Top 10 Things to Do in Portland, Oregon
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We’ve had a lot of fun recently doing these ‘top 10 places to visit” videos, so it was time to do another. There have been many submissions. Don’t worry – I plan to get to them all! Portland is a pretty nice place to visit, and it definitely appears that there is much to see and do there! Make sure you send in the top places to visit in your area! Today’s Portland list was sent in by Scott, filled with all of the hot spots to visit.
- Portland Japanese Garden – At the heart of a Japanese garden is harmony with nature. Through the careful use of plants, stones, and water, areas of serene and quiet beauty emerge. These peaceful spots in the Garden lend themselves to meditation and contemplation. The 5.5 acre Japanese Garden is composed of five distinct garden styles.
- Portland Zoo – This is the oldest zoo west of the Mississippi is home to 200 species of birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates.
- Portland Classical Chinese Garden – Never twice the same, the Portland Classical Chinese Garden is an authentically built cultural heritage garden and living museum of Chinese trees and flora. Within this authentic Ming Dynasty scholar’s garden, serpentine mosaic pathways lead to harmonious landscapes of plants, water, stones, pavilions, and poetry.
- Portland Saturday Market – Operating since 1974 the Portland Saturday Market is the largest continually operating outdoor arts and crafts market in the nation. Centered in Portland’s historic Old Town the Market is one of the most popular shopping destinations for local handcrafted goods.
- Powell’s Book Store – Powell’s Book Store is so large, it covers an entire city block. It is the largest new/used bookstore in the world.
- Take a cruise down the Willamette River – The Willamette River winds through the heart of Portland under a succession of beautiful bridges. An evening cruise down the river is about the best way to see the city.
- Grab a beer! – Portland is known to be the microbrewing capital of the US, with the most microbreweries in one city.
- McCall Waterfront Park / Pioneer Courthouse Square – McCall Waterfront Park is known as Portland’s living room, and is host to many events throughout the year.
- Oregon Museum of Science and Industry – As one of the nation’s top 10 science museums, the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry features over 219,000 square feet of brain-powered fun. Explore five exhibit halls and eight science labs full of hundreds of hands-on demonstrations and interactive exhibits. Other museum features include a big screen OMNIMAX Theater, the Northwest’s largest planetarium, and the USS Blueback, the US Navy’s last fast-attack, diesel-powered submarine.
- Evergreen Aviation Museum – The centerpiece of this museum is the plane called the “Spruce Goose,” a single-hull flying boat bearing eight, 3,000 horsepower engines, and wings 20 feet longer than a football field. Located southwest of Portland in McMinnville.
What’s your favorite city to visit? Why do you enjoy spending time there? Make sure you send me an email with your “top ten places to visit” list from your hometown!
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