Sights and things to do
Gardens, parks, theatres and river floats around the city.
Tubing in Portland
As soon as we see our first 90 degree day each summer, Portlanders run for the Oregon coast and the nearest rivers.
Nude Beaches in Portland? Yes, Indeed.
You might not associate the Portland area with nude beaches, but there are two clothing-optional beaches in the Portland metro area.
Blind Pilot - Portland's next breakout indie band?
Starting in mid July, I started hearing a new song on the ultra-influential KCRW.com that just floored me, and by about the third or fourth time I’d heard it I could tell this was not only one of my…
Portland Eastbank Esplanade
It used to be that people wanting a scenic and safe place to run, walk or bike along the Willamette River were limited to Waterfront Park on the west side of the river.
Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden
While Portland's nickname is the City of Roses, it's also a fantastic place to see an incredible variety of rhododendrons.
Oaks Amusement Park
When you think of Portland, chances are good that you don't automatically think of amusement parks.
Tryon Creek State Park
There is no shortage of public green spaces in Portland, but not all of them are city parks.
Portland International Rose Test Garden
Portland is known as the Rose City for a reason - the climate is ideal for cultivating roses.
Laurelhurst Theatre
Name: Laurelhurst Theatre Location: 2735 East Burnside Street Portland, OR 97214 Contact information: www.laurelhursttheater.com Cost: $3 for adults, $1 for kids under 12; food and drink prices vary…
Scream at the Beach
Name: Scream at the Beach Date: Multiple days in February Location: Jantzen Beach Supercenter Contact information: www.screamatthebeach.com Cost: $8 per individual haunted house, $20 for a pass to…
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