Portland, Oregon, was named a top solo travel destination by USA Today. The city's many attractions make it worthy of both leisurely exploration and business travels. Here are four things you'll experience when visiting Portland, Oregon.
Nestled in a verdant temperate rainforest and bursting with culinary treasures and vintage finds, Portland, Oregon, was named a top solo travel destination by USA Today. There's something for everyone in Portland. Its diverse cultural offerings and proximity to stunning nature make it an ideal destination not only for casual tourists but also for business travelers looking for a unique blend of work and leisure.
Here are four things you'll experience when in Portland that make it well worth a trip — or many. 1. Tax-free shopping Portland's lack of city sales taxes makes it a shopper's paradise.
The city is home to several eclectic, independent businesses selling vintage clothing, records, comic books, and even global luxury goods and streetwear. Bookworms should definitely visit Powell's City of Books — it's the world's largest independent bookstore, stretching an entire city block near downtown Portland and boasting an inventory of approximately one million books, a rare books room, and a Princess Bride-themed café. Artisan shoppers will enjoy checking out places like Mexican-owned Orox Leather Co.
, specializing in fine leather wares made to last generations, or Kiriko , a "no fabric waste" brand of hand-crafted Japanese textiles and h.
