Things To Do

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Favorite Hikes Nearby:

Easy: * Miller Woods Conservation Area — peaceful local trails with forest and meadow views. * Chehalem Ridge Nature Park — rolling hills, vineyard views, and accessible trails. * Hoyt Arboretum in Portland — beautiful forested trails right inside the city. Moderate: * Silver Falls State Park — Oregon’s famous “Trail of Ten Falls” with waterfalls you can walk behind. ([Youngberg Hill][4]) * Cape Falcon Trail near Cannon Beach — coastal forest hike with incredible ocean views. ([Cannon Beach][5]) * Multnomah Falls Trail — iconic Columbia River Gorge waterfall hike near Portland. ([Oregon Essential][6]) For More Adventurous Hikers * Eagle Creek Trail * Angel’s Rest * Devil’s Rest These are some of the most popular hikes near Portland and the Columbia Gorge.

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Oregon Coast Day Trips:

Cannon Beach: A classic Oregon coast town known for Haystack Rock, galleries, tide pools, and beach walks. Pacific City: Great for surfing, breweries, beach bonfires, and climbing the giant sand dune at Cape Kiwanda. Lincoln City & Newport: Perfect for aquarium visits, whale watching, seafood, and storm watching during cooler months. Cape Lookout & Oswald West: Beautiful coastal viewpoints and forest trails along the Oregon Coast.

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Portland Highlights:

* Portland Japanese Garden — one of the most beautiful Japanese gardens outside Japan. * International Rose Test Garden — iconic Portland stop with city and mountain views. * Portland Art Museum — excellent downtown museum and cultural stop. * Explore Portland’s famous food cart pods, breweries, coffee shops, and neighborhoods like the Pearl District and Alberta Arts District. * Pittock Mansion offers one of the best panoramic views of the city skyline and Mt. Hood.

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Suggested Day Trips:

Coast Adventure Day McMinnville → Pacific City or Cannon Beach → sunset on the beach Portland + Gorge Day Portland brunch → Japanese Garden → Multnomah Falls → dinner downtown Waterfalls & Hiking Day Silver Falls State Park → local winery stop on the drive back