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Amtrak Cascades > Destinations
> Route Map > Portland
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The City of Roses is in bloom every season of the year.
Gentle breezes off the Willamette River and snow-peaked Mount Hood make this
friendly city a delightful outdoor and urban experience.
1. At the Station
Union Station is located next to the
revitalized Pearl District and has easy transit access to downtown Portland.
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800 NW 6th Avenue
Portland, OR 97209
503-273-4866 or 1-800-USA-RAIL
Get a Map of the area from MapQuest!
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Ticket agent available
- Ticketing Hours: Daily 7:45 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
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Quik-Trak Ticket
Machine available on site
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Checked baggage
available during station hours
- Wilf's Restaurant and Piano Bar located in the station
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Wheelchair accessible
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ATM available on site
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2. Getting Around
3. Local Happenings
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Explore the Cultural Cascades! Amtrak Cascades links the cities
of Vancouver, British Columbia; Seattle; Tacoma; Portland; and Eugene, forming
the Cultural
Cascades
region that provides a gateway to endless exploration. Visit the website for
the most up-to-date events.
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Visit the City of Roses
and experience world class transit. Walk one block to the downtown free transit
zone for bus service to central downtown, MAX light rail connections, and the
Portland streetcar.
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Spend an afternoon persuing Powell's
City of Books, one of the country's largest bookstores
covering an entire city block. From collectable historic books to the latest
murder mystery, Powell's is one-of-a-kind.
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Visit Portland on a weekend and stop by the
Portland Saturday Market
under the Burnside Bridge, about ten blocks from the train station. Touted as
the largest continuously operated open-air market in the United States,
craftsmen, artists, entertainers, cooks, and farmers gather every Saturday
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., March 1 though
December 24. Call 503-222-6072 for more information.
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Travel uptown if you are a serious shopper to SW 4th and 10th Avenues to
find the Meier and Frank flagship store. More shopping is nearby, including
Pioneer Place—home of Saks Fifth Avenue, Nordstrom, and many other fine
specialty stores.
4. Looking For More Information?
Contact the
Portland Oregon Visitors Association at 1-877-678-5263.
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