Land Of Marvels

Welcome to Portland Week!  I realized that while I share so much about all the places I visit, I often don't share as much here on Land of Marvels about my amazing home city of Portland, Oregon which is becoming a tourist destination in its own right.  With an amazing food scene, incredible landscapes and a really livable downtown, Portland is an up-and-coming destination with so much to offer.  All week I'll be giving you local advice and information on how to make your visit to Portland the best it can be! Portland is one of those cities that has very specific neighborhoods.  When you cross into a new area, you'll know the difference and each neighborhood in the city has a very unique vibe, different than the last.  There are so many unique neighborhoods in Portland but today, we're focusing on the neighborhoods West of the Willamette River.  You'll find a more eclectic assortment on the East side with really cool areas there as well, but for the purposes of today, if you're staying downtown Portland, here's the areas you'll probably be exploring. Pearl District The Pearl as it is known locally, is one of the coolest spots in Portland in my opinion.  An area that used to be all old worn down warehouses is now the go-to spot to be for amazing restaurants, gorgeous renovated lofts and amazing shopping.  The Pearl is a perfect spot to wander around for an afternoon.  It starts at Burnside and continues North to the Pioneer Courthouse Square This main central hub in … [Read More...]