Portland, Washington County, OR
Places to go in Portland
20 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.
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Aladdin Theater
1920s former movie house now presents live music & comedy shows in a cozy auditorium.
3017 SE Milwaukie Ave, Portland, OR 97202, USA
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Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
Romantic, high-ceilinged performing-arts venue features diverse shows in an Italian rococo building.
1037 SW Broadway, Portland, OR 97205, USA
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Columbia Edgewater Country Club
2220 NE Marine Dr, Portland, OR 97211, USA
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Lan Su Chinese Garden
Tranquil botanical garden featuring rare plants native to China, decorative stonework & a tea shop.
239 NW Everett St, Portland, OR 97209, USA
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LEKA Playland
7405 SW Tech Center Dr Ste A120, Tigard, OR 97223, USA
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McMenamins Crystal Ballroom
Spring-loaded dance floor adds bounce to concert venue & club with tall windows & house-brewed beer.
1332 W Burnside St, Portland, OR 97209, USA
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McMenamins Edgefield Concerts
Live Music Venue, 2126 SW Halsey St, Troutdale, OR 97060, USA
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Multnomah Falls
Well-known, dramatic cascade with a visitor's center, observation platform & hiking trails.
50000 Historic Columbia River Hwy, Bridal Veil, OR 97010, USA
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North American Aerospace Museum
Home to several historic aircraft, including the world's largest, plus a water park & 3D theater.
500 NE Captain Michael King Smith Way, McMinnville, OR 97128, USA
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OMSI
Rotating shows, science labs, submarine tours & planetarium at a museum with monthly 21+ events.
1945 SE Water Ave, Portland, OR 97214, USA
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Oregon Historical Society
Rotating exhibits give insight into state history, art & more in building with 8-story-high murals.
1200 SW Park Ave, Portland, OR 97205, USA
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Oregon Rail Heritage Center
Indoor museum housing historic exhibits & multiple restored trains, some of which are operational.
2250 SE Water Ave, Portland, OR 97214, USA
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Pittock Mansion
23-room mansion from 1914 now a museum, featuring gardens, period furnishings & scenic views.
3229 NW Pittock Dr, Portland, OR 97210, USA
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Polaris Hall
635 N Killingsworth Ct, Portland, OR 97217, USA
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Portland Art Museum
Collection of Asian, American, Native American & European art, plus touring shows & film screenings.
1219 SW Park Ave, Portland, OR 97205, USA
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Roseland Theater
Cozy, mostly standing-room-only concert hall with a storied history & cash-only tickets & drinks.
8 NW 6th Ave, Portland, OR 97209, USA
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The Freakybuttrue Peculiarium and Museum
Museum featuring strange & creepy exhibits, artwork & merchandise (not recommended for children).
2234 NW Thurman St, Portland, OR 97210, USA
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The Old Church Concert Hall
Performance venue in a Gothic, circa-1883 former church with a pipe organ & stained-glass windows.
1422 SW 11th Ave, Portland, OR 97201, USA
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Wonder Ballroom
Live-music venue in a historic former church featuring some balcony seats & a lounge with nibbles.
128 NE Russell St, Portland, OR 97212, USA
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World Forestry Center
Hands-on exhibits are designed to teach visitors about the sustainability of forests & trees.
4033 SW Canyon Rd, Portland, OR 97221, USA