Things To Do
Washington Park
Large park in downtown Portland with great views, lots of hiking trails, tennis courts, and the Portland Japanese Gardens.
Downtown Portland
Nob Hill and the Pearl District are our favorite neighborhoods in downtown Portland. Both are walkable and have many restaurants, bars, breweries, coffee shops, book stores, and other fun finds.
Multnomah Falls
Located approximately 30 minutes outside of downtown Portland, Multnomah Falls is one of the most iconic waterfalls in Oregon. It is an easy and accessible walk to the falls and there are also more difficult hikes you can do around the falls. You will need to reserve a time-slot ticket due to heavy visitor traffic.
Hood River
Hood River, a mountain town located 1.5 hours outside of Portland along the Columbia River Gorge, is one of our favorite places in Oregon. The drive is easy and has beautiful views along the way. There are many wineries along the Columbia River Gorge between Portland and Hood River, and Multnomah Falls is a quick detour on the way. Hood River has great food, drinks, and shopping, and is in close proximity to many hikes.
Trillium Lake
A beautiful lake located close to Government Camp and multiple ski mountains located roughly 1.5 hours from downtown Portland. You can rent paddleboards and kayaks at the lake, hike the 2-mile loop, or bring some lunch to enjoy the views. Shortly up the road from Trillium Lake is Timberline Lodge - the iconic ski lodge featured in films such as Wild and The Shining - has great trails for hiking and mountain biking.
Cannon Beach
Located approximately 1.5 hours from downtown Portland, Cannon Beach is a classic daytrip for lovers of beaches, mountains, and The Goonies alike. There are many hikes in nearby Ecola State Park as well.