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Portland Apps

Turn your smartphone into a tour guide with these Portland-centric downloads.

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From tracking light rail schedules to pinpointing the right food cart for lunch, smartphone users have access to all sorts of local information right at their fingertips. Here are a few apps to try on your visit to Portland.

Portland Resource Apps

PDX Bus, MAX, Streetcar and WES

Plan trips and access live arrival times with this guide to light rail, streetcar and bus services.

Free on iTunes

Parking Kitty

Pay for your metered street parking all over Portland from the convenience of your phone with this easy-to-use app.

Free on iTunes and Google Play

Portland City Guide Apps

Portland by Streetcar

This free app provides an interactive tour of landmarks, historical sites and points of interest located within walking distance of the three lines of the Portland Streetcar system.

Free on iTunes and Google Play

Explore Local

This free app highlights shopping, dining, attractions, entertainment and more in some of Portland’s most popular neighborhoods.

Free on iTunes

Planning Your Visit

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Where to Stay

Those looking to learn where to stay in Portland have plenty of options, from glamorous, high-rise hotels to cozy homes embedded within Portland's many neighborhoods. Lodging options throughout the city are as plentiful as they are unique.

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Transportation

Efficient public transit, miles of bike lanes and pedestrian-friendly city streets make navigating Portland a breeze.

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Tours & Itineraries

Let local experts — and our targeted itineraries — offer inspiration for your time in and around Portland.

Portland Special Interest Apps

Public Art PDX

Let this interactive map, complete with photos, be your guide to more than 400 works of art in Portland’s central city.

Free on iTunes

Arts, Attractions, Food Carts, Transportation

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