- Our list of the best things to do in Portland, Oregon, features the top 469 nearby activities — including 204 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Portland, OR has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Food & Drink, Entertainment & Shows, and Sights & Landmarks.
- The results below include the top 40 things to do within the city of Portland, OR , followed by 429 popular activities in nearby cities, including West Linn, Newberg, Vancouver, Oregon City, Hillsboro, Dundee, Lake Oswego, Sherwood, Wilsonville, Beaverton, Troutdale, Canby, Tualatin, Gresham, Corbett, Forest Grove, Tigard, Aurora, Sandy, Milwaukie, Estacada, Gaston, Hood River, Carlton, Boring and Molalla
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Individuals experience the cuisines of east Africa by this exciting journey through their palate- a culinary experience
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A six-screen movie theater, Living Room Theater features a selection of first-run Hollywood movies along with independent and foreign films. The theater offers digital projection, 3D movies and a lounge with food, drinks and adult beverages.
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Featuring a fountain and several statues, the Tom McCall Waterfront Park offers guests the opportunity to go hiking and biking. Visitors can also access the location's boat dock and visit the site's public art.
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The 64-acre Oregon Zoo has been successful at breeding California condors, Asian Elephants, and lions. Those viewing the zoo can see the exhibits on foot or ride the miniature train to see the animals.
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Oaks Amusement Park originally opened in 1905 as a way to celebrate the Lewis and Clark World Expo. It currently features a variety of carnival style rides, go karts, miniature golf, carnival games, arcade games, and an area where visitors can pan for gold and gems.
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777 Northeast Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Portland, OR 97232
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The Oregon Convention Center is a 1,000,000 square foot location that hosts the Portland International Auto Show. The site's features include Wi-Fi Arrays, 255,000 square feet of exhibit space, and a 35,000 square foot ballroom, the largest in Portland.
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The Keller Auditorium hosts a wide variety of musical performances and events, including concerts from artists like Bob Dylan and comedy shows from the likes of John Oliver. The location also features a café with a rotating menu.
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With 960 acres of snow covered trails, Mt. Hood Ski Bowl is one of the most popular ski areas in the region. The resort also offers special snow tubing areas and ski lessons for both children and beginning adults.
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A public coeducational research university, Portland State University offers a variety of Bachelor's, Master's, and doctorate degree programs. The location's athletic programs participates in basketball, golf, soccer, wrestling, softball, and cross country.
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957 votes
5736 Northeast 33rd Avenue, Portland, OR 97211
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Serving as a neighborhood gathering spot in Washington and Orgeon since 1983, McMenamins Kennedy School is essentially an eclectic arrangement that serves as a pub and hotel. They craft their own beer, wine, spirits, and coffee.
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Washington Square, established in 1847, offers guests the opportunity to enjoy free movie nights and special events. Visitors who enjoy people-watching will enjoy this site, which is adjacent to sidewalk cafés and restaurants.