Things to do in Portland

“Skip the libraries, and spent the day enjoying the shelves in Powell's like a Portlander. This location has very rare books. The location of Hawthorne has a cozy cafe and easier parking.”

“One of the best parks with little elevation gain. It's beautiful, quiet, relaxing, and big. Greenery as far as the eyes can see. ”

“The Japanese Garden is a great place to visit during most of the year. Since some of the design elements are specifically made to incorporate rain, going there in the winter/spring when it’s wet is still a good experience. ”

“This is a great museum and day trip! Pack a lunch and wander the grounds admiring the views after touring. Or skip the tour and hike the area. It is a wonderful museum, well preserved and the historic shower is my favorite!”

“My personal favorite McMenamins ever. What could be better than an old school turned into a maze of restaurants, bars and a movie theater? Detention was never so much fun. ”

“Excellent place for spending day with kids. Oregon Museum of Science and Industry is one of my kids favorite places to spend hours”

“located in Washington Park near the Oregon Zoo and Portland Japanese Garden. This is not a spot to be missed in the spring or summer! ”

“is set in beautiful, rolling hills above Portland with loads of fun for the whole family. The Max train goes right there!”

“Laurelhurst Park is a classic city park, with a little of something for everyone. Playgrounds, basketball courts, tennis courts, and on the other side of a quiet road a wide park in the midst of tall trees with a duck pond and fountains. The walking paths are paved and suitable for those of all abilities, and the park has an off-leash area for dogs. There are numerous benches and picnic spots including a few barbecues, so it is easy to spend a whole day there enjoying the people and the park.”

“Many good: restaurants, brew pubs, coffee shops, etc. in the area of the home. Walkable good shopping for groceries. Excellent mass transit options. Great bicycle routes to anywhere in the city. Easy parking. ”

“Take public transportation or rent a bike if you can. The view is incredible, and you'll get to see the diversity the city offers. It's in the heart of the city, and you'll love the variety of vendors the locals offer.”