Portland, OR
Nestled near the Willamette River and surrounded by lush greenery, the city provides abundant outdoor recreational opportunities. Visitors can explore the International Rose Test Garden, hike through Forest Park's extensive trail network, or take a leisurely stroll through the Japanese Garden. Portland's devotion to sustainability and eco-friendliness is evident in its many parks and bike-friendly infrastructure.
Art and culture thrive in Portland, evident in its many galleries, live music venues, and diverse arts scenes. The city's distinct neighborhoods each offer a unique experience, from the trendy Pearl District to the bohemian Alberta Arts District.
The Pacific Northwest's natural beauty is at its doorstep, with the Cascade Mountains and the rugged Oregon coast just a short drive away.
What to do in Portland, OR
Explore the International Rose Test Garden
Nestled in Washington Park, the International Rose Test Garden is a must-visit for nature enthusiasts and gardening aficionados. With over 10,000 rose bushes representing 650 different varieties, this garden offers a breathtaking sight and is the oldest official continuously operated public rose test garden in the United States. Visitors can wander through meticulously manicured paths and soak in the panoramic views of Portland and Mount Hood while relishing the fragrance and beauty of the roses. The garden also hosts an annual rose festival, drawing in visitors from around the world.
Discover the Portland Art Museum
Art lovers flock to the Portland Art Museum to explore an extensive collection of over 42,000 objects, spanning diverse time periods and cultures. From ancient artifacts to contemporary masterpieces, the museum showcases an impressive array of art, including works by European masters, Native American artists, and modern American sculptors. In addition to its permanent exhibits, the museum frequently hosts traveling exhibitions, ensuring there’s always something new and captivating to experience.
Stroll through the Lan Su Chinese Garden
A tranquil oasis in the heart of the city, the Lan Su Chinese Garden is a serene escape that offers a glimpse into traditional Chinese horticulture and architecture. This meticulously designed garden features walkways flanked by elegant pavilions, shimmering ponds adorned with colorful koi, and an array of vibrant plant life. Visitors can partake in tea ceremonies, guided tours, and cultural events, immersing themselves in the beauty and tranquility of this enchanting space.
Visit the Pittock Mansion
Perched high in the West Hills overlooking the city, the Pittock Mansion is a captivating historic house museum offering stunning views and a glimpse into Portland’s past. Built in 1914, this French Renaissance-style chateau boasts meticulously preserved interiors, including period furnishings, art, and artifacts. Visitors can wander through the mansion’s opulent rooms, admire the meticulously landscaped grounds, and learn about the influential Pittock family and their contributions to Portland’s development.
Indulge in Food and Drink at the Portland Saturday Market
A vibrant gathering place for locals and tourists alike, the Portland Saturday Market is a dynamic hub of arts, crafts, and culinary delights. Nestled along the Willamette River, this open-air market features an array of handmade goods, including jewelry, clothing, ceramics, and more. Food enthusiasts can savor an assortment of delectable treats from diverse vendors, while live music and street performances infuse the market with an infectious energy, making it an essential stop for those seeking an authentic Portland experience.
Example Two-Day Itinerary
Day 1
Morning
Start your day at the iconic Powell’s City of Books, a book lover’s paradise and the world’s largest independent bookstore. Explore the various floors and get lost in the vast collection of books.
Mid-Morning
Head to the Pearl District to visit the Portland Art Museum, home to an impressive collection of Native American, Asian, and modern art. Take your time to appreciate the diverse range of exhibits.
Afternoon
Stop by the Lan Su Chinese Garden, a tranquil oasis in the heart of the city. Wander through the classical Chinese gardens, teahouse, and art gallery, and uncover the history and beauty of Chinese culture.
Evening
Take a leisurely stroll along the waterfront at Tom McCall Waterfront Park. Enjoy the scenic views of the Willamette River and the city skyline, and spend some time people-watching or sitting by the river.
Day 2
Morning
Start your day at the International Rose Test Garden in Washington Park. With over 10,000 roses of approximately 650 varieties, this garden is a feast for the eyes and the senses. Explore and take in the stunning views of the city.
Mid-Morning
Head to the nearby Portland Japanese Garden, considered one of the most authentic Japanese gardens outside of Japan. Experience the serene beauty of the garden, with its peaceful paths, traditional tea houses, and mesmerizing landscapes.
Afternoon
Venture to the trendy Alberta Arts District. This vibrant neighborhood is filled with galleries, boutiques, and colorful murals. Stroll along Alberta Street to admire local art and find unique souvenirs.
Evening
Conclude your visit with a trip to Pittock Mansion. This historic house offers panoramic views of the city and the Cascade Range. Explore the mansion’s architecture, art, and history, and savor the sunset from the terrace before wrapping up your Portland adventure.
Craft Beer Tasting
Immerse yourself in Portland's renowned craft beer scene by visiting local breweries and tasting rooms.
Haunted Underground Shanghai Tunnel Tour with Brewery Tastings
This is the only tour in Portland that takes you underground in the Shanghai Tunnels.
Under our restaurant and taproom is the largest intact area of the legendary Shanghai Tunnels, where we are the exclusive tour provider. Learn about Portland's dark history and hear stories about our resident ghost, Nina. Finish up with special beer tasting and 1 pint of our internationally award-winning beer.
Named One of the Most Haunted Places in America by Conde Nast, USA Today, Thrillist, Cosmopolitan Magazine and more.
Featured on The Travel Channel.
Must be 21+ other than 2 & 3pm tour.
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Craft Breweries of Portland Walking Tour
Our small group Eastside Craft Brewery walking tour takes you to the side of the river where the hotbed of innovation has always been, across from downtown Portland in a neighborhood packed with breweries young and old. We'll head toward the river from our inner Eastside shop into an industrial neighborhood rich with food and art, exploring the past and the present of Portland's craft brewing culture.
Portland was a leader in the craft beer industry, and boasts more breweries than any city; whatever your beer love (sours? Craft barrel-aging? Belgians? Wits? Imperial IPAs? Fresh hops, dry hops, no hops?), there's certainly a brewery that made its name in that style. All of these thrive in this neighborhood, where Around Portland Tours makes its home.
The tour in total is 2-3 miles of walking, with just enough beer tasting so you'll know which stop you'd like to return to. We always keep groups very small, so you'll have an intimate experience with your passionate guides!
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Oregon Priority Wine Tasting Pass
Receive one year's worth of access to exclusive savings and elevated wine-tasting experiences at more than 50 wineries in Washington as well as 50 wineries in Oregon, and over 350 wineries in California. You receive an assortment of unlimited complimentary wine tastings, 2-for-1 tastings, and meet-the-winemaker experiences throughout all wine regions. In addition, take advantage of discounted rates on wine tastings, tours, transportation, hotels, and select activities plus savings on wine purchases. List of Oregon offers in Voucher!
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Southeast Portland Craft Beer Tour
We will visit three top-rated breweries (out of the four listed) in charming Southeast Portland. We’ve chosen breweries with a friendly neighborhood vibe, in unique shopping districts.
Portland has been brewing craft beer since Oregon’s founding in the mid 1800s. High-quality water and ideal conditions for growing hops set the stage for Oregon’s vibrant beer industry. With over 70 breweries, plus beer-centric events year round, “Beervana” has become one of Portland’s many nicknames.
Tours include a behind-the-scenes look at how beer is made, when available.
Local snacks and craft beer tastings are included.
Tour locations may change if there are unexpected closures.
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Biking
Pedal your way through Portland's bike-friendly streets, parks, and designated bike paths for a scenic adventure.
Waterfalls & Wine Tour-Multnomah Falls,Vineyards,Hood River Combo
This is an amazing way to see the most spectacular Oregon wonders like Multnomah Falls, Vista Point driving thru the breathtaking and rugged beauty of the Columbia Gorge. We will see various waterfalls like Multnomah Falls, Latourell Falls , a lunch stop in the quaint historic downtown Hood River, a wine tasting stop at one of the amazing Vineyards in the Columbia Gorge AVA. This is ideal if you want to do some scenic, nature stops with light trail walking and also enjoy a vineyard stop, its absolutely the most amazing way to spend 8 hours.
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Bike Around Portland Oregon: Bridges, Neighborhoods, Poetry and Roses
It's all about the bike ride! We like to spend more time riding in the neighborhoods Portlanders love, but always stopping to smell the roses. Start in the inner Eastside at 833 SE Main #121, where we will safely fit you for a bike and helmet, ready for a sweet 8-11 mile ride through a pretty residential neighborhood, to our favorite rose garden, into an art-heavy industrial district, across the sexy Tilikum Bridge, and onto Portland's waterfront. From there, it's a trip along the edge of downtown and more stories, before we head over another bridge back to our shop!
You'll visit most of the city's quadrants, ride over two bridges, and along the Willamette River. We'll visit almost-secret beaches, read poetry written in sidewalks and rocks, see public art of every shape, color and texture. And have you tried some of the city's best doughnuts or ice cream? We’ll tell you our favorites! All along the way, we'll tell the stories of the city we love.
Bikes, helmets and water provided.
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Hood River Team Trivia Hunt: New 2024 Mobile Game App!
Embark on a town quest with your team and Riddle Routes! Solve clues, discover local treasures, learn fascinating city history, enjoy beautiful views, and make lasting memories with your crew. Challenge your team with puzzles, riddles, trivia, GPS navigation, and keen observations. Our mobile app games, available 24/7, blend adventure and intellect. Play at your pace and let the journey begin anytime!
Our routes average a distance of 2 miles and a duration of 3 hours, and are dog friendly as there is no need to go inside any stores. The purchase is for a team of 2-4 people with game access on one phone.
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Columbia Gorge Scenic Bikeway full day ride
If there is any adventure that we love more than biking in the Columbia River Gorge, we would be hard-pressed to identify it. The cycling here is world-renowned and it's no accident it's one of less than a dozen places in the world to have a Peloton-guided scenic ride created around it. We get to do that in real life! We will ride between 35 and 60 miles (60 - 100 km) depending on your interests and the group, with lots of up and down hills, although all at gentle slopes and lower elevations (nothing over 900 feet / 300 meters). E-bikes are an option.
The adventure here is a challenge but not an unsurmountable one; from one end of the Columbia River Gorge Scenic Highway to another, or an out-and-back ride from a stunning viewpoint, along a scenic highway, then onto a protected bike/pedestrian pathway. Either way, we will ride some of the country's most beautiful roads and visit beautiful waterfalls like Multnomah and Horsetail Falls.
Lunch will be on your own with our recommendations
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Coffee Culture
Immerse yourself in Portland's thriving coffee culture by visiting unique cafes and specialty roasters.
Portland Delicious Donut Adventure by Underground Donut Tour
We've always had a passion for donuts, but only recently did we realize just how many others do too. And when looking around, we didn't see anything that truly celebrated donuts in all their glory, hence the Underground Donut Tour was born. This tour is for anyone who truly enjoys donuts. At each location, you'll be able to try a curated sample of one of that location's best donuts. Many locations offer vegan, gluten, or nut-free options, however, please make sure to let us know ahead of the tour, so we can make sure to highlight those specifically for you. Our tours include such favorites as Coco Donuts, Blue Star Donuts, Nola Doughnuts, Voodoo Doughnuts, and more.
We also offer much more information about the route, the city, the stops, and more.
We hope you can join us!
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Portland's Best Chocolate and Coffee Walking Tour
Portland's chocolate scene is overwhelming; let us navigate you through its origins, passionate makers, and diversity with this walking tour that delves into what some call "decadence" but we call "delight."
And we couldn't cover chocolate without the roasted seed of our other favorite tropical berry: coffee! Portland is known as the heart of the craft coffee roasting world, with so many small roasters, coffee lovers that we are, we struggle to taste them all.
Our tour hits both the well-known highlights and some of the secrets of the chocolate scene, with a few surprises we don't want to give away.
The tour in total is about 2.0 miles (3.5km), mostly flat walking, with tastings of chocolate and coffee -- just the right amount so you'll have the opportunity to truly savor every sip and bite! We keep groups very small, so you'll have an intimate experience with your enthusiastic guides.
(Contact us for larger groups or private experiences; we are happy to accommodate!)
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Doughnuts and Coffee Bike Tour: Local Secrets
Portland is justly famous for both its craft roasted coffee and its doughy sweets -- ride and explore in a 6-8 mile bike tour. 10 a.m. daily. Bike, helmet, one doughnut and one coffee included!
At our shop at 833 SE Main Street #121, we are also in the literal center of Portland’s craft coffee roasting icons (three of the city’s best roasters surround our block).
We'll begin with coffee, tea or hot cocoa at a shop that roasts its own beans, and sample some single-origin coffee so we'll be ready for lots of sweets to come. The itinerary will vary based on doughnut shop hours, we'll typically introduce you first to a hidden gem of a shop — the one locals prefer — then head to the another favorite shop (famous for their apple fritters!)
Portland’s doughnut scene isn’t just about eating pastries; it’s also about the culture that makes it possible. Did you know the doughnut-loving Homer Simpson was based off a Portlander? Which came first, the Homer doughnut or the city’s doughnut boom?
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Food Carts
Indulge in a variety of delicious dishes from food carts scattered throughout the city, offering diverse cuisines.
All-Inclusive Downtown Portland Food Tour
Explore the essential food and drinks at the heart of downtown Portland, Oregon on this all-inclusive walking tour led by an experienced, professional, Portland-native guide and standup comedian. Meet local vendors and hear their stories while getting inside knowledge about the city, its history, its food, and its identity. This is your insider access to some of the best-known and best-hidden bites that define downtown.
This tour is operated by a small local business, and due to our lean business model and relationship to other local small businesses, we are capable of offering unrivaled value and flexibility.
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Portland Food Carts, Pods & Patios Tour
Discover what the food cart hype is all about in the city that put food cart pods on the map! With over 1000 food carts throughout the city, we’ve done the research for you! Let us take you around to several locally-ran and operated food carts, relax on patios in the heart of Southeast Portland, and taste the delicious foods that make Portland a true foodie destination. On this walking tour you’ll discover global foods, quench your thirst with tasty drinks, and learn fun history in this colorful neighborhood. We like to think this is the perfect way to discover quirky Portland, eat where the locals eat, and have fun!
Tour highlights:
- Try hearty servings of food and beverages from 5-7 different food carts, including a food hall and brewery. You'll get more than a full meal!
- Try worldly food like Slavic, Mexican, Thai, and Burmese delights.
- Discover Portland’s historic, off-the-beaten-path Eastside neighborhood with your local guide, and check out the local street art.
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Distillery Tours
Discover Portland's growing distillery scene by joining tours and tastings at various local distilleries.
Private Back Country Distillery, Brewery, or Pub Tour
The perfect sanctuary for men to escape the toils of daily life, fill their gullets with fine crafted spirits and brews, and beat their chests in harmonious praise of a day’s hunting well done! This curated adventure includes 8 hours packed full of some of the most badass distilleries and breweries in the Willamette Valley. Of course, sassy or wild women are always welcome!
These are not pearl district hipster lounges, but rather, some of the most unique places to grab a brew or whiskey in the Willamette Valley; artisans that are off the beaten path, have small batch mentalities, or farm the ingredients that go directly into their craft. If your tribe is looking for the most personalized experience, pick a weekday where you are most likely to have at least one private tasting experience.
This adventure includes any combination of 3 distillery or brewery visits, an opportunity to stock up on cigars for any connoisseurs, and a visit to a local butchery to feast on manly provisions.
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Hiking
Explore the diverse landscape and scenic trails around Portland, including the famous Columbia River Gorge.
Half-Day Columbia River Gorge and Waterfall Hiking Tour
The 80 miles of the Columbia River Gorge’s steep rocky sides offer some of the most spectacular scenery in the world: pounding waterfalls, eagles, century-old trees, ferns, flowers, ancient rocks. This half-day of exploring and meditating on wonders with very short hikes and visits to overlooks and vistas will have you gasping in awe.
We'll visit waterfalls and overlooks, selected by our guides to include both the most iconic, like the unmissable Latourell Falls, a stunning plunge-style falls that is one of the most iconic in Oregon, and the special. Depending on weather conditions, this could include a few small hidden waterfalls and another spectacular plunge-style falls with columnar basalt.
We'll also tell you stories, not just of the geology and botany and the oft-repeated tales of pioneers and road-builders, but also the old stories we've learned, of gods and animal spirits and the Beaver princess tragically turned into a waterfall.
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Mt Hood Day Trip from Portland to Multnomah Falls and Hood River
See the natural wonders that line the Historic Columbia River Highway on this day trip from Portland to Mt Hood. With a guide, you'll be whisked to some of Oregon’s most spectacular sights, including Multnomah Falls and the Columbia River Gorge, as you learn about the area along the way. Stop by attractions like Timberline Lodge and Rowena Crest, and have free time for lunch in Hood River.
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Morning Half-Day Multnomah Falls and Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls Tour from Portland
Visit the top attractions near the Portland, Oregon area on this guided, half-day tour. Spend an afternoon taking in some amazing views of Multnomah Falls and the Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls. Start along the Historic Columbia River Highway Scenic Byway. Some of the viewpoints in the area may include Portland Women Forum, Crown Point Vista House, Latourell Falls, Bridal Veil Falls, and Multnomah Falls. Bring a camera to capture the indescribable views.
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Half Day Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls Tour
Guests on this tour will be treated to a scenic drive along the Historic Columbia River Highway and see 4 or 5 unique and breathtaking waterfalls, including world-famous Multnomah Falls. They will enjoy several short walks through secondary and primary old growth forest while learning about the flora and fauna of the region. One of the stops along the way includes the Historic Vista House which allows for amazing photo opportunities. Their guide will provide interesting historical, geological and cultural highlights throughout the tour.
Snacks, beverages, luxury van transportation, pick-up and drop-off are included in the price of the tour.
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