Things to do in Portland

Top Things to Do in Portland

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
99
Private and Luxury
from R 1 013,19 per adult
2.5-Hour Dinner Cruise Through Downtown Portland
30
Private and Luxury
from R 1 932,85 per adult
Willamette Valley Wine Tour from Portland with Lunch
205
Bus Tours
from R 2 961,63 per adult
Private Customized Willamette Valley Wine Maker Tour with lunch
26
Bus Tours
from R 4 442,44 per adult (price varies by group size)
Morning Half-Day Multnomah Falls and Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls Tour from Portland
116
Bus Tours
from R 1 324,94 per adult (price varies by group size)
LIKELY TO SELL OUT*
Full-Day Mt Hood Waterfall Tour with Lunch and Wine Tasting
48
Shore Excursions
from R 2 416,06 per adult
Portland's Only Underground Donut Tour
138
Walking Tours
from R 623,50 per adult
Bike Around Portland: Bridges, Neighborhoods, Poetry and Roses
88
Bike Tours
from R 763,79 per adult
Haunted Shanghai Tunnel Walking Tour with Beer Tasting
2
Walking Tours
from R 545,56 per adult
LIKELY TO SELL OUT*
Mt Hood Day Trip from Portland to Multnomah Falls and Hood River
86
Bus Tours
from R 2 026,38 per adult (price varies by group size)

Bus Tours

Top Attractions in Portland

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. 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.

4. Pittock Mansion

Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings

Northwest District

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

5. Lan Su Chinese Garden

Gardens

Old Town - Chinatown

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

6. The Grotto - National Sanctuary of Our Sorrowful Mother

Forests • Religious Sites

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. Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden

Gardens

Located on 7 acres with lakes, fountains, waterfalls and wild life, it is an urban oasis.

10. Portland Art Museum

Speciality Museums

Downtown

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

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. St. Johns Bridge

Bridges

By WavyDaysandSun1

Made out of concrete and steel, the St. John's Bridge is an iconic symbol of Portland for it's rich history since…

13. Oregon Museum of Science and Industry

Speciality Museums

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

14. Portland Saturday Market

Flea & Street Markets

Old Town - Chinatown

This market is known for being the largest continuously operated outdoor market in the United States.

15. Oregon Zoo

Zoos

Northwest District

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

16. Tilikum Crossing

Bridges

Opened a month ago, this unique bridge that spans the Willamette River in Portland, Oregon, offers pedestrians and…

17. Alberta Street

Neighbourhoods • Points of Interest & Landmarks

Lined with shops, galleries, restaurants and bars, Northeast Alberta Street erupts into a colorful street fair on the…

18. Mount Tabor Park

Mountains • Parks

Open now

Tabor is not only a park, but has been guardian volcano (yep, it's an extinct volcano) of Portland Oregon's gravity fed…

19. Portland Farmers Market

Farmers Markets

The Portland Farmers Market is actually eight markets in different communities in the Portland area.

20. Pearl District

Neighbourhoods

Pearl

The Pearl", as it is known, is a former warehouse area transformed into a thriving urban environment with lots of…

21. Portland Aerial Tram

Trams • Public Transportation Systems

Open now

float above the south city with vistas of the south waterfront, downtown porltand and the willamette river

22. Northwest (Nob Hill)

Neighbourhoods • Historic Walking Areas

Northwest District

It has been developed seamlessly providing a downtown neighborhood weaving with coffee shops, delicious foods, retail…

23. Metropolitan Area Express (MAX)

Public Transportation Systems

By CaptainAwethume

mickey mouse operation that is the DC metro system in Washington, DC.

24. Oregon Historical Society

History Museums

Downtown

By DannyWasserman

It is an area of usual and unusual artifacts and cultural history of the growth of Oregon from the Oregon Trail back in…

25. Multnomah Village

Neighbourhoods

By Maconthemove

A collection of shops, restaurants, brewpubs, wine bars, and galleries, it is a magnet for people seeking a little of…

26. Sauvie Island Wildlife Area

Parks

Several miles outside downtown Portland, this rural island is in the Columbia River and has extensive farm lands and…

27. Peninsula Park and Rose Gardens

Parks • Gardens

Built around 1912, in a French style, sunken Rose Garden, with 65 varieties of Roses, these were the first public…

28. Council Crest Park

Parks

Park overlooking Portland area and surrounding mountains at the top of Council Crest.

29. Laurelhurst Park

Parks

By Good_Food_Lover77

It has such nice winding paved paths, tons of old growth trees plus a lake.

30. Tryon Creek State Natural Area

State Parks

Paved, accessible Trillium trail begins at visitor center, as does packed-earth MainTrail and others that form 2-mile...

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Nature and Wildlife

Day Trips

From quick jaunts to full-day outings.

Cultural & Theme Tours

Wine Tastings

Walking & Biking Tours

Cruises, Sailing & Water Tours

Air, Helicopter & Balloon Tours

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