Austin & Tara
Things To Do, Places to See, Food to Eat
Crown Point State Scenic Corridor
Beautiful views of the Columbia River Gorge. No hiking involved. Just drive your car up and park. Perfect for someone who wants a beautiful view with minimal effort.
Bridal Veil Falls
Short and easy hike minutes away from the wedding venue.
Latourell Falls
Moderate two-mile hike in the Gorge with a view of two waterfalls.
Multnomah Falls
The most famous waterfall in the Pacific Northwest. Time entry is required. Typically, available on Recreation.gov.
Angels Rest
A challenging hike in the Columbia River Gorge with one of the best views of the Gorge near Portland.
Punch Bowl Falls
Located near Hood River, OR, this is not the tallest waterfall on the list, but it is very scenic and an easy to moderate hike.
Pittock Mansion
A historic mansion with an amazing view of the city and Mount Hood. Hike the trail in Forest Park or drive your vehicle to the mansion's parking lot and do a tour of the inside of the mansion.
Oregon Historical Society
Located in downtown Portland, this museum has rotating exhibits as well as historical information about the area.
Portland Japanese Garden
Serene garden area in downtown Portland. Ticketed entry.
Powell's City of Books
The largest bookstore in the world! It takes up a whole city block. If you like to read, this is the place for you!
OMSI
Local science museum with rotating exhibits. Child-friendly.
Cannon Beach
One of the closest coastal towns to Portland, approximately 1.5 hours away. Home of the famous Goonies Rock. Enjoy walking along the beach and grab some sea food at one of the local restaurants. There is lodging in the area for those who wish to extend their stay on the coast.
Short Sand Beach, Oswald West State Park
Tara and Austin's favorite place to visit on the coast. Enjoy a beautiful, short, walk through old growth forests to the beautiful cove where you can watch the surfers catch waves, set up chairs to relax, or walk up and down the coastline. If the tide is low, you can observe tidepools and other sea life. For those who wish to hike, the Cape Falcon trailhead is just before the beach access area.
Neahkahnie Mountain Trail Viewpoint
Difficult hike, but with a very rewarding view of the coastline at the top!
Seaside
Kid-friendly coastal town.
Silver Falls State Park
Beautiful State Park 1.25hrs from Portland. Home of the Trail of Ten falls. Many hike options available from 2.5 miles to 7.5 miles. There are a variety of loops, the longer the loop the more waterfalls you will see.
Trillium Lake
Located in Mount Hood, this lake has a gorgeous view of the mountain. Kayak and paddle board rentals are available. There is an easy trail around the lake and sitting area around the lake as well.