Free & Cheap Things to Do in Portland, OR

  • The list below includes 320 free or cheap things to do in or near Portland, Oregon, including 85 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Gardens, Hiking Trails and Historic Districts.
  • From Columbia River Gorge to Oneonta Gorge, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Portland and in nearby cities within 25 miles like West Linn, Vancouver, Oregon City and Hillsboro.
  • The list below includes 320 free or cheap things to do in or near Portland, Oregon, including 85 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Gardens, Hiking Trails and Historic Districts.
  • From Columbia River Gorge to Oneonta Gorge, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Portland and in nearby cities within 25 miles like West Linn, Vancouver, Oregon City and Hillsboro.
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The multi-level, 5,000 sq. ft. laser-tag arena houses movable walls, glowing rocks, mirrors, and other dumbfounding obstacles
43.7 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 970 7th Avenue, Longview, WA 98632 MoreLess Info
Situated on 29 acres, 7th Avenue Park is located along Cowlitz River and features fields for softball and soccer. The park also provides restroom facilities, a children's playground, bleacher seating and picnic areas.
43.9 Miles
82% 11 votes
Comedy Clubs 189 Liberty St. NE, Salem, OR 97301 MoreLess Info
Located in downtown Salem, the Capitol City Theater hosts a professional comedy and improvisational troupe. The group presents 90 minute improv shows with interactive performance games. The theater also offers classes and corporate programs.
44.0 Miles
91% 43 votes
Art Museum 700 State St., Salem, OR 97301 MoreLess Info
Housed at Willamette University, the Hallie Ford Museum of Art maintains a focus on regional art from the Pacific Northwest, including a large collection of Native American baskets.
44.0 Miles
89% 46 votes
Colleges & Universities 900 State St, Salem, OR 97301 MoreLess Info
Willamette University is a private university that features a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs through its wide range of schools. The location's athletic programs include football, soccer, baseball, basketball, golf, tennis, and softball.
44.0 Miles
96% 52 votes
Hiking Trails Mount Hood National Forest, Welches, OR MoreLess Info
Located in the Mount Hood National Forest, the Salmon River Trail follows the Salmon River through old growth forest, with established campsites along the route.
44.1 Miles
61% 18 votes
Movie Theaters 365 Lancaster Dr SE, Salem, OR 97301 MoreLess Info
The Regal Cinemas Santiam 11 is an eleven-auditorium movie theater multiplex that shows mostly newly released Hollywood films in digital video and sound. The theater features stadium-style seating throughout all auditoriums.
44.2 Miles
91% 69 votes
History Museums 1313 Mill St. SE, Salem, OR 97301 MoreLess Info
The Willamette Heritage Center at the Mill explores the wool production process, with costumed history interpreters leading tours in the historic water-powered mill, built in 1889, that stands with 8 other historical buildings on the 5-acre site.
44.2 Miles
50% 2 votes
Skate Parks 28th & Washington Way, Longview, WA 98632 MoreLess Info
A 10000 square foot skate park of primarily concrete and asphalt construction, Longview Skatepark offers a variety of activities for skaters of various skill and experience levels. It features street skating as well as a quarter pipe.
44.3 Miles
33% 3 votes
Fishing Longview, WA MoreLess Info
Guidelines Fishing offers professional Washington state fishing guides who specialize in Cowlitz River fishing, including other tributaries of the Columbia River. They feature year round fishing and engage in salmon fishing, steelhead fishing and fishing for trout.
44.4 Miles
92% 90 votes
Libraries 585 Liberty Street SE, Salem, OR 97301 MoreLess Info
Patrons can find over 350,000 items including print books, audio books, DVDs, videos, music CDs, cassettes, public computers, meeting space, and art shows at the Salem Public Library. Visitors can also view a small art gallery.
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