearl District , Northwest/Nob Hill , Slabtown and miles of wooded hillsides. Its west side is forested and serene; its east side is urban and lively, a vital part of the central city. Explore Northwest Northeast Portland For shows, sports and big events, Northeast Portland is hard to beat. In addition to being home to the Moda Center and the Oregon Convention Center, Portland’s largest quadrant boasts striking architecture, historic theaters, a variety of public golf courses and other attractions . You’ll also find numerous colorful neighborhoods, including the Alberta Arts District , Hollywood , Lloyd and many more. Explore Northeast Southwest and South Portland Best known for lively downtown Portland — the compact, walkable heart of the City of Roses — Southwest Portland is also home to Washington Park’s numerous attractions, Goose Hollow’s blend of historic and modern, the small-town charm of Multnomah Village and more. Nearby South Portland is a laid-back river community offering water recreation , low-key urban green spaces and lots of spots to eat, drink and shop. Explore South Explore Southwest Southeast Portland If you’re searching for Portland’s best-known attributes — hip, artsy, quirky, foody — you may find yourself in Southeast Portland . It’s home to some of the city’s liveliest neighborhoods and popular areas for eating and imbibing, like the Hawthorne District , the Central Eastside and the Jade District . Farther out, you’ll find peaceful parks and family-friendly attractions like the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) and Oaks Amusement Park . Explore Southeast Upcoming Events Check out our events calendar to find fun events and activities around the city. Full Calendar Editor’s Pick May 11–June 11, 2024 Bloom Tour Downtown Portland and Old Town Free The Bloom Tour is part walking tour and part floral show focusing on supporting some of Portland&rsq… Editor’s Pick Art & Design, Shopping Editor’s Pick May 1–31, 2024 Oregon Wine Month Multiple locations. You can celebrate Willamette Valley wine all year round, but especially during Oregon Wine Month, wh… Editor’s Pick Food & Drink, Wine Editor’s Pick May 4–31, 2024 Asian Heritage Month Lan Su Chinese Garden $11 – $14 Join Lan Su to celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Mon… Editor’s Pick Cultural Communities, Music Editor’s Pick Tuesday, May 14, 2024 Kung Fu Theater Hollywood Theatre $10 – $12 Kung Fu Theater presents the only known 35mm print of this 1977 martial arts classic, 10 BROTHE…...