I had this place bookmarked as a must to go. I haven't ever seen a Paul Bunyan statue before but there is a song that says they are everywhere. So I wanted to see how this one was. There isn't really parking here. It is literally on a corner. I'm not sure if I would recommend coming here but if you do it is probably only for a few minutes to snap a photo and that's it. read more

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Awesomely nerdy and so much fun. One of my favorite icons in Portland! We even took the stepson when he visited. Not a business but it is a fun iconic statue that is just cool read more

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I loved this statue as a kid, this and Bob;s Big Boy were fun for my bro and I. Paul was big, strong, seemed like a hero and protector of the city. My opinion has changed, but it is still a cool landmark. No longer as big, part of city is no longer as cool (still not bad) and it just doesn't make me smile BUT, it is still a cool landmark (as I said). Hopefully this never gets taken down. read more

A quick drive by, by good ol Paul Bunion. This was a a cool little roadside attraction. We were in the neighborhood .

Nice drive over the bridge.Parked at the Wells Fargo parking lot and was there for less than 10 mins. I did use the atm at Wells Fargo due to you have to be a customer in order to park there read more

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Probably the best free photo op in Portland! It turned out the Paul Bunyan statue (no babe tho!) was a short walk from our airbnb (unplanned honestly!) and was a ton of fun to stop by! The statue was actually taller than expected, and in a much smaller area (it's really just a small corner of an end street) but was easy to walk to and get picked up from as it's listed in Lyft's directory XD I'd love to see a bit more about the statue written somewhere, but all in all a definite wonderful first stop on our Portland trip and absolutely set the ton for how fabulous the weekend would be! read more

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What everyone gets wrong about this Statue is its true Importance. Paul was built to ward off Raiding parties from the north trying to steal our Children and Cattle. He was also Constructed from the blood and flesh and then covered in a plaster shell to keep those meaty bits safe. Sort of like an M&M. His mortal enemy and true rival is Harvey the Bunny who stalks the backroads of Tualatin. After their battle back in 69 neither of them left without a few scars and decided to have a truce of sorts. Both agreeing to stay on their own side of the river and only collect sacrifices from amongst their own followers. The reason Pauls shirt is red is to hide the wounds he suffered that still weep blood. Remember, every third Saturday and 5th monday a sacrifice of flesh is required. read more

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Cool little piece of local culture! Worth a stop if you're in the area, and there are plenty of nearby coffee shops and restaurants to slake your thirst and hunger. read more

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There's not much to do here other than gawk at a giant statue, but it's a cool photo opportunity for your social feeds nonetheless. Not sure if you're supposed to, but you can get pretty up close and personal with Mr. Bunyon. If you're planning on getting weird, just know that this landmark is on a busy street, so you'll be silently judged while traffic passes and you do whatever pose you feel inclined to do. If you're just jumping out to snap a few pics, you can utilize the parking lots that are adjacent, but I wouldn't dawdle as you might get towed/ticketed. read more

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Wow! An incredibly large Paul Bunyan Statue (has been here since 1959) in the middle of 2 busy intersections (in Kenton), in front of a Wells Fargo Branch. Only in Portland, Oregon. After my husband and I had visited the Victorian Belle for The Miracle of a Million Lights Christmas display, I found the yelp page for this monstrous statue and decided to head over (only 2 miles away). We arrived a little after 9 pm and decided to just park at the Wells Fargo parking lot since they were closed and then just walked around to snap a few photos. At this time, no one was around so we could take some people free photos. Pretty cool that Paul Bunyan, this rugged ol' lumberjack of a man stands so tall with his mighty ax. Definitely an interesting sight to see and worth a stop and photo op if you are in the area. read more

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Fun to see this on our road trip back to San Diego. Pulled over, stretched our legs, and took photos with Mr Paul Bunyan himself! read more

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We came on a Thursday around 10:00 AM, and was fortunate that the traffic was very light, and there were no other tourists taking pictures. The statue is huge, just as huge as his celebrity status, and his fabled reputation. I had to cross the street in order to get the entire statue inside my iPhone camera view. There's no cost to visit, but finding parking may be a little tricky. I'm a Wells Fargo bank customer, so I did a transaction in order to use the parking lot. read more

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When in Portland... I'm still not really sure why there's a massive monument to a lumberjack right off the freeway here, but I like it! Lumberjacks are in right now, and I've kinda bought into the whole movement. Plaid flannel shirts and jeans have been my code of comfort this winter, and I've really started to like it. And this statue is the ultimate epic monument to lumberjacks the world over. But I still don't know why it's here in Portland. I mean, they do have a large population of Lumbersexuals, but this had to be here before they arrived. As I write this I'm recalling a large number of placards around the statue. I bet they explain the whole thing. In typical Michael T fashion, I was more interested in sharing photos of this on social media, than actually paying attention. Let this be a lesson! P.S. According to Wikipedia there are many Paul Bunyan statues around the country but THIS is the most famous! http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Bunyan_Statue read more

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I love these pieces of folk art. This Paul Bunyan statue was built in honor of Oregon's Centennial in 1959. Paul is 31 feet high and is made of cement over a metal armature. The Oregon Centennial is very vivid in my mind. My dad grew a beard to honor Oregon's pioneer heritage, and we attended The Pendleton Roundup (Let 'Er Buck). I have seen the deep deformities gouged in the Blue Mountains left by the wagon trains as they came across on The Oregon Trail. So much much else went on as well. I'm very fond of Paul Bunyan and pleased with his maintenance, and of course he is also a symbol of the importance of the logging industry in Oregon (My dad was a logger before he started his own business in Portland shortly before I was born). Just like so many landmarks in downtown Portland, I love Paul Bunyan. I guess I wonder if Blue, the giant ox, misses Paul? read more

You know what... sure why not! I am here after all. A shout out to the first hipster: Paul Bunyan! Standing tall and straight with his giant ax ready for your selfies. He wasn't as tall as I thought he would be and there was no Babe (sad face). I think if your visiting Portland, this is a must.. at least for your first time. read more

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A special review, my husband's first (and probably last) Yelp review: "A must see for all handlers of wood, be ye sawmen, axemen, pitchmen or rollers of the log. Paul looms large in his checkered flannel and looks to the NW." He wanted to review Paul and give him 5 stars but he didn't want to sign up for Yelp. The Paul Bunyan statue was built in 1959. The massive statue of Paul sans the Blue Ox stands 31 feet tall. If you stop by, check out the Kenton neighborhood, formerly a meatpacking town, for its small town America charm. read more

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A giant Lumberjack in the middle of a city, standing in all his bearded glory and towering above the tourist snapping his photo like the paparazzi. No red carpet here, but that flannel? Runway ready! A group of cohorts and I visited on a tour de Portland and it's a photo op I'm glad we didn't miss to commemorate our trip. There's nothing else around really it seemed and the roads around the statue are busy. DO look both ways, DONT forget the selfie! read more

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This statue is soooo, well, it's so damn Portland, and I love portland! It was a surprise destination on a recent double decker bus tour and bar crawl that we were on for work and I thought it was the perfect touch to really get us in the "lumber-jack" and "lumber-jill" mood. The statue itself is massive and a little beat but that is exactly what you'd expect of Paul Bunyan, right? Rugged, tattered and rough around the edges. I will also chime in that this may be the smartest statue that I've ever met. Why you ask? This man chose to stay stationary in Portland with a great view of another PDX landmark, The Dancin' Bare. What a view! read more

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Q: Why a Paul Bunyan statue in Portland? A: Why not. This rhetorical question and answer was the first thing to pop in my head after seeing this behemoth for the first time while on a city tour. Paul Bunyan has been unofficially adopted as a mascot for cities across the country, and the lumber-sexual loving Portland is no exception. This giant Paul doesn't have a Babe the Blue Ox statue to accompany him, but he is across the street from the Dancin' Bare strip club. Something for kids and grown ups alike in the same vicinity! read more

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The Kenton neighborhood has so many awesome things to offer. One of the best things being this gigantic Paul Bunyan statue. I can't decide if he is there to protect and watch over the Wells Fargo Bank or the Dancin' Bare. Either way I always stop by to say hi when I'm in the neighborhood. read more

Because sure, why not? A giant Paul Bunyan statue across the street from a gentleman's club (that, by the looks of it, didn't have too many gentlemen involved) is about as Portland of an experience that I can think of. Don't go out of your way (and it is kind of out of your way) but DO stop here and snap a few if you're nearby. Especially the gentlemen. read more

I'm always here for a good photo op so why not. What it do, PB? Paul is in the historic Kenton area just chilling with his ax and checked shirt. You go boy! Bet photo is actually not right at the statue but near the train tracks so that you can angle in the pine tree next to him. I mean, he has an ax for a reason. Include the tree. read more

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I love finding the funky statues, landmarks and places when I travel so visiting Paul Bunyan in The city of Kenton was a must! Ok, it was cold. Really cold this night but worth the trek. I feel like these larger then life characters add a bit of playfulness to a city/town. I kinda dig the giant shoes! read more

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I actually didn't go up to see this but we passed by it on the max several times! It's really cool and random so if you are nearby I would definitely check it out! read more

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In a town where a lot of the old landmarks that gave the city its feel are going away, the old bars, restraints and other businesses, it is cool that this is still here. It is big, rustic, not as polished as other statues in town. I also just love that it is here, in Kenton. It fits and gives the area a different flare, Now if we can just get him a fresh paint job...we want him to last! read more

I had to visit Paul Bunyan. I just had to. It's on the list of things to do in Portland. It's, seriously, like on every list. He's pretty tall, but I thought he'd be taller. His paint is peeling quite a bit, but he's still impressive as a statue. Plus, every time I think of Paul Bunyon, I think of the Disney short with Babe, his blue ox. The statue is on the corner in front of a bank, and if you cross the street, you'll see Babe's blue hoof prints. I think it's a see if you have time, and it only take a couple minutes. read more

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The statue is tall and in good condition next to the Wells Fargo bank in a hipster neighborhood that has easy parking. The neighborhood is quiet and has some cool bars next to it. read more

FACT: Paul Bunyan is not only the sexiest of folk heroes but also the sartorial inspiration for almost every man in Portland. He's here to teach us that it's cool to be a manly man, and that you can look good at the same time. I'm totally jealous of his flannel and beanie. I didn't think Pendleton had sizes this big! It's probably a custom order... Minus one star for being a bad pet owner. Babe is nowhere to be found, and the traffic in this part of Portland is bad. It's just irresponsible to let your blue ox run free, even if he is 42 ax handles tall. read more

What a random, yet not so surprising Portland find. I hate to not give the statue 5 stars but aside from standing next to it and taking a photo, there's not much else to do. It's definitely cool to check out and see if you're in the area. It's well built and tall enough for people to sit or stand on for taking photos. In fact, he's big enough for a group of 20 or so people to take their photo with. Just be careful of the busy intersection because you'll need to get in the street to take a shot of that many people. Glad to have seen this on my most recent trip in town. Keep Portland weird! read more

This place is adorable. I love Portland first of all, and this is just yet another funny quirky thing to stumble upon. He was built in 1959 in honor of the centennial of Oregon's statehood during the Centennial Exposition and International Trade Fair that year. Relocated for the light rail in 2002 and don't worry, BABE is close by! Across Denver Avenue from the statue, and in front of what was once the machine shop, the relocation included the installation of four blue cloven-hoof posts honoring Bunyan's constant companion. The Kenton neighborhood is amazing to begin with and this is a great end cap to their North end. Charming and fun stop on any trip out to North Portland. Make it a day, grab some great grub from any number of charming spots on old Main street and go to the park just West by 2 blocks! read more

This is yet another quirky Portland site that makes the city a unique, and fun place to check out. So random. In a city that is infested with so many hipster Lumber Jacks and Lumber Jills who only swing a can of Axe, this monument is a true inspiration to their spirit. Paul shows us that you can rock flannel and a beanie year round. If you are North Portland, stop by and say Hi. read more

Very tall statue with a cool photo opportunity. There are a lot of restaurants, shops and a train nearby.

We weren't locals to Portland but wanted to see the Paul Bunyan statue. Took the Max orange line to get there and existed the Kenton stop. When you get off you can't miss it. It's literally across the street. It's not in the nicest of areas, so I would recommend going when there's light out. Cool and funny statue to add to your memories. read more

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We were here a few weeks ago on our last day in portland and we had to make a stop here before heading back to california. Arrived here around 10am and there was nobody there at all. The statue is slightly fading but still looks fine to me and worth taking a few photos. It is located right at the corner intersection of a stop light so it can be awkward to take pics while people in their cars are watching, but who cares right? We are tourists and having a good time. read more

A few years ago, I happened to mention to a coworker that I'd gone to Portland for the weekend. She asked me if I visited Paul Bunyan while there. I had no idea what she was talking about. "What's this you say about Paul Bunyan?," inquired I. You can be damn sure that, the next time I was in Portland, I made it a point to seek out the handsome, towering lumberman. Located just off I-5 when coming into town (and just across from the Kenton/N. Denver Ave. MAX station when already there), Paul B. is super easy to find. He stands watch over a busy intersection and is one of many things that helps to "keep Portland weird" (but only in the most fabulous way). Even more cool, because of Paul B., we discovered the fabulous Kenton neighborhood and found, among other places, Salvage Works, Homebrew Exchange, and 7 Bucks a Wack. Now, we make it a point to go say hey to Paul B. most any time we are in town. read more

This was on my list of "things to do" during my vacation. How in the world did this get on my list lol. Being it be a landmark, I had to do this just because. The statue itself was "eh". It was located next to a wells fargo bank. Luckily I have an account with wells fargo so I parked there and walked my way over to paul bunyan. Held my handy dandy selfie stick, snap some shots, and off I went to my next "to go" spot. Paul, you are big lol read more

Gotta love Paul!!! I grow up riding by Paul every day to daycare. In the back of my Dad's '79 Ford Bronco. So many wonderful memories. read more

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I was here to see ask the Santa Claus people dressed up for Santacon. They even put a giant Santa that on Paul. Fun neighborhood with shops and food nearby. And a huge step club across the street if you're in the market for some adult entertainment ;) read more

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Drove over 20 minutes to find this statue only to be hugely disappointed. The statue is old and chipped and the color has faded away. The only thing going for it is its size. We did not even get out of the car to take a closer look. read more

This is a totally touristy thing to do. We loved it. We went on a Wednesday night so there was no one else around. There is a strip club across the street so you may have to explain some things to the kids. read more