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The Portland metropolitan area offers a wealth of things to do, from arts and cultural events to festivals, sports and recreation, shopping and more. There's something here for everyone. Enjoy...
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Attractions
End of the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center
Oregon Trail history told through presentations by living-history interpreters; Bound for Oregon, a new 30-minute digital film; exhibits; and interactive, hands-on activities. Changing the way you see history.
1726 Washington St., Oregon City.
Take I-84 East to I-205 South to Exit 10.
503.657.9336.
Forest Discovery Center
Enjoy exhibits on tropical rainforests and old-growth forests, plus temporary exhibitions on art, culture and history. Don't miss Chocolate: Tree to Truffle (on view through Dec. 31), an exhibit of the most delicious kind.
4033 S.W. Canyon Road, Portland. Five minutes from downtown on Hwy. 26 West. Or take MAX light rail to the Washington Park/Zoo Station.
Please note: Watch for our grand re-opening in summer 2005.
503.228.1367.
The Japanese Garden
Proclaimed one of the most authentic Japanese gardens outside Japan. Five garden styles on more than five acres of tranquil beauty.
611 S.W. Kingston Ave., Portland. In Washington Park.
503.223.1321
Oregon Historical Society
Experience the Oregon story, from its earliest inhabitants to the present day, with fascinating displays of rare Oregon treasures. New permanent exhibition now on view: Oregon My Oregon.
1200 S.W. Park Ave., Portland.
503.222.1741.
Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI)
Touch, explore, question and discover. With more than 200 hands-on exhibits, an OMNIMAX Theater, a submarine and a planetarium, there's something for everyone.
1945 S.E. Water Ave., east bank of the Willamette River.
503.797.4000.
Oregon Zoo
Travel the world in an afternoon, meeting animals from almost every continent. An innovative and delightful zoo that's a great place for animals - and people.
4001 S.W. Canyon Rd., Portland. Five minutes from downtown on Hwy. 26 West. Or take MAX light rail to the Washington Park/Zoo Station.
503.226.1561.
Portland Art Museum
1219 S.W. Park Ave., Portland.
503.226.2811.
Portland Children's Museum
Explore Portland’s most creative place for kids, filled with hands-on exhibits and art studios designed to stretch your imagination.
4015 S.W. Canyon Road, Portland. Opposite Oregon Zoo in Washington Park. Five minutes from downtown on Hwy. 26 West. Or take MAX light rail to the Washington Park/Zoo Station.
503.223.6500
Portland Classical Chinese Garden
Discover an ever changing landscape of pavilions, stone, water, plants and literature. Never twice the same.
In Old Town/Chinatown at Northwest Third Avenue and Everett Street.
503.228.8131
Portland's Rose Gardens
Portland's Rose Gardens are world renown for housing a diverse and expansive collection of rare, unique and beautiful roses. Take SW Tichner off West Burnside, turn right on Kingston, turn left at the 2nd stop sign.
OR
Take the Zoo Exit from Hwy 26 and follow the signs to the Rose Gardens.
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Districts
Chinatown
Contiguous with Old Town is Portland's Chinatown. Chinatown Gates, at the corner of NW 4th Ave and Burnside St, announce the old Asian businesses that have thrived in this neighborhood since the 1880s. In addition to a bevy of local-favourite Chinese restaurants, there are scads of gift shops and Asian groceries, and even chinoiserie-topped telephone boxes.
Hawthorne District
Portland's funkiest, most diverse neighbourhood is located in the inner Southeast, especially along Hawthorne Blvd; around here, everything is 'alternative'. Along SE Hawthorne Blvd between 30th and 45th Aves, the Hawthorne District is full of bookstores, delis, antique stores, brewpubs, ethnic restaurants and coffee shops where Reed College students, old hippies, gays and lesbians and the politically progressive hang out. Street life is very dynamic, with buskers, friendly dogs and pamphleteers competing for attention and sidewalk space.
Old Town
Around NW 6th Ave and Irving St , the tattered-at-the-edges Old Town was the core of 1890s Portland, and its popularity has returned in recent years as a set for period movies. Despite the best plans of the city elders, Old Town resists gentrification. Missions for the homeless coexist with galleries, fine restaurants and specialty shops.
Pearl District
Just east of trendy Northwest Portland, the Pearl District is an old warehouse and light-industrial precinct that's gone the way of loft development. Once an eyesore, the area between NW 14th and 10th Aves and NW Hoyt and Everett Sts is now one of Portland's most chic neighbourhoods. The Pearl District has Portland's highest concentration of art galleries, and there's an increasing number of shops devoted to home design, furniture and antiques. The cafes and restaurants here are some of the city's most aggressively stylish.
Tom McCall Waterfront Park
The 3km (2mi) stretch of Waterfront Park flanking the west bank of the Willamette River was once a freeway. Happily, the lanes have been torn up and replaced with a grassy park, complete with fountains and an esplanade. Popular with joggers, in-line skaters, strollers, sun-bathers and anglers, the park also hosts a number of summer festivals and concerts.
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Tours
The Portland Big Deal Attraction Pass
With the Portland Attractions Pass, visit nine attractions for a fraction of the combined regular price. Upon purchase, passes are good for a seven-day period.
Portland Spirit Cruises
Willamette Star
Crystal Dolphin
Phone: (503) 224-3900
Fax: (503) 231-9089
Toll Free: (800) 224-3901
Sternwheeler Columbia Gorge & Marine Park
Cascade Locks, OR 97014
Casey Roeder
Phone: (541) 374-8427
Fax: (541) 374-8647
Toll Free: (800) 643-1354
Email: sales@sternwheeler.com
Eco Tours of Oregon Day Tours
Sightseeing and Nature Day Tours of Oregon and SW Washington for Individuals, Small Groups and Conventions. Tours include door-to door transportation from Portland Oregon USA metro area.
3127 SE 23rd Ave. • Portland, OR 97202
Phone
503-245-1428
Toll Free
888-TOURS-33
Portland Walking Tours
Information & Tickets: (503) 774-4522
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Lodging
Citysearch listing of Hotels
We recommend searching Citysearch for Hotel Deals in the Portland area of your choice.
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Events
Portland Rose Festival
early June
Waterfront Blues Festival
early July
Mt Hood Jazz Festival
early August
North by Northwest
mid-September
Oregon Brewers Festival
late July
The Bite
August on the Waterfront. Eat your fill and then rock out to local bands late into the night.
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Outdoor Recreation
Oregon Geocaching
Caches are hiding all over Oregon. Find them using your GPS unit.
Mt. Hood National Park
Located twenty miles east of the city of Portland, Oregon. visitors enjoy fishing, camping, boating and hiking in the summer, hunting in the fall, and skiing and other snow sports in the winter. Berry-picking and mushroom collection are also popular.
Oregon Coast State Parks
The northern Oregon Coast has 19 State Parks.
Fishing
Oregon Fish and Wildlife visitors' Guide
to Wildlife Areas & Hatcheries
Fishing Guides and Outfitters
LuhrJensen.com list of guides in Oregon.
Skiing - Timberline Lodge
Skiing - Mt Hood Meadows
Skiing - Ski Bowl
Skiing - Cooper Spur
Rafting - Go Northwest Company Listing
Windsurfing and Kiteboarding
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Restaurants, Nightlife
Best Of Portland Restaurants and Nightlife
We recommend using Portland's Best Of Citysearch to find the best Restaurants and Nightlife in the category and area of your choice. Citysearch lists restaurants, rating, addresses, and maps for all the BEST restaurants and nightclubs in Portland.
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Entertainment
Portland Center for the Performing Arts
1111 S.W. Broadway
Portland, OR 97205
Phone: (503) 248-4335
Portland Center Stage
1111 S.W. Broadway
Portland, OR 97205
Phone: (503) 248-6309 or (503) 274-6588
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Golf
Columbia Edgewater Country Club
2220 N.E. Marine Drive
Portland, OR 97211
Phone: (503) 285-3676
Portland Golf Club
5900 S.W. Scholls Ferry Road
Portland, OR 97225
Phone: (503) 292-2651
Pumpkin Ridge Golf Club
P.O. Box 1400
North Plains, OR 97133
Phone: (503) 647-4747 or (503) 647-9977
The Reserve Vineyards & Golf Club
4805 S.W. 229th Avenue
Aloha, OR 97007
Phone: (503) 259-2001 or (503) 649-8191
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