Top 10 Portland Experiences

Updated: March 22, 2004

From a popular landmark or attraction to a must-visit restaurant or bar, uncover Portland's ultimate top 10 experiences.

On this page:The Top 10, More Portland Favorites.

The Top 10

  1. 1 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Heathman Hotel
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    1001 SW Broadway, Portland, OR 97205 (map)

    Sit in the lap of classic luxury in the Tea Court with a snifter of brandy and syncopated jazz rhythms.

  2. 2 4 Star Rating: Recommended McMenamins Kennedy School
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    5736 NE 33rd Ave, Portland, OR 97214 (map)

    Take a dip in the soaking pool, swill fine beer, catch a flick, and finally retire fireside in the courtyard.

  3. 3 4 Star Rating: Recommended Timberline Lodge and Ski Area
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    Timberline Lodge Rd, Government Camp, OR 97028 (map)

    Retire to the grand lodge for breathtaking views and replenishing eats after hiking the Pacific Crest Trail or taking a ski run.

  4. 4 4 Star Rating: Recommended Pix Patisserie
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    3402 SE Division St, Portland, OR 97202 (map)

    Define sublime on a Sunday afternoon with a bottle of bubbly and some of the most sumptuous pastries in town.

  5. 5 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Washington Park Rose Garden Amphitheatre
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    2368 W Burnside St, Portland, OR 97201 (map)

    Hike more than 40 miles of trails in the country's largest urban recreation area. Be sure to stop at the Rose Garden.

  6. 6 4 Star Rating: Recommended Powell's City Of Books
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    1005 W Burnside St, Portland, OR 97209 (map)

    Writers and books abound (more than a million titles). Stop in for a reading and browse--you might stay all week.

  7. 7 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Oregon Wine Country
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    1200 NW Naito Pkwy Ste 400 (Oregon Wine Center), Portland, OR 97209 (map)

    Head to the Napa of the North over Thanksgiving and Memorial Day weekend, when vintners are open for tastings, new releases and tours.

  8. 8 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Portland Farmers' Market
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    1001 SE Water Ave Ste 455, Portland, OR 97214 (map)

    Take a cooking class with the city's top chefs at the market that boasts the best regional bounty.

  9. 9 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended International Rose Test Garden
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    400 SW Kingston Dr, Portland, OR 97205 (map)

    The oldest rose garden in the country attracts visitors for its colorful variety of flowers.

More Portland Favorites

  1. 10 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Mount St Helens National Volcanic Monument
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    3029 Spirit Lake Hwy, Castle Rock, WA 98611 (map)

    A real live volcano, right in our own backyard.

  2. 11 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Multnomah Falls
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    50000 Historic Columbia River Hwy, Corbett, OR 97019 (map)

    A stunning example of the Columbia Gorge's natural beauty.

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