Things to do in Portland (besides eat)
Local Sightseeing
Collage
1639 NE Alberta StAn art supply store with the greatest products.
Stars Antique Mall
7030 SE Milwaukie AveA large open booth by booth antique hotspot on the strip.
Historic roller rink, kiddie rides, small town feel. And a legit roller coaster too.
208 locals recommend
Oaks Amusement Park
7805 SE Oaks Park WayHistoric roller rink, kiddie rides, small town feel. And a legit roller coaster too.
Columbia Factory Store
1323 SE Tacoma StDiscounted Columbia Sportswear
A wonderful 40 mile paved Eastside trail for walking or biking trail that weaves throughout the city and along the river and into downtown. Jump on it at Oaks Bottom trail head on Milwaukie ave 2 blocks from our house!
91 locals recommend
Springwater Corridor Trail
8738 SE 19th AveA wonderful 40 mile paved Eastside trail for walking or biking trail that weaves throughout the city and along the river and into downtown. Jump on it at Oaks Bottom trail head on Milwaukie ave 2 blocks from our house!
A walk or bike path downtown among locals and tourists, right on the river.
212 locals recommend
Tom McCall Waterfront Park
98 SW Naito PkwyA walk or bike path downtown among locals and tourists, right on the river.
Oregon Zoo
4001 SW Canyon RdGreat Zoo for the entire family and a really nice walk
Neighborhoods
3 of my favorite neighborhoods to check out.
Sellwood - Moreland
Our neighborhood. Eat, Walk, Shop, Relax.
Diverse neighborhood, Unique shopping, bar hopping and people watching in NE Portland
205 locals recommend
Alberta Arts District
Diverse neighborhood, Unique shopping, bar hopping and people watching in NE Portland
More of a Boho feel, Se Hawthorne has vintage and modern shopping, breweries, restaurants and is close to MT Tabor Park
121 locals recommend
Hawthorne
More of a Boho feel, Se Hawthorne has vintage and modern shopping, breweries, restaurants and is close to MT Tabor Park
Parks and hikes
Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge
10830 Southeast Oaks Park WayAn easy and close, local hike.
Westmoreland Park Nature Playground
7530 SE 22nd AveOur neighborhood park, a mile down the road.
My favorite park for all ages. Great views of Portland from high up on an inactive volcano right in town. Bring a picnic. Watch the sun go down, then go to Fifty Licks for ice cream.
155 locals recommend
Mount Tabor - Stairs
6738 Mt TaborMy favorite park for all ages. Great views of Portland from high up on an inactive volcano right in town. Bring a picnic. Watch the sun go down, then go to Fifty Licks for ice cream.
One of the Columbia River Gorge hikes. A short easy hike with great views and a huge waterfall
16 locals recommend
Wahclella Falls
One of the Columbia River Gorge hikes. A short easy hike with great views and a huge waterfall
A very touristy thing that’s well worth the trip. One of the Columbia River Gorge hikes. Could do a day trip out to the Gorge, hike, (all abilities) lunch, etc
18 locals recommend
Multnomah Falls
A very touristy thing that’s well worth the trip. One of the Columbia River Gorge hikes. Could do a day trip out to the Gorge, hike, (all abilities) lunch, etc
International Rose Test Garden
400 SW Kingston Avewonderful views and roses to sniff
Hoyt Arboretum
4000 SW Fairview BlvdBeautiful and easy hike/walk in the trees above downtown portland
Sellwood Riverfront Park
1221 SE Oaks Park WayOur local park with views of the river
Malls
Downtown mall with cool mainstream shops, Apple store, Banana Republic, Zara, etc. Makes a nice stop on a downtown tour.
121 locals recommend
Pioneer Place
700 SW 5th AveDowntown mall with cool mainstream shops, Apple store, Banana Republic, Zara, etc. Makes a nice stop on a downtown tour.
Vegan or Gluten Free eateries
Gluten free bakery with breakfast and lunch. Delicious breakfast sandwiches are the cheddar chive biscuit with all the fixings
New Cascadia Traditional
2502 Southeast Division StreetGluten free bakery with breakfast and lunch. Delicious breakfast sandwiches are the cheddar chive biscuit with all the fixings
Delicious and highly acclaimed vegan place we adore. Busy but If you get there, try the nachos with cashew “cheese.”
80 locals recommend
Blossoming Lotus
1713 NE 15th AveDelicious and highly acclaimed vegan place we adore. Busy but If you get there, try the nachos with cashew “cheese.”
Harlow
3632 SE Hawthorne BlvdBowls, wraps and unique hippy dishes
Museums
OMSI
1945 SE Water AveReally fun Science museum on the river.
Great collections and temporary galleries. Nice gift shop and located in the Park Blocks near shops and eateries. Student and senior discounts.
785 locals recommend
Portland Art Museum
1219 SW Park AveGreat collections and temporary galleries. Nice gift shop and located in the Park Blocks near shops and eateries. Student and senior discounts.
Beaches
90 min or more from Portland, but worth it. Unique little towns with amazing views, designed to tour.
My favorite beach town. Hike Ecola Park, see the views up there, and shop at the local boutiques and eateries in the village. 90 min drive from Portland and worth the drive. Connects to 101 , to drive north or south up and down the coast for a ways if you want to explore. Great in all weather, ofcourse.
Cannon Beach, OR 97145, USA
My favorite beach town. Hike Ecola Park, see the views up there, and shop at the local boutiques and eateries in the village. 90 min drive from Portland and worth the drive. Connects to 101 , to drive north or south up and down the coast for a ways if you want to explore. Great in all weather, ofcourse.