This month in Portland, beer is king, the blues take center stage, and we’ve got some travel deals that are sure to please your wallet — and put a song in your heart.

Portland rocks. But don’t take our word for it, come see — and hear — for yourself. Our Indie Music Hotel Package plugs you directly into the scene. You’ll stay at a rock ‘n’ roll hotel near hip music venues and receive an exclusive CD — Stumptown Rock, Vol. 1 — featuring local indies like Blitzen Trapper and Boy Eats Drum Machine, as well as a free MP3 album download of these made-in-Portland tracks.

To receive this special offer, book your stay at a participating hotel, download the album and let the rocking commence.

Portlanders know good beer when they taste it, and it’s no wonder. As the epicenter of the American craft brew revolution, Portland is home to more specialty breweries than any other city in the nation and the world. July is Oregon Craft Beer Month, and we’re celebrating nonstop with scores of microbrew tastings, public tappings, festivals and events throughout the city. Don’t miss the granddaddy of them all — the 21st Annual Oregon Brewers Festival (July 24-27) downtown at Tom McCall Waterfront Park. Seventy-three breweries will offer handcrafted brews to more than 60,000 beer lovers during the four-day event. Learn more >>

Treat your ears to some of the world’s most accomplished blues artists on the grassy banks of the Willamette River at the Safeway Waterfront Blues Festival. The largest blues festival on the West Coast and the second largest blues festival in the nation, this year’s event will feature more than 100 performances on four stages — and benefit Oregon Food Bank..

Headliners include Isaac Hayes, Charlie Musselwhite, Phoebe Snow, Canned Heat, The Mannish Boys, Joe Bonamassa, James Hunter, Elvin Bishop and many others. Learn more >>

Don’t let skyrocketing gas prices dampen your summer travel plans. Ditch your automobile — and take a car-less vacation in Portland. Getting around is a cinch with the city’s world-renowned transit system. What’s more, with Portland's half-size downtown blocks, you’re always just footsteps away from shopping, dining, arts and entertainment, and events like Music on Main Street and the Top Down Film Festival. In Portland, you really don’t need a car. Ever.

Now through Aug. 29, Amtrak Cascades makes getting here easy and affordable with savings of 19 percent on adult fare to Portland from 15 different cities including Seattle and Vancouver, B.C. Hop on board Amtrak Cascades’ sleek, European-style trains for an easy trip that’s easy on your wallet. Learn more >>

Forget everything you think of when you hear the phrase “arts and crafts” and get on over to Crafty Wonderland, Portland’s ultra-hip handmade extravaganza, held the second Sunday of every month. There you’ll discover a new generation of artists and DIYers who are redefining the genre, putting a 21st-century twist on the art forms your great-grandmother spent years perfecting. From beaded jewelry to baby clothes, crocheted afghans to 100 percent natural cosmetics — if it’s handmade and out of this world, you’ll find it here. There’s no admission charge, and as always, all purchases are tax-free. Get more shopping ideas at Discover. Portland. Shopping. >>

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