Things To Do
Tillamook Creamery
Local cheese from Oregon. This creamery is free to enter and you get to look at their production line and try samples of their cheese.
Oregon Zoo
They recently got a new baby elephant!
Portland Japanese Garden
Located in Washington park right next to the zoo and the rose garden! All of this is in North West Portland
Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area
Take a look around the Gorge creating the border between Oregon and Washington. Along the road you can find Multnomah fall (in the picture), and the Vista house (as seen in our wedding invite).
OMSI
Fun for the kids and adults who never really grew up (Marius)
Mexican food!!
For all the people coming from outside the US, you definitely have to try out the mexican food! This is where Marius learnt he likes flavor (no hard feelings to Norwegian cuisine)
Brunch spots
There are a lot of good brunch spots in portland. Some of our favorites are: - Skavones - Pine state biscuits - Slappy cakes - Bread and ink - Screen door - Jam on hawthorne - Tin Shed Garden Cafe - The Mont
Cider houses
Hanna loves to go to cider houses, here are some of her favorites! - Schilling cider house - Portland cider co
Salt & Straw
They have unique ice cream flavors. Fun fact: It is Joe Biden's favorite ice cream shop! He always gets it when he visits Portland
Asian cuisine
We recommend you try out these asian restaurants - Afuri (ramen) - Din tai fung (Dumplings)
Local events
- Portland night market - The Saturday market Ways for you to shop from local small businesses and eat good food
Ilani Casino
Age limit: 21 and up
Oregon coast
We like to go to: Cannon beach, pacific city, newport, and seaside. Newport has an aquarium. The coast has a lot of salt water taffy
Arcades
We like going to arcades, here are some recommendations: Ground kontrol 115 NW 5th Ave, Portland, OR 97209 Wunderland arcade Avalon Theatre, 3451 SE Belmont St, Portland, OR 97214 Quarter world arcade for adults 4811 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR 97215 Claw city claw machines 11945 SW Pacific Hwy #206, Portland, OR 97223
Powell's City of Books
Largest used book store in the world! We definitely recommend going there, it is a must see whether you like books or not
Top golf
Fun place to hit golf balls, hangout, and eat good food
Mount Hood
Large and scenic mountain that can be seen from Portland. On the top is the hotel that was used for the movie The Shining
Places to walk
America is known for not being very walkable, but these places are. A lot of these places have small shops, thrift stores, and really good food. - Hawthorne boulevard - Division street - Alberta street - Downtown Portland - NW 23rd street - Mississippi avenue
Climbing Gyms
Marius likes to go bouldering when he is in America. These are his recommendations: The Circuit Bouldering Gym NE 410 NE 17th Ave, Portland, OR 97232, United States Skyhook Bouldering (this one is based on european bouldering) 2436 SE 12th Ave, Portland, OR 97214, United States