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Japanese Garden
Neighborhood: Southwest Portland

611 SW Kingston Ave
Portland, OR 97205

mnypny b. writes: There are about a thousand gorgeous pix you can shoot before you even step into this amazing space. We will return when we can spend more time. They truly know what they are doing here. Stunningly beautiful.

Portland Classical Chinese Garden
Neighborhood: Old Town

239 NW Everett St
Portland, OR 97209

Jen K. writes: The Chinese Classical Garden is perfect for two very different activities. Since the garden is laid out with lots of intersecting private (yet open) courtyards, buildings and bridges, it is an ideal place for: (1) a romantic date, or (2) hide and…

Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade
Neighborhood: Old Town

511 NW Couch St
Portland, OR 97209

SAM Y. writes: day 12 of my nation wide tour!

major tom to ground kontrol!

tell my wife i love her! cuz i found the mother ship and may never come home! this place has all the retro pinball machines upstairs. maybe 2 dozen? some for a quarter a play. all of them are…

Trimet Bus, Max & Portland Streetcar
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland

4012 SE 17th Ave
Portland, OR 97202

Laura N. writes: Dear Max,

I've long thought you were the perfect man. Granted, you're not single and random people sleep with you all the time, but that just makes you all the more quirky and irresistible.

Let me list off 10 of my top qualities in a man:

#1 Honest. I…

Fifth Avenue Suites
Neighborhood: Southwest Portland, Downtown

506 SW Washington St
Portland, OR 97204

MiRIAM w. writes: When I pulled off of a busy downtown street into the Fifth Avenue Suites Hotel underground parking garage I was exhausted from driving. The congenial valet immediately helped us unpack the car and directed us to a nearby elevator that sent us up to…

Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area

Interstate 84, Exit 31
50000 Historic Columbia River Hwy
Corbett, OR 97019

tinna h. writes: I want to bring my Nikon D40 here. It's a must-visit if you're in the Portland area. The air is fresh, and the views are beautiful! Great photo opportunities in all seasons. Hiking, driving, camping - it's all there.

It doesn't matter that every…

Mt. Tabor
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Mt. Tabor

SE 60th & SE Salmon Street
Portland, OR 97253

Ryan N. writes: This park makes for a steep bike climb. Sometimes I imagine Tony Little from the Gazelle infomercials fully greased up and on my shoulder screaming "YOoU can DOo iiiT!!!".

I wish he would go away.

I frequently bike Tabor as punishment for avoiding 24…

Oregon Museum of Science and Industry
Neighborhood: Central Eastside

1945 SE Water Ave
Portland, OR 97214

Linda M. writes: We came here with five kids aged 3 to 14. Everyone had a great time! Here are the exhibits that my little kids would have spent an entire afternoon at if I didn't nudge them to move on.

- The 6-and-under room. Specifically, the 3 year old would…

PGE Park
Neighborhood: Southwest Portland, Goose Hollow

1844 SW Morrison
Portland, OR 97205

Laura N. writes: Follow the mind of a blonde:

3 out of 5. That's...what...like a 6 out of 10? So PGE park is essentially batting a 600? Wow, 3 out of 5 is generous considering the batting averages of the players...

(sniff sniff) wait. I think I smell....I…

Laurelhurst Park
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Laurelhurst

SE 39th and SE Stark
Portland, OR 97255

Kimberly V. writes: Remember the part from Heathers when Christian Slater and Winona Ryder were running around a wooded area trying the finish off their double murder of the football player and his teammate ("I love my dead gay son!")? Other than still believing that…

Tom McCall Waterfront Park
Neighborhood: Southwest Portland, Downtown

1020 SW Naito Pkwy
Portland, OR 97204

mnypny b. writes: Great place to take a stroll any time of day. Lots of good people-watching, too. More urban planning gone right.

Oregon Zoo
Neighborhood: Southwest Portland

4001 SW Canyon Rd
Portland, OR 97221

Andrew C. writes: As a work-trip concluded on a particularly cold morning a few years back, I remember peering at the Atlantic before catching my flight. That night, friends and I enjoyed beers at a bon-fire on the shores of the Pacific. The mere impossibility of this…

Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Eastmoreland

SE 28th Ave & Woodstock Blvd
Portland, OR 97253

Andy W. writes: The Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden is Portland's largest and most over-the-top monument to fertility. If you can plan it right, you should try to make sure every romantic moment in your life happens right here.

Couples on a first date who…

The Circuit Bouldering Gym
Neighborhood: Southwest Portland

6050 SW Macadam Ave
Portland, OR 97239

Felicia C. writes: Best Rock Gym! I was introduced to this place by way of my younger sister, who is on their competitive team. Unlike her, I climb at a very beginner level. :o) But! One of the things that is so great about the Circuit, and hard to find at other…

Pioneer Courthouse Square
Neighborhood: Southwest Portland, Downtown

701 SW 6th Ave
Portland, OR 97204

Ed U. writes: If this is "Portland's living room", I'd hate to see its bathroom. I imagine I would have to run around in a "2001: A Space Odyssey" spacesuit with a giant Airwick and spritzing everyone with a barrel of Fabreze. Don't get me wrong...the square is a…

Avalon Theatre
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Belmont

3451 SE Belmont St
Portland, OR 97214

jeremy k. writes: old skool 4 star review.

so being the nerd i am, i like me some arcade. now, when im residing in the newest of englands, i fancy me some funspot, however, when we came to visit the rose city, it was suggested we hop it over to the Avalon.

it was…

Wunderland Electric Castle's
Neighborhood: Northeast Portland

10306 NE Halsey St
Portland, OR 97220

Quinn E. writes: Definitely sign up for the birthday list. My friends and I would go here in groups of five or six about once a month thanks to the coupons they sent. But even if you don't get the bonus of 100 free nickels and free admission, it's still quite a…

Grotto
Neighborhood: Northeast Portland

8840 NE Skidmore St
Portland, OR 97220

mnypny b. writes: Being not particularly convinced of anything these days, I was not prepared to be bowled over by this place. As with so many other places throughout the greater Portland Area, Nature is front and center here, and the peacefulness of the place made it…

Sellwood Cycle Repair
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Sellwood

7639 SE Milwaukie Ave
Portland, OR 97202

Kelly M. writes: Sellwood Cycle is hands down my all-time favorite bike shop in the whole city. Their motto, "What a Bunch of Jerks!" pokes fun at the snobbery that taints most bike shops, and yet they manage to counterbalance being down to earth with being…

River City Bicycles
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Central Eastside, Industrial District

706 SE M L King Blvd
Portland, OR 97214

Kelly M. writes: River city supplies the cycling crowd with beautiful new bicycles and outfits them with the appropriate spandex fashions and accessories. I'm sure this is a good bet to buy a brand new bike, as workers always appear to be knowledgeable and their…

Yoga Bhoga
Neighborhood: Southwest Portland, Downtown

1401 SE Morrison St
Portland, OR 97205

Netty L. writes: Tiffany was the most amazing yoga instructor I've ever had. Her classes were balanced, and challenging. Her teaching style was not intimidating. It was easy to be a beginner, and her modifications made simple clear sense. Tiffany is friendly, and she…

Woodstock Mystery Hole

I-205
Portland, OR 97255

Esther H. writes: The Woodstock Mystery Hole and Amusement Park, a Center for Land Use Interpretation "unusual and exemplary site of land use" listed site, is worth repeated visits (if you can garner an invitation). Its proprietor Barron is an exemplary and…

Root Whole Body
Neighborhood: Northeast Portland, Irvington

2526 NE 15th Ave
Portland, OR 97212

Lorri E. writes: A nice healing sanctuary in the Irvington 'hood for those who need a destination for stretching, breathing, and general TLC for the mind, body and soul. Nice yoga classes, and I particularly like the energy in the room--nice wood floors with windows…

McMenamins Kennedy School Soaking Pool
Neighborhood: Concordia, Northeast Portland

5736 NE 33rd Ave
Portland, OR 97253

Danny D. writes: Of my dear PDX! Every Sunday night I think about all the fun I had in Portland.

If by any chance you are in a cloudy, cold, rainy day ... which is not really common in PDX. LOL.
Please take yourself to The Kennedy School.
Walk to the re reception and…

Unthank Park
Neighborhood: Mississippi, North Portland

510 N Shaver St
Portland, OR 97227

Laura N. writes: Unthank? I don't think so.

*cue the sappy music*

Thank you, Unthank for providing a park where we can play kickball like elementary schoolers and drink like high schoolers (perfectly legal, as long as no one sees it). We salute you.

(Strict…

Peninsula Park
Neighborhood: North Portland

700 N Portland Blvd
N. Ainsworth and N. Vancouver
Portland, OR 97217

Andrew C. writes: I can't decide just yet but I think this park might be nicer than the Rose Garden.

And there's shops/food near it too...

Hmm...

..yeah, it's better.

Settled!

Esther Short Park

W Columbia Ave and W 8th St
Vancouver, WA 98660

Jenny C. writes: 10 years ago if someone would have suggested hanging out at Esther Short Park I would have responded with "Not no, but hell no." Anyone who has been around Vancouver long enough to remember the old Lucky Brewery knows that this park has made a 180…

Rose City Rollers

Portland, OR 97255

Tabitha R. writes: These girls ROCK!! They've been around since 2004 when a group of ladies decided to start a RD league in Portland. Now they have four local teams, one all-star traveling team and a "fresh meat" team for those of us who aren't ready to get whooped!…

West Linn Dance Center

19151 Willamette Drive
West Linn, OR 97068

Amy A. writes: My sister Mary opened this dance studio in West Linn. Ages 3 to 100! Go check it out have some fun. Shake that boooty.

Irving Park
Neighborhood: Northeast Portland

NE 7th Ave & Fremont Street
Portland, OR 97211

Abe I. writes: This is a pretty good park and it is convenient for a picnic being a couple of blocks from both Fred Meyer and Trader Joes. The only problem being the popularity which usually means on sunny days it is full of people.

Mt Scott Community Center & Pool
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland

5530 SE 72nd Ave
Portland, OR 97255

Katrina W. writes: From the fantastic photo collage in the back hallway, Mt. Scott appears to have been providing the essence of community spirit for the Mt. Scott/Arleta neighborhood since at least the 1970s. Fees are low, classes are taught by neighbors, and…

Pier Park
Neighborhood: North Portland

N Lombard St & Bruce Ave
Portland, OR 97255

Esther H. writes: Full-pipe in the skate park kicks asss. Frisbee golf course kicks asss (and none of those hazards where you lose your disc in the bottom of a pond, unlike Milo McIver). Old skool playground kicks assssssss!!!

Springwater Corridor Park

SE Ivon St and Boring
Portland, OR 97214

Elizabeth E. writes: Well hot diggity, I'm glad I discovered this trail just as spring and summer are on their way. From downtown, Springwater provides a long trail for biking or running all along the Willamette River from OMSI down toward Sellwood & beyond.

I love to…

Redtail Golf Center
Neighborhood: Southwest Portland

8200 SW Scholls Ferry Rd
Beaverton, OR 97008

Sangorama s. writes: You have to come here if you are in the market to buy new golf clubs.

I haven't golfed regularly in a LONG time. These days I golf twice per year and that's only for work functions. Recently I've been getting the itch again so I stopped by this place…

Department of Skateboarding

15 NE Hancock St
Portland, OR 97212

Kelly M. writes: Well, admittedly I know virtually nothing about skateboarding, but an indoor skate park combined with a skate shop couldn't be bad for Portlanders.

Upstairs from the shop is a gallery space where Ryan Jacob Smith had an amazing art show at (I assume…

Fat Tire Farm
Neighborhood: Alphabet District, Northwest

2714 NW Thurman St
Portland, OR 97210

Justin N. writes: I ride (and have tried my hand at racing) downhill so I have to give it up to the shop that supports us. A touch pricey and one of two of the guys on their staff (over the years) have been pretty big douches, but overall this place is a must stop if…

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