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Portland Japanese Garden ©
Garden
Portland Japanese Garden , Portland
4.4
Portland Japanese Garden sits nestled in the hills of Portland, overlooking the city and providing a tranquil, urban oasis for locals and tra
Powell's City of Books ©
Gift & Specialty Shop
Powell's City of Books , Portland
4.8
Powell's City of Books fills an entire city block, where it sells new and used books. The company claims to be the largest independent bookst
Tours from $21
International Rose Test Garden ©
Garden
International Rose Test Garden , Portland
4.7
Boasting about 7,000 rose plants in 550 different varieties, International Rose Test Garden helps Portland live up to its nickname "the city
Tours from $30
Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area ©
Water Body
Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area , Oregon
4.9
A popular destination for hiking, snowboarding, skiing, biking, and fishing, Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area transitions from tempe
Pittock Mansion ©
Architectural Building
Pittock Mansion , Portland
4.6
Nestled in the hills and commanding a wonderful view of the city, Pittock Mansion is a window into Portland’s affluent past. The 22-room chat
Tours from $50

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4.6
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4.7
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4.3
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Portland

4.5
Gardens · Gift & Specialty Shops · Zoos
Things to do in Portland include many activities sure to appeal to travelers eager to escape the mundane tourist attractions of other major urban centers. The big city with a small-town feel is famous for its coffeehouses, microbreweries, and verdant parks like International Rose Test Garden, which helps Portland live up to its nickname the "City of Roses." Bookworms shouldn't miss Powell's City of Books, the largest independent bookstore in the U.S. To explore a sprawling world of pristine forests, lakes, and wetlands outside the city borders, take a side trip to Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area.

Side trips from Portland

Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area ©
Water Body
Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area
Oregon
4.9
Duration: 4 hours
Multnomah Falls ©
Waterfall
Multnomah Falls
Bridal Veil
4.7
Duration: 1h 30 min
Haystack Rock ©
Geologic Formation
Haystack Rock
Cannon Beach
4.8
Duration: 1h 30 min
Ecola State Park ©
State Park
Ecola State Park
Cannon Beach
4.8
Duration: 2 hours

Parks in Portland

Lan Su Chinese Garden ©
Garden
Lan Su Chinese Garden
4.6
Duration: 1 hour
Tom McCall Waterfront Park
Park
Tom McCall Waterfront Park
4.0
Duration: 1 hour
Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge ©
Park
Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge
4.8
Duration: 1 hour
Laurelhurst Park ©
Park
Laurelhurst Park
4.6
Duration: 30 minutes

Hidden gems in Portland

Volcano Lands - Private Tours
Nature / Wildlife Tour
Volcano Lands - Private Tours
5.0
Duration: 2 hours
Forest Park ©
Hiking Trail
Forest Park
4.8
Duration: 1h 30 min
Portland Saturday Market ©
Flea Market
Portland Saturday Market
4.3
Duration: 2h 30 min
Hoyt Arboretum ©
Garden
Hoyt Arboretum
4.8
Duration: 1h 30 min

Nature in Portland

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The Grotto - National Sanctuary of Our Sorrowful Mother
Forest
The Grotto - National Sanctuary of Our Sorrowful Mother
4.6
Duration: 2 hours
Willamette Valley ©
Valley
Willamette Valley
4.7
Duration: 2 hours
Smith and Bybee Lakes Wildlife Area
Water Body
Smith and Bybee Lakes Wildlife Area
5.0
Duration: 2 hours
Tryon Creek State Natural Area ©
State Park
Tryon Creek State Natural Area
4.7
Duration: 2 hours

Shopping in Portland

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Pioneer Place ©
Shopping Mall
Pioneer Place
3.7
Duration: 2 hours
Portland Farmers Market ©
Farmers Market
Portland Farmers Market
4.9
Duration: 2 hours
Portland Farmers Market - Office Location ©
Farmers Market
Portland Farmers Market - Office Location
4.7
Duration: 2 hours
Steven Smith Teamaker ©
Gift & Specialty Shop
Steven Smith Teamaker
4.9
Duration: 30 minutes

Featured attractions

Third Wave Coffee Tours ©
Coffee / Tea Tour
Third Wave Coffee Tours
4.9
Duration: 2h 30 min
Napoli,that's amore Cooking Classes ©
Lesson / Workshop
Napoli,that's amore Cooking Classes
5.0
Duration: 3 hours
Oregon Zoo ©
Zoo
Oregon Zoo
4.2
Duration: 2 hours
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Beer Tasting / Tour
Beer Tastings & Tours
4.9
Duration: 3 hours

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Where to stay in Portland

Portland Japanese Garden ©
For easy foot access to Portland's best shopping, dining, and entertainment, stay in or around the downtown area, connected to the rest of the city by light rail. This compact and busy part of Portland contains the highest concentration of hotel rooms in the city, allowing you to explore options ranging from boutique properties to big chains. Thanks to Portland's convenient transportation system, you can also choose a less expensive motel or bed and breakfast in one of the outlying neighborhoods, and still be within minutes of most major tourist attractions.
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