Oaks Amusement Park & Roller Skating Park Southeat Spokane Street, Portland, OR 97202, Oaks Park Association, 503-233-5777, One of the oldest, continually running amusement parks in America, The Oaks offers thrill rides, go-carts, mini-golf, roller skating, food, video games, birthday party accommodations, and fun for everyone! The park operates weekends only in the spring and early fall and daily throughout the summer. The skating rink operates year round. more...

Portlandia 1120 Southwest Fifth Avenue, Portland, OR 97204, Based on a figure in Portland's city seal of a woman dressed in classical clothes, Portlandia was sculpted by Raymond Kaskey. Located on a landing on the third floor of the Portland Building, the 36- foot tall masterpiece "standing" would be 50-feet tall. It is the second largest hammered copper statue in America, the largest being the Statue of Liberty.

Pittock Mansion (circa 1914) 3229 Northwest Pittock Drive, Portland, OR 97210, 503-823-3624, Incredible city, mountain and river views complement visits to this historic mansion of eclectic architectural design. The elegantly appointed interior introduces visitors to a unique time period as it is filled with remarkable antique furnishings, family heirlooms, and fine art in additional to many innovative features which include indirect lighting, an intercom, and a central vacuum system. 

Grotto, The (circa 1923) NE 85th and Sandy Boulevard, Portland, OR 97294, 503-254-7371, Also known as The National Sanctuary of Our Sorrowful Mother, this internationally-renowned, 62-acre Catholic shrine with botanical gardens, welcomes 200,000 visitors of all faiths each year. Sunday Mass is held at 10:00 A.M., and daily Masses are held outdoors, weather permitting, from May through October at noon. more...

3D Center of Art and Photography 1928 Northwest Lovejoy, Portland, OR 97209, 503-227-6667, The only museum/gallery in the United States dedicated solely to contemporary and antique 3D art. They offer 3D slide shows, antique stereo cameras and viewers, an interactive display on how 3D vision works, computer stations, and a small gift store. There are different featured 3D artists each month.  more... 

Audubon Society of Portland 5151 Northwest Cornell Road, Portland, OR 97210, 503-292-6855, See a variety of birds, insect specimens, and mammals at the interpretive center of this organization that also offers a natural history resource library. more... 

Contemporary Crafts Museum & Gallery 3934 Southwest Corbett Avenue, Portland, OR 97239, 503-223-2654, Founded by fine craft artists in 1937, this gallery is dedicated to the education and promotion of fine crafts and features a permanent collection, three exhibition galleries, and a consignment gallery. more... 

Kidd's Toy Museum 1301 Southeast Grand Avenue, Portland, OR 97214, 503-233-7807, One of the largest private toy museums in the nation, Kidd's features a large collection of over 15,000 toys that date back as far as the mid 1800s.

Oregon Historical Society Museum 1200 Southwest Park Avenue, Portland, OR 97205, Located in Downtown Portland, 503-222-1741, The Oregon Historical Society offers a variety of interesting and educational programs regarding the Pacific Northwest, including collections, exhibitions, a research library, and a museum gift store.  more...

Oregon Maritime Museum 115 Southwest Ash Street, Suite 400C, Portland, OR 97204, 503-224-7724, Dedicated to collecting and preserving maritime history, this museum features an array of exhibits and maritime objects. It also features an extensive collection of maritime records. more... 

Portland Art Museum 1219 Southwest Park Avenue, Portland, OR 97205, 503-226-2811, The Pacific Northwest's oldest art museum, founded in 1892, features collections spanning centuries of American, European, Asian, pre-Columbian and African art collections as well as Native American art and works on paper. more... 

Portland's Children's Museum 4015 Southwest Canyon Road, Portland, OR 97221, Washington Park, 503-223-6500, Filled with imaginative, hands-on exhibits and other exciting programs, this museum is designed to educate and entertain children. Open Tuesday - Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Closed on Mondays. more... 

World Forestry Center Museum 4033 Southwest Canyon Road, Portland, OR 97221, Located in Washington Park, 503-228-1367, A Pacific Northwest landmark beautifully crafted of native woods, this museum invites you to explore exhibits on the world's tropical forests, old growth forests, natural history, a forest discovery lab, and forest cultures. more... 

Berry Botanic Garden, The 11505 Southwest Summerville Avenue, Portland, OR 97219, 503-636-4112, Living plant museum that features an array of Northwest native plants and is the West Coast's largest public rock garden. The Berry Botanic Garden is dedicated to conservation, education and horticulture through a variety of programs and volunteer opportunities. more... 

Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden 283 Southeast 28th Avenue, Portland, OR 97205, Located One Block North of Woodstock, 503-771-8386, This lovely seven acre garden features an outstanding collection of over 2,500 red, pink, and white rhododendrons, as well as beautiful azaleas, plants, shaded pathways, a quiet lagoon, and a waterfall. more... 

Elk Rock Garden of the Bishop's Close 11800 Southwest Military Lane, Portland, OR 97205, 503-636-5613, Over 35 magnolia trees reside on the grounds of this beautiful garden and cliff-top estate, which stands in stark contrast to the native habitat found on the island which includes giant sequois, Spanish firs and Oregon oaks. Walking trails and a fishing pond are also on site. 

International Rose Test Garden 400 Southwest Kingston Avenue, Portland, OR 97201, 503-823-3636, Here, the "City of Roses" plays host to one of the largest and oldest rose test gardens in the country, conceived in 1917. This garden features many old-time varieties of roses from all over the world sent here for testing and conservation. more... 

Japanese Garden, The 611 Southwest Kingston Avenue, Portland, OR 97201, 503-223-1321, Composed of five formal garden styles encompassing over five acres and touted as one of the most authentic Japanese gardens outside of Japan, this garden harmoniously blends traditional Japanese garden forms in a way reflective of the American lifestyle. more... 

Macleay Park Northwest 29 and Upshur, 503-292-6855, This land with an interesting past includes a picnic shelter, picnic tables, restrooms, a parking lot, and trails.  more... 

Oregon Zoo 4001 Southwest Canyon Road, Portland, OR 97221, 503-226-1561, Featuring 12 major exhibits, representing a variety of geographic locations, the Oregon Zoo, the oldest zoo west of the Mississippi, seeks to present animals in their native habitats, including an African Rainforest and Alaskan Tundra. The zoo has close to 1,880 specimens representing 270 species of birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates. The zoo also features the Wells Fargo Summer Concert Series from June through August. more... 

Portland Classical Chinese Garden Northwest Third Avenue and Everett Street, Portland, OR 97208, 503-228-8131, Enclosing a full city block, this walled, authentic Suzhou-style garden includes an exquisite mix of pavilions, rocks, plants, and serpentine walkways surrounding a bridged lake. Serenity and balance affect all of your senses here. This public garden also contributes many children's programs, festival parades and demonstrations throughout the year. Hours are as follows: November 1 - March 31: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., April 1 - October 31: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.  more... 

Oregon Museum of Science and Industry 1945 Southeast Water Avenue, Portland, OR 97214, 503-797-4000, Open your mind! Travel the galaxy, hop aboard a submarine, touch a tornado, feel an earthquake, watch an IMAX movie, experiment, shop, dine, and much more in this top 219,000 square feet science museum with five exhibit halls and eight science labs! This museum also offers camps and classes, school furlough programs, an outdoor sciences school, camp-ins, teacher resources, and educational outreach programs and materials. more... 

Adventure Cruises & Tours 14405 Southeast Ellis Street, Portland, OR 97236, 503-762-0939, 800-613-2789, A touring company specializing in small ship cruises on the Columbia River, Snake River, and the Lewis and Clark trail, as well as around the Pacific Northwest, British Columbia, and Alaska. more... 

Eco Tours of Oregon Day Tours 3127 Southeast 23rd Avenue, Portland, OR 97202, 503-245-1428, 888-TOURS-33, Tours for individuals, small groups, and conventions include sightseeing and nature day tours, microbrewery tours, Mt. Saint Helens Volcano tours, whale watching tours, and Columbia River Gorge Waterfall tours.  more... 

Hood River Valley Fruit Loop 2665 Reed Road, Portland, OR 97031, 541-386-7697, Take a self guided tour during this 27-stop loop that includes apple, pear and cherry orchards. At the various stops you can buy delicious pies, jams, and wines. more... 

Julee's Gorge Tours 4110 Southeast Hawthorne Boulevard # 303, Portland, OR 97214, 541-806-1075, A full-service event planning company, Julee's Gorge Tours specializes in recreational corporate retreats and team-building and arranges the tours, lodging, activities, meals, receptions, transportation, and team-building facilitation aspects of your adventure. They also plan singles events, family reunions, and retreats for school groups. more... 

Pacific Northwest Sightseeing Tours, A 995 Northwest 230th Avenue, Hillsboro, OR 97124, 503-640-3002, Sightseeing tours of Portland, Oregon and the surrounding area. They offer you door to door service and all of the tours are available every day. They specialize in tours for two or more persons to large groups.  

Pacific Sunset Rail Tour Company 310 Southwest Fourth Avenue, #415, Portland, OR 97204, 503-223-4185, Step back into the golden era of rail service aboard these fully restored 1950's railcars, which feature large picture windows, spacious seating, fine food, and refreshments. 

Portland Spirit River Cruises 110 Southeast Caruthers Street, Portland, OR 97214, Located at Tom McCall Waterfront Park, 503-224-3900, 800-224-3901, Year-round scenic Willamette River and Columbia River cruises, serving fresh Northwest cuisine for lunch, brunch and dinner and featuring live entertainment. Sightseeing excursions fun for all ages.  more... 

Portland Walking Tours 503-774-4522, While in Portland be sure to join one of the award-winning guided walking tours provided by Portland Walking Tours. Their trained guides will provide information on Portland's history, food, architecture, neighborhoods, artwork, and unique places. Tours include Underground Portland, Secrets of Washington Park, Epicurean Excursion, and Best of Portland. Tours depart from the Visitor Info Center on the lower level of Pioneer Courthouse Square. more...

Sternwheeler Rose 6211 North Ensign Street, Portland, OR 97217, Boards at the Oregon Museum of Science & Industry, 503-286-ROSE, The only locally owned sternwheeler in Portland, this cruise ship invites you to celebrate a special event or entertain in a unique way. The Sternwheeler Rose is available for banquets, weddings, anniversaries, dancing, and sightseeing. more... 

Willamette Jetboat Excursions 1945 Southeast Water Avenue, Portland, OR 97214, 503-231-1532, The ultimate river adventure, featuring two-hour scenic river excursions which highlight giant ships, elegant riverfront homes and the majestic Willamette Falls. Excursions board from the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI). 

Belle Vallée Cellars P.O. Box 1930, Corvallis, OR, 541-231-7972, Belle Vallée Cellars specializes in Pinot Noir but Cabernet, Merlot, Syrah, Pinot Gris, and Pinot Noir Port are available as well. more...

BridgePort Brewing Company 1313 Northwest Marshall, Portland, OR 97209, Located in Portland's Pearl District, 503-241-7179, The oldest craft brewery in Oregon, BridgePort is located in a century old former rope factory and produces a variety of ales including IPA, a classic Northwest-style ale. Tours begin at 5:00 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. more... 

Clear Creek Distillery 2389 Northwest Wilson Street, Portland, OR 97210, 503-248-9470, Specializing in brandies made exclusively from Oregon's finest fruits, this distillery uses the traditional European pot, as well as state-of-the-art techniques learned in Switzerland and Alsace. more... 

Highball Distillery 610 Southeast 10th Avenue, Portland, OR 97214, 503-803-3989, Highball is a wind-powered distillery that makes its vodka from scratch using 100% northwest organic wheat. Tours are given by appointment. more...

House Spirits Distillery 2025 Southeast 7th Avenue, Portland, OR 97214, 503-235-3174, House Spirits Distillery uses northwest grown grains which are distilled and combined with local water, stored in Oregon oak barrels, and then aged in Portland’s distinct climate. more...

MacTarnahan's Brewing Company 2730 Northwest 31st Avenue, Portland, OR 97210, 503-226-7623, This beautiful three-acre facility features old-world brewing vessels and state-of-the-art bottling facilities. Over 100,000 barrels of handcrafted, delicious beers are produced annually at this brewery. more... 

Widmer Brothers Brewing Company 929 North Russell Street, Portland, OR 97227, 503-281-2437, 800-WIDMER-1, This brewery specializes in delicious, original European and American-style beers. more...