I'm so glad Hopscotch exists in Portland. If you've heard of Meow Wolf or Team Lab, this is a…read moresimilar concept. It is an "immersive art experience." What does that mean in reality? It means big murals to look at, wall projections that are responsive to movement, sounds meant to augment what you see, and more. Two rooms (trampoline and ball pit) require shoes to be off, socks to be on, and stairs to be climbed, in order to access them. The rest of the place is flat concrete floors. They do also have a food and drink program that I have not personally gotten to enjoy. I recommend everyone who visits brings their sense of wonder and play. You may also want to dress confidently and snag some new photos of yourself. If neither of those (playfulness or selfies) are of interest, this may not be for you.

It was a fun activity for a couple hours but I wouldn't go again unless they updated or changed the…read moreart. Exhibits ranged from visual, audio, and interactive art. There's a "trampoline" that's more of a cushioned floor (probably due to safety and liability), a ball pit, snack/drink counter, and gift shop at the end. Lots of kids there and it feels a little awkward as an adult trying to balance enjoying your experience and watching out for the kids running around. Good for families to kill a an hour or two together.

Another Portland landmark when it comes to signage. This is an iconic sign and you see it in films…read moreand tv shows and such when the setting is in this particular city. Portland is indeed a weird place and that is one of the reasons that I love it so much. It's quirkiness and art oriented drive is the "weirdness" I am referring to which makes this sign highly relatable to me. Anything that can make you lovably eccentric. Of course there is the weird element where it can delve into creepy but most people can flesh out as to what is purposeful and with intent as opposed to the opposite. I consider myself to be a weirdo and people have accused me of just that throughout my life and it's something I learned pretty early on that it's a thing to be embraced rather than treating our uniqueness and eccentricities ( the harmless kind) as a crutch, burden or handicap. I remember when I was a fairly new transplant to the Pacific Northwest there was a friendly rivalry that I would hear off and on as to what was the weirdest city in America. Austin, Texas and Portland were neck to neck and from what I heard Portland won out but of course I haven't been to Austin in a very long time and before I ever heard of the rivalry so maybe down there they say they are the victors. I may find out when I go there later this Spring. But for me seeing this sign whenever I come across it is an enduring thing and I feel like I am with my tribe... both in Portland and the Pacific Northwest.

This is located right across the street from Voo Doo Donuts. The sign is pretty cool. There's…read morealways cars parked there so not sure how some folks get photos without any cars. Still, worth checking out when you're in downtown.

This place has an awesome museum, cheap prices for oddities, friendly and informative staff, and…read moreunforgettable experiences. I've gone multiple times just for buying wet specimens. Every time I go there's something new to look at

Very fun spot, if you are into "dark" stuff. I know for a fact that this place is haunted. I didn't…read morereally see any paranormal activity myself, but with the items they have on display......yeah, it's haunted. The temperature in the back area was cold, compared to the main entrance which appeared to be warmer. If you know the significance of cold rooms regarding paranormal activity, you know what I'm talking about. There were a lot of interesting displays and fun things to read. The place was not very big, but I still had a good time. The staff was great, the selection was as on pint and the value of place was legit. Check it out if you are into paranormal activity.

Stopped by the troll bridge on the way back to Portland from visiting the coast. Not a far drive…read morefrom the main highway. It is a small curvy road so not much space to park. Very interesting place. Spent some time looking at all the neat stuff posted here.

Very cute experience. There really isn't any parking, but if you go up the road a bit past the…read morebridge, there's a turnout to make a u turn. You can theoretically pull over and walk down for photos. It's free and cute. Kids would love it.

Had an incredible time! We booked the place for a friends birthday celebration. The staff was super…read morekind and funny and would always check in if we needed any help or wanted more drinks. The drinks were pretty good as well! Has a good selection to choose from. There's a variety of crafts to choose from. I chose the coasters. You're given a good amount of time to finish your crafts during the reservation as well. I had so much fun I'd definitely come back here again!

So very much fun! We reserved a spot to bring our daughter while she was in town. My husband and I…read moreare NOT crafty, so we really did this for the kiddo...but we ended up enjoying ourselves so much! We chose to do passport covers and luggage tags. The tags, my task, were just good fun. Lots of room to be creative and simple to complete without assistance. The passport covers were another story. The other 2 needed assistance a lot, especially during the stitching, which took quite a bit of time and was a tad hard on their hands. The employees were more than willing to provide the assistance they needed though. There were definitely a couple other crafts I would've enjoyed trying. Fabulous concept, pleasant employees, and a cool way to spend a few hours...especially for those of us very much out of our comfort zone.

This place is weird--in a fun way. The Peculiarium is a quick, quirky stop that totally leans into…read morePortland's "keep it weird" vibe. Lots of odd displays, creepy mannequins, aliens, Bigfoot stuff, and random photo ops. It doesn't take long to go through, but it's entertaining and definitely memorable. The gift shop is actually one of the best parts--tons of strange, funny, and unique items you won't see anywhere else. Staff was chill and friendly, and the whole place feels like it doesn't take itself too seriously. Not a full-on museum experience, but if you're killing time, visiting Portland, or just want something different, it's worth checking out. Great for pictures!!

Fun random stop in Portland! Definitely worth checking out of your are in the area. So many wacky…read moreand fun things crammed in this place! Great Hollywood movie props and fun installations - a treat for the whole family! There is something for everyone here! Keep Portland weird!

The only theater ai go to in Portland. Small and intimate with a great selection of food and drink…read more Always showing new movies even after they were cyber hacked. I'm particular to the homemade Ginger Ale. Crazy good. The service is okay but it's. movie theater. Not much for them to do. Love this theater. Great price!!

I was excited to visit this theater for the first time but unfortunately I left disappointed…read more We ordered food at the bar, our dinner, to be delivered to us in the theater. The bartender who took our order didn't write it down as he was taking it, which always makes me wonder if they will remember it correctly. He didn't. Carelessness. The bartender asked us which auditorium and our seat number and we were told that it would be delivered to our seats. Still no food an hour and 15 minutes into the movie so my partner went to check on it. He was told that they couldn't find us, which makes no sense unless the bartender entered the seats wrong. The cost was refunded but no dinner for us. Other than that the auditorium and seats are pretty nice but not better than any other theater. I doubt that I'll go back.

It's a naked bike ride, what more is there to say. It can be fun and interesting. Be open minded…read moreand remember it's for a great cause. It's to protest the world's dependency on oil.

The only problem is the date. It should be a Saturday in July. Its mostly at night and it was a…read morerefreshing 60 degrees. Cathedral Park was the best start location in five years. The band, stage, slope for viewing, just perfect.

Great experience and it was fun, scary, suspenseful with our group! Definitely would come back…read morefor the other

Super fun escape room with actor elements involved. The puzzles were pretty creative…read more They had quite a few scenarios to choose from. We were in the Frozen Forest scenario with 10 people and was able to escape with 13 minutes left. The material and everything that built out the room were great quality production. I would definitely try this place again.

Came to night market around Xmas time and the line was CRAZY but I'm glad I went in anyway. We were…read moretold the line was just for wristbands (required to order alcohol) so we were able to skip the line - later we found this might not be so? I can't believe I've never been to the market before and I don't know if it's always that busy. Once inside, there is a lot of space so it's not too crowded. There are loads of small local vendors then a food cart pod with a stage and music. It's like all the things you ever wanted in one place! The night we came was punctuated by a literal dumpster fire down the street so it was a peak Portland experience!

Fun, bustling, and expansive! We went to the holiday night market last night and there are so many…read moretalented vendors selling jewelry, food, ceramics, and so much more! You can go hungry because outside are plenty of food carts. There are many places to get a seasonal cocktail or beer too. I would recommend shopping here for your holiday gifts and support the amazing artists. We biked here which was so much easier than finding parking. We also went early to beat the lines. It gets busy!