Portland is surrounded by the beautiful ocean and the mountains, plus there are so many get restaurants and shops in the city that you would surely appreciate staying a few more days to explore the NW.

Here are some suggestions:

Get lost in Powell’s books, the largest new and used bookstore in the world.

Go see the symphony or a concert at the Arlene Schnitzer Hall

Schedule a walking tour to see the Best of Portland, Epicurean Excursion, Flavor Street (food cart tour) or the Chocolate Decadence tour.

Eats:

Best Pizza: Ken’s Artisan Pizza

French: Le Pigoen

Seafood: Woodsman Tavern

Steak: Ox

Brunch: Clyde Commons

Happy Hour: Portland City Grill (best view of the city)

If you rent a car:

Visit one of the 32 wineries near Portland.

The Columbia River Gorge is a great scenic drive only 35 minutes from Portland. Visit Multnomah falls and have dinner at the lodge.

The coast is only a 1.5 hour drive. Cannon Beach has great restaurants and shops.