Situated between the Columbia and Willamette Rivers, Portland is one of the most eclectic cities in the Pacific Northwest. Whether you want to sample a bacon maple bar for yourself or discover why residents want to “keep Portland weird,” our team of Clipper Vacation’s Northwest travel experts have rounded up their 50 favorite things to do in Portland to provide you with a key to the city and inspiration for booking your next trip.
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Portland City Tour *
Get out and about exploring Portland’s variety of attractions and eclectic neighborhoods on a City Tour.
Pearl District
Explore the chic Pearl District, a former warehouse district now chock-full of art galleries and upscale businesses.
Willamette Valley Wine & Waterfalls Tour *
Get the ultimate Oregon experience exploring waterfalls and luscious Pinot Noirs on a Willamette Valley Wine & Waterfalls Tour.
Oregon Museum of Science and Industry
Check out fun innovations and new discoveries at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry.
Columbia Gorge Waterfalls & Wine Tour *
Set out to experience two great attractions of the Pacific Northwest on a Columbia Gorge Waterfalls & Wine Tour.
Oregon Zoo
Explore 64 acres of animal fun in the West Hills of Portland at the Oregon Zoo.
Powell’s Books
Shop new, used and out-of-print books at the famous Powell’s Books.
Lan Su Chinese Garden
Check out a walled Chinese Garden enclosing a full city block at the Lan Su Chinese Garden.
Brewery or Distillery Tour
Sip local craft brews and spirits on a brewery or distillery tour.
Portland Farmer’s Market
Chat with locals and enjoy artisan goods at Portland Farmer’s Market in the summer or Saturday Market in the winter.
McMenamins Kennedy School
Take a soak, grab a bite and enjoy a brew at the quirky and fun McMenamins Kennedy School.
Voodoo Doughnuts
A PDX classic – satisfy your sweet tooth with a visit to the famous Voodoo Doughnuts.
Portland Aerial Tram
Take a fun trip between the city’s South Waterfront district to the Marquam Hill neighborhood on the Portland Aerial Tram.
Portland Bridges
Stroll from downtown to one of Portland’s great neighborhoods over one of Portland’s famous bridges.
Willamette Valley
Take a drive into Oregon’s Willamette Valley to visit top-notch wineries and tasting rooms.
Portland Children’s Museum
Take the kiddos to enjoy a wide variety of interactive exhibits and activities at the Portland Children’s Museum.
Widmer Brewing Company
Enjoy a gastropub serving craft beers, sandwiches and eclectic entrees at Widmer Brewing Company.
Oreonta Gorge
Take a hike and soak in the scene at the popular Oreonta Gorge.
Portland Japanese Garden
Experience peace and tranquility along with Japanese art and culture at the Portland Japanese Garden.
Washington Park
From a zoo and arboretum to a rose garden, Japanese garden, forestry museum and more, Washington Park is the perfect year-round attraction.
Mother’s Bistro & Bar
Do brunch like the locals at the homey Mother’s Bistro & Bar.
Tom McCall Waterfront Park
Soak in Portland’s perfect summer waterfront from Tom McCall Waterfront Park.
Finnegan’s Toys
Snag a unique or classic toy at the lively Finnegan’s Toys.
Columbia River
Whether you want to windsurf, kiteboard or just soak in the views, the Columbia River is the perfect scene.
Oaks Amusement Park
From roller skating to thrill rides, miniature golf to carnival games, Oaks Amusement Park has it all.
Multnomah Falls
Get the camera ready to snap shots and post some selfies at Multnomah Falls.
Hoyt Arboretum
Take a stroll through 6,000 trees and more than 2,000 species at the Hoyt Arboretum.
Ground Kontrol Arcade
Get your gamer on with vintage games and pinball machines at the Ground Kontrol Arcade.
Hat Museum
Have a costumed guide take you through the Hat Museum.
Chinatown
Check out cherry blossoms, drink unique teas and shop around in Chinatown.
Cannon Beach
Drive out of downtown for a visit to the beautiful beach town of Cannon Beach (about 90 minutes from downtown Portland).
Tillamook Cheese Factory
Get the crackers and sweet tooth ready with a visit to the Tillamook Cheese Factory (about 90 minutes outside Portland).
Portland Timbers
Join the local sports crazed fans at a Portland Timbers soccer match.
Simon Benson House
Get your history fix with a visit to the historic Simon Benson House.
Brew ‘n’ View movie theaters
Catch a movie at one of Portland’s many Brew ‘n’ View movie theaters.
International Rose Test Garden
See more than 7,000 rose plants of 550 varieties at the International Rose Test Garden.
Wells Fargo History Museum
Take the kids for a quick history lesson in riverboats, gold and banking at the Wells Fargo History Museum.
Portland Art Museum
Check out the oldest art museum on the West Coast (7th oldest in the U.S.) at the Portland Art Museum.
Pittock Mansion
See the beautiful 1909 French Renaissance-style chateau, Pittock Mansion.
Architectural Heritage Center
Dig into Portland’s deep history at the Architectural Heritage Center.
Forest Park
Take a hike in one of the largest urban forests in the United States at Forest Park.
Oregon Holocaust Memorial
Pay tribute at Oregon’s largest museum dedicated to the documented visual history of the Jewish people of Oregon at the Oregon Holocaust Memorial.
Shakespeare in the Park
Enjoy a summer play with Portland’s Shakespeare in the Park.
Portland Marathon
Put your endurance to the test by participating in the Portland Marathon.
Portland's Food Carts
Choose from one of 500 food carts organized across town.
Oregon Maritime Museum
Check out guided tours and educational exhibits on a historic steam-powered tug moored on the Willamette River at the Oregon Maritime Museum.
Shanghai Tunnels
Enjoy a guided tour of the Old Portland Underground, locally known as the Shanghai Tunnels.
Cathedral Park
Explore one of Lewis and Clark’s landing spots at Cathedral Park.
Smallest Park in the World
Check out the Guinness Book of World Records’ smallest park in the world.
Distillery Row
Sip a variety of handcrafted, locally-distilled spirits on Distillery Row.
Multnomah Falls
Get the camera ready to snap shots and post some selfies at Multnomah Falls.
Hoyt Arboretum
Take a stroll through 6,000 trees and more than 2,000 species at the Hoyt Arboretum.
Ground Kontrol Arcade
Get your gamer on with vintage games and pinball machines at the Ground Kontrol Arcade.
Hat Museum
Have a costumed guide take you through the Hat Museum.
Chinatown
Check out cherry blossoms, drink unique teas and shop around in Chinatown.
Cannon Beach
Drive out of downtown for a visit to the beautiful beach town of Cannon Beach (about 90 minutes from downtown Portland).
Tillamook Cheese Factory
Get the crackers and sweet tooth ready with a visit to the Tillamook Cheese Factory (about 90 minutes outside Portland).
Portland Timbers
Join the local sports crazed fans at a Portland Timbers soccer match.
Simon Benson House
Get your history fix with a visit to the historic Simon Benson House.
Brew ‘n’ View movie theaters
Catch a movie at one of Portland’s many Brew ‘n’ View movie theaters.
International Rose Test Garden
See more than 7,000 rose plants of 550 varieties at the International Rose Test Garden.
Wells Fargo History Museum
Take the kids for a quick history lesson in riverboats, gold and banking at the Wells Fargo History Museum.
Portland Art Museum
Check out the oldest art museum on the West Coast (7th oldest in the U.S.) at the Portland Art Museum.
Pittock Mansion
See the beautiful 1909 French Renaissance-style chateau, Pittock Mansion.
Architectural Heritage Center
Dig into Portland’s deep history at the Architectural Heritage Center.
Forest Park
Take a hike in one of the largest urban forests in the United States at Forest Park.
Oregon Holocaust Memorial
Pay tribute at Oregon’s largest museum dedicated to the documented visual history of the Jewish people of Oregon at the Oregon Holocaust Memorial.
Shakespeare in the Park
Enjoy a summer play with Portland’s Shakespeare in the Park.
Portland Marathon
Put your endurance to the test by participating in the Portland Marathon.
Portland's Food Carts
Choose from one of 500 food carts organized across town.
Oregon Maritime Museum
Check out guided tours and educational exhibits on a historic steam-powered tug moored on the Willamette River at the Oregon Maritime Museum.
Shanghai Tunnels
Enjoy a guided tour of the Old Portland Underground, locally known as the Shanghai Tunnels.
Cathedral Park
Explore one of Lewis and Clark’s landing spots at Cathedral Park.
Smallest Park in the World
Check out the Guinness Book of World Records’ smallest park in the world.
Distillery Row
Sip a variety of handcrafted, locally-distilled spirits on Distillery Row.
Traveler Specials
Clipper trips to Victoria and Seattle and whale watching are discounted for active and retired US or Canadian military personnel, children and seniors.
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