Portland, OR, United States

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Budget Scale: 1-5

1-least expensive; 5-most expensive
3.5– Portland is certainly cheaper than cities like San Francisco and New York, but it’s still not exactly a budget destination. If you have good weather during your visit and like the outdoors, you can certainly save money by camping.

Indie Travel Scale: 1-5

1-not a good Indie Travel destination; 5-a great Indie Travel destination
3.5– Portland has an indie spirit that is contagious. It’s a city that is unique and has a vibe that many other large American cities don’t have.
Indie Travel Tips
Follow these tips to have an indie travel experience in Portland

Rent a bike and explore on two wheels instead of your feet. Portland is very bike friendly and a great way to explore the city.
Get lost in the massive Washington Park.
Come in early June for Portland’s largest event of the year – the Portland Rose Festival.
If live music is your thing, you’ve come to the right place. Check out the Portland Mercury and Willamette Week to see who’s playing when you’re there.
There’s no sales tax in Portland, so go shopping and take advantage!

Why you should add Portland to your RTW travel list

Hang out in the very cool Pearl District
Take a day trip to visit the BootsnAll guys in Eugene
Browse for hours in Powell’s City of Books
Grab a beer and a movie at the Baghdad Cafe
A great base to explore the outdoors of the Pacific Northwest, such as hiking, fishing and rafting
Windsurf with the world’s best at Mount Hood
Try visiting all the excellent McMenamins pubs in Portland or Oregon
Take a day or two and drive down the rugged Oregon coast

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