Donald Olson 
Frommer’s Portland day by day 

Packed with color photos, this bestselling guide offers dozens of itineraries that show you how to see the best of ‘Stumptown’ in a short time—with bulleted maps that lead the way from sight to sight. Featuring a full range of thematic and neighborhood tours, plus dining, lodging, shopping, nightlife, and practical visitor information,
Frommer’s Portland day by day is the only guide that helps travelers organize their time to get the most out of a trip.



Inside this book you’ll find:



– Full color throughout with scores of photos and dozens of maps

– Sample one- to three-day itineraries that include Portland with Kids, Rainy Day Portland, Offbeat Portland, and more

– A thorough discussion of side trips to the Willamette Valley (Portland wine country), Mount Hood, the Columbia River Gorge, the Hood River, and the Oregon Coast

– Star ratings for all hotels, restaurants, and attractions–all to clue readers in on great finds and values

– Exact pricing so there’s never any guessing

– A tear-resistant foldout map in a handy, reclosable plastic wallet, as well as bulleted maps throughout.

About the author

Donald Olson is a travel writer, novelist and playwright. His travel stories have appeared in
The New York Times,
National Geographic, and other national publications. He has written several travel guides for Frommer’s, including
Easy Guide to Germany,
Germany Day by Day,
Berlin Day by Day,
Germany for Dummies,
Best Day Trips from London,
England For Dummies,
London for Dummies,
Vancouver & Victoria, and
Portland Day by Day.  

His three most recent novels, published under the pen name Swan Adamson, have been translated into French and Russian. His book
The Pacific Northwest Garden Tour—The 60 Best Gardens to Visit in Oregon, Washington and British Columbia (Timber Press) was named by
Library Journal as one of the best reference books of 2014. His now book,
The California Garden Tour—The 50 Best Gardens to Visit in California, will be published by Timber Press in 2017. Donald lives, writes and gardens in Manhattan and Portland, OR.