Matador's Ultimate Guide to Portland

This captivating city is as a must-see destination in the US ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ [View this email in your browser]( [Matador's Guide to Portland]( Matador's Ultimate Guide to Portland Hi all, Portland’s reputation as a weird and open-minded bastion of brunch-obsessed, progressive culture precedes it — and for good reason. The city is home to some of America’s best cafes, legendary music venues, and undoubtedly its most renowned skatepark (that one from Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater). It’s a haven for outdoor lovers, with beautiful urban oases and easy access to incredible hiking, biking, and camping. Needless to say, you won’t be bored in The City of Roses, one of the best places in America to spend a long weekend. This week, Matador explores Portland. [Let’s dive in](. [EXPLORE PORTLAND](  GET INSPIRED [The Portland Japanese Garden]( Portland Has the Best Urban Wilderness in America. Here’s How To Explore It Yourself. But beyond its quirkiness, Portland also has the best urban wilderness of any American city, where you can escape from downtown into a maze of Douglas Fir trees in a matter of minutes. Then, an hour later, find yourself kayaking to a secluded island beach. [READ NOW]( [Portland Oregon]( Here’s How Much It Actually Costs To Take a Weekend Trip To Portland, Oregon Matador asked frequent travelers to outline exactly how much a trip to Portland cost them and where that money went. [READ NOW]( [Cape Kiwanda and Pacific City]( Oregon’s Three Capes Scenic Loop Is the Perfect Day Trip From Portland The 40-mile excursion is an easy day trip from Portland and showcases everything that’s best about the Oregon Coast — from towering sea stacks loaded with migrating birds to secluded, sandy beaches to headland forests of spruce and pine that are ideal whale-watching destinations. It just may become your favorite summer road trip. [READ MORE](  NATURE + ADVENTURE [girl camping with mug in hand]( The 9 Best Places To Camp Around Portland Many talk about Portland as a paradise for lovers of the outdoors. But when your arms are beat from paddling, hands sore from climbing, and legs ache from hiking, here are the best options where you can take a break and camp for the night. [READ NOW]( [Dry Creek Falls]( 6 Must-See Waterfalls Near Portland You Can Reach in Half an Hour You could easily spend a week exploring what’s known as the "Waterfall Corridor," but if you’re limited on time and can only see the top-shelf collection, here are the best waterfalls near Portland to visit within about 30 minutes of downtown. [READ NOW]( [Japanese gardens]( The 7 Best Portland Gardens Portland’s extraordinary gardens and parks offer fantastic displays of the weird, wild, and "wow" of nature and are a testament to greenthumbery at its best. [READ NOW](  FOOD + CULTURE [people having brunch]( The 13 Best Brunch Spots in Portland Portland’s food scene is a staple in the industry; with immense pride in local and sustainable offerings, the chefs in this city are at the front of their game. We’ve gone out and taste-tested the best just to make sure we knew where the most kick-ass must-try venues were. [READ NOW]( [bartender]( The Best Dive Bars in Portland If you are a newcomer to this city, make sure you take the time to visit one of these icons of Rose City culture. [READ NOW]( [Portland Art Museum]( How To Crush the Portland Art Museum in One Day Over 130 years, it’s amassed an extensive collection of Native American and Asian art, all the while moving into one of the most architecturally stunning structures in the museum world and expanding its collection to modern, impressionist, and BIPOC artists. [READ NOW](  TIPS, ADVICE + DEALS [Clear Lake]( 9 Natural and Cultural Sites You’ll Miss in Oregon if You Only See Portland Oregon is stunningly beautiful, with a landscape of rocky coast and the towering Cascade Mountains. Outside Portland, the state is rich in cultural and historic attractions, as well as beautiful natural spots, unknown to most people beyond the state’s rural residents. Check these places out (and don't worry, we've included drive time from Portland). [READ NOW]( [Airbnb in Portland]( The Best Airbnbs in Portland’s Coolest Neighborhoods To blend in, pack your best eclectic street-style and comfy kicks, then choose a temporary pad in one of the trendiest parts of this super walkable city. [READ NOW]( [McMenamins White Eagle Saloon & Hotel (Portland, OR)]( The 6 Coolest Historical Hotels That Used To Be Brothels The McMenamins Historic Hotel Group manages the White Eagle Saloon & Hotel, and if you know anything about their other properties, you’ll know not to expect a traditional lodging experience. (Hint: many of their hotels have secret rooms). [READ NOW]( [Epic Stays TikTok](  [Facebook](  [Twitter](  [Youtube](  [Instagram](  [Tiktok](  [Pinterest]( [Update your email frequency and topic preferences here](. Or [unsubscribe from our newsletter.]( We'll be here when you need us! Copyright © 2022 Matador Network, All rights reserved. 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