Multicultural Portland

A rich diversity of cultures has contributed to the Portland of today. And getting out on foot is a great way to fully explore the ethnic heritage that makes up our city. We’ve put together several walking tours of the cultural highlights of Hispanic, Chinese, Japanese, African-American, Native American and other groups.

African-American Heritage & Culture

Portland welcomes you!

African-Americans in Portland have made a sizeable contribution to the city’s development since the time of the pioneers. African-Americans literally kept the city — and the nation — running with their invaluable work in the railway industry and the World War II shipyards. >>

Chinese-American Heritage & Culture

Portland Welcomes You!

Chinese and Chinese-American history and culture are a long-standing and vibrant feature of Portland's landscape. Take a walking tour of Portland's Old Town/Chinatown. Discover the tranquility and breathtaking artistry of the Portland Classical Chinese Garden. >>

GLBT Portland Culture

Portland Welcomes You!

Come visit Portland, Oregon — green, clean, and friendly. The city's vibrant arts scene satisfies every taste. Start your visit by checking out our events and festivals. From the Hawthorne neighborhood to Southwest Stark Street, Portland, Oregon, offers an open, welcoming environment for all visitors. >>

Hispanic-American Heritage & Culture

¡Bienvenidos a Portland!

Hispanic, Latino or Chicano? People have individual preferences, but Hispanic is the all-inclusive term for people with origins in Mexico, Spain, Puerto Rico, Cuba, Central America and South America. Because Portland’s community includes those from more than 20 Spanish-speaking countries... >>

Japanese-American Heritage & Culture

Yokoso Portland e!

Japanese-American heritage and culture contribute to Portland’s beauty. A calm and peaceful Japanese aesthetic — slender purple irises, waterfalls, ponds filled with brightly marked koi and moss-covered rock gardens — enhances many public and private gardens throughout the city. >>

Native American Heritage & Culture

Portland Welcomes You!

The warm hospitality that Northwest Indians displayed to the Oregon Territory’s first white settlers is still evident in the outdoor salmon bakes held at Kah-Nee-Ta Resort on the Warm Springs Reservation and in the beautifully appointed lodgings at Spirit Mountain Casino and Resort, run by the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde. >>