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Which of Portland’s Top Attractions Are Actually Worth It?

Among travelers, Portland, Oregon, is usually a must-visit in the Pacific Northwest. Oregon's largest city is known for its funky culture of food trucks, bicycles, and “weirdness” – not to mention being the end of the famous Oregon Trail. Along with Seattle to the north in Washington, Portland has recently seen a boom in the tech industry and has become one of the most popular cities in the U.S. for young people to flock to. When my partner Elliot and I started planning a trip to Oregon, I knew we had to spend a couple days in Portland to see what all the hype was about. And you know what? Portland IS a really cool city. Another quirk in Portland: This is Mill Ends Park, the smallest “park” in the world. But, as with any city that's become synonymous with “cool” in popular culture, I wondered if some of the city's “must-sees” might be a bit overrated. With our two days in Portland, Elliot and I tried to pack in as many of the ...