Portland Itinerary 7 Days

Portland Itinerary- Perfect 7 Days 

When it comes to spending 7 days in Portland, you get the chance to explore one of the liveliest cities in the country. Being Oregon’s largest city, it has the loveliest microbreweries and coffeehouses as well which you can explore through the amazing bicycle paths. Here are the pointers you can keep in mind while planning a 7 day trip to Portland:

Best places to see in Portland

When it comes to your Portland 7 day trip itinerary, there are plenty of places that you can include in it. Starting with the serene Portland Japanese Garden, you should head to the 400 acre Washington Park which has an amazing zoo and rose garden. You can also visit the International Rose Test Garden and also the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry. Even exploring the enormous area of Forest Park is completely worth including in your list while spending 7 days in Portland.

Best things to do in Portland

Right from attractions to nightlife to amazing local spots, there are plenty of local secrets that you should unveil on your 7 day trip to Portland. As a book lover, do check out the Powell’s City of Books and as a foodie, you must enjoy the street food in Pok Pok. To explore the history, visit the historic elementary school- McMenamins Kennedy School and explore the amazing food in Salt and Straw. To explore the nightlife, visit the Mississippi Studios and Bar Bar as well as McMenamins Bagdad Theatre and Pub.

Best local dishes to eat in Portland

While Portland is all about the pizza, there are plenty of other iconic dishes that you can include as well. Start with the Chocolate chip Cookie at Coquine, Crab Flake Soup at VL Deli, the amazing pizzas at Apizza Scholls, the amazing salads at Ava Gene’s. Even a host of snacks at Castagna, the Radicchio Caesar at Nostrana is worth a try as well!

Offbeat experiences to have in Portland

There are plenty of offbeat experiences to have in Portland. Check out the Strip Club which is shaped like a jug and then visit the Grotto- one of the most popular churches in Portland. As a comic book lover, you have to explore your wonderland in ‘Things from Another World’. Have a wild evening at Circa 33 and check out the awesome food at Slappy Cakes. Also, if all of this is still not enough- then you definitely must include Jupiter Hotel as well as the Hat Museum in your Portland 7 day itinerary.

Best day trips to take from Portland

There are so many day trips you can take from Portland. You can check out Mount Hood, Willamette Valley, Cannon Beach, Columbia River Gorge as well as Mount St Helens that you can consider visiting to make the most of your Portland experience.