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Free things / Low cost things to do in Portland, Oregon
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items Visiting Portland? Are you on a Tight Budget but still want to sightsee & explore the city? I got you! What I love about Portland is that it's a very walkable city and you really don't need to break the bank to have a good time! Here are some of ...
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In Portland, we are absolutely blessed with an abundance of beautiful green scenery. Wherever you look so of course our parks are short of that abundance. If you're coming to visit Borland, I definitely recommend visiting at least one park even if it...
Insanely beautiful park located in Portland. open year-round definitely must visit when you're in town
The Grotto
I think I'm getting old because I have so many favorite parks and of course they're all in Portland lol but this is such a beautiful park and it's perfect for taking a long walk, bringing your furry friend. Also it's beautiful autumn definitely pictu...
Laurelhurst Park
Literally one of the most breathtaking parks you can visit in Portland during the summer. I say in the summer because the roses are in bloom and the shape of the park is absolutely beautiful. In the winter, it's still nice, but I definitely recommend...
Peninsula Park
The perfect park for those who want to hike and just want to take a stroll there are so many trails in Forest Park. It's insane, but that's the best part about it. There's a trail for everyone and of course it's dog friendly.
Forest Park
This is one of my favorite parks in Portland, Oregon whenever someone is visiting from out of town I bring them here. We walk around the park. It's absolutely beautiful and you get views of the city and our beautiful mountains. Definitely check this ...
Council Crest Park
pictures do not do this places justice! such a beautiful park to visit & its family friendly
Cathedral Park - Portland.gov
Activities
I think we have such an amazing art museum here in Portland. It's definitely underrated. I am putting this under low-cost activities because on Thursdays I believe first Thursdays you can get into the museum for free and with all the rain we get in P...
Portland Art Museum
This is a historical landmark here in Portland!
And it's absolutely beautiful. You can shop and dine here and they have so many free events going on all the time you just have to check their website definitely a must visit.
Lan Su Chinese Garden
Take the tram up to OHSU & take in the best views that portland has to offer!
Portland Aerial Tram
great place to walk around, have a picnic & relax.
Governor Tom McCall Waterfront Park
If you're in Portland you have to come here! This is the worlds Largest independent book store in the world with over 1 millions books! Protip: Head all the way to the top of the book store & check out the "pearl room" inside youll find the rare ...
Powell's Books | The World's Largest Independent Bookstore
Very cool space in portland, theres always something going on at the square. I love that theres shops all around the square so you can window shop & walk around!
Pioneer Courthouse Square