Downtown

Neighborhood Portland, Oregon, United States
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What to expect

Downtown Portland is a vibrant and unique area that offers a wide range of shopping, dining, and cultural experiences. The area is walkable and easy to navigate, with compact grid blocks and a variety of parks and outdoor attractions. Visitors can explore the city's cultural heart, which includes the Portland Art Museum, Pioneer Courthouse Square, and the Oregon Historical Society. The area is also home to a variety of restaurants, food carts, and entertainment venues, including the Keller Auditorium, Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, and McMenamins Crystal Ballroom. Downtown Portland is a great place to visit with family, with plenty of activities and attractions to suit all interests

Plan your family visit to the Downtown with these blog insights 👇

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Plan A Cool Portland Weekend Visit With Tweens

Plan A Cool Portland Weekend Visit With Tweens
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited downtown, but our relatives warned us to avoid it due to its bland atmosphere and large homeless population

Highlights: There wasn't much to enjoy in downtown, but it has a lot of hotel options and is central to the rest of the city ✨