World Forestry Center Discovery Museum, Portland

Washington Park (Portland)

Portland Children's Museum

Lots of interactive exhibits designed for kids

Oregon Zoo

A good-sized zoo with Pacific Northwest animals, a primate house, and an Africa area, as well as a large Asian Elephant exhibit and breeding area, which is noteworthy among zoos

Hoyt Arboretum

A large arboretum with paved trails of varying lengths and over 1,000 species of trees and plants in a natural setting

Pittock Mansion

A stunning Victorian mansion in the hills of west Portland, dating back nearly a century now and preserved just as it looked then

Portland Japanese Garden

A haven of tranquil beauty which has been proclaimed as one of the most authentic Japanese gardens outside of Japan

International Rose Test Gardens

The largest rose test garden in U

Portland Art Museum

Has several outstanding collections and is regularly updated by moving exhibits

NW 23rd Avenue

Part of the Northwest/Nob Hill District and one of the most densely populated shopping districts, with some funky and eclectic shops

Downtown

Downtown Portland is the heart of the city, centered around Pioneer Square and home to modern commercial towers, new condominiums, and converted lofts, along with several museums and urban parks of interest to tourists, including Tom McCall Waterfront Park along the river