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Portland, Ore., For a Weekend
Powell's City of Books is one of Portland, Ore., For a Weekend.

1. Powell's City of Books

9.5
1005 W Burnside St (at NW 10th Ave.), Portland, OR
Bookstore · 471 tips and reviews

IFCIFC: Portland: It claims to be the largest independent bookstore in the world. With over 4 million used and new books, you're sure to find that Slash autobiography you've been looking for! -IFC Staff

Portland Art Museum is one of Portland, Ore., For a Weekend.

2. Portland Art Museum

8.9
1219 SW Park Ave (Sw Jefferson Street, Sw Main Street), Portland, OR
Art Museum · 81 tips and reviews

K12 IncK12 Inc: Did you know? This is the oldest museum in the Pacific Northwest and the seventh oldest in the United States. The collection includes Native American, Asian, European and American art.

Pioneer Courthouse Square is one of Portland, Ore., For a Weekend.

3. Pioneer Courthouse Square

7.8
715 SW Morrison St (btwn SW 6th Ave & SW Broadway), Portland, OR
Plaza · 79 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: Inaugurated in 1984, the Square was recognized by Time Magazine as 1 of the "10 most notable design achievements" in the US. Known as Portland's 'living room', more than 26,000 people pass by each day

Voodoo Doughnut is one of Portland, Ore., For a Weekend.

4. Voodoo Doughnut

8.3
22 SW 3rd Ave (at SW Ankeny St), Portland, OR
Donut Shop · 543 tips and reviews

IFCIFC: This PDX favorite serves up doughnuts with names like "Dirt" and "Cock-n-Balls" (double cream filled) as well as a bacon-topped doughnut and several vegan specialties. - IFC Staff

Pioneer Place is one of Portland, Ore., For a Weekend.

5. Pioneer Place

6.8
700 SW 5th Ave (btwn SW Morrison & SW Taylor), Portland, OR
Shopping Mall · 38 tips and reviews

ℕ .ℕ 𝔸 🐳: Shopping until 7:00 PM 🏃

Hilton Portland Downtown is one of Portland, Ore., For a Weekend.

6. Hilton Portland Downtown

6.9
921 SW 6th Ave (at SW Taylor St), Portland, OR
Hotel · 54 tips and reviews
Washington Park is one of Portland, Ore., For a Weekend.

7. Washington Park

9.6
SW Sherwood Blvd (SW Kingston Dr), Portland, OR
Park · 35 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: The park first opened in 1871 & was first known as City Park. John C. Olmsted gave the park its current name in 1909. It is also the site of Portland's first zoo.

Portland Japanese Garden is one of Portland, Ore., For a Weekend.

8. Portland Japanese Garden

9.1
611 SW Kingston Ave (at SW Fairview Blvd), Portland, OR
Garden · 127 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: The garden opened to the public in 1967 & is considered to be one of the most authentic Japanese gardens outside of Japan.

Pearl District is one of Portland, Ore., For a Weekend.

9. Pearl District

Portland, OR
Neighborhood · 11 tips and reviews

Waterfront PearlWaterfront Pearl: We Love the Pearl District!

Portlandia is one of Portland, Ore., For a Weekend.

10. Portlandia

8.0
1120 SW 5th Ave, Portland, OR
Outdoor Sculpture · 25 tips and reviews

PortlandiaPortlandia: A sculpture located at the Portland Building that was created by Raymond Kaskey in 1985 and based on the city seal.

Tasty ’N Alder is one of Portland, Ore., For a Weekend.

11. Tasty ’N Alder

580 SW 12th Ave, Portland, OR
American Restaurant · 232 tips and reviews

Falcon ElizabethFalcon Elizabeth: This place has made me realize that Portland is seriously winning the Portland v Brooklyn food competition. Also, so glad I'm not a vegetarian. Pork skirt steak all the way. And the heirloom tomatoes!

Blue Star Donuts is one of Portland, Ore., For a Weekend.

12. Blue Star Donuts

1155 SW Morrison St (at SW 12th Ave), Portland, OR
Donut Shop · 227 tips and reviews

Tori M.Tori Main: If you're a tourist, VooDoo will leave you feeling cheap, used and jaded. Go to Blue Star. Order the Valrhona Chocolate Crunch or the fritter or any other donut for that matter. Delicious!!

Picnic House is one of Portland, Ore., For a Weekend.

13. Picnic House

709 SW Salmon St, Portland, OR
French Restaurant · 32 tips and reviews

Amy M.Amy Matsuno: Trendy decor and a solid lunch spot. Get the trip and mix and match soups, salad, and sandwiches for $15. The wild mushroom soup is yummy as well as the shaved turkey and apple sando!

Coco Donuts is one of Portland, Ore., For a Weekend.

14. Coco Donuts

7.9
814 SW 6th Ave (SW Yamhill), Portland, OR
Donut Shop · 20 tips and reviews

Duane C.Duane C.: Best donuts in downtown Portland. Let the tourists have Voodoo.

Imperial is one of Portland, Ore., For a Weekend.

15. Imperial

410 SW Broadway (at SW Stark St), Portland, OR
American Restaurant · 93 tips and reviews

Howard D.Howard Dinits: Happy hour is 2 to 6 they have five dollars cocktails

Gov. Tom McCall Waterfront Park is one of Portland, Ore., For a Weekend.

16. Gov. Tom McCall Waterfront Park

8.7
Naito Pkwy (btwn SW Harrison & NW Glisan), Portland, OR
Park · 42 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: During the 2008 US Presidential Election an estimated 75,000 people, the largest gathering in the entire campaign, gathered here to see Barack Obama. The park has also hosted many Rose Festival events

Olympia Provisions SE is one of Portland, Ore., For a Weekend.

17. Olympia Provisions SE

9.2
107 SE Washington St (at SE 3rd Ave), Portland, OR
Modern European Restaurant · 113 tips and reviews

EaterEater: It's best known for its meat, but venture past the charceuterie plate into an omnivore paradise, with rustic takes on Brussels sprouts, marinated anchovies and roasted cod. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

18. Vera Katz Eastbank Esplanade

8.5
Pedestrian Walkway btwn Hawthorne & Steel Bridges (Willamette River), Portland, OR
Hiking Trail · 22 tips and reviews

Alan C.Alan Cordova: In case you were wondering, this is where the "Dream of the '90s" music video for "Portlandia" was filmed. Read more.

Hawthorne Bridge is one of Portland, Ore., For a Weekend.

19. Hawthorne Bridge

Hawthorne Bridge, Portland, OR
Bridge · 17 tips and reviews

Rob W.Rob W: Stroll across the bridge & take in the awesome views of the city & water. Watch out for cyclists! "ON YOUR LEFT!"

Mother's Bistro & Bar is one of Portland, Ore., For a Weekend.

20. Mother's Bistro & Bar

212 SW Stark St (at SW 2nd Ave.), Portland, OR
Breakfast Spot · 239 tips and reviews

Tammy G.Tammy Gordon: Get the apple pork sausage and cheddar scramble, sub biscuit for toast and a pot of Stumptown French press!

White Stag Sign is one of Portland, Ore., For a Weekend.

21. White Stag Sign

8.7
70 NW Couch St, Portland, OR
Historic and Protected Site · 6 tips and reviews
Lardo West is one of Portland, Ore., For a Weekend.

22. Lardo West

1205 SW Washington St, Portland, OR
Sandwich Spot · 106 tips and reviews