5 days in Portland Itinerary

A big city with a small-town feel, Portland is home to the country's biggest rose test garden, perched on a hill overlooking downtown.

Visiting Oneonta Gorge and Volcano Lands - Private Tours will get you outdoors. Step off the beaten path and head to Columbia River Highway and Mount Tabor Park. Change things up with these side-trips from Portland: Portland Women's Forum State Scenic Viewpoint (in Troutdale), Beacon Rock (in North Bonneville) and Corbett (Latourell Falls & Bridal Veil Falls). And it doesn't end there: admire the natural beauty at Portland Japanese Garden, walk around Laurelhurst Park, take an in-depth tour of Oregon Historical Society, and admire the majestic nature at Tryon Creek State Natural Area.

To find more things to do, where to stay, and other tourist information, read our Portland trip planning website.

In September, daily temperatures in Portland can reach 76°F, while at night they dip to 55°F.