Cannon Beach has a beautiful, unique rock formation and is known as the beach used in the movie, The Goonies. It is a great experience to see the Pacific Ocean as well! (1.5 hours from Portland)
This place boasts the largest and best selection of whiskey in Portland. Bartenders mix drinks and measure spirits table-side, in a beautiful space filled with exposed brick, tufted leather furniture, chandeliers, fireplaces, and walls lined floor-to-ceiling with spirits.
These old stone ruins in the Oregon wilderness were once bathrooms and are steeped in legends of murder. An easy half-mile hike from the Upper Macleay Parking lot near the Portland Audubon Society
This place is for the quirky type who like the weird, creepy and gross stuff. $5 admission but free in costume or with a cute, well-behaved dog, cat, iguana, Gila monster, parakeet, boa constrictor, or whatever. (They also have a famous Bug Sundae)