St. Johns, Portland

Forest Park

Located on the hills northwest of Downtown, Forest Park is one of the nation's largest urban parks at 5,000 acres

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

Hoyt Arboretum

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

Northwest District

To the north of the Pearl, at the northern end of the streetcar line is the Northwest District, also known as Nob Hill and also on the trendy side and with a variety of retail shops, bars, and restaurants along with plenty of lovely Victorians and tree-lined streets

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

World Forestry Center Discovery Museum

Built like a giant log cabin, this museum is devoted to the science and cultural impact of Pacific Northwest forests

Washington Park (Portland)

Portland Children's Museum

Lots of interactive exhibits designed for kids

Portland Japanese Garden

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

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