Romantic Getaways in Portland - Things to do, Romantic Hotels and Restaurants

A Guide to Romantic Getaways in Portland, Oregon

A Brief guide for Planning Romantic Getaways in Portland Oregon, including Sights, Hotels and Romantic Restaurants

Portland, OR Portland is one of the most romantic places for a weekend getaway in the Pacific Northwest!

Let's tell you more about romantic restaurants and hotels in Portland, OR. You'll also find some ideas for scenic spots and daytrips to nearby Oregon attractions.

The Best Time to Travel to Portland: The best Oregon travel is usually from late April to mid October. Autumn brings vivid fall foliage, and the rains don't usually set in until November.

And if your honeymoon or romantic trip to Oregon brings you here in the winter, be sure to book a night or two in a romantic Oregon Coast inn for some winter storm watching!

Romantic Things to Do in Portland:

For a fun and romantic weekend in Portland, you could:

Check out the crafts and art at the Portland Saturday Market
Go for a hike on one of the many trails in Forest Park
Take time to stop and smell the roses at Portland Rose Garden
Wander through Powells Bookstore (one of the largest in the world!)
Tour the city from inside one of Portland's Streetcars.

Also, Tom McCall Waterfront Park (people watching, relaxing) and Mt. Tabor Park (scenic views) are a couple of romantic spots in Portland.

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Fun Day Trips from Portland:

Here's 3 great day trips from Portland - and they're only an hour or two away by car!:

The Columbia River Gorge & Hood River
Willamette Valley Wine Country
The Oregon Coast

Or, a romantic �night trip�: Relive the fun of outdoor drive-in movies at the 99W Drive-in Theater in Newburg, OR (25 miles SW of Portland)

Romantic Restaurants in Portland:

For romantic restaurants in Portland, Oregon, here's some worth seeking out:

Portland City Grill (111 SW 5th ave, 503-450-0030) - 30th floor views, excellent steak, seafood and sushi.

Grolla Restaurant & Wine Bar ( 2930 NE Killingsworth St, 503) 493-9521 ) a relaxed and romantic atmosphere, attentive service and creative Northwest/Mediterranean dishes. Live jazz on weekends.

Higgins Restaurant & Bar (1239 SW Broadway, 503-222-9070) Romantic (and organic!) bistro, fresh seasonal specials, good selection of wine and brews. Considered one of the best restaurants in Portland, Oregon.

(Tip: in some restaurants, late eaters get a discount after 9PM!)

Travel Info for a Portland Getaway:

Distance from Portland to Cannon Beach (Oregon Coast): 80 miles (130 km)

Distance from Seattle to Portland, OR: 145 miles (235 km)

You can fly non-stop to Portland (PDX) from many cities, including Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, Minneapolis/St.Paul, Vancouver, Honolulu & Tokyo.

It takes about 40 minutes to drive to Portland International Airport from downtown Portland.

Romantic Portland Hotels & Inns:

Voted the most romantic hotel in Portland, the Vintage Plaza is a luxury boutique hotel in Portland featuring vineyard-themed guestrooms, jetted soak tubs and panoramic views of the city.

A relaxing, luxury Oregon Spa Getaway is the Bonneville Resort, just 40 minutes east of Portland in North Bonneville, WA.

We found a great romance package in Portland at the classic Heathman Hotel and it includes champagne, chocolates and romantic music and movies!

And for a really romantic Portland Oregon bed and breakfast , the Lion & The Rose fits the description with four poster beds, soaker tubs and Victorian charm.

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