Things to Do In and Around Portland, Oregon

international student in downtown Portland

Portland Community College is located in Portland, Oregon. Portland's mild climate, lush greenery, vibrant community life and easy access to winter and summer activities is why Portland has won numerous awards. Visit the following links to learn more about Portland.

Nearby Travel Destinations

The Trek America website can give you lots of information on exciting travel destinations. Below are additional links on two exciting destinations not far from Portland, Seattle, Washington and the country of Canada.

Seattle

Seattle offers a great weekend getaway - home of the Mariners baseball, Microsoft, Pike Place Market, and lots of Starbucks coffee shops. Enjoy!

Canada

Learn more about our friendly neighbors to the north... Canada!

Traveling by car from Portland to Vancouver, B.C. is about 6 hours. Remember you can also take Amtrak train or the Greyhound bus too for inexpensive transportation.

Remember to have your I-20 signed by an International Student Advisor and apply for a visitor's visa if necessary (check the entry requirements to Canada as a visitor).