Portland’s Waterfront Blues Festival returns July 2-4, 2026 to Tom McCall Waterfront Park, bringing three days of live music, riverfront views, fireworks, and a full festival food lineup that makes this one of the tastiest summer events in the city. This year’s Blues Bites food court and vendor marketplace will feature a mix of new arrivals, returning Portland favorites, local Continue Reading

Portland’s summer soundtrack returns to the riverfront. The Waterfront Blues Festival is back July 2–4, 2026 at Tom McCall Waterfront Park in Downtown Portland, bringing three days, three stages, Blues Cruises on the Willamette River, local food, craft beverages, a curated marketplace, and a Fourth of July fireworks show over the water. This year’s lineup stretches far beyond traditional blues, Continue Reading

After Our Pacific Northwest Tourism Outlook, DMOs Responded: After publishing our Pacific Northwest Tourism Outlook 2026, Where To Eat Guide reached out to destination marketing organizations for additional insight into what they are seeing in their markets and what local restaurants, hotels, tasting rooms, attractions, and hospitality businesses should be preparing for next. The original article focused on one central Continue Reading

Where To Play This Summer in Seattle: Events, Dining & Local Picks Summer in Seattle is when the Emerald City truly shines. Long daylight hours, waterfront festivals, outdoor concerts, and some of the Pacific Northwest's finest dining create the perfect recipe for a memorable getaway. Whether you're visiting for a weekend or planning a staycation, here are our concierge-curated recommendations Continue Reading

36 Oregon Counties, 36 Great Lunch Stops: One of the best parts of the Oregon Treasures Quest is discovering places you might otherwise drive right past. Every county has a story, a landmark, a view worth pulling over for, and often a local restaurant that has been feeding neighbors and travelers for decades. As you work your way across Oregon's Continue Reading