Richard & Christina
Things To Do
Powell's City of Books
World's largest new and used bookstore.
International Rose Test Garden
A beautiful garden that should be in peak bloom during June.
Leach Botanical Garden
Vista House at Crown Point
A nearly 360 degree view of the Columbia River Gorge. A destination by itself or a nice stop on the way to a hike.
Multnomah Falls
Iconic, year-round waterfalls. Some of the tallest in the U.S.
Oregon Zoo
There is a new baby elephant.
Sauvie Island
Tons of hiking, river access, and U-Pick fruit farms.
Joseph Wood Hill Park
Incredible views from the Northeast side of Portland, the mountains, and the Columbia River.
Council Crest Park
Incredible views from the Southwest side of Portland, the mountains, and the Willamette river.
Mt. Tabor Park
Great walking with a view of downtown Portland.
Pittock Mansion
A hillside mansion with views and information on the history of Portland.
Cathedral Park
A park underneath the St. Johns bridge with river access.
Waterfront Park Trail
A waterfront along the downtown bank of the Willamette river. Good for walking, running, or hanging out in open green spaces.
Cannon Beach
Home of Haystack rock.
Pacific City Beach
A tiny beach town with some epic dunes and a beach you can drive on.
Trillium Lake
Good spot with a view of Mt. Hood for a day-hike or camping.
Timberline Lodge
If you want to see some year-round snow on Mt. Hood, this is a good place to do it.
Portland Art Museum
Museum with rotating exhibitions.
Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum
Home of the Spruce Goose, the largest wood-frame aircraft ever built.
Salt & Straw
Pear and bluecheese is a flavor of ice cream.
Portland City Grill
A restaurant on the 30th floor of the "big pink" highrise building in downtown.
Living Room Theaters
A very Portland movie experience.