Oaks Park in Portland
Thrill seekers, mini-golfers, go-carters and people watchers all have something to do at Oaks Park, Portland’s own version of a boardwalk. |
The Portland Museum of Contemporary Craft is a must see for any art lover looking to spend a few hours seeing some of the best current craftwork in the Northwest or internationally. |
A visit to the Rice NW Museum of Rocks & Minerals was a fun adventure, where I spent more time that I planned for because it was so interesting. Where else can you actually touch a meteor? |
Wind Horse Coffee in Milwaukie
Creating something unique is what Ray Peck, and his wife, Diane Weisenberg, wanted when they opened Wind Horse Coffee and Tea in Milwaukie. |
Bob’s Red Mill is the nation’s leader in stone milling and offers the widest diversity of whole grains found anywhere. |
Portland Art Museum - From exhibits featuring Egypt to a sculpture from Pablo Picasso, from modern to Pacific Rim, there is something that will catch your eye and imagination. |
OMSI-With an IMAX theater, a laser light planetarium, a motion simulator, a real US submarine, and rooms filled with science activities, the whole family will enjoy OMSI.
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Saturday Morning Market - The Portland Saturday Market is the largest and longest running market of its kind in the country and when you go you'll see why it's still a major Portland attraction.
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Portland Children's Museum
The Children's Museum is dedicated to inspiring imagination, creativity, and the wonder of learning in children and adults by inviting moments of shared discovery.
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Oregon Zoo - From jungle cats to exotic birds, the Oregon Zoo is a great way to spend an afternoon traveling the globe. Memories like these are things that you create when visiting the Oregon Zoo.
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Portland's Square-Shaped Heart - Portland offers many places to be entertained, educated and involved. Pioneer Courthouse Square has been doing it all for 150 years. |
Portland Central Library - While not the typical description for a book shrine, Multnomah County's Central Library is just that kind of place. |
Little Mexico in Woodburn - Woodburn, an unassuming town in the heart of Marion County, offers the charms of south of the border without venturing far from the metropolitan area. |
Jamison Square - Located in the artistic Pearl District, Jamison Square is an interactive fountain offering wonderful water fun that is safe for kids of all ages. |
Fountains of Downtown Portland - Portland maintains 17 decorative and over 120 drinking fountains throughout the city with a history that spans over 120 years. |
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North Clackamas Water Park
Visit the most unique water park in the Portland Metro Area and spend all day swimming, diving, sliding, climbing or any of a number of other fun activities. |
The 3D Center of Art and Photography is more than just funny glasses and visual slight of hand – it’s about experiencing what the photographer experienced when they took the photo or shot the movie. |
Horning's Hideout in North Plains
Tranquility is a word many visitors use as soon as they enter the 160 acres of Horning’s Hideout. |
Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
Home of the iconic Portland sign, this circa 1928 theater seats more than 2,700 people and is home to the Oregon Symphony. |
World Forestry Center Discovery Museum - Our 35,000 square foot museum is located in Portland's beautiful Washington Park. |
Powell’s Bookstore
Cities like Amsterdam and Leipzig may compete for the title, but Portland, Oregon, claims the prize itself: the City of Books. |
The Grotto was established by the Servite Friars in 1924. The central attraction, Our Lady's Grotto, was carved from solid basalt in the cliff wall in 1925, where the Pieta is featured. |
The Portland Classical Chinese Garden transports you to Portland 's sister city of Suzhou , China with its architecture, plants, smells and even sounds. |
Portland’s Pittock Mansion
Visit a 16,000 square foot mansion in Portland's west hills that is rooted in history. Visitors can enjoy the architecture, stunning views or the history of the Pittock family. |
Japanese Gardens - Take a guided tour or wander through the garden on your own, enjoying five different gardens on more than five acres. |
Underground Tours - Shanghai Tunnel Tour Sheds Light on Portland's Shady Past when ship captains needed a crew. |
Alberta Street - Known as the Alberta Art District, new art galleries, restaurants, clothing boutiques and gift shops have been popping up here for over a decade. |
Pioneer Courthouse Square - Portland offers many places to be entertained, educated and involved. Pioneer Courthouse Square has been doing it all for 150 years. |
Willamette Falls - The Willamette Falls near Portland provides views of geology, history and industry. |
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