Sellwood, Portland

Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden

A display and test garden was initiated in 1950 that includes more than 2,500 rhododendrons, azaleas, and companion plants

Portland Aerial Tram

An aerial tram which connects the South Waterfront neighborhood to the Oregon Health Sciences University campus on a hill to the west

Oregon Museum of Science and Industry

OMSI is great for kids, with hundreds of hands-on activities with a particular emphasis on technology and earth sciences; you can spend a full rainy day here and not get bored

Hawthorne District

A popular shopping area, particularly along Hawthorne Blvd between 34th and 39th Ave

Lloyd Center

A large mall just northeast of downtown near the Convention Center with dozens of stores to visit

The 'smallest park in the world', a title backed up by the Guinness Book of Records, Mill Ends was originally created satirically for the purpose of being 'a leprechaun colony and racetrack for snails

Tom McCall Waterfront Park

This wide expanse of green lawns along the downtown Portland waterfront is a scenic slice of park land, with views over the Willamette River and of the skyline

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