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When visiting Portland and planning your list of things to do, it helps to be informed about the many sightseeing options the city has to offer. From boats to buses, you should be able to find exactly what works for you. Looking for a special tour, like fun things for couples to do or adventurous tour ideas? The choices provide something for you no matter your travel needs or chosen destination.
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Walking ToursCity maps and self-guided walking tours to historic buildings, sculptures and fountains are available from the Travel Portland visitor information center in Pioneer Courthouse Square, 701 S.W. Sixth Ave., Portland, OR 97204. The information center is at the corner of Sixth Avenue and Morrison Street and is open Mon.-Fri. 8:30-5:30, Sat. 10-4, Sun. 10-2, May-Oct.; Mon.-Fri. 8:30-5:30, Sat. 10-4, rest of year. Phone (503) 275-8355 or (877) 678-5263. Contact the center or your AAA travel agent for help planning your trip.
Portland, OR
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Red Lion Hotel on the River Jantzen Beach-Portland909 N Hayden Island Dr. Portland, OR 97217
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Embassy Suites by Hilton Portland Downtown319 SW Pine St. Portland, OR 97204
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The Duniway Portland, a Hilton Hotel545 SW Taylor St. Portland, OR 97204
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Hyatt Place Portland Airport/Cascade Station9750 NE Cascades Pkwy. Portland, OR 97220
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583,776
Elevation
77 ft.
Sales Tax
Oregon levies no sales tax. The Portland area has a lodging tax of 11.5 percent and a rental car tax of 17 percent.
Emergency
911
Police (non-emergency)
(503) 823-3333
Hospitals
Adventist Medical Center, (503) 257-2500; Legacy Emanuel Medical Center, (503) 413-2200; Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center, (503) 413-7711; OHSU Hospital, (503) 494-8311.
Visitor Information
877 S.W. Taylor St. Portland, OR 97205. Phone:(503)275-8355 or (888)503-3291
Air Travel
Cheap airline flights can be found from cities all over the country.
Rental Cars
Several rental car agencies serve the Portland area. Hertz, (503) 528-7900 (airport), (503) 249-5727 (downtown) or (800) 654-3080, offers discounts to AAA members.
Rail Service
The Amtrak passenger train terminal is at 800 N.W. Sixth Ave.; phone (800) 872-7245.
Taxis
Cabs must be hired by phone or at taxi stations, although a few will answer a hail from the street in the downtown business district. Companies include Broadway Cab Co., (503) 333-3333; and Radio Cab, (503) 227-1212. Fares are metered. Most taxi services charge $3-$5 for one person for the first .1 mile then $2.60 for each additional mile and a $1 fee for each additional passenger.
Public Transportation
Transportation by bus, streetcar or light-rail is available in Portland.
As a AAA member, you'll save even more. Your AAA Travel Agent will check to see if AAA Vacations is combinable with other AAA member benefits, plus cruise and tour past passenger discounts and benefits.
