Things To Do in Portland, Oregon

If you’re moving to Portland, OR you will need at least $2,000 monthly income. The houseless population has skyrocketed. It is cloudy/overcast the majority of the year, but spring time is vibrant with blossoms and summers are beautiful (unless there is a bad forest fire season and the smoke/air pollution hits extremely dangerous levels). When the sky is blue and the weather is hot go swim at Rooster Rock along the Columbia River. The best neighborhood is Sellwood. It’s better to just live in Milwaukie though. Cleaner, more nature, quieter. Food is very expensive, but there are tons of specialty restaurants that cater to dietary restrictions, a.k.a. gluten free for celiacs, vegan and vegetarian options. Food carts offer great variety, value, and fun social atmosphere.

Portland is an extremely fun place. The food scene is continuously growing, so there is a variety of food you can try. There are many outdoor activities you can experience and would be able to meet new friends quickly that way. It is a great area for young people or raising a family.

Here in Portland, your umbrella pegs you as a tourist. Whether it is raining cats and dogs, or there is just a slight drizzle, a Portland native would never be caught using an umbrella. It shows weakness. A little bit of rain is nothing to be afraid of.

Of all the major burgs in Oregon, Portland is perhaps one of the prettiest and most culturally diverse cities in the state. The city prides itself in both maintaining and resting in harmony with its natural surroundings. There are numerous large parks that are well cared for, which also provide a small ecosystem for numerous plants and animals. The city is also well-known for its gastronomic prowess, as food and drink from nearly every culture can be found either at a restaurant or at one of the innumerable food carts peppered throughout Portland’s urban sprawl. There is something for everyone here.

Portland is a unique city. With a plethora of quaint coffee shops, hipster ice cream locations, and hole-in-the-wall restaurants, a visitor to Portland would never run out of things to do. I would advise a newcomer to Portland to visit Salt and Straw: a popular ice cream destination with creative flavor combinations (e.g., honey lavender, olive oil, and strawberry honey balsamic with black pepper). Using the MAX public transit system, they’d be able to peruse the shops of downtown Portland with ease.

Portland is nestled up to the Willamette River, surrounded by natural parks and reserves. There are approximately 279 natural parks and natural areas in the Portland and surrounding area. It rains for approximately half the year, and while it can feel significant, it creates a beautiful, lush environment and opportunity for excellent seasonal cuisine.