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Home > United States > 7 Best Things To Do in Portland, Oregon

7 Best Things To Do in Portland, Oregon

By Dymphe / July 1, 2022

This article is about the best things to do in Portland. Read on to learn more about what you definitely not miss out on in this US city!

Table of Contents

  • 1. Discover the Portland Art Museum
  • 2. Go to the Pittock Mansion
  • 3. Visit the Hoyt Arboretum
  • 4. Stroll through the Leach Botanical Garden
  • 5. Go to the Oregon Zoo
  • 6. Learn about the state’s history at the Oregon Historical Society Museum
  • 7. Have fun at Oaks Amusement Park

1. Discover the Portland Art Museum

One of the best museums in Portland is the Portland Art Museum where you'll find a collection of very diverse art.

For example, you can find here Asian art, modern and contemporary art, and Native American art, among many other types. See this page for more information regarding the Portland Art Museum.

Portland Art Museum

2. Go to the Pittock Mansion

The Pittock Mansion is a well-known sight in Portland.

It is a mansion built in 1914 as the home of Henry Pittock.

Moreover, the interior and exterior are still in their original style, which is beautiful to see! Visit the website of Pittock Mansion for more details.

Pittock Mansion

3. Visit the Hoyt Arboretum

For a great place to see a variety of trees, head over to the Hoyt Arboretum. This arboretum is incredible if you like nature.

You'll find here about 6000 trees!

It is the perfect place for a relaxing stroll while learning more about nature. Check out this link for more information!

Hoyt Arboretum

4. Stroll through the Leach Botanical Garden

Looking to see a beautiful garden with all kinds of plants? Then go to the Leach Botanical Garden!

Also, besides the beautify of the garden, you'll learn new things about the collection as well! For more information, go to this page.

Leach Botanical Garden

5. Go to the Oregon Zoo

The Oregon Zoo is a very fun place to go to and certainly one of the best things to do in Portland.

Here you see many species of animals, including crocodiles, tortoises, monkeys, bears, elephants, tigers, and many more!

Furthermore, the zoo is divided into different sections that each are dedicated to some part of the world. Check out this link for more details!

Elephants at Oregon Zoo
Photo: I, Cacophony / CC BY-SA

6. Learn about the state’s history at the Oregon Historical Society Museum

Another great museum to go to is the Oregon Historical Society Museum.

It is the best place to learn more about the state of Oregon as there are many historical artifacts here. Head over to this page for more information!

Oregon Historical Society Museum entrance
Photo: Steve Morgan / CC BY-SA

7. Have fun at Oaks Amusement Park

Oaks Amusement park is a very fun thing to do and certainly one of the best things to do in Portland!

You'll find here an amusement park with many rides, roller skating, and mini-golf!

For example, there is a roller coaster that goes really fast! Here you'll find more details!

Oaks Amusement Park
Photo: Tedder / CC BY

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  • Hi there! I’m Dymphe, a travel blogger and content creator with a passion for exploring beautiful destinations and travel photography. I’ve been traveling for years and I decided to start this blog to help you do the same in Europe, the United States, and beyond. More about me.

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