Things To Do
Salt & Straw
Visit any of the Salt & Straw locations for some local and unique ice cream!
Multnomah Falls
One of the tallest year-round waterfalls in the United States and is the most visited natural recreation site in the Pacific Northwest!
Hood River Lavender Farms
Enjoy some wine and food while smelling the fresh scents of lavender with an abundant amount of lavender products available.
Mt. Hood Winery
Kelsey and Emily visited this winery with Emily's parents after their long drive from Chicago to PDX. We had delicious wine along with amazing views of Mount Adams and Mount Hood!
Powell's City of Books
The largest independent bookstore in the world! It occupies four stories on a full city block with a collection of new and used books, puzzles, games, gifts, and so much more.
International Rose Test Garden
Hybridists sent roses from around the world to Portland’s garden for testing in the midst of Word War I, and it is now a testing ground for new rose varieties. Peak bloom is mid-June to mid-August!
Portland Japanese Garden
"The most beautiful and authentic Japanese garden in the world outside of Japan.” - Nobuo Matsunaga, the former Ambassador of Japan to the United States
Pittock Mansion
A historic house museum with an overview of Portland and Mt. Hood on a sunny day. It is definitely worth the steep drive!
Trillium Lake
If you want to experience the beautiful nature of the PNW, this day trip from Portland has outdoor activities and beautiful views of Mount Hood. You will even enjoy the scenic drive!