5 days in Portland Itinerary

A big city with a small-town feel, Portland is home to the country's biggest rose test garden, perched on a hill overlooking downtown.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Portland: Sokol Blosser Winery (in Dundee), Cannon Beach (Haystack Rock, Ecola State Park, &more) and Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum (in McMinnville). Next up on the itinerary: stop by Powell's City of Books, examine the collection at Portland Art Museum, admire the sheer force of Multnomah Falls, and take in nature's colorful creations at Portland Japanese Garden.

To find ratings, more things to do, maps, and tourist information, read our Portland travel itinerary planner.

In January, daily temperatures in Portland can reach 46°F, while at night they dip to 35°F.