Museum of Contemporary Craft, Portland

Old Town (Portland)

Just to the north of Downtown is Old Town, which is where Portland was first settled and which has some historic buildings and is a nightlife center, but also contains a fair amount of social services for homeless and mentally ill

The Faux Museum

Gallery and Gift Store featuring interesting historical and quirky displays, such as the world's only remaining woolly ant

Lan Su Chinese Garden

A beautiful urban retreat in the heart of Chinatown with a pond, a teahouse, pavilions, and lots of gardens

Portland Visitor Information and Services Center

Pioneer Courthouse Square

This is the central courtyard of downtown Portland, a big gathering spot that's popular with tourists and locals alike

Portlandia

Looming over the west entrance of the Portland Building is the second-largest hammered-copper statue in the U

Pearl District

Just to the northwest of Downtown is the Pearl District, a very hip and trendy neighborhood on the streetcar line which was not long ago derelict warehouses and empty industrial space

Portland Saturday Market

This market and craft fair, where everything sold is handmade, is the largest open-air crafts market in continuous operation in the U

Oregon Maritime Center and Museum

Located on the Portland, a steam sternwheeler tug boat moored in the river, the museum contains numerous ship models, maritime artifacts and memorabilia, while tours are offered of the ship itself

Oregon Historical Society

Lots of artifacts and exhibits on the history of the state