Frommer's Portable Portland [Paperback]

Karl Samson (Author)

Book Description

Series: Frommer's Portable | Publication Date: April 26, 2010

• 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.

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

See the very best of Portland

Whether you're at the International Rose Test Garden or in search of the city's best microbrew, our expert author guides you to your best Portland experience.

• Detailed maps throughout

• Exact prices, directions, opening hours,and other practical information

• Candid reviews of hotels and restaurants,plus sights, shopping, and nightlife

• Insider tips from local expert authors

About the Author

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.

Product Details

• Paperback: 168 pages
• Publisher: Frommers; 6 edition (April 26, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0470537701
• ISBN-13: 978-0470537701
• Product Dimensions: 4.3 x 0.4 x 7.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #300,325 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #31 in Books > Travel > United States > States > Oregon

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Useful and worthy for trip purposes, July 26, 2006

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Mark M. Springer (Bismarck ND USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Frommer's Portable Portland (Paperback)

I picked this up thinking it would be a good idea to brush up on what is good to see in Portland since we only had a few days. I was hoping for more information on the outlying areas around Portland but the lowdown on Portland was useful, especially highlighting the important "musts" as well as providing decent maps for pre-planning.

Positives - Decent maps, good ideas, perfect for a short trip.
Improvements - needed more information on day trips outside of Portland, especially since Portland is short distance from major attractions and there wasn't good discussion of distances and time needed to travel like other sections.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good, August 16, 2006

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Notnadia (Currently upstairs.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Frommer's Portable Portland (Paperback)

I would have liked this book to be more intra-regional and do more talking about the green zones around the metropolitan area but as far as detailing what's what in Portland itself, I have no criticism. Also some nice maps came along with this book, which is handy.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A must-have for Portland travel., May 13, 2007

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C. Stroud (Amarillo, Texas) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Frommer's Portable Portland (Paperback)

This is a great resource for a short trip to Portland. The small size fits easily in a pocket or purse. We tried several restaurants listed in the guide and all were excellent. I suggest Jake's seafood and Bijou Cafe for breakfast. Also check out the Mount Hood loop directions in the book--no trip to Portland will be complete without this!