Portland

Portland is a sightseeing stop in Portland, OR, part of the Portland, Oregon guide. Cost: free.

· Portland, OR

Why you should go…

Travel Portland is the official destination marketing organization for Portland, Oregon, a nonprofit founded in 1978. The city is known for attractions such as the Portland Japanese Garden, Oregon Zoo, Powell's Books and Lan Su Chinese Garden, along with a strong food and coffee culture and tax free shopping. The Columbia River Gorge, with its waterfalls and hiking trails, is about 40 minutes from downtown.

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Maps and brochures

Portland downtown brochurePDF

What's around here?

The closest stops to Portland, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

Sightseeing
Local Gem
Vancouver, Washington
Free
Washington city on the Columbia River across from Portland, promoted by Visit Vancouver WA for leisure and event travel.
2.3 mi awayMore like this
Tours
Outdoor Adventure
EcoTours of Oregon
$50+
A Portland tour operator running guided day trips to the Columbia Gorge, Mount Hood, the coast and wine country since 1992.
2.4 mi awaySwitch it up: Tours
Museums
History Buff
The Historic Trust
Free
Nonprofit that preserves and offers tours of Vancouver, Washington's historic Officers Row and Providence Academy.
2.7 mi awaySwitch it up: Museums
Sightseeing
History Buff
Fort Vancouver National Historic Site
Under $25
You step inside a reconstructed 1800s Hudson's Bay Company fur trading post and walk the grounds of Vancouver Barracks.
2.8 mi awayMore like this
Eat & Drink
Date Night
Tipsy Scoop Portland
Under $25
A boozy ice cream barlour on North Mississippi Avenue serving liquor-infused sundaes, ice cream cocktails and flights.
3.2 mi awaySwitch it up: Eat & Drink
Sightseeing
History Buff
Pittock Mansion
Under $25
A hilltop 1914 chateau-style mansion with sweeping views of Portland and, on clear days, five Cascade peaks.
5.0 mi awayMore like this