Portlandia...I actually think I have heard of the TV show of the same name before hearing the…read moreexistence of this statue. But the statue definitely came prior to the show. The trident wielding woman is enormous and is awe inspiring and beautiful and perhaps to a certain kind of man perhaps intimidating but that isn't necessarily a problem there. This statue is on the Portland Building and if you simply wall by or near it's nearly impossible to miss. This is also an attraction where there is no fee to take a look at it as it can literally be seen quite easily from the public sidewalk. Yet another iconic downtown Portland landmark that is not to missed!

Nice statue. I believe this is the second largest copper statue in the United States after the…read moreStatue of Liberty. I'm impressed by the vexillology that is also used here, since there's a flag of Cascadia along with the flag of the city of Portland, OR.

A stroll upon the Tilikum Crossing is not merely a crossing it is an experience, dear reader, of…read morethe most civilized kind. Opened in 2015, this rather distinguished span stretches some 1,720 feet (a modest 0.30 miles, if you please), composed of roughly three and a half miles of elegant cable. And what makes it all the more proper? No motorcars allowed. Only buses, cyclists, and pedestrians quite right, wide chap. Orderly, safe, and delightfully serene, with buses gliding along at a sensible 25 miles per hour in their designated lanes. Its name, derived from a Chinook Wawa word meaning "people," "tribe," or "relatives," feels rather fitting. One cannot help but feel a sense of togetherness upon it an unspoken camaraderie among those who traverse its path. Now, allow me a small tale. After descending from the Portland Aerial Tram with a few companions, we found ourselves pausing midway across. There we stood, laughing like schoolchildren, when along came a most curious sight a gentleman dressed as a clown, pedaling past on his bicycle, honking and gesturing with theatrical enthusiasm. I say, it was impossible not to laugh. And then, as if the scene required a proper encore, we glanced upward. The sun was setting soft, golden, utterly splendid. Birds chirped their evening chorus as daylight faded into that slightly ominous, yet enchanting dusk. And just like that, the bridge awakened. Its LED lights began to shimmer and shift, reflecting the river's speed, height, and temperature below how clever, how modern, how utterly lovely. Indeed, the design itself is striking clean, contemporary, and most unique. By day it is impressive; by night, it is simply dazzling. One does not merely cross here one lingers, one laughs, one takes it all in. And isn't that just lovely?

Awesome bridge. The bridge does not feature any roads for private vehicles, which actually makes…read morethe bridge a serene escape where you can work out in peace without having to worry about incoming cars. Overall, I think it is a great bridge! It certainly offers great views of Cascadia.

Finally got the chance to see and be where the stag sign is after many years! Street parking is…read moreavailable in the area and a quick walk towards the park where you have a better view of it. You can also go up the stairs and see it from a closer view. Tree branches do obscure the view a bit. Very satisfying experience!

One of the iconic things about Portland is the white stag sign that sits just across a bridge that…read morelights up the sky at night. It is used in so many shots to depict Portland that while in the area though raining, I had to get some up close photos. Thankfully, the bridge wasn't busy so Ben was able to drive pretty slow as I took picture after picture while we got closer. After a little while, I told him to just stop the car and let me out and I'd walk the rest of the way to avoid anything getting in the view of my pictures. There was a small little pull off (kinda) that I told him to wait for me at right at the end of the bridge. I love these types of things, unique and distinctly Portland.

The PBOT waterways Bike Ride stopped at the Keller Fountain. It's an artistic representation of a…read morestage using cement squares and unique standing shapes. The water was not running but you can imagine how majestic this is when flowing. Going to come back in spring.

I have so many wonderful memories from Keller Fountain Park over the years that I have lived in…read morePortland. I've sulked here, taken dates and out of town guests here, I've had summertime lunches here. While Pioneer Square may be considered "Portland's Livingroom," to some, this amazing park is everything to me.

Fabulous and beautiful historic house above Portland - restored and with period furniture. Those…read moreinterested in the details of living at that time will find much to see. One caution fir visitors. Our car in the Pittock parking lot was broken into. Nothing to take but expensive to repair the window. There are plenty of warning signs about leaving no valuables. This is a paid parking lot. Wish they would arrange for some security at a popular tourist destination.

Overall this was a great experience! First time I have ever been & I picked the perfect day. 75°…read moreoutside! The tour is done by yourself which is nice. You can go at your own pace! Items that are there are some of the original items that were donated to the mansion they have a Blue P next to the item. Other items there are antiques that have been placed to fit the theme. Lots of photos of the family and context to the photos! This was great. Outside was clean and there were ton of labels for all the plants. Flowers and plants full bloom! We did the WildWood Trail to the Witches Castle! It's a nice hike. Wear appropriate shoes and clothes! 2.3-5 miles round trip. It's a big enough path for multiple people but some areas narrow. The climb down is good but man back up lol you will feel the burn. They have restrooms onsite indoor and then they have a bathroom in the mansion basement. Toilets flush loud don't be alarmed. At the bottom of the trail when you cross the street, there was a porta potty. Map as well. Parking is expensive: weekend Saturday it was roughly $24 for all day! There are benches and picnic tables towards the view! Staff are very nice! Gift shop as well with snacks, plants, jewelry, postcards, and all sorts of items.

Came out early (7:30) on a Sunday morning and there was ample parking and it wasn't crowded. That…read moreleft the stairs and trails open for a wake up "run". The stairs killed me, lol, but it's what I came for. After reaching the top, we veered to the right and got a great view of the reservoir... which led to more stairs. Looped around the park and made my way back to the car. Best parking is near 69th and Yamhill/Tabor. Will be back to check out other trails at the park.

The origin of stairclimbers. Up or down the workout is real ~ trails paved or unpaved, playground…read morefor little ones or sports courts, horseshoe pit, picnic tables everywhere and off leash area for pups. Street park at the bottom of limited lot at the top. Bathrooms at the summit as your reward. This volcanic cinder cone is an awesome bicycle hill climb and fun descent. One of Portland's best parks.

It's a park. Gotta park for the park and walk. Great views, lots o people…read more Watch airport landings, StZ Helen's blow up in the future, and Mt Hood turn green. Oh and the sunset if you are patient enough to wait. Only downside is the volume of the traffic on 84 in the background.

The best location in NE Portland for watching sunsets, taking in panoramic views of the city,…read moregazing at stars (and other astronomical events, even despite the light pollution), and watching planes take off and land at nearby PDX. On a clear day, Mt. Hood, Mt. St. Helens and Mt. Adams can be seen by those with good eyesight. An old, decommissioned aviation beacon still blinks away at all hours of the day and night like a lighthouse, and the rustic lanterns around the perimeter make the park feel as if it were time-shifted from an earlier era. For a real treat, visit the park when the city below lies under a blanket of fog.

Very cool square. Ran into one of the people who lived there and she was very nice. We were invited…read moreto do the painting for the mural on the street that happens annually. It is a very cool project overall.

Meditation on a Hippy Corner…read more Tea stand, books, and a bulletin Drop my crap off and neighb's haul it in I sure won't hang out here But glad that I live near To observe this fine sharing shenanigan. Please see Kelly M's review for a more precise explanation of this painted street square, where I may have observed a public pet burial. Don't quote me on that one.

A very small pull out to view the Willamette Falls. Interesting history of the various mills which…read moreharnessed the natural falls.

My wife and I were in Portland with my sister and brother-in-law and we stopped after the grotto…read morefor this overlook that had a huge rush of water, I read somewhere that it had the second most volume of water in America, but it seemed far-fetched. The view was pretty, but from where we were standing, it seemed to have a lot of blocking obstructions, I know big problems, but hey.... We stayed for about 10 minutes and were on our way again. Hey, it was free, I think the other side of the river would have been better.