Portland Area Sightseeing Recommendations
Within Easy Driving Distance from Portland
Spectacular waterfall with several hiking options and incredible views of the Columbia River Gorge. Very popular, so arrive early. NOTE: requires a timed parking permit through Sept. 5, 2022 (https://www.recreation.gov/timed-entry/10089144/ticket/10089145)
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Multnomah Falls station
Spectacular waterfall with several hiking options and incredible views of the Columbia River Gorge. Very popular, so arrive early. NOTE: requires a timed parking permit through Sept. 5, 2022 (https://www.recreation.gov/timed-entry/10089144/ticket/10089145)
Gorgeous state park with lots of hiking and you can walk BEHIND the waterfall! Approx. 1 hour drive.
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Iparke yaseState yeSilver Falls
20024 Silver Falls Highway SoutheastGorgeous state park with lots of hiking and you can walk BEHIND the waterfall! Approx. 1 hour drive.
Portland's "garden isle," where you can visit "U-Pick" farms, enjoy flat, bike-friendly roads, dip your toes in the Columbia River, or watch the clouds float by as you lounge on a sandy beach (some clothing optional!). Take a picnic and enjoy your day.
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Sauvies Island
38799 NW Reeder RdPortland's "garden isle," where you can visit "U-Pick" farms, enjoy flat, bike-friendly roads, dip your toes in the Columbia River, or watch the clouds float by as you lounge on a sandy beach (some clothing optional!). Take a picnic and enjoy your day.
A straight shot from Portland to the Pacific Ocean brings you to beautiful Cannon Beach and its symbolic "haystack rock." A wide, sandy beach for lazing and a cute beachside town with art galleries, shops and restaurants. Grab a fleece and blanket, and enjoy the coast just like the locals.
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Cannon Beach
Center StreetA straight shot from Portland to the Pacific Ocean brings you to beautiful Cannon Beach and its symbolic "haystack rock." A wide, sandy beach for lazing and a cute beachside town with art galleries, shops and restaurants. Grab a fleece and blanket, and enjoy the coast just like the locals.
A beautiful mountain lodge on Mt. Hood. A fun place to have a drink, sit in the sun and watch the year-round snow activities.
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Timberline Lodge Ski Area
27500 E Timberline RoadA beautiful mountain lodge on Mt. Hood. A fun place to have a drink, sit in the sun and watch the year-round snow activities.
Sightseeing within public transportation or short driving distance
Hike through the largest urban park in the country, Forest Park. This easy trail will take you past the "witch's house." For other trail options, check out https://forestparkconservancy.org/forest-park/maps/
Lower MacLeay Trail
2960 Northwest Upshur StreetHike through the largest urban park in the country, Forest Park. This easy trail will take you past the "witch's house." For other trail options, check out https://forestparkconservancy.org/forest-park/maps/
A peaceful place to take a break from downtown and the hustle-and-bustle of the surrounding city. Near Voodoo Doughnuts as a bonus side trip!
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Lan Su Chinese Garden
239 NW Everett StA peaceful place to take a break from downtown and the hustle-and-bustle of the surrounding city. Near Voodoo Doughnuts as a bonus side trip!
The largest independent bookstore in the world and a Portland institution. Selling new and used books, side by side on the stacks. Plan to spend a few hours!
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Isixeko sasePowell's City of Books
1005 W Burnside StThe largest independent bookstore in the world and a Portland institution. Selling new and used books, side by side on the stacks. Plan to spend a few hours!
Zip up into the sky as you enjoy breathtaking views of Mt. Hood, Mt. St. Helens, the Willamette River and downtown Portland.
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South Waterfront Lower Tram Terminal station
3303 S Bond AveZip up into the sky as you enjoy breathtaking views of Mt. Hood, Mt. St. Helens, the Willamette River and downtown Portland.
Located in the south end of Forest Park, the Japanese Gardens are a lovely way to experience the peace and serenity of nature. Near the Portland Zoo and Rose Garden, it's an easy day trip!
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Portland Japanese Garden
611 SW Kingston AveLocated in the south end of Forest Park, the Japanese Gardens are a lovely way to experience the peace and serenity of nature. Near the Portland Zoo and Rose Garden, it's an easy day trip!
Located on the south edge of Forest Park, the Zoo has something for everyone. Summertime means "Zoo Concerts" which are family-friendly. Visit the nearby Rose Garden and/or Japanese Garden for a full day.
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Oregon Zoo
4001 SW Canyon RdLocated on the south edge of Forest Park, the Zoo has something for everyone. Summertime means "Zoo Concerts" which are family-friendly. Visit the nearby Rose Garden and/or Japanese Garden for a full day.
Hike or drive to this historic landmark, with breathtaking views of the city.
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Pittock Mansion
3229 NW Pittock DrHike or drive to this historic landmark, with breathtaking views of the city.
Visit the 7th oldest museum in the country where you can see an impressive permanent collection, as well as changing exhibits. Located off the lovely south park blocks in downtown Portland.
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I-Portland Art Museum
1219 SW Park AveVisit the 7th oldest museum in the country where you can see an impressive permanent collection, as well as changing exhibits. Located off the lovely south park blocks in downtown Portland.
One of the coolest museums in the city! Includes a planetarium, IMAX theater, an under-water submarine and lots of hands-on exhibits. A "must visit" for families.
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OMSI
1945 SE Water AveOne of the coolest museums in the city! Includes a planetarium, IMAX theater, an under-water submarine and lots of hands-on exhibits. A "must visit" for families.
Portland LOVES soccer! Come check out a Timbers (men's soccer) or Thorns (women's soccer) game. Tix aren't always available online, but you can almost always find some for sale outside the stadium on game day. A wonderful way to spend an afternoon/evening!
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I-Providence Park
1844 SW Morrison StPortland LOVES soccer! Come check out a Timbers (men's soccer) or Thorns (women's soccer) game. Tix aren't always available online, but you can almost always find some for sale outside the stadium on game day. A wonderful way to spend an afternoon/evening!
Just around the corner . . .
Take a Walk! #1: We are located on the border of the Irvington and Grant Park neighborhoods. Irvington is directly west and includes numerous majestic old homes. It's a beautiful place to walk and see old Portland.
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Irvington
Take a Walk! #1: We are located on the border of the Irvington and Grant Park neighborhoods. Irvington is directly west and includes numerous majestic old homes. It's a beautiful place to walk and see old Portland.
Take a Walk! #2: Six blocks west of us, you can explore Grant Park and its surrounding neighborhoods. There's a playground, tennis & pickle-ball courts, a dog park, soccer/baseball fields, walking paths and a running track. Plus, the Beverly Cleary fountain pays homage to the characters that grew up in the neighborhood. A lovely way to get out, stretch your muscles and see the neighborhood.
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Grant Park
Take a Walk! #2: Six blocks west of us, you can explore Grant Park and its surrounding neighborhoods. There's a playground, tennis & pickle-ball courts, a dog park, soccer/baseball fields, walking paths and a running track. Plus, the Beverly Cleary fountain pays homage to the characters that grew up in the neighborhood. A lovely way to get out, stretch your muscles and see the neighborhood.
Neighborhoods
This small neighborhood is just beyond Grant Park. It's fun to explore its diverse shops (used clothing stores, toys, furniture, sewing, etc.), the closest public library, multiple restaurants and the historic Hollywood Theater. Constructed in 1929 and recently refurbished, this theater offer contemporary films in classic style. An easy 15 minute walk or short drive.
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Hollywood
This small neighborhood is just beyond Grant Park. It's fun to explore its diverse shops (used clothing stores, toys, furniture, sewing, etc.), the closest public library, multiple restaurants and the historic Hollywood Theater. Constructed in 1929 and recently refurbished, this theater offer contemporary films in classic style. An easy 15 minute walk or short drive.
Up the hill to the northeast (Alameda Ridge), lies the Beaumont-Wilshire neighborhood.
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Beaumont - Wilshire
Up the hill to the northeast (Alameda Ridge), lies the Beaumont-Wilshire neighborhood.
Art, food and eccentricities are the defining features of this neighborhood. Lots to see and do, including shopping (art supplies, clothing, jewelry, books, etc.), eating and drinking. A fun way to spend an afternoon.
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Alberta Arts District
Art, food and eccentricities are the defining features of this neighborhood. Lots to see and do, including shopping (art supplies, clothing, jewelry, books, etc.), eating and drinking. A fun way to spend an afternoon.
Bohemian is what this neighborhood's all about. Used clothing stores, hip furniture shops, bookstores, The Bagdad movie theater, restaurants, coffee/tea shops and pretty fabulous people-watching. You can't beat it.
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Hawthorne
Bohemian is what this neighborhood's all about. Used clothing stores, hip furniture shops, bookstores, The Bagdad movie theater, restaurants, coffee/tea shops and pretty fabulous people-watching. You can't beat it.
Portland's famous shopping area (NW 23rd) is buzzing with a variety of shops, restaurants and services. A hotspot for Portland's 20-somethings and hipsters, it's got something for everyone and makes for a lovely afternoon.
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Northwest Portland
Portland's famous shopping area (NW 23rd) is buzzing with a variety of shops, restaurants and services. A hotspot for Portland's 20-somethings and hipsters, it's got something for everyone and makes for a lovely afternoon.