The Tualatin WES Station is located alongside the Hedges Greene Shopping Center so there is plenty…read moreof parking. The station is covered with seating areas. There is also an area to lock up bikes. The WES Commuter Train stops here on its way to Wilsonville in one direction and Beaverton Transit Center in the other direction with stops in Tigard and at the Hall/ Nimbus WES Station before reaching Beaverton. The WES Commuter Train only runs Monday through Friday and only during commute times. The trains are very comfortable with plush cushioned seats. There is a steward on board. This WES station always feels safe and appears clean. There are lots of dining and shopping establishments in the area.

All aboard! This is my kind of train station. First I had no idea it looked so gorgeous. It's…read moreclean, convenient and perfect for person who works or goes to school in the PDX area. As a new business owner, I have utilized this station a few times and don't regret it at all. I work in Lake Oswego&Clackamas and once I get to the train station by car and step on the the waiting area a WES train or TriMet Bus arrives right on time, possibly in a matter of 20 seconds give or take. It's the perfect solution to being congested on a freeway full of brake lights. Parking can fill up fast but I'm not too concerned because there's plenty of other spaces nearby that are open for use. My friends and I both stay in the Tualatin area and this is our way to go. 90% of the time it's pretty quiet here with the exception of a train horn or bus engine. It's also really safe here. I've came to this station multiple times and a TriMet cop is already nearby. I can't get anything better than this in California. The station feels like home because most people that wait with me are regulars. This is why I not only like Tualatin but the station as well.

I found out about the tram when I was researching the metro system. Located in South Waterfront…read morearea of Portland, this was a hidden little gem. You can take the streetcar to get to the stop, cross the street, then hop on the tram (roundtrip). It was about $8 roundtrip for adults. You arrive at the top at Oregon Health Sciences University hospital. And it IS an actual hospital! We walked around a bit and headed back. The views are worth it.

This tram ride is the cheap and convenient way of enjoying the horizontal landscape view of the…read morecity of Portland. The tram car goes from upper to lower level every 15 minutes interval. We bought the tickets and boarded the car from upper level, entrance right next to OHSU Hospital. Ticket prices were $9 for round trip. The tram was really popular for locals, especially for the employees working at the hospital. The upper terminal had multiple lookout spots to see the city skyline and also up close watching the tram heading to the lower terminal. As we started heading down the hill, we saw stunning view of the city's greenery, houses, buildings and Willamette river. In the horizon, we could also see the snowy Mount Hood. The ride was about 5 minutes. At lower level, everyone had to exit the lower level terminal. Then we used our round trip ticket to enter the terminal again and board the same car. At the lower terminal, there was a huge parking stand for bicycles. Trip from lower to upper terminal was little longer, took about 8-9 minutes. Being a sunny bright day, we absolutely loved the short round trip for such a decent price.

I've visited Portland several times since 1990, however, this was my first visit to the Portland…read moreVisitor Center (7/9/26). I happened to stop by Nuvrei next door and decided to check this out afterwards. The gentleman at the front counter was very upbeat, welcoming, and said that all the media available were free. I was amazed at the variety and breadth of information available for Portland and other regions in the state of Oregon. Maps, flyers, public transportation info, booklets, magazines, periodicals, and stickers - wow! It was great to pick up a variety of updated, current reference materials. Stuff that was souvenir quality, but packed with actual useful information. Highly recommended!

The place to start your trip! The new digs of the Visitor's Center are top notch, and have plenty…read moreof brochures, helpful guides, and amazing staff that can point you in the right direction and offer personalized recommendations. They are super close to Nuvrei bakery and Powell's - ideal spots to hit right after or beforehand of your Portland adventure. They keep all items fresh and upto date so this is a great PDX resource. Go visit!

This is a great place to walk around throughout all the four seasons and I enjoy going…read moreback-and-forth from here from South waterfront or from South waterfront to the cell Woodbridge and back. I love these walks and it's always a joy to see the change of seasons, and to have a little snack here and there along the way. A nice spot to just sit and relax.

With a gorgeous view of the Willamette River and the boats docked at RiverPlace Marina, this…read morequarter mile paved walkway is dotted with a few casual coffee/sandwich/ice cream shops, a Sushi restaurant, a fabulous Italian restaurant (Il Terrazzo), a few boutiques (Mia's, a new CBD shop) and a pop-up Taco Bar in the summer. Anchored by McCormick & Schmick's on the south end and King Tide's Seafood on the North, there is something for everyone's palette and budget. In warm and sunny weather, Portlanders and out of town visitors flock to our gorgeous parks and Rivers to walk and enjoy nature. The RiverPlace Esplanade gets crowded with people walking - and although not allowed and clearly marked, lots of cyclists and people on scooters - as they take in the sights from the Marina up to Tom McCall Park. Some choose to cross over the Hawthorne, Steel or Broadway Bridges making the loop along the Eastbank Esplanade and make their way back via the Tilikum Crossing. It's a beautiful walk/ride with gorgeous vistas of the City, the Williamette River, and the Marina from many points along the way. Start and finish your walk from the RiverPlace Esplanade! There are several public parking garages and when you've completed your walk, enjoy coffee, ice cream, a casual meal or a more sophisticated dinner at one of the venues along theesplanade. The cafes and restaurants have tables and chairs for outside dining in the warmer months. And there are plenty of benches if you just want to sit and relax, read a book or take in the views. Sunset is a particularly gorgeous time to be here. While I love this tiny esplanade, it can be, it should be, so much more! The challenge has always been the location. It's more of a destination since it's just far enough away from the daily commuters and walking crowds of downtown Portland. Therefore, businesses struggle during the cold and rainy months when the volumes of people drop substantially. Warmer weather brings the crowds and lots of business, but it is hard for businesses to thrive with such drastic seasonal fluctuations. I say, give the people a reason to come! Look no further than Vancouver to see how they have transformed their Waterfront making it a year round place for people to venture. The RiverPlace Esplanade was built before there were a lot of residents in this area. Now there are with The Dougla, The RiverPlace Condos and The Strand - give them a reason to eat, drink and shop in their own neighborhood! It's walking distance to so many of us. Even though I walk this esplanade daily and patron the local businesses, I often leave the neighborhood to dine and shop because I crave variety. There are several recently vacated shops; please fill them with the type of stores and restaurants that will round out this area and give people a reason to make the RiverPlace Esplanade an actual destination.

I hate them! They come down my road in the winter and their busses slipping and sliding almost…read moregoofy like makes my road unsafe. I wish they would GO AWAY!

I ride buses a lot, but this particular trip is a great one. For $2 round trip you get the ride…read moreout there and back. We picked it up at TriMet's Gresham Central station and rode directly out to the Sandy Historical Society. The drivers have been friendly and professional. If you want an easy trip out to Sandy and back, this the way to go.

Shannon K was the BEST tour guide. Very knowledgeable and willing to be flexible with stops. I…read morelearned so much in such a short time about Portland. I highly recommend the city tour if you're short on time but want to get a feel for Downtown Portland.

A bit late and behind, but I've got to give a shoutout to Susan from Around Portland Tour! If…read moreyou're planning a trip to Portland (OR), I highly recommend doing the tour at the start of your trip--not the end--because now I have to come back just to follow up on other "tidbits and records " she shared on the history of Portland's parks and recreation scenes. The tour kicks off by meeting up at a red building--easiest to find if you're walking just outside the perimeter. Look for a small black signage on the door. The owner usually leaves the door unlocked in the morning hours so look for benches set up for you to seat and wait for your group. Susan, our guide, is a Portland native who left for college and returned back to Portland. She gave us some great bonus insights beyond the standard tour -- like history of the places, including local tycoons, how roads were funded and how each section of the districts were divided. More importantly , she suggested a ghost tour and highly recommend to try biking around town--definitely on my list for next time!

The red line runs east-west and goes all the way from Portland International Airport to Hillsboro…read more Easy and convenient with the green tap pylons to get your ticket.

I'm not a max rider but picked up a friend today from here…read more It's very open, clean, has covered seating and lots of restaurants and food carts nearby.

We stayed here for a recent staycation in downtown Portland. We do this about once a year and try…read moreout different hotels. I would more accurately say this was a 3.5 star experience. Though I would stay here again, it was definitely a bit below par compared to other hotels we have stayed in. The rooms are minimalist and very clean, but don't have very exciting decor. But they are fine. However, it will not be a luxe experience. At other hotels, they've at least had breakfast available for room service. But no room service at all at the Paramount. Also, other hotels have had no issue letting us pay for a late check out on Sunday. At the Paramount, you have to wait until the morning of to see how busy they are and if they will accommodate you. While the bathroom was clean and spacious, the bath towels were terrible, hard and rough feeling, as if they were old and had been used thousands of times before. I will say the front desk staff was very nice and it was comforting that the elevator can only be accessed with a key card. And while I would stay here again, I would rather pay a bit more and stay at the Dossier or the Sentinel.

Professionally run, both good and bad implications. Decent accomodations but lacking warmth. Near…read morethe art museum and some good shopping but sadly near many homeless people as well. I did have a good night's sleep.