Portland Tips

Visitor Center – The new Portland Visitor Center is located at 1132 SW Harvey Milk St., Suite 104, in downtown’s West End. Their friendly and knowledgeable travel experts are excited to help visitors plan their itineraries, recommend restaurants and attractions, and provide information about events and activities in the area. 

Helpful Links and Resources:

• Travel Portland’s Near Me Now App: From nearby restaurants, attractions, and attractions – the Near Me Now app helps visitors discover some of Portland's favorite places.
• Getting Here: Everything visitors need to know about arriving in Portland by plane or train.
• Getting Around: Learn how easy it is to travel by light rail, streetcar, bus, bike, foot or car.
• Maps: Find maps of the city and region and specialized transportation maps.
• Dining in Portland: From food carts to farmers’ markets (and award-winning restaurants, of course), the Portland food scene is an eclectic culinary haven. Check out Eater PDX’s Downtown Restaurant Suggestions or Must-Try Spots for more ideas! 
• Attractions: The city’s top attractions are constantly evolving, creating exciting pop-ups, debuting new works and hosting events that attract both locals and visitors alike.
• Events Calendar: Use the Travel Portland Events Calendar to explore events happening during, before or after NASEO's Annual Meeting. PDX Pipeline is another great resource!

Nearby Restaurant Suggestions:

• Peruvian: Andina (#1 in Portland)
• America: Higgins, Fireside, Urban Farmer, Portland City Grill, Hubers, Kenny & Zukes
• Seafood: Jake’s, Southpark, McCormick & Schmicks
• Italian: Café Mingo, Serrato, Mama Mia Trattoria
• Steakhouses: Ringside, El Gaucho, McCormick & Schmicks, Ruth Chris, Morton’s
• Asian: Thai Bloom, Thai Peacock, Luc Lac Vietnamese, Mio Sushi, Bamboo Sushi
• Pubs: Kells Irish Pub, Breakside, McMenamins Blue Moon & Ringlers & Rams Head, 10 Barrel, Bullard Tavern, Kornblatt’s Deli
• Middle Eastern: Al-Amir Lebanese, Mediterranean Exploration Company, Marrakesh

Recent articles about Portland to help visitors prepare for their visit: