Things to Do in Portland Oregon

A collection of the best things for tourists to do in Portland, Oregon

Activities and exhibits for kids.

A summary of Columbia River Cruises

The centerpiece of this museum is the plane called the "Spruce Goose," a single-hull flying boat bearing eight, 3,000 horsepower engines, and wings 20 feet longer than a football field. Located southwest of Portland in McMinnville.

Just across from the Oregon Zoo, this museum is dedicated to forests and forestry.

The administrative headquarters and main supply depot for the Hudson's Bay Company's fur trading operations, located across the Columbia River in Vancouver, Washington.

The National Sanctuary of Our Sorrowful Mother, a 62-acre Catholic Shrine and botanical garden.

The oldest official, continuously operated public rose test garden in the United States and home to more than 8,000 roses.

Perhaps one of the most authentic Japanese gardens outside Japan.

Preserving the area around the mountain, which erupted in 1980. This is a long day trip from Portland, so get an early start.

Three areas managed together include North Cascades National Park, Ross Lake and Lake Chelan National Recreation Areas.

Explore Oregon's rich history through artifacts and exhibits.

A very fun science museum with hands-on exhibits.

Portland's art district retains an industrial flavor, but is filled with cafes and artists' shops.

Located across the river in Vancouver, Washington, this air museum sits on the oldest, continuously-operating air field.

An award-winning public square in central Portland, home to many annual events.

A 1914 mansion with excellent city view, the former home of Henry Pittock, owner and publisher of The Oregonian newspaper.

The oldest art museum in the Pacific Northwest houses collections of collection includes works of European painting and sculpture, American painting and sculpture, English silver, Asian art, Native American art, Pre-Columbian art, Cameroon and other African art, contemporary art, sculpture, prints and drawings, and photography.

An authentic Chinese garden in the style of Suzhou, a city renowned for its exquisite gardens.

Farm products, produce, artisan food items cooking demonstrations.

The oldest zoo west of the Mississippi is home to 200 species of birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates.