Hotel, Venue & Travel

Welcome to Portland, Oregon

The Fire Congress is being held at the Portland Oregon Convention Center. Fly into Portland International Airport and you are amazed by the green landscape and towering Mt. Hood (pictured on the cover). No need for a rental car, ride the MAX light rail train to our headquarters hotel, the DoubleTree, in the Lloyd Center neighborhood. And walk a just few blocks to the Oregon Convention Center for the Congress.

Originally called Stump Town, to basketball fans, Portland is known as Rip City. You can catch a Trailblazers NBA basketball game at the Rose Garden which is adjacent to the Convention Center. “Shop till you drop” at Lloyd Center, Pioneer Courthouse Square or the shops on 23rd Avenue. Remember, there is no sales tax in Oregon. Your holiday shopping starts here!

If you like craft beers, Portland is home to some of the best brewpubs in the world and a visit to the Pearl District is a must. Northwest cuisine is outstanding and many restaurants are a walk or short MAX ride away. You may hear names such as Dan and Louie’s Oyster Bar, Kell’s Irish Pub, Jakes, The Ringside and the superb fare at Voodoo Donuts. Like a good book? Visit Powell’s on Burnside for a bibliophile treat.

Got a few extra days? Rent a car and visit the Columbia River Gorge or head to the Oregon Coast to watch the storms and breakers. It won’t be terribly cold, but do bring your rain gear. After all, that’s why the land is so green!

See you at the Fire Congress!

Portland Links

Travel Portland
Oregon Convention Center (photo)

Hotel Links

Doubletree Inn
Crowne Plaza Hotel

If you have Marriott points, and want to stay there, please contact us at office@afefirecongress.org

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