Best things to do in Portland, Oregon
The top 3 according to 75 votes from people: International Rose Test Garden · Lan Su Chinese Garden · Voodoo Doughnut. (Updated Aug 10, 2023.)
Gardens, books, doughnuts and waterfalls nearby: the Portland highlights travellers and locals recommend.
Top 10
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1
International Rose Test Garden
Thousands of rose bushes with views of Mount Hood.
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Lan Su Chinese Garden
Walled Suzhou-style garden in Old Town Chinatown.
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3
Voodoo Doughnut
Quirky doughnut shop with a famous pink box.
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4
Portland Japanese Garden
Often called one of the finest Japanese gardens outside Japan.
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5
Forest Park
One of the largest urban forests in the US.
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6
Powell's City of Books
The world's largest independent new and used bookstore.
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7
Portland Saturday Market
Open-air crafts market on the waterfront.
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8
Pittock Mansion
French Renaissance mansion with city views.
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9
Tom McCall Waterfront Park
Riverside promenade along the Willamette.
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10
Mount Tabor Park
Park on a dormant volcano within the city.
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11
Multnomah Falls
Two-tiered waterfall in the Columbia River Gorge.
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Food cart pods
Clusters of food trucks serving cuisines from around the world.
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Powell's City of Books, you can get lost for hours.