Attractions

The International Rose Test Garden, located within Washington Park, is home to over 7,000 rose plants of approximately 550 varieties. The roses bloom from April through October with the peak coming in June, depending on the weather. New rose cultivars are continually sent to the garden from many parts of the world and are tested for color, fragrance, disease resistance, and other attributes. Covering over 4 acres and facing downtown Portland, it's no wonder Portland's nickname is "City of Roses."
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Lan Su Chinese Garden is one of Portland's greatest treasures and one of its most interesting sites to see while visiting Portland. A result of a collaboration between the cities of Portland and Suzhou, our sister city in China's Jiangsu province that's famous for its beautiful Ming Dynasty gardens, Lan Su was built by Chinese artisans and is one the most authentic Chinese gardens outside China. Much more than just a beautiful botanical garden, Lan Su is a creative wonder - a powerfully inspiring experience based on a 2,000-year-old Chinese tradition that melds art, architecture, design, and nature in perfect harmony.
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The Garden sits nestled in the West Hills of Portland, Oregon, overlooking the city and providing a tranquil, urban oasis for locals and travelers alike. Designed in 1963, it encompasses 12 acres with eight separate garden styles and includes an authentic Japanese tea house, meandering streams, intimate walkways, and a spectacular view of Mt. Hood. This is a place to discard worldly thoughts and concerns, and see oneself as a small but integral part of the universe.
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Established in 1971, the Northwest Film Center (NWFC) is a Portland, OR-based year-round organization and space where artists and audiences explore our region and the world through cinema and cinematic storytelling in all its forms.
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Located in downtown Portland’s South Park Blocks, the Oregon Historical Society’s museum features original and traveling exhibitions telling stories of the people, places and events that have shaped Oregon and American history.
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The museum serves over 1 million visitors on-site at the museum and through off-site education programs. OMSI is ranked as one of the top science centers in the United States and has an international reputation for its innovative exhibits and educational programs.
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Oregon Zoo, just 2 miles southwest of downtown Portland, is located inside of Portland's Washington Park. The zoo has five major exhibit areas within its 64 acres: Great Northwest, Fragile Forests, Asia, Pacific Shores, and Africa.
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Pioneer Courthouse Square, located in the heart of downtown Portland, is an urban park affectionately known as the city's living room. Prior to its grand opening in 1984, a private 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization was created to manage programming and daily operations. The nonprofit advocacy group's ongoing mission is to activate and enrich the environment of the city of Portland’s premiere public park and gathering space for the benefit of Portland’s community members and visitors.
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Founded in late 1892, the Portland Art Museum is the seventh-oldest museum in the United States and the oldest in the Pacific Northwest. The museum is internationally recognized for its permanent collection and ambitious special exhibitions, drawn from the museum’s holdings and the world’s finest public and private collections. The museum’s collection of more than 42,000 objects, displayed in 112,000 square feet of galleries, reflects the history of art from ancient times to today. 
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As one of the top 5 largest performing arts centers in the country, you can't go wrong with seeing one of the many shows happening at one of its theaters; the Schnitzer, the Winningstad, the Keller, the Newmark, and the Brunish.
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Portland Farmers Market is a nonprofit organization operating five vibrant farmers markets in Portland, Oregon. Just blocks from Pioneer Place, the Wednesday Shemanski Park Farmers Market and Saturday PSU Farmers Market are popular shopping destinations for downtown residents, office workers, tourists, and local chefs.
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Providence Park is a premier athletics venue with a rich history as a Portland landmark nestled in the heart of downtown. Proud to be the home of the Portland Timbers MLS soccer team, Portland Thorns FC of the National Women's Soccer League, and the Portland State University Vikings football team.
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Every Saturday through Christmas Eve the Old Town/Chinatown neighborhood transforms into a thriving arts and crafts open-air marketplace. The weekly market features over 152 booths, showcasing a variety of arts & crafts sold by local Pacific Northwest artisans.
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Located in downtown Portland, Tom McCall Waterfront Park is nestled next to the Willamette River. Locals and tourists alike enjoy the park by jogging, biking, skateboarding, boat watching, and more!
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