Things to do in Portland
Popular picks: Visit Washington Park and the Japanese Garden · Explore the Portland Art Museum · Walk along the waterfront at Tom McCall Waterfront Park · Check out the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) · Go to the International Rose Test Garden · Visit Powell's City of Books · Take a brewery tour · Explore the Portland Saturday Market · Hike in Forest Park · Visit the Lan Su Chinese Garden · Take a scenic drive to the Columbia River Gorge · Attend a concert or show at the Moda Center · Explore the Pearl District for shopping and dining · Visit the Oregon Zoo · Enjoy the views from the Portland Aerial Tram
Lan Su Chinese Garden$$4.6A tranquil authentic Chinese garden nestled in downtown Portland Chinatown
Scappoose BayFree4.6Tranquil natural bay near Portland perfect for kayaking and wildlife viewing.
Willamette Valley$$4.6Explore Oregon's premier wine region renowned for world-class Pinot Noir
Hawthorne BridgeFree4.5Explore Portland's historic green lift bridge spanning the Willamette River
Oregon Zoo$$4.5Explore diverse wildlife and conservation efforts in Portland's Washington Park
Portland Japanese Garden$$4.5A tranquil haven featuring traditional Japanese landscape styles and scenic views
St. Johns Bridge$$4.5An iconic gothic suspension bridge spanning Portland's Willamette River.
The Oregon Garden$$4.5Explore 80 acres of stunning botanical beauty in nearby Silverton, Oregon.
Tom McCall Waterfront ParkFree4.5A scenic downtown riverfront park featuring paved trails and bridge views.
Eastbank EsplanadeFree4.4Scenic 1.5-mile waterfront path offering sweeping downtown Portland skyline views
Kelley Point ParkFree4.4Explore scenic riverfront views where the Willamette and Columbia rivers meet.
Oswego LakeFree4.1A scenic private lake surrounded by waterfront homes south of Portland
Cape Lookout State ParkFreeExperience dramatic ocean views, coastal hiking trails, and sandy beaches.
Cape MearesFreeDramatic coastal views, historic lighthouse, and unique Octopus Tree near Portland.
Forest ParkFreeExplore the Serenity of Forest Park
Hood River$A scenic Columbia River Gorge hub known for windsurfing and breweries.
Mount HoodFreeOregon's iconic active volcano offering year round outdoor adventures near Portland
Mount St. Helens$$An iconic active volcano offering dramatic landscapes and stunning Pacific Northwest views
Mount Tabor ParkFreeA scenic volcanic park offering panoramic Portland views and forested trails
The Dalles$Discover history and scenic Columbia River Gorge beauty east of Portland.
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