Looking for views in Portland? Here are the choice spots high up that will show you amazing vistas.
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One of the most popular parks in Portland, you'll find fantastic views of downtown along the trails.
Mt. Tabor Park
An extinct cinder cone in east Portland, catch views of Mt St Helens, Mt Hood, the Columbia Gorge, and more.
Rocky Butte
At the top of the butte, check out gorgeous views of Mt Adams, Mt Hood, Mt Jefferson, and Mt St. Helens
Powell Butte Nature Park
Once you get to the top, you can see five mountains in the Cascade Range: Mt Hood, Mt St Helens, Mt Adams, Mt Jefferson, and Mt Rainier.
Council Crest Park
Head to the Upper Garden (there is a fee) via elevator and catch a high-up view of the mountains and the Gorge from a glass chapel sitting atop the edge of a cliff.
The Grotto
Take the tram to campus and enjoy views of the mountains: Mt. Hood, Mt. St. Helens, and Mt. Adams. You might even Mt. Rainier on a clear day.
Oregon Health & Science University
Located just south of Powell Butte, the Clatsop Butte is 577 feet high. There are nice mountain views from here, and the butte is home to a variety of wildlife, including migratory birds, deer, and foxes.
Clatsop Butte Park
Also known as Skidmore Bluffs, from here, you'll have westerly views high above the Willamette River.
Mocks Crest
Manmade
Catch some of the best views of the city from the Portland City Grill, right on the 30th floor of Big Pink
Portland City Grill
Awesome views of Portland from this historic home on the west side of the city.
Pittock Mansion
Gorgeous views abound from the city's only aerial tram that glides over the south section of Portland
Portland Aerial Tram
Get some great city view with an excellent cocktail in hand, right above Pioneer Courthouse Square. This is one place in Portland that gives me midtown Manahattan vibes.
Departure Restaurant + Lounge
Great city views from the top of Revolution Hall in SE Portland!
Roof Deck at Revolution Hall
Head to the 17th floor - free to enter and open to the public - for views out their floor-to-ceiling windows.
