* An ultra-portable and concise guide to a city known for its friendly vibe and its rich culture. * Our author, a longtime resident ofOregon, knows Portland inside and out, from its famous gardens to the newest microbreweries.

* An ultra-portable and concise guide to a city known for its friendly vibe and its rich culture.* Our author, a longtime resident ofOregon, knows Portland inside and out, from its famous gardens to the newest microbreweries. He regularly visits all the city's best hotels and restaurants in person, and offers authoritative, candid reviews that will help you find the choices that suit your tastes and budget.* In the spirit of Portland's affinity with its breathtaking location, our author covers the wide variety of outdoor activiities available both within city limits and further afield.* You'll also get up-to-the-minute coverage of Portland's ever-growing dining scene; a detailed walking tour; accurate neighborhood maps; advice on planning a successful family vacation; and side trips to the Columbia Gorge, the Oregon Coast, and Mount St. Helens.

Karl Samson lives in Oregon, where he spends his time juggling his obsessions with traveling, gardening, outdoor sports, and wine. Each winter, to dry out his webbed feet, he flees the soggy Northwest to update the Frommer's Arizona guide. Karl is also the author of Frommer's Seattle and Frommer's Washington State.