Must-see attractions in Portland

  • USA, Oregon, Portland, skyline and Tom McCall Waterfront Park

    Tom McCall Waterfront Park

    Portland

    This popular riverside park, which lines the west bank of the Willamette River, was finished in 1978 after four years of construction. It replaced an old…

  • AUGUST 18, 2017: Visitors in Pioneer Place on a summer day.

    Pioneer Courthouse Square

    Portland

    The heart of downtown Portland, at the heart of Portland’s retail district and the city’s transit system, is a multi-tiered brick plaza nicknamed Portland…

  • Pioneer Courthouse

    Portland

    Across 6th Ave from Pioneer Courthouse Square is the Pioneer Courthouse. Built in 1875, this was the legal center of 19th-century Portland. The courthouse…

  • Portland Building

    Portland

    This controversial 15-story building (1982) was designed by Michael Graves and catapulted the postmodern architect to celebrity status. But the blocky,…

  • Oregon Historical Society

    Portland

    Along the tree-shaded South Park Blocks sits the state's primary history museum, which in 2019 unveiled a permanent 7000-sq-ft interactive exhibit that…

  • New Deal Distillery

    Portland

    This spirit-factory started as a small-time operation using a short copper still that remains on the premises (it's tucked away on a shelf). Now the…

  • South Park Blocks

    Portland

    The South Park Blocks, a 12-block-long greenway that runs through much of downtown, are a fine, leafy refuge from downtown's bustle. They host a farmers…

  • Portland Art Museum

    Portland

    Alongside the South Park Blocks, Portland Art Museum's excellent exhibits include Native American carvings, Asian and American art, photography and…

  • Stark's Vacuum Museum

    Portland

    A small sample of historical models collected by this large local retailer hangs on one wall of the Southeast Portland location. Since moving from its…

  • Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden

    Portland

    The large, beautiful grounds at this 5-acre garden near Reed College are covered with more than 2000 full-grown rhododendrons, azaleas and other plants,…

  • Center for Contemporary Art & Culture

    Portland

    Home to the 1300-item collection of the former Museum of Contemporary Craft, this exhibition space at PNCA (Pacific Northwest College of Art) focuses on…

  • Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge

    Portland

    Located in Sellwood, this large wetland of around 140 acres has a hiking trail through it, which connects with the nearby Springwater Corridor paved bike…

  • Mill Ends Park

    Portland

    Having the largest park (Forest Park) within city limits perhaps isn't an oddity, but having the smallest one might be. Mill Ends Park – located on the…

  • Sauvie Island

    Portland

    This agricultural island a 20-minute drive north of Portland has U-pick berry farms and fruit trees, sandy beaches (including one that's clothing optional…

  • Tryon Creek State Natural Area

    Portland

    This verdant 670-acre forest offers a nature center, stream-side wildlife and 8 miles of trails, including a 3-mile paved bike path. Late March brings…

  • Oregon Museum of Science & Industry

    Portland

    This excellent museum offers hands-on science exhibits for kids, along with other temporary exhibits like 'The Science Behind Pixar.' There's also a movie…

  • Oregon Convention Center

    Portland

    Those two glass spires you can see from downtown identify this huge multipurpose building where some of Portland's largest events are held. Check the…

  • Salmon Street Springs Fountain

    Portland

    This photo-friendly fountain, on Salmon St near the river, cycles through computer-generated patterns. On hot days kids (and adults) take turns plunging…

  • Portland State University

    Portland

    This pretty campus is at the southwestern corner of downtown. There's a good farmers market here on Saturday, and several food carts around.

  • Jamison Square Fountain

    Portland

    For simple pleasures, visit the Jamison Square Fountain, a popular Pearl District oasis that attracts splashing kids.

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