Progressive Portland
Global Traveler|September 2019
The Pacific Northwest hot spot boasts an accepting attitude.
Mark Chesnut
Progressive Portland

If the Pacific Northwest enjoys a unique reputation as a progressive and naturally beautiful paradise in the United States, then Portland, Oregon, stars as one of the hubs featuring what people love best about the region. The city’s liberal, accepting vibe as well as its eco-friendly approach to life also explain why Portland is so popular with LGBTQ+ travelers.

Oregon’s largest metropolis is touting one of its latest developments. The Q Center, an LGBTQ+ community center, recently debuted the Q Makers Market, billed as the nation’s only Queer-focused artisan market. Taking place the second Saturday of every month, the event brings together vendors, food pop-ups and even live musical performances.

This story is from the September 2019 edition of Global Traveler.

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