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Portland Spirit — Explore the Willamette’s magnificent waterways aboard Portland’s only luxury cruise dining ship, the PORTLAND SPIRIT. Enjoy a Brunch or Lunch cruise, a romantic Dinner cruise, or a sightseeing excursion. For reservations call 503-224-3900. A must for all visitors. Outrageous Jet Boat Adventures to Astoria and the Columbia River Gorge. June through September. (503) 224-3900
Portland Saturday Market — Stroll down row upon row of handmade arts and crafts in the nation’s largest open-air arts market. Open every weekend March through Christmas Eve. Sat./10-5, Sun./11-4:30. Smart Park validation or Tri-Met ticket w/$25 purchase. SW Ankeny & Naito Pkwy. 503-222-6072
Oregon Zoo — Visit the plains of Africa, the flooded forest of the Amazon, the rocky coast of Peru and the crest of the Cascade Mountains…all in a day. An innovative zoo in a beautiful setting. Open daily at 9am. 5 minutes from downtown Portland off Hwy. 26 West, or take MAX. 503-226-1561
Portland Children’s Museum — Hands-on exhibits, performances, arts and crafts, stories and music for kids age 10 and under, and their grown-ups. Hours & schedule of activities at 503-223-6500
Portland Japanese Garden — Five garden styles on 5.5 acres of tranquil beauty. Open daily, (Apr. 1 – Sept. 30: 10 – 7; Oct. 1 – Mar. 31: 10 – 4. Mondays, open at Noon.) 611 SW Kingston Ave. 503-223-1321.
Old Town Pizza — Portland’s Haunted Pizzeria—Old Town Pizza Legend has it ghosts haunt this award-winning turn-of-the-century pizzeria. During the early 1900s, hundreds were kidnapped and enslaved through trap doors from the Shanghai Tunnels below. Visitors include Rachael Ray’s Tasty Travels and The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. “An icon, a must, something to check off your To Experience Before You Die List” says PortlandPicks. 226 NW Davis (NW 2nd & Davis). 503-222-9999.
World Forestry Center – Discovery Museum Located in Portland’s beautiful Washington Park. The Discovery Museum has hands-on, interactive exhibits that are fun for the whole family. Explore the beauty and benefits of our world’s forests. You can raft Class IV rapids without getting wet, try your skill at smokejumping, explore under the forest floor, and visit the forests of Russia, China, South Africa, and Brazil. Unique items in the gift store, many made in Oregon. 504-228-1367. Take MAX right to our front door.
Pittock Mansion — Nestled high in the West Hills. Pittock Mansion soars above the city’s skyline. With picture perfect views and 23 treasure filled rooms, no other place in town offers a more breathtaking view and more revealing glimpse of Portland’s past. Closed January. Two miles west of downtown off West Burnside at 3229 NW Pittock Drive.
Portland Aerial Tram — Everyone agrees; no visit to Portland would be complete without a ride on the Aerial Tram! Linking Portland Streetcar & South Waterfront to Marquam Hill and OHSU, this uncommon form of public transportation climbs 500 feet above Portland. Hop-on for great fun and unbeatable views!
Finnegan’s Toys — A Portland icon. Bursting at the seams with classic, contemporary and weird toys and gifts for kids and adults. We wrap/ship. 922 SW Yamhill 503-221-0306. Visit our sister store at Bridgeport Village.
TartBerry Self-Serve Frozen Yogurt — Where “Kindness and Laughter translate in any language.” Located in the heart of Portland’s Restaurant and Cultural District, featuring 15 rotating YoCream flavors and over 100 different toppings of fresh cut fruit, chocolates and assorted sundries. Make it your way; weigh and pay by the ounce. Create Your Own Masterpiece! Upbeat and fun environment for all ages. Open late 7 days. 915 SW 9th Avenue. 503-295-2700.
Oregon Museum of Science and Industry — OMSI is 219,000 square feet of brain-powered fun! Five enormous halls bring science to life with hundreds of interactive exhibits and displays. You can experience an earthquake, take part in live lab demonstrations, see a movie in the OMNIMAX® Dome Theater, explore the universe in a world-class planetarium and tour a real submarine! 1945 SE Water Ave. 503-797-4000.
CARGO INC — “Get thee to Cargo,” said the fortune teller, “it leaves even jaded shoppers reeling and happy.” You’ll find 10,000 square feet of industrial warehouse madly decorated from the outside in, packed with saints, buddhas, and things rarely seen. Treasures from China, Japan, Indonesia, India and America overwhelm and amaze. Locals and visitors love this giant shrine to what’s unusual and wonderful in the world.
THE PEARL DISTRICT is Portland’s premier destination for shopping, dining, furnishings, art, culture and more! Voted the most walkable neighborhood in Oregon, the Pearl District is safe and easy to navigate. There’s something to do all year around for families, art enthusiasts, romantic couples and tourists with great places to see and dozens of events/activities to enjoy. Considered one of the nation’s preeminent examples of urban renewal! Learn more at
Jake’s Famous Crawfish has been a downtown Portland landmark for more than 100 years, considered one of the top ten seafood restaurants in the nation, featuring menus printed twice daily. In addition to serving the freshest seafood in a timeless setting, the restaurant features a lively bar offering hand-shaken cocktails with fresh-squeezed juices. 401 SW 12th Avenue at Stark Street. 503-226-1419.