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Grab a selfie in front of Portland’s holiday tree at Pioneer Courthouse Square (also known as the city’s “living room”).

Resources for International Visitors

Visiting Portland from another country? Check out these links and resources to help with your trip.

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Visitor Information

Foreign-Language Websites

Travel Portland and our partners at Brand USA provide information in the following languages:

Foreign-Language Materials

Download our concise international guide to Portland:

Foreign-Language Tours

These Portland tour operators provide tours in the languages listed below. Contact them individually for more information.

  Chinese French German Japanese Korean Portuguese Spanish
America’s Hub World Tours   X         X
BREWVANA X   X X X   X
Columbia Crossroads*   X X       X
First Nature Treks & Tours * X X X X     X
Pedal Bike Tours **   X X       X
Slabtown Tours X X X X X    
Portland Walking Tours X X X X   X  
Third Wave Coffee Tours X       X    

*Private tours only
**Requires advance notice

Currency Exchange Services

TravelEx has locations at Portland International Airport and another in downtown Portland. Both stores convert foreign banknotes to U.S. dollars.

Laundry Services

Spin Laundry Lounge, a laundromat, bar and cafe one block east of Mississippi Avenue, features high-efficiency equipment and eco-friendly laundry products that let you finish your laundry in 45 minutes, all while enjoying drinks, snacks and free Wi-Fi in a bright, modern environment. Spin also offers wash and fold service.

More Planning Resources

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When to Visit

Portland is welcoming and lively year-round, with every month and season offering its own allures.

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Where to Stay

Use these guides to find the perfect place to lay your head during your trip to the Rose City.

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Portland International Airport (PDX)

PDX boasts an easy light rail connection to downtown, free Wi-Fi, local food and drink and tax-free shopping with no markups — and 426 flights daily.

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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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Maps

Create your own Portland experience — these maps will help you plan.

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Tours & Itineraries

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