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" Portland&amp;#039;s natural beauty, walkable streets and thriving arts-and-culture scene make it a popular destination for visitors from around the world. See for yourself and plan a trip to the riverfront city. Below you&amp;#039;ll find all the information you need to get to and around town, plus a few ideas about where to stay.   How to Get There    \u2022 Plane: Portland International Airport is serviced by 17 airlines, including Continental, Delta and Frontier, and is 20 minutes from downtown. Taxis, hotel vans and parking lot shuttle buses can be found in the center section of the airport terminal&amp;#039;s baggage claim and departure level. The light rail runs directly from the airport to downtown in 38 minutes for a $2.35 one-way fare.   \u2022 Train: The Amtrak Cascades line connects Portland with the Pacific Northwest and British Columbia. The Coast Starlight line connects the city with other West coast destinations, like Los Angeles, San Francisco and Seattle. Travel from the Midwest is available on the Empire Builder line. Portland&amp;#039;s Union Station is located at 800 Northwest 6th Avenue.   \u2022 Bus: Greyhound buses also run through Union Station.   \u2022 Car: Portland&amp;#039;s major east-west thoroughfares are I-84, U.S. 26 and U.S. 30. The main highway, I-5, will bring you to the city from the north and south. The Morrison Bridge exit will take you across the Willamette River and into the city.   Photo: Shutterstock   Getting Around Town    \u2022 Bus and Light Rail: Portland&amp;#039;s TriMet bus system connects the city to plenty of popular destinations. The 44-mile MAX (Metropolitan Area Express) light rail also connects downtown Portland with visitor attractions, like the Oregon Zoo and World Forestry Center Discovery Museum, as well as the airport. Adult tickets, which can be used on both systems, are $2.35.   \u2022 Streetcar: The Portland Streetcar stops in the Cultural District, Pearl District, RiverPlace and Nob Hill/Northwest neighborhood. TriMet tickets are also accepted on the Streetcar.   \u2022 Bike: Portland is an extremely bike-friendly city: There are plenty of clearly marked paths, bikes are welcome on all MAX light rail trains and TriMet buses, and many hotels\u2014like the Hotel Monaco, Ace Hotel and the Aloft\u2014offer bikes for their guests to use.   \u2022 Taxi: It&amp;#039;s easy to find a taxi at any major hotel downtown, but if you&amp;#039;d like to call one, try Broadway Cab (503-227-1234) or Radio Cab (503-227-1212).   Photo: Shutterstock   Where to Stay    Centrally Located: Portland Marriott City Center If you want to be near all of the action that Portland has to offer, check into the Portland Marriott City Center. The boutique-style hotel is near the shopping district and the arts and cultural district, and its proximity to the MAX light rail makes it a breeze to get around town. All rooms are equipped with high-speed Internet access and flat-screen TVs offering on-demand movies. Standard room rates start at $129 per night. 520 Southwest Broadway; marriott.com   Romantic: Portland Marriott Downtown Waterfront Located right on the city&amp;#039;s riverfront, the Portland Marriott Downtown Waterfront is close to plenty of attractions, like shopping, restaurants and performing arts venues. After you&amp;#039;ve spent a day touring the city, the hotel is the perfect place to relax and luxuriate: Enjoy the indoor pool as well as nearby golf courses and spas. The guest rooms are outfitted with sumptuous bedding, and local artwork gives them a personal feel. A nice touch: The hotel is one of the few in downtown Portland to earn the Energy Star label and is Green Seal Silver Certified for its efforts to protect the environment. Standard room rates start at $139 per night. 1401 SW Naito Parkway; marriott.com   Cozy Bed &amp;amp;amp; Breakfast: Lion and the Rose The seven rooms at the quaint Lion and the Rose bed-and-breakfast offer plenty of Victorian charm with modern updates\u2014each has a private bath, Internet access and cable TV. Enjoy touches like complimentary morning hot chocolate and coffee, as well as &amp;quot;Grandma&amp;#039;s Treat Table,&amp;quot; which features baked goods, mixed nuts and candies. Within walking distance are restaurants, shopping and public transportation options, and the nearby tree-lined streets make for picturesque leisurely strolls. Standard room rates start at $99 per night. 1810 N.E. 15th Avenue; LionRose.com   Family-Friendly: Residence Inn Portland Downtown/RiverPlace The all-suites Residence Inn is located near Portland&amp;#039;s downtown shopping district as well as the Oregon Convention Center, and offers complimentary shuttle service within a 5-mile radius of the hotel. If your family wants to venture farther, the nearby aerial tram and streetcar lines will make getting around easy. Each suite features a fully equipped kitchen. And there&amp;#039;s no need to leave anyone at home: The pet-friendly hotel welcomes furry friends. Standard room rates start at $129 per night. 2115 SW River Parkway; marriott.com   Photo: courtesy Marriott hotels   Wondering about what there is to do in Portland? Click here for ideas featured in the November 17, 2010 issue of Woman&amp;#039;s Day. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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