Synopses & Reviews
For more than twenty years, the Insiders' Guide® series has remained the essential source for in-depth travel and relocation information. Each guide is written by locals and true insiders and offers a personal, practical perspective that readers everywhere have come to know and love.
From the natural wonders of the Columbia River Gorge to the Pearl District's thriving arts scene, Portland offers diverse opportunities for fun and adventure. Whether you prefer fly fishing or live theater, coffeehouses or brewpubs, a cozy B&B or an upscale spa, this authoritative guide will show you how to navigate "the most livable city in the United States." Inside you'll find:
countless details on how to live and thrive in the area, from the best shopping to the lowdown on real estate
comprehensive listings of accommodations, activities, and places to eat the inside scoop on popular attractions such as the Rose Test Garden, the Oregon Zoo, and Pioneer Place
sections dedicated to children, retirement, and more
Whether you're planning a vacation, already living in the area, or looking to relocate, Insiders' Guide to Portland, Oregon will show you everything you need to know.
Synopsis
Written by local authors who can offer a unique perspective on each area, this series of regional travel guides furnishes detailed information on hotels, restaurants, annual events, festivals, local attractions, nightlife, parks and recreation, and more, along with numerous photographs, maps, comprehensive indexes, and thumb tabs for quick reference.
Synopsis
For more than twenty years, the Insiders' Guide® series has remained the essential source for in-depth travel and relocation information. Each guide is written by locals and true insiders and offers a personal, practical perspective that readers everywhere have come to know and love.
From the natural wonders of the Columbia River Gorge to the Pearl District's thriving arts scene, Portland offers diverse opportunities for fun and adventure. Whether you prefer fly fishing or live theater, coffeehouses or brewpubs, a cozy B&B or an upscale spa, this authoritative guide will show you how to navigate "the most livable city in the United States."
Inside you'll find:
- countless details on how to live and thrive in the area, from the best shopping to the lowdown on real estate
- comprehensive listings of accommodations, activities, and places to eat
- the inside scoop on popular attractions such as the Rose Test Garden, the Oregon Zoo, and Pioneer Place
- sections dedicated to children, retirement, and more
Whether you're planning a vacation, already living in the area, or looking to relocate,
Insiders' Guide to Portland, Oregon will show you everything you need to know.
Synopsis
With more microbreweries than any other city, the nation's largest bookstore, and the most beautiful Japanese garden outside of Japan, Portland is an ideal place to live or visit. Highlighting the best of the city's arts, recreation, and dining, this guide is essential for anyone wishing to get the most out of what Portland has to offer.
About the Author
Rachel Dresbeck is a writer and editor who lives in Portland, Oregon, and has written about the city for many publications, including Willamette Week and citysearch.com. She is also an author of the Insiders' Guide to the Oregon Coast.
Dave Johnson is a native Oregonian who has been a freelance writer for the past 30 years. His articles have appeared in many Pacific Northwest newspapers and magazines, including the Oregonian, Willamette Week, Eugene Weekly, and the Daily Columbian. He lives in Portland.