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3 Days in Portland Oregon, Itinerary for First-Timers
It is difficult to determine how to best use 72 hours in Portland Oregon, there are so many fun things to see, do, and eat. This 3-day itinerary is jam-packed with must-see sites and top attractions, including, the Saturday Market, Powell City of Books, Pittock Mansion, International Rose Test Garden, Alberta Arts District, VooDoo Donut, Stumptown Coffee, and more. Looking for more options? Check these additional things to do in Portland Oregon to supplement this itinerary. Have more time? Add a day trip to the coast. It is possible to travel the world with limited PTO, here’s a day-by-day guide to visit Portland Oregon in 3 days. Enjoy your time out of the office!
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Arrival Evening: Portland Brewery Hopping
Grab your rental car and check into your hotel. Spend the evening brewery hopping and find out why Portland has been nicknamed Beervana. Don’t stay out too late, you only have 72 hours in Portland Oregon and tomorrow will be a full day of exploring.
Day One: Columbia River Gorge and Hood River
8 am Grab a breakfast sandwich from Fried Egg I’m in Love and make your way to the Columbia River Gorge
10 am Spend the morning on the scenic Columbia River Gorge exploring the many waterfalls
Noon Have lunch with a view at Thunder Island Brewing Co
1:30 pm Browse the stores in Hood Rivers Old Town
4:30 pm Brewery hop the Gorge Beer Trail in Hood River before returning to Portland (MAP)
Day Two: Hood River Fruit Loop
8 am Enjoy breakfast at Petite Provence or Boulangerie Patisserie in the Alberta Arts District
10 am Spend the day exploring the Hood River Fruit Loop: pick your own fruit, buy local honey, taste hard fruit ciders, buy souvenir jam, dried fruit snacks, and granola
Not to Miss Highlights:
Hood River Lavender Farm for lavender essential oil
The Old Trunk Treats and Tiques for ice cream
Apple Valley Country Store and Bakery for a turnover or huckleberry milkshake
End the day with a glass of wine and a view at Cathedral Ridge Winery
Day Three: Alberta Arts District and Saturday Market
8 am Enjoy breakfast at Pine Street Biscuits and explore the street art in the Alberta Arts District
10 am Head downtown and grab a coffee from Stumptown. Browse the Saturday Market and Powell Books. Stand in line for a VooDoo donut, it’s worth the wait
Noon Grab a slice of pizza at Sizzle Pie
1:30 pm Wander through the International Rose Garden in the City of Roses
3 pm Tour the Pittock Mansion and photograph the city from the viewpoint
Take the last flight home
Be sure to check the Portland Oregon Office of Tourism website for upcoming festivals, special events, and what’s happening during your stay.
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