Portland, Washington County, OR

Places to go in Portland

30 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.

Cathedral City Park

Outdoors

Cathedral City Park

This park, historically a Lewis & Clark landing site, offers a boat dock, paved paths & a dog area.

6635 N Baltimore Ave, Portland, OR 97203, USA

Council Crest Park

Outdoors

Council Crest Park

Hilltop park since 1937 offering panoramic city views, hiking paths, & dog-off-leash & picnic areas.

1120 SW Council Crest Dr, Portland, OR 97239, USA

Fairy Falls

Outdoors

Fairy Falls

Modest, picturesque fan waterfall along Wahkeena Creek that's reached via Wahkeena Trail.

Wahkeena Trail #420, Corbett, OR 97019, USA

Forest Park

Outdoors

Forest Park

5,000+-acre wooded area with trails for hiking, biking & bird-watching, including a 30-mile route.

Portland, OR 97231, USA

Gabriel Park

Outdoors

Gabriel Park

91-acre space with amenities including skate park, off-leash dog area, tennis court & sports fields.

SW 45th Ave & Vermont Street, Portland, OR 97219, USA

Hamilton Mountain Trail

Outdoors

Hamilton Mountain Trail

Hamilton Mountain Trail, Stevenson, WA 98648, USA

Hoyt Arboretum

Outdoors

Hoyt Arboretum

190-acre park with thousands of native, global & endangered trees, plus 12 miles of hiking trails.

4000 SW Fairview Blvd, Portland, OR 97221, USA

International Rose Test Garden

Outdoors

International Rose Test Garden

City-maintained rose test gardens founded in 1917, featuring 10,000+ plants in manicured displays.

400 SW Kingston Ave, Portland, OR 97205, USA

Laurelhurst Park

Outdoors

Laurelhurst Park

32-acre park featuring an off-leash dog area & a duck pond, plus walking trails & picnic areas.

SE Cesar E Chavez Blvd & Stark St, Portland, OR 97214, USA

Leach Botanical Garden

Outdoors

Leach Botanical Garden

Estate featuring a manor house, 2,000+ plant species, classes & trails for nature walks.

6704 SE 122nd Ave, Portland, OR 97236, USA

Macleay Park

Outdoors

Macleay Park

Part of Forest Park, this preserve offers a variety of trails for hiking, biking & horseback riding.

2960 NW Upshur St, Portland, OR 97210, USA

Marquam Nature Park

Outdoors

Marquam Nature Park

193 acres of undeveloped land & over 5 miles of hiking trails with forested scenic views.

Main entrance:, SW Marquam St, Portland, OR 97201, USA

Milo McIver State Park

Outdoors

Milo McIver State Park

Large park on the Clackamas River with hiking, biking & equestrian trails, campsites & boat ramps.

Milo McIver State Park, Estacada, OR 97023, USA

Mt. Tabor Park

Outdoors

Mt. Tabor Park

Large forested park covering an extinct volcano with tennis courts, a playground & 360-degree views.

SE 60th Ave &, SE Salmon St, Portland, OR 97215, USA

Multnomah Falls Recreation Area

Outdoors

Multnomah Falls Recreation Area

I-84, Cascade Locks, OR 97014, USA

Multnomah Falls Trail Switchback

Outdoors

Multnomah Falls Trail Switchback

Uphill trail to misty 611-foot waterfalls, a scenic bridge & lodge with a gift shop & restaurant.

Larch Mountain Trail #441, Cascade Locks, OR 97014, USA

Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge

Outdoors

Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge

1.5-acre refuge features wetlands & deciduous forest with foot/bike paths, native plants & wildlife.

SE Sellwood Blvd & SE 7th Avenue, 10830 SE Oaks Park Way, Portland, OR 97202, USA

Peninsula Park

Outdoors

Peninsula Park

Neighborhood park offering tennis & basketball courts, a playground, walking paths & picnic sites.

700 N Rosa Parks Way, Portland, OR 97217, USA

Pier Park

Outdoors

Pier Park

87 acres featuring a skate bowl, sports fields, forested disc-golf course, playground & picnic area.

10325 N Lombard St, Portland, OR 97203, USA

Portland Japanese Garden

Outdoors

Portland Japanese Garden

Many styles of gardens showcased in serene 5.5-acre space with waterfall, teahouse & mountain view.

611 SW Kingston Ave, Portland, OR 97205, USA

Portland Women's Forum State Scenic Viewpoint

Outdoors

Portland Women's Forum State Scenic Viewpoint

39210 Historic Columbia River Hwy, Corbett, OR 97019, USA

Powell Butte Nature Park

Outdoors

Powell Butte Nature Park

Family-friendly natural area with plenty of hiking, biking & equestrian trails among scenic vistas.

16160 SE Powell Blvd, Portland, OR 97236, USA

Rocky Butte Natural Area

Outdoors

Rocky Butte Natural Area

Out-of-the-way option for relaxing on the grass amid sweeping views of the city, airport & river.

3102 NE Rocky Butte Rd, Portland, OR 97220, USA

Sellwood Park

Outdoors

Sellwood Park

Big trees surround sports field at this popular park also featuring walking trails & tennis courts.

SE 7th Ave &, SE Miller St, Portland, OR 97202, USA