Around Portland
By MAX Light Rail
From Chinatown to the Waterfront, the award-winning
MAX Light Rail runs on 44.5 miles of track connecting
downtown to the suburbs, the convention center and the
airport. What’s more, travel within the “Free
Rail Zone” … is FREE!
Service begins between 5:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m., seven
days a week, and trains run until midnight. Riders lucky
enough to catch the historic Vintage Trolley (Sundays
only, March-December) along the MAX route are treated to
a guided tour along the way. The Free Rail Zone
stretches across the Willamette River to include stops
at the Oregon Convention Center and nearby
Lloyd Center shopping mall.
To assist in planning activities and navigating the
city, check the daily
Light Rail Schedules.
By Foot
Portland is the ultimate walking city teeming with
restaurants, coffeehouses, shops, boutiques and
attractions just steps from AIHce hotels. Named the
“Best Walking Town in America” by Prevention
Magazine, Portland is chock full of things to do
and see and the city’s short blocks make it a
pedestrian's delight.
The Visitor Information Center, located in the heart
of downtown at
Pioneer Courthouse Square, offers maps, brochures,
itinerary-planning assistance and advice on restaurants
and local events.
By Streetcar
Easily travel between the cultural attractions of
downtown, Powell’s City of Books, the galleries and
restaurants of the Pearl District and the boutiques of
Northwest Portland — all on the sleek and modern
Portland Streetcar. The streetcar line also serves
Portland State University, the RiverPlace neighborhood
and the Portland Aerial Tram. There is no charge for
travel within the city’s downtown Free Rail Zone.
By Taxi
Companies serving downtown Portland:
- Broadway Cab (503-227-1234)
- Radio Cab (503-227-1212)
- Green Cab (503-234-1414)
Parking
In addition to the ample street parking in the
surrounding area, the Oregon Convention Center provides
onsite parking in its clean and secure underground
parking garage. 800 spaces are available on the garage's
two levels.
The maximum daily rate to park is $9.00. Enter the
garage via its First Avenue or Lloyd Boulevard
entrances. Overnight parking in the garage is
prohibited.
For additional information visit
http://www.oregoncc.org/directionsandparking/parking/