| Visiting Portland Oregon? Here is an insider's guide | | | | The OMSI - Oregon Museum of Science and |
| to the top Portland attractions and things to do in | | | | Industry features a planetarium, laser shows, |
| Portland Oregon. Written by a Portland local, this | | | | submarine and the OMNIMAX Dome Theater. |
| helpful article will help you make the most of your | | | | OMSI is an excellent choice for family |
| visit to Portland, also known as the Rose City. | | | | entertainment. |
| Portland has a wealth of great attractions such as | | | | Portland Oaks Park - Oaks Amusement Park - |
| Portland gardens, Portland parks, shopping, | | | | Oaks Park is a nostalgic traditional amusement |
| museums, theater, live music, and other fun | | | | park, known for their year-round wooden skating |
| activities that your whole family will enjoy. If | | | | rink and old time carnival rides. |
| you're a foodie, then you'll love dining at one of | | | | Portland Theater and Portland Events |
| Portland's great restaurants. And, we are known | | | | Rose Quarter Sports and Entertainment - Want |
| for our beer, and our coffee cultures! So, visiting | | | | tickets for the Portland Trail Blazers or the |
| a local Portland brewery and coffee shop is | | | | Portland Winter Hawks? You can also see some |
| always a great option. | | | | fantastic live music here, and big name |
| Portland Parks and Popular Portland Gardens | | | | performance events as well. |
| The Portland Japanese Garden is a stunning | | | | Portland Shopping |
| masterpiece, offering incredible views of | | | | Portland Pioneer Courthouse Square - Portland's |
| downtown Portland and Mt. Hood. The Japanese | | | | Living Room is a central hub for tons of |
| Garden features various styles of gardens that | | | | Downtown events, year round. Come visit the |
| are beautiful year round. | | | | Portland Pioneer Square and become a part of |
| The Portland Classical Chinese Garden is located in | | | | our town's history. |
| downtown Portland in the Old Town China Town | | | | The Portland Farmers Market at PSU is located in |
| neighborhood. This authentic Suzhou-style garden | | | | downtown and simply cannot be missed. Visit the |
| is simply breathtaking. Only the size of a city | | | | market on Saturday mornings where there are |
| block, this garden packs in huge visual interest into | | | | tons of great things to eat and drink, plus local |
| a small space for everyone to enjoy. | | | | music and other events. Pick up local organic |
| World Forestry Center - If you enjoy forests and | | | | produce, dairy products, fresh baked breads, |
| conservation (and who doesn't in Portland?) then | | | | honey and much, much more. |
| you'll enjoy visiting the World Forestry center for | | | | Located in Old Town China Town, the Portland |
| events, exhibits and opportunities to learn more | | | | Saturday Market is a must-see. Local craftspeople |
| about forestry. World Forestry Center's | | | | sell all manner of delightful gifts, plus this is one of |
| Discovery Museum features various exhibits and | | | | the best places for people-watching. Peruse the |
| events throughout the year. | | | | dozens of booths of handmade crafts, enjoy the |
| Portland International Rose Test Garden - One of | | | | amazing local foods and embrace the real Portland. |
| the all-time most popular Portland attractions, this | | | | Loads of food carts offer tasty treats, and local |
| gorgeous rose garden is a favorite place to spend | | | | entertainers and musicians entertain the crowds. |
| some time, especially during the summer months | | | | The largest used and new bookstore in the world, |
| when the roses are in full-bloom. Stop and smell | | | | Powell's City of Books has been wowing locals and |
| the roses in the Rose City, enjoy the views, and | | | | visitors alike since 1971. This store spans an entire |
| take some photos in this gorgeous garden. | | | | city block, guaranteeing it will take you hours to |
| Washington Park - 130 acres of sprawling | | | | traverse the nooks and crannies and color coded |
| gorgeous park. Includes several areas, trails, | | | | sections but we know you will love every minute |
| sports and other activity areas, playgrounds, and | | | | of it! Located in Downtown along Burnside. Allow |
| the Japanese garden and rose garden. | | | | yourself at least a few hours to explore if you |
| Hoyt Arboretum - Also in Washington Park, Hoyt | | | | enjoy books! |
| Arboretum features an arboretum, trails and | | | | More Portland Tourist Attractions |
| largest group of distinct species of any arboretum | | | | Portland Jet Boat - Have a blast on an exciting |
| in the U.S. | | | | riverboat cruise on the Willamette on a jetboat |
| Arts and Theater | | | | tour. |
| The Portland Art Museum is one of the largest | | | | Portland Spirit - Take a Portland dinner cruise or |
| art museums in the country and is a popular place | | | | holiday cruise on a Portland riverboat tour. The |
| to visit in Portland for art and museum lovers. | | | | Portland Spirit fleet offers some great |
| Keller Auditorium features local Broadway on tour | | | | entertainment on the Willamette and Columbia |
| shows such as the Lion King and other big | | | | Rivers. |
| production musicals. The Arlene Schnitzer Concert | | | | Portland coffee shops are wonderful, so you will |
| Hall is a another popular venue for theater and | | | | not want to miss a tour of some of our most |
| performance events. The Portland Center for the | | | | popular local Portland coffee shops. We are known |
| Performing Arts website is a good resource to | | | | for our fine coffee and you won't taste better |
| get information on current shows and | | | | anywhere, plus each Portland coffee house is |
| performances. | | | | unique and worth a visit while pouring over a |
| Things to Do in Portland with Kids | | | | magazine or local paper, or just people watching. |
| The Oregon Zoo is popular for both locals and | | | | try Stumptown, Barista, The Albina Press, Fresh |
| visitors. Nestled right above downtown, the | | | | Pot, and the Red e Cafe, just to name a few. |
| Oregon Zoo is an easy trip via the Max light rail. | | | | Portland diners can enjoy restaurant heaven in |
| Delightful old-style trains are a favorite | | | | the Rose City. We have several notable dining |
| zoo-transport option offering amazing views and | | | | options. Try Portland City Grill, Toro Bravo, Le |
| relief for your tired feet. The kids (big and small) | | | | Pigeon, Sel Gris, Andina, or Beast. Keep in mind |
| will be in heaven. | | | | this is only a few of our list: there are hundreds |
| The Portland Children's Museum - The Portland | | | | of great restaurants and dozens of them could |
| Children's Museum is hands-down one of the most | | | | be on a "best of" list. |
| popular places for fun things to do with kids in | | | | We're also known for our breweries and |
| Portland. It's a virtual fantasy land for children! Fun | | | | gastropubs. Try Amnesia, Full Sail, Hair of the Dog, |
| activities, adventures, and playgrounds abound in | | | | Lucky Lab, Hopworks Urban Brewery, New Old |
| this vibrant museum made just for kids! | | | | Lompoc, Widmer, Rogue, McMenamins, Full Sail, |
| Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade - Ground Kontrol is | | | | and Pyramid/MacTarnahan's. |
| a classic arcade featuring cheap arcade games | | | | We hope this guide to Portland attractions helps |
| and many classics that you know and love. For | | | | you find the best things to do during your stay in |
| gaming fans, this is a fun arcade, for either your | | | | our great city. |
| own kids or your own inner child. | | | | |
