PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Friday marks the first day of Portland Staycation, a chance for Portlanders to rediscover downtown and for city leaders to bring it back.

Portland Staycation is a first-of-its-kind central city takeover that organizers say will put downtown back on the map.

Friday through Sunday, Portlanders can take advantage of local hotels, take in local art, eat local food, hear some local music, and really just get out and about for a jam-packed weekend in the Rose City.

This comes at a pivotal time in the city.

Just a couple weeks ago, President Donald Trump described living in Portland is 'like living in hell', referring to the ongoing Immigration and Customs Enforcement protest in South Portland.

KOIN 6 News has also covered the continued calls for safety across the cit

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