Portland Dining, Entertainment, and Transit Notes
Stay tuned for additional information as the conference approaches. You may want to download and use Portland’s Near Me Now app. This is Portland’s official city guide app, here to help you quickly find restaurants, attractions, shops, bars, over 500 food carts, public art, today’s events and interesting facts about the city. No ads, sponsored content or AI — just unique spots picked out by expert locals who love Portland. Enable location services and use the app’s map to see what’s nearby (and don’t worry, they don’t track your data). Manually enter a location or pan around the map to find new places and learn about the city. Want to see what’s open right now? Toggle the “Open Now” switch to filter results by real-time hours. Download Near Me Now for Apple or Android and get exploring!
Transit
Everything you need to know about arriving in Portland by plane or train can be found on Getting Here.
Also Trimet is Portland’s local public transportation company. A day pass is currently $5.60 for a full day, or $2.80 for 2.5 hours. There is no need to purchase tickets in advance as riders can tap to pay when boarding. The pass works for all 3 of the modes of public transit; the light rail, the bus & the streetcar.
Dining
Downtown dining guides, which feature 100 establishments within the vicinity of the hotel, will be available at the conference. Additionally, this Dining in Portland page is a great resource, and you might want to check out Eater PDX’s Downtown Restaurant Suggestions.
Entertainment
Activities & Attractions – Portland’s unexpected attractions range from gardens and museums to retailers of coffee, doughnuts and books, while tax-free shopping, cycling and hiking top the to-do list.
For dozens of recommendation of things to do and see and eat, check out this amazing local area map with descriptions and directions just a click away! Thanks to RSA member Kate Comer for sharing this amazing resource with us! Here is a screenshot preview (not clickable … click the link above for the dynamic map).
Miscellaneous Needs
TBD