Jasmine & Travis
Things To Do
Multnomah Falls
♡ Distance: 30 miles (40-60 minutes) east of Portland. ♡ Highway Directions: Take I-84 East toward The Dalles, then exit at Exit 31 (Multnomah Falls). Or you can travel along the Historic Columbia River Highway, which offers beautiful views and additional waterfalls to see, but may take a little longer to drive. ♡ What to See: Multnomah Falls, the tallest waterfall in Oregon, located in the stunning Columbia River Gorge, with a beautiful bridge offering stunning views and hiking trails to explore the area.
Cannon Beach
♡ Distance: 80 miles (1.5 hours) west of Portland. ♡ Highway Directions: Take US-26 West toward the coast, then merge onto US-101 South. Follow the signs to Canon Beach. ♡ What to See: Haystack Rock, beach walks, and coastal shops.
Tillamook Creamery
♡ Distance: 75 miles (1.5 hours) west of Portland. ♡ Highway Directions: Take US-26 West and continue to US-101 South. Follow signs for Tillamook. ♡ What to See: Self-guided tours of the factory, cheese samples, and their famous ice cream.
Wings & Waves Waterpark
♡ Distance: 60 miles (1 hour) southwest of Portland. ♡ Highway Directions: Take I-5 South and exit at McMinnville (Exit 36), then follow the signs to the Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. ♡ What to See: The museum and its iconic airpark, featuring a waterslide that exits from a real airplane!
Portland Food Truck/Cart/Pods
Portland is renowned for its vibrant food cart scene, offering a diverse array of cuisines. Here are some notable food cart pods to check out: ♡ 5th Avenue Food Cart Pod: Located in downtown Portland ♡ Hawthorne Asylum: Situated in Southeast Portland ♡ Lil’ America at Fracture Brewing Taphouse
International Rose Test Garden
♡ Distance: Approximately 2 miles (10 minutes) west of downtown Portland. ♡ Highway Directions: From downtown Portland, take SW 6th Ave or SW Broadway St west, then follow signs to Washington Park. ♡ What to See: Home to over 10,000 rose bushes representing more than 650 varieties, this garden is one of the oldest public rose test gardens in the U.S. It's a serene spot for photography, leisurely walks, or simply enjoying the vibrant blooms. ♡ Additional Information: The garden is open daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 PM. Guided tours are available daily at 1:00 PM from Memorial Day through Labor Day for a small fee.
Silver Falls State Park
♡ Distance: 50 miles (1 hour) south of Portland. ♡ Highway Directions: Take I-5 South, then exit at Silver Falls State Park (Exit 246). Follow signs to the park. ♡ What to See: The Trail of Ten Falls, with a hike past multiple waterfalls, including some you can walk behind!
The Cullen House (For Twilight Fans 😉)
♡ Location: Although there's no single Twilight tour in Portland, you can piece together your own adventure with a mix of Portland-based locations and nearby iconic Twilight filming spots. The Columbia River Gorge and Silver Falls make for a beautiful road trip combining forest scenes and romantic movie moments all the way up to Forks, WA (4-5 hours away) ♡ How to Visit: The house, which was used for the exterior shots of the Cullen family's home in the Twilight movies, is itself is NOT publicly accessible or open for tours. Since it's a private property, you should be respectful of the owners' privacy and avoid trespassing or lingering too long, when you drive by to take a quick look or snap a pic from the street. Just be mindful not to block driveways or disturb the neighbors.