Top 10 Portland Experiences
By Kristin Kaye, Citysearch Contributor
From a popular landmark or attraction to a must-visit restaurant or bar, uncover Portland's ultimate top 10 experiences.
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Timberline Lodge and Ski Area
Timberline Lodge Rd, Government Camp, OR
Retire to the grand lodge for breathtaking views and replenishing eats after hiking the Pacific Crest Trail or taking a ski run. -
Pix Patisserie
3402 SE Division St, Portland, OR
Define sublime on a Sunday afternoon with a bottle of bubbly and some of the most sumptuous pastries in town. -
Washington Park
2368 W Burnside St, Portland, OR
Hike more than 40 miles of trails in the country's largest urban recreation area. Be sure to stop at the Rose Garden. -
Portland Farmers Market
1001 SE Water Ave Ste 455, Portland, OR
Take a cooking class with the city's top chefs at the market that boasts the best regional bounty. -
Oregon Wine Country
1200 NW Naito Pkwy Ste 400 (Oregon Wine Center), Portland, OR
Head to the Napa of the North over Thanksgiving and Memorial Day weekend, when vintners are open for tastings, new releases and tours. -
Sauvie Island
US Hwy 30 to NW Sauvie Island Rd, Portland, OR
Bike through farmland or hike the wildlife area, just 20 minutes from downtown. Stop at Kruger's Farm to pick flowers and berries. -
Heathman Hotel
1001 SW Broadway, Portland, OR
Sit in the lap of classic luxury in the Tea Court with a snifter of brandy and syncopated jazz rhythms.
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Powell's City of Books
1005 W Burnside St, Portland, OR
Writers and books abound (more than a million titles). Stop in for a reading and browse--you might stay all week. -
McMenamins Kennedy School
5736 NE 33rd Ave, Portland, OR
Take a dip in the soaking pool, swill fine beer, catch a flick, and finally retire fireside in the courtyard. -
International Rose Test Garden
400 SW Kingston Dr, Portland, OR
The oldest rose garden in the country attracts visitors for its colorful variety of flowers.
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Mount St Helens National Volcanic Monument
3029 Spirit Lake Hwy, Castle Rock, WA
A real live volcano, right in our own backyard. -
Multnomah Falls
50000 Historic Columbia River Hwy, Corbett, OR
This stunning waterfall hosts hikers who marvel at this example of the Columbia Gorge's natural beauty.
