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Things to do in Willamette Valley

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4.97 out of 5 average rating, 1520 reviews

Hike Multnomah Falls and more in Columbia Gorge

See Multnomah and other waterfalls and viewpoints, learning about the forest and geology

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 93 reviews

Explore a True Wildcat Sanctuary

Meet rescued lions, tigers, cheetahs, and small wildcats on your intimate guided tour. As you stop by each cat’s habitat, you’ll hear their stories – some heartbreaking but all with happy endings.

5 out of 5 average rating, 205 reviews

Unreal Oregon Coast: Cannon Beach Haystack & Ecola

Explore breathtaking beaches, mind blowing forests, jaw-dropping geology, epic history & wonderful wildlife around a mystical town! Awesome all seasons and highest rated beach tour in state!

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 287 reviews

Fragrance Design Workshop

Learn about perfumery, raw materials, and blending techniques in order to create your custom fragrance. You'll turn that fragrance into a 10mL roll-on perfume to take home.

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 297 reviews

Bake bread and visit bakeries with a food writer

Learn bread baking from start to finish and explore some of the city's best bread.

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 194 reviews

Preserve foods

Find out the basics of canning and preserving local produce in unique combinations.

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 414 reviews

Immersive Chinese Tea Ceremony

Taste various Chinese teas, learn tea etiquette, and hear stories in a private tea house.

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 796 reviews

Learn the joy of milking cows

Feel the relaxation and satisfaction of milking a cow by hand or with a machine.

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 279 reviews

Create glass art in SE Portland

Blow your own glass for the first time to make an ornament, ring dish or water globe! You can also choose between making a marble, mushroom sculpture, wine bottle stopper, pendant, or shot glass.

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 687 reviews

Weird-Bar Crawl with Fanatical Local

A mildly-inebriated adventure from seeing why the people of Portland are the attraction of the city. Explore with new friends who feel like old friends! Join for intimate and enriching discussions!

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Craft a farmers market menu with a chef

Walk the stalls with a European trained chef to pick favorite produce, talk with growers and shape a custom menu around what you find.

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Blend a full moon candle ritual

Pair intention setting with a perfumer and candle studio founder as you curate lunar scents, blend a custom fragrance and pour a candle linked to your chosen mood.

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Blend fall candles with a perfumer

Hand blend warm woods, spices and creamy notes with a candle studio founder, then pour and name your custom fall scent.

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Make your own blown glass ornaments

Learn basic flameworking skills and blow your own glass ornaments in this fun, introductory class in SE Portland, OR. In this class you will make Icicle and Orb ornaments.

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Wheel throwing beside the Willamette

Settle in at a riverfront wheel, watch a step by step demo, then follow a ceramic instructor through forming functional bowls and cups.

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Sunday sunset sail on Oregons only Tall Ship

Sail the Columbia River aboard the Schooner Rose at sunset. Help raise the sails, enjoy views of Mount Hood and the Gorge, and relax on deck or in the warm cabin.

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Taste Willamette Wines with Somm & Int'l Writer

Sip world-class Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and more, and discover what makes Willamette Valley wines so special. A fun and enlightening evening led by Decanter writer and certified somm Pete Holland.

5 out of 5 average rating, 1 reviews

Portland by Boat shared waterfalls river cruise

Enjoy a cruise aboard a custom-built, heated and weather-protected river vessel. Trace the shoreline past waterfalls and bridges while a river captain shares fascinating stories of local history.

4.33 out of 5 average rating, 3 reviews

Sail a shared sunset river cruise with a captain

Sunset River Cruise is a premier, golden-hour experience along Portland’s scenic waterways. Designed to showcase stunning twilight views with historical, architectural, and cultural commentary.

5 out of 5 average rating, 1 reviews

Learn, taste and create in a designer’s garden

Enjoy a homemade pastry on the patio, explore garden design and plant tips, and handpick zinnias to craft a take-home bouquet.