Things to Do and See

Powell's City of Books

Forest Park

A beautiful and vast urban park with tons of hiking trails and incredible scenery.

International Rose Test Garden

Located in beautiful Washington Park, the International Rose Test Garden boasts more than 10,000 individual rose bushes, in bloom from late May through October and representing over 610 different rose varieties.

Portland Japanese Garden

Proclaimed to be the most beautiful and authentic Japanese garden outside of Japan!

Mount Tabor Park

Open reservoirs, hiking trails, and an extinct volcano!

Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area

Tons of incredible hikes, breweries, and wineries. The scenic drive is a big plus! Some of Liz’s favorite hikes: Dog Mountain (Washington side), Wahkeena Falls, Eagle Creek to Punchbowl Falls, Angel’s Rest

Trillium Lake

A beautiful Mt. Hood hike with a spectacular view of the mountain.

Bend

Bend is about a 3 hour drive from downtown Portland. It's an outdoor-lover's paradise! Float the Deschutes River, hike in the Deschutes National Forest, visit incredible breweries (Crux Fermentation Project is one of our favorites), visit Tumalo Falls, and so much more.