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

There are few places in America as geographically diverse, culturally rich, and endlessly surprising as Oregon. Click here for our list of Where to Eat along the way! In a single day, you can stand on a rugged Pacific beach, wander through a vineyard in the Willamette Valley, hike beneath snow-capped mountains, and watch the sunset across the high desert. Continue Reading