Portland Things to Do

Portland is filled with unique and beautiful water fountains. This one is built out of layered red bricks that form a sweeping staircase. Cascading water plunges down the red-brick steps, creating a lively, artistic illusion. T... more

The rotating milk carton on the roof of Sunshine Dairy has been a Portland landmark since the 1950s. Few things are more soothing than driving along Northeast 21st Avenue and watching the carton spin. According to an inside sou... more

This is the lowest elevation ski resort on Mount Hood, but as long as the snow level has dropped, it's good stuff. Four double chairlifts and five tows take you to the top. The Outback trails are a little different, sometimes s... more

Named for the city of Albina and one of its beloved police officers, this old neighborhood park was acquired in 1940. Known most commonly as Albina Park, it was renamed in 1947 when the community came together to honor former o... more

Who would have guessed cities like New Orleans and St. Louis would be alive in Portland? Every Wednesday between April and October, the Sculpture Court at the Portland Art Museum is filled with the sweet sounds of music. The mu... more

Three hundred yards from Pettygrove Park, find this favorite fountain named for Asa Lovejoy, the railroad developer who lost the coin toss to name Portland. Wading in most of Portland's fountains is permitted. Here, in both the... more

For more than 75 years, this landmark has held a special place in the hearts of locals. The 62-acre site features beautifully kept botanical gardens, which are a delight to the senses in the springtime. Tour the grounds and vis... more

Located in the heart of downtown, First Christian Church has exhibited a peaceful aura for years. The original congregation was formed in 1878, and this beautiful church, erected in 1923, was the fourth one built. The church wa... more

This small city park lies in the shadow of Mount Tabor. It provides nice open space for practicing chipping, throwing a Frisbee, or just stretching out. One of the nice things about Portland is the sheer number of parks. Smalle... more

This street-level window exhibit of antique fire equipment is a memorial to a beloved firefighter. Along with Sparky, his dalmatian, Jeff Morris taught fire prevention and safety to children. The fireman died of cancer in 1974,... more