Things to Do in Portland

Things to Do in Portland, OR - Portland Attractions

Things to Do in Portland

Ways to tour Portland

Book these experiences for a close-up look at Portland.

Half-Day Columbia River Gorge and Waterfall Hiking Tour
371
Bus Tours
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$69
per adult
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Full-Day Guided Oregon Coast Tour from Portland
85
Historical Tours
from
$129
per adult
Willamette Valley Wine Tour with Lunch
274
Spring Break
from
$225
per adult
2.5-hour Dinner Cruise on Willamette River
70
Audio Guides
from
$126
per adult
All-Inclusive Downtown Portland Food Tour
6
Food & Drink
from
$119
per adult (price varies by group size)
LIKELY TO SELL OUT*
Mt Hood Day Trip from Portland to Multnomah Falls and Hood River
153
Full-day Tours
from
$130
per adult (price varies by group size)
Private Customized Willamette Valley Wine Maker Tour with lunch
40
Spring Break
from
$300
per adult
LIKELY TO SELL OUT*
Columbia Gorge Waterfalls and Mt. Hood Tour - Full Day
17
Bus Tours
from
$129
per adult
Intro to Portland Small Group Walking Tour
75
Street Art Tour
from
$29
per adult
LIKELY TO SELL OUT*
Discover Portland Half-Day Small-Group City Tour
30
Historical Tours
from
$75
per adult

Bus Tours

Top Attractions in Portland

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1. International Rose Test Garden

Gardens

Northwest District

It is the oldest continuously operating public rose test garden in the United States and exemplifies Portland's…

2. Portland Japanese Garden

Gardens

Northwest District

Walking paths guide you through this hillside sanctuary featuring native trees and beautifully sculpted rhodys and…

3. Lan Su Chinese Garden

Gardens

Old Town - Chinatown

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Open now

Spanning one city block in the middle of the city is this walled garden oasis.

4. Pittock Mansion

Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings

Northwest District

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Open now

Interwoven with the views of the era is the personal story of the Pittock family, and its history is intertwined with…

5. Washington Park

Zoos • Parks

Northwest District

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Open now

By LoveToTravelSamson

It is an ENORMOUS park, surrounded by evergreen forest, hills & dramatic mansions.

6. The Grotto - National Sanctuary of Our Sorrowful Mother

Forests • Religious Sites

Open now

Built in 1991 this architectural masterpiece is atop a 130’ cliff with the North Wall made entirely of glass.

7. Willamette Valley

Scenic Drives • Valleys

By Vacationista3

Explore the coastal area and experience whales & sea lions.

8. Forest Park

Parks • Hiking Trails

Open now

By Doug-n-Barbara

Forest Park is 5,100 acres of forested natural area in the heart of the metropolitan region, and is a Portland icon".

9. Oregon Museum of Science and Industry

Speciality Museums

Open now

The world's largest display of LEGO art ever features original pieces of inspiring artworks as well as re-imagined…

10. Oregon Zoo: Together for Wildlife

Zoos

Northwest District

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Open now

It offers you numerous opportunities to view one of earth's most majestic species.

11. Hoyt Arboretum

Nature & Wildlife Areas • Parks

Northwest District

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Open now

This is truly an outdoor museum of living trees in the middle of Portland.

12. Portland Art Museum

Speciality Museums

Downtown

From the sublime to the provocative, this museum is housed in two buildings and provides an extensive collection…

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