THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO TO PORTLAND, OREGON

Today we share the things to know before you go to Portland, Oregon including the best time to visit Portland and tips for getting around Portland, perfect for those planning a trip to Portland. We look at the typical prices in Portland and then how to save money in Portland, so you know how to visit Portland on a budget. We also share the best places to visit in Portland Oregon so you can plan the perfect trip.

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00:00 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO TO PORTLAND
00:36 BEST TIME TO VISIT PORTLAND
01:09 GETTING TO PORTLAND
01:52 GETTING AROUND PORTLAND
02:34 TYPICAL PRICES IN PORTLAND
03:23 SAVE MONEY IN PORTLAND
04:15 BEST THINGS TO DO PORTLAND
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Barlow 4wd Trail - Mount Hood National Forest, Oregon | Nov 2017

Ride Around Mt. Hood in One Day (RAMHOD) 2017 trailer | Oct 2017
Published by TopTube Cycling Videos

Views from Amtrak Empire Builder (From Portland, OR to Whitefish, MT) | Aug 2019
Published by stopandsmelltheroses

Trimet Now Testing Self Driving Light Rail Trains Durning The Coronavirus Are You Paying Attention? | May 2020
Published by Moorish Knowledge TV

Opening of the Portland Streetcar East Side Loop | Oct 2012
Published by Sam Adams

BEST Things to See & Do in DOWNTOWN PORTLAND | Oct 2019
Published by EDDvlogs

⚫️ Explorando International rose test garden (Jardin de las rosas) Oregon | Jul 2019
Published by Don Yolo 7

Macleay Trail - Forest Park, Portland, OR - (January 2019) | Jan 2019
Published by Hikes from Home

Portland Food, Coffee, & Sights! | Apr 2019
Published by adventures of A+K

Travel Portland: Society Hostel - Rooftop Adventures and 3 Story Bunk Beds #VEDA | aPR 2016
Published by Felicia Follum

[larryjex]

Great video! I used to live in Portland, and I go back every chance I get. Just keep in mind that as beautiful as it is, it's still a big city with big city crime and other problems. I would recommend the aerial tram to get a really great view of the City of Roses.

[بوتيكالشجرة]

As usual, receiving a treat after another from Katie. Travel treats of this nature, add up some valuable information about some of the most beautiful parts of the world. Such travel stuff soothes one's feelings and refuels one's inner self.

[abomarsyr]

Best thing is nature
Worst thing is people

[srh]

If you like homeless camps and graffiti everywhere, please do come to Portland it would rival any city in the country.

[jayfelsberg]

Cheaper ways to stay? Like sleeping in parks or on the streets?

[tomfullery]

I visited Portland recently. It was a riot!

[johnjriggsarchery]

Portland's new motto: It's not as bad as San Francisco.

[jeffandtrish]

As a Vancouverite, Portland and San Francisco were my favorite cities to visit. They both aint what they used to be (. Vancouver and Seattle have also gone down as well.

[erikgunderson]

1. Come thirsty! Portland remains one of America's great craft beer cities and as of early 2023 there are at least 70 craft breweries within the city limits. There's about a dozen wineries and hundreds more in the nearby area.
2. European and Asian visitors who take the video's advice to travel here by Amtrak should temper their expectations for speed; we don't have high speed rail. It takes about 4 hours from Seattle to Portland via Amtrak.
3. There's live entertainment to be had every night somewhere. We get first-name acts through town a lot. Theater, music, spoken word, dancing, and who knows what else are all available.
4. Voodoo Donuts are fine. I think you can do better at the many other donut places around town. But the Saturday Market, shown in the video, is nearby and well worth your time.
5. Do not pay attention to the comments suggesting Portland is some sort of crater with nothing but violence and homelessness. It's a city of 630, 000+ people, and we live and work here and the worst thing that's ever happened to me is I forgot to lock my car doors once and someone stole my McMenamin's passport and about $10 in change.
6. It does rain here a lot outside of the summer months. Maybe bring some rain gear, or at least be ready to buy some.
7. Multnomah Falls is about half an hour east of the city, pretty much only accessible from a parking lot you can get to from a left-lane exit on interstate 84. Public transportation doesn't go there. The parking lot fills up quickly, so if you want to see the falls up close (and they are spectacular), that's something I suggest doing early in the morning.
8. The best views are available either at Council Crest Park or from the viewing balcony at OHSU, which you can get to by gondola from near the west bank of the river near the Tilikum Crossing bridge. ...On clear days, of course. On a clear day, you should be able to see at least four volcanoes from there.

[screenflot]

Very rosey picture of a very wilted rose.

[boattune]

Not mentioned is the rampant crime, drugs, and homeless situation

[karlabritfeld]

Don't forget there are 6000 homeless Oregonians living on the streets of Portland and it's not pretty.

[tjanderson]

As someone who just escaped Portland.... my advice is this:

Visit Oregon. It's a gorgeous state with an amazing coast line, mountains, valleys, waterfalls, great food, nice small towns to visit. So much nature to explore.

Avoid Portland.

[AntiManlet-ppfk]

How can any major US city be run with such carelessness and idiocy? This place is a real shame. Compared with Boston, a similar sized city but with well kept streets, a clean environment, and genuinely caring ppl, this city is a disaster. The homeless are outside at night because there is not a single dependable shelter in the entire metro area. It would be a shame for any foreigner coming to America if the first city they see is Portland.

[Pinky]

is it really that must of a hell hole? im planning to go this summer and want to stay close to portland. any safe hiking trails anyone can recommend?

[BillyBones]

You forgot to mention the open air drug taking and all the tents on the street

[bootchop]

the best part of portland oregon is the departures area of the airport.

[brycecharles]

I love how we had to be on the lookout for dirty needles... piss... shit.. getting robbed and begged into oblivion... the city is dead. Thanks Democrat's

[MrYougotcaught]

first rule: Don't travel to Portland. It's a huge third world country scene and it will all be a waste of your time and money. Good Luck to you alll

[chadkbrignall]

you did an amazing job hiding the death and destruction that has seized this great city