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Hoyt Arboretum The Hoyt Arboretum is the gorgeous wooded wonderland located along the West Hills of Portland, just minutes away from downtown and Washington Park. Established in 1928, this celebrated arboretum was founded by a collection of timber industry representatives, the U.S. Forest Service, and the Portland Parks and Rec. There are over 6,000 specimens…

Washington Park Washington Park is the 410 total acre public urban park maintained by Portland Parks and Rec that was first established in 1909. This huge park includes the Oregon Zoo, Forestry Museum, Rose Garden, Children’s Museum, Arboretum, Japanese Garden, Amphitheater, various memorials, archery ranges, tennis courts, soccer fields, multiple playgrounds, and several pieces of…

Portland Spirit Cruise Get ready to set sail on a highly entertaining, highly gorgeous, and highly fun two-hour cruise along the river with this Portland Spirit Cruise. This popular Oregon cruise line offers many different cruises, the most popular being the dining and sightseeing cruises. Your group will have to make the tough decision once…

Stumptown Roasters Stumptown Roasters was founded by coffee connoisseur Duane Swenson, a true pioneer in Portland coffee who has been innovating, revolutionizing, and refining the art of coffee brewing and tasting since before 1999. While there are four cafes total in Portland (as well as two roasteries and two tasting annexes) there are also two…

International Rose Test Garden The International Rose Test Garden, established in 1917, is an internationally renowned garden in Washington Park. This garden is home to over 10,000 plants of over 500 varieties! Within its gorgeously designed walls you will find various fountains, paths, statues, outdoor art, wedding, and picnic sites, and, of course, roses of every…

Voodoo Doughnuts Kenneth “Cat Daddy” Pogson and Tres Shannon have created a cornerstone Portland attraction that will both fill your stomach and your sense of “exotic” eating! Here in Old Town/Chinatown, at the funky, rustic, and youthful establishment known as Voodoo Doughnut, your group will get to see the place that has captured the “kooky…

Portland Farmer’s Market The Portland Farmers Market is a fairly large conglomerate of variously placed year-long farmers markets in the Portland metro area. There are roughly seven main markets, but there are over 40 various markets in the area overall. These outdoor markets in Portland tend to gather over 200 vendors, with over 80% of…

Portland Art Museum The Portland Art Museum was established in 1892, making it the oldest art museum on the West Coast and the seventh oldest art museum in the United States. This museum is internationally recognized for its impressive permanent collection and ambitious special exhibitions. These special collections are drawn from museum holdings and the world’s…

Saturday Market The Portland Saturday Market is an outdoor arts and crafts market that is known as the largest continuously operated outdoor market in the United States. Established in 1974, this is the market’s 42nd year of thriving with business in historic Old Town/ Chinatown. This weekly market features over 252 booths on average and…

Powell’s City of Books Located in Portland’s downtown Pearl District your group will find the premier bookstore, Powell’s City of Books. This landmark, multi-level source for new and used books is the largest bookstore of its sort in the world, occupying an entire city block in the busy bustling streets of downtown Portland. There are…

The Grotto The Grotto, or more officially known as the National Sanctuary of Our Sorrowful Mother, is the Roman Catholic outdoor shrine and sanctuary located in the Madison South District of Portland, known for its impressive Pieta and serene botanical gardens. Here your group will enjoy 62 acres of manicured landscape that allows guests of…