Portland Travel Guide
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Portland 3-Day Itinerary

The perfect long weekend in Portland. Three days of must-see attractions, local favorites, and insider tips — from $70 to $400 per day.

Trip Overview

Duration
3 Days
Best Time
June to September
Budget Cost
$210
Mid-Range
$480
1
Day 1
Powell's Books

Powell's Books, Pearl District galleries, Voodoo Doughnut, craft brewery crawl

Estimated cost: $160 (mid-range)
2
Day 2
Multnomah Falls

Multnomah Falls, Columbia River Gorge hike, food cart pod dinner

Estimated cost: $160 (mid-range)
3
Day 3
Portland Japanese Garden

Portland Japanese Garden, Washington Park rose gardens, Mississippi Ave neighborhood

Estimated cost: $160 (mid-range)

Total 3-Day Cost Estimate

Budget
$210
$70/day x 3 days
Mid-Range
$480
$160/day x 3 days
Luxury
$1200
$400/day x 3 days

Insider Tips

  • Powell's City of Books on Burnside is a world unto itself — budget two hours minimum
  • Eat at the food cart pods: Cartopia on SE Division and Hawthorne Asylum have dozens of options
  • MAX light rail runs from the airport to downtown for $2.50 and is reliable
  • Drive 30 minutes to Multnomah Falls in the Columbia River Gorge — free and stunning year-round
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