Tourism and Hospitality

The illuminated outline of a martini glass affixed to a multi-story home lights up the night.
History
Portland’s illuminated martini glass in the West Hills
The 30-ft-by-30-ft sign is turned on for the holiday season each year.
November 18, 2025 04:17 PM
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Cambrie Juarez
A beer sits on a table with packed bookshelves in the background
Food
A visit to Rose City Book Pub
Read: Cozy nooks, hearty pasta and sandwiches, plus community events.
January 19, 2023
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Ben McBee
A rendering of planter boxes, a large courtyard, trees, sculptures, and a glass pavilion sandwiched between brick buildings.
Development
Portland Art Museum begins work on $110M expansion project
The planned renovations and additions are designed to make the museum more accessible to all visitors.
January 18, 2023
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Cambrie Juarez
Wine being poured into a glass on a table adorned with flowers and string lights in the background
Food
Spontaneity is on the menu at Portland Secret Dining Society
Shhh — keep these dinners on the down low.
January 17, 2023
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Ben McBee
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History
Multnomah Field’s storied past
Now known as Providence Park, it is one of the most historic grounds used by any United States professional soccer team
January 13, 2023
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Ben McBee
An open-air rooftop patio with chairs, a fire pit, and plants overlooks the city of Portland.
Travel and Outdoors
Renters at these Portland apartments can be part-time Airbnb hosts
The Airbnb-friendly apartments program gives some renters the chance to earn passive income by hosting a spare room or the entire unit.
January 12, 2023
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Cambrie Juarez
Old time crowds walk along a lakeside boardwalk with palatial buildings in the background
History
Looking back at the Lewis and Clark Exposition
Portland’s first and only world’s fair drew more than a million visitors
January 11, 2023
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Ben McBee
Puppets of various sizes and types are on display in a room.
Arts
Portland Puppet Museum: A unique, entertaining ode to an ancient art
Owner, curator, and founder Steven Overton is a well of talent and historical information.
January 10, 2023
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Cambrie Juarez
A side by side collage shows three chefs' headshots
Food
ilani BrewFest is back with star power
Head to the casino Thursday, Feb. 16-Sunday, Feb. 19 for local brews, celebrity chefs, and more
January 9, 2023
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Ben McBee
A Google map featuring several points where people can find curated galleries, exchanges, and displays in Portland, Oregon.
Culture
Find free neighborhood fun with the PDX Sidewalk Joy Map
From curated galleries to minifig exchanges, this map will point you in the right direction for free fun.
January 4, 2023
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Cambrie Juarez
A skier launches through the air, skis crossed and left arm and pole facing forward, with powder falling below, off of a snowy jump with mountain forests and a lake laid out below.
Travel and Outdoors
Where to ski, snowboard, tube, and sled near Portland
Head to the nearby mountains for some downhill wintertime fun.
January 3, 2023
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Ben McBee
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A blue house with shrubs in the front and a staircase is for sale. The sign displays two Windermere agents' names.
Real Estate
How difficult is it to buy a home in Portland?
This NBC tool utilizes home prices, interest rates, and availability (among other factors) to determine just how difficult it is to buy a home in Multnomah County.
August 16, 2024
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Brianna Williams
A rendering shows the future Belmont Library, with two stories, where the top is a burnt orange color with tons of windows.
Development
Say bye-bye to Belmont Library — for now
Multnomah County Library will close the branch Saturday, Sept. 7 for extensive renovations.
August 15, 2024
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Ben McBee
A long mall hallway with yellow lighting that has multiple dark, shuttered storefronts along the side. In the center of the hallway are three empty benches with plants on either side of them.
Culture
Dead malls: You could shop... until they dropped
Once booming, now barren. Let’s take a peek at a mall of Portland’s past — plus hope for the future.
August 15, 2024
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Brianna Williams
A group of older adults hiking with a waterfall behind them.
Culture
17+ activities for retired locals in Portland
If you recently retired and are looking for things to do, this guide will help you make the most of retirement in Portland.
August 14, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
Two skateboarders jumping over a metal screw in the ground with Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall's Portland sign in the background.
Culture
Portland to host the inaugural Rockstar Energy Open
The 3-day skateboarding competition will take place at Tom McCall Waterfront Park with music and art and will be free for locals to attend.
August 14, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
People wearing harnesses traverse swinging bridges while hooked into ropes up in the trees at Pumpkin Ridge Zip Tours.
Travel and Outdoors
Fly through the trees with the greatest of ease at these zip lines and ropes courses
Branch out from your daily routine for an adventure that leaves you with unforgettable memories.
August 13, 2024
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Ben McBee
A corgi reaches up to a bowl on the counter filled with Portland Pet Food's beef n' rice.
Business
Meet the Portland companies on the Inc. 5000 list
These are the local firms building the future.
August 13, 2024
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Ben McBee
Three dances in yellow dresses dancing for the Fiesta Mexicana in Woodburn
Culture
Woodburn Fiesta Mexicana returns for its 60th year
The annual festival will bring food, dance, music, lucha libre, and a parade to Legion Park Friday, Aug. 16-Sunday, Aug. 18.
August 12, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
PDXtoday City Editors Ben and Cambrie stand side by side.
City
Get to know the people of PDXtoday
This is our chance to say hello and thank you for making us a part of your daily routine.
August 9, 2024
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PDXtoday
The silver, gold, and bronze medals from the Paris 2024 Olympics.
Sports
How many medals did local athletes win at the 2024 Paris Olympics?
Here’s how athletes who live, train, or went to school in the Portland metro or Oregon performed.
August 9, 2024
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Ben McBee