Portland

Alberta Arts District on NE Alberta Street is Portland's most vibrant art-focused neighborhood, known for its building-scale murals, independent galleries, and Last Thursday art walk. The street art density rivals any neighborhood in the United States.

Doug Fir Lounge is a live music venue and restaurant in a striking mid-century modern log-cabin-inspired building on East Burnside. The intimate basement venue hosts indie, electronic, and experimental acts nightly.

Forest Park is one of the largest urban forests in the United States, covering over 2,100 hectares of temperate rainforest within Portland's city limits. Over 130 km of trails wind through old-growth Douglas fir, western red cedar, and bigleaf maple.

Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade is a bar and retro arcade in the Pearl District with over 100 classic and modern arcade cabinets, pinball machines, and a full bar. It's a Portland institution blending nostalgia with nightlife.

The Hawthorne District along SE Hawthorne Boulevard is Portland's bohemian heartland — a quirky stretch of vintage shops, independent cafés, and counterculture boutiques in the inner southeast. It epitomizes the city's "Keep Portland Weird" ethos.

Hoyt Arboretum is a 187-acre tree museum within Washington Park, containing over 2,300 species of trees and shrubs from around the world connected by 19 km of walking trails through the urban forest.

The International Rose Test Garden is a free public garden in Washington Park with over 10,000 rose bushes representing 650 varieties. Established in 1917, it is the oldest continuously operating public rose test garden in the United States.

Lan Su Chinese Garden is an authentic Ming Dynasty–style garden in Portland's Old Town, designed and built by 65 artisans from Suzhou, Portland's Chinese sister city. Every rock, plant, and architectural element was imported from China.

Mill Ends Park is the world's smallest park — a single circle of vegetation two feet in diameter in the median strip of SW Naito Parkway. Recognized by Guinness World Records, it is one of Portland's most beloved quirky attractions.

Mississippi Avenue in North Portland is a trendy seven-block commercial strip blending food carts, craft breweries, boutiques, and live music venues. It captures Portland's neighborhood-scale creativity at its best.

Multnomah Falls is the tallest waterfall in Oregon and the second-tallest year-round waterfall in the United States, cascading 189 meters in two dramatic tiers through the Columbia River Gorge. The iconic Benton Bridge spans the falls between the upper and lower tiers.

Nob Hill (the Northwest District) is Portland's most walkable shopping and dining neighborhood, centered on NW 23rd Avenue — "Trendy Third." The tree-lined street blends independent boutiques with upscale restaurants and Victorian homes.

The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) is a major hands-on science center on the east bank of the Willamette River. Its five exhibition halls, planetarium, and submarine tour make it one of the top science museums on the West Coast.

The Oregon Historical Society in Portland's cultural district tells the story of Oregon from indigenous civilizations through the Lewis and Clark expedition to the modern era. The museum features immersive exhibitions and a major research library.

Pioneer Courthouse Square is Portland's central public plaza, known as "Portland's Living Room." The one-block amphitheater hosts over 300 events annually, from farmers' markets to concerts to the annual Festival of the Last Minute Christmas tree lighting.

Pittock Mansion is a French Renaissance château perched 300 meters above Portland in the West Hills, offering panoramic views of the city, the Willamette Valley, and five Cascade volcanoes on clear days.

The Portland Art Museum is the oldest art museum on the West Coast, founded in 1892. Its collection of over 50,000 works spans from Native American art to contemporary installation, with particular strengths in Pacific Northwest and Asian art.

The Portland Chinatown Gate is a traditional Chinese gate spanning NW 4th Avenue at Burnside, marking the entrance to Portland's historic Chinatown. Donated by Portland's sister city Kaohsiung, Taiwan, it features five roofs and two bronze lions.

Portland Flea is a curated monthly vintage and handmade market held in the Central Eastside, featuring dozens of vendors selling antiques, vintage clothing, vinyl records, and artisan goods.

Portland's food cart pods are clusters of mobile kitchens serving cuisine from around the world at affordable prices. With over 500 carts citywide, Portland has the highest food-cart density of any American city.