Wherever you go in Portland, you're never far from an art house cinema, performance space or gallery. You're never more than five minutes from a brewpub or gourmet coffee shop, and because Portland is so dedicated to green spaces, you are always just a puddle's jump away from a park or garden.

Downtown Portland is sublimely walkable. You can amble along Tom McCall Waterfront Park overlooking the Willamette River, viewing Portland's signature bridges, or take in the clean streets and historic architecture around downtown. If you're not in the mood for a stroll, simply jump on the MAX, Portland's light rail system, one of its buses, or the new Portland Streetcar to head up to Nob Hill for dinner or tax-free shopping. The entire downtown area is a public transit "fare less square," meaning it's free!

Accommodations for the Portland Jazz Festival at any of the 18 participating hotels, click here.

Parking is available throughout downtown Portland. Want more information?. When the meters fill, Portland parks at their closest Smart Park.

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Need directions to PDX JAZZ events go to the schedule and click on the venue?

Leave your car at home? Wondering how to get to Portland - follow the Jazz Tracks on AMTRAK Cascades. Special 2 for 1 fares are available by visiting www.travelportland.com. Once you reach Union Station in Portland, clean and comfortable buses are available to take you to your comfy hotel. Plus, most events are within a few blocks of Portland's lite rail, the MAX - and it's free in the fareless square. You'll find most PDX JAZZ events are within the fareless square. There is also an airport line on the light rail. For more information about MAX, call 503-238-RIDE (7433)

All events held in and around downtown Portland, Oregon