Keep Portland weird and stay awhile...
There is a ton of stuff to do here, especially if you like to eat. And drink. And hike. And not pay sales tax!
If you love a challenge, check out: http://localadventurer.com/things-to-do-in-portland-oregon-bucket-list for a 101-item bucket list. We've tried some, but not all of them, and it's a good time.
Powell's Books
1005 West Burnside Street, Portland, OR 97209, (503) 228-4651
Powell's City of Books. It's a city... made of books.
Portland Saturday Market
2 Southwest Naito Parkway, Portland, OR 97204, (971) 865-0382
Do you love the scent of lavender and patchouli? What about bucket drumming? Henna? Food? If the answer is yes to any of the above, this is your place.
Salt & Straw
838 Northwest 23rd Avenue, Portland, OR 97210, (971) 271-8168
Do you like ice cream? Trick question, obviously the answer is yes.
Never Coffee
4243 Southeast Belmont Street, Portland, OR 97215, (541) 223-3580
Do it for the Insta.
McMenamins Bagdad Theater & Pub
3702 Southeast Hawthorne Boulevard, Portland, OR 97214, (503) 236-9234
Catch a flick in an old Hollywood style theater.
International Rose Test Garden
400 SW Kingston Ave, Portland, OR 97205, (503) 238-7433
Stop and smell the roses (literally) in the city of roses!
Silver Falls State Park
Silverton, OR 97381
A great easy hike, and the only place in the Pacific Northwest where you can walk behind a waterfall!
McMenamins Edgefield
2126 Southwest Halsey Street, Troutdale, OR 97060, (503) 669-8610
There are a ton of things to do on this giant property that includes a winery, distillery, restaurants, a hotel, a concert venue, a spa and soaking pool, and a golf course.
The Grotto
8840 Northeast Skidmore Street, Portland, OR 97220, (503) 254-7371
Get in touch with your spirituality at the beautiful outdoor shrine and sanctuary located in NE Portland.
Mount Hood
Mt. Hood, OR 97041
If you like hikes or mountains in general, this is a must-do. The mountain is just as beautiful in the summer as it is in the winter. Be sure to check out Trillium Lake for some incredible views.