Dk Eyewitness Portland Like a Local: By the People Who Call It Home

Keen to explore a different side of Portland? Like a Local is the book for you.

This isn’t your ordinary travel guide. Beyond Portland’s iconic food trucks are hidden comic stores, eclectic dive bars and quirky galleries that locals love – and that’s where this book takes you. Turn the pages to discover:

• The small businesses and community strongholds that add character to this vibrant city, recommended by true locals.
• 6 themed walking tours dedicated to specific experiences such as vintage shopping and waterfront walks.
• A beautiful gift book for anyone seeking to explore Portland.
• Helpful ‘what3word’ addresses, so you can pinpoint all the listed sights.

Compiled by three proud Portlanders, this stylish travel guide is packed with Portland’s best experiences and hidden spots, handily categorized to suit your mood and needs.

Whether you’re a restless Portlander on the hunt for a new hangout, or a visitor keen to discover a side you won’t find in traditional guidebooks, Portland Like A Local will give you all the inspiration you need. 


About Like A Local:

These giftable and collectible guides from DK Eyewitness are compiled exclusively by locals. 
Whether they’re born-and-bred or moved to study and never looked back, our experts shine a light on what it means to be a local: pride for their city, community spirit and local expertise. Like a Local will inspire readers to celebrate the secret as well as the iconic – just like the locals who call the city home. 

Looking for another guide to Portland? Explore further with our DK Eyewitness guide to the Pacific Northwest.

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