I haven’t been here in 10 years. People tell me that it’s not like it was. Here’s where I visited and I hope these places have the beauty of when I was there.
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Things to do
Restaurants
Places to stay
Things to do
Portland loves dogs. There’s doggie bowls everywhere. So if you want to travel with your K9, Portland is the place to go.
This is a magical place. We spent the whole day wandering in this garden.
Portland Japanese Garden
The mansion is fun to walk around in but what’s really captivating is the view once you get to the place.
Pittock Mansion
If you don’t like bees, best not to go here. It’s a beautiful sight seeing all different kinds of roses.
International Rose Test Garden
Beautiful flowers and amazing place for pictures
Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden
Take a ride through the park and see beautiful views
Friends Of Washington Park and Zoo Railway
This is a fun place to walk around in. Makes me think of the tv series Portlandia
Portland Art Museum
I love this place and I love books! Could spend a week perusing
Powell's City of Books
Such beauty in this urban forest
Tryon Creek State Natural Area
This is a lovely place and again such beauty just as I remember Portland 10 years ago
Lan Su Chinese Garden
A great place with extraordinary views and of course a place to pay respects to veterans.
Vietnam Veterans of Oregon Memorial
There’s something about connecting with animals and going to the zoo is one way to see animals.
Oregon Zoo
There’s over 70 waterfalls in Oregon! Go here to start your journey
Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area
Another beautiful spot to check out the trees of Oregon and learn about the forests
World Forestry Center
A short drive from Portland for a wine tasting
Tumwater Vineyard
Bridal Veil Falls was my favorite stop. I never imagined that there were so many waterfalls in one area. It was a fun drive to each one.
Portland Waterfalls | List
Restaurants
I love this place and all their flavors. Portland has the wackiest ice cream flavors
Salt & Straw
The name reminds me of how many licks to get to the tootsie roll in a tootsie roll pop.
Fifty Licks Ice Cream
World renowned chef, a chance for a culinary experience that you won’t find anywhere else
kann
If you love sushi, this is the place to go
Nimblefish
Spain in Portland. Get the paella
Bar Casa Vale
I had the salmon eggs benedict
Cafe Rowan
I’d get the clam chowder! It’s a great restaurant
Flying Fish Company LLC
It’s worth it just to see it, the food is a bonus
Piazza Italia
Places to stay
Cool place I liked the vibe
Hotel Eastlund
A fun stay for a luxury visit
The Nines Hotel
Old world charm of Hollywood in Portland!
Hotel deLuxe
It’s out of this world! Jupiter is the ruler of fortune in case you didn’t know
Jupiter Hotel
Excellent photography collection at this hotel
Hotel Lucia
This one is different but the beds look like a cloud and I could totally sleep there
Hotel Rose - A Staypineapple Hotel
Get your 50 shades of Grey on at this hotel…it was part of the movie if you haven’t seen it
