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This place is a must see when you are in Portland, Oregon. The story behind this mansion and what this family contributed in Portland was an eye opener. How the community rallied to preserve it and what it is now.
I've lived in Portland most of my life and this is the first time goong up here. The grounds are lovely, I wish I'd come up here earlier just for that. The house was great, but I did think it would be a little more interesting to tour. Not a lot of original items to look at. I think a $15 charge might be a better price point, Im sure it's expensive to keep up though. One note, you can pay for parking with parking kitty or they have meters at the beginning of the path to the house.
We visited and toured the mansion. It was stunning and none of the rooms were square. Loved it! I recommend a visit if you are in the Portland area.
It's a beautiful mansion with gorgeous views, even when it was an overcasted day. I hiked up there from lower Macleay trail. I loved the forest park. I'd love to come here for sunrise one day.
Quite a hike to get up here, but a neat old house with some good Portland history. The rooms are staged with various degrees of historical accuracy and they are open about that. The house itself is neat to explore but sadly they block of about 20 percent (mostly servant areas) to reserve for the behind the scenes tours. Not sure if it's worth the $15 to go inside. Some would say yes, I felt it was a little high for what you see. I was disappointed that the bottom floor was a pet photo exhibit rather than more Portland history.
It is a great museum to visit! The Pittock family has an incredible and inspiring history. My friend told me that the mansion almost turned down. They restored and furnished with at the time furnitures. The gardens are beautiful!
Overall this was a great experience! First time I have ever been & I picked the perfect day. 75° outside! 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.
I stumbled upon Pittock Mansion completely by chance while driving back to my hotel. I saw a sign, followed it up through the hills of Portland, and ended up at one of the most beautiful and peaceful places I've seen in the city. I'm not an architecture or engineering expert, but the brickwork and craftsmanship alone tell a story, just look at the photos. What stood out most to me, was the sound when I stepped out of the car. The sound of the trees. It was calming in a way that felt almost unreal. The views overlooking Portland are stunning, and even though I arrived before the mansion opened, walking the grounds was more than worth it. You can see the chauffeur's house (on the property) and garage, which felt surprisingly advanced and of course the beautiful view. I understand the grounds are beaming with beautiful horticulture during the spring and summer. Built by the founder of The Oregonian, Pittock Mansion feels like a living footnote in Portland's history. If you enjoy places that combine beauty, history, and a little sense of wonder, this one is worth the stop.
Definitely worth the time! Beautiful place and amazing views! It's great to see a piece of history preserved so well.
Cool little museum, but it is just that, a little museum. The outside area is gorgeous and the view point is absolutely beautiful. Came in the day before the featured exhibit opened, just my luck unfortunately.
After a long hike to the Pittock Mansion, the view made it worth the trouble. It offered sweeping views of the city and the best part is, you do not need to pay for it. You have to pay to go inside the mansion but most people were just walking around and going to the view.
I come here for sunset views of Portland not the mansion itself. The mansion is nice though admission is a little pricey and it's worth going once. After that, come here for one of the best views of Portland. All the publicly accessible spaces are so nice already. In spring, the flowers in the front entryway are in full bloom and they are beautifully arranged. At the back of the mansion, you can walk into the backyard and access the view point. You'll also see some nice Japanese maple trees and Monarch Mansion, a garden dedicated to butterflies that's just past the viewing point. Parking is paid but no one really checks during evenings
Pleasantly surprised how enjoyable the Pittock Mansion is to visit. Besides the complimentary gaze through the dining room window, the historical mansion offers a relaxing paved stroll around the property filled with beautiful landscaping and horizon views of downtown Portland. Unexpectedly was discovering the hiking trails that are connected to the southern portion of Forest Park. Many cyclists pedaling the challenge to crank up and down the hill. Paid parking at the top.
Pittock Mansion viewpoint is absolutely stunning and a place that makes you just stop and stare for a second (or ten). Perched above Portland, it gives you that sweeping city + mountain view that feels almost unreal on a clear day. Fun fact: the mansion was built in 1914 for Henry and Georgiana Pittock, and it played a big role in Portland's early publishing history. Another fun one... it was nearly destroyed in the 1962 Columbus Day Storm but was fully restored, which feels very fitting for something this iconic. Gorgeous, peaceful, and 100 percent worth the stop. read more
This place is a MUST SEE when visiting Portland! I was shocked by how special and beautiful the mansion and grounds were. If you are interested in interior decor/architecture/history the self guided tour of the mansion is a must! The spaces were beautiful and I learned so much about Portland. The organization who runs the house has done an amazing job maintaining and displaying this magical home. The grounds are also incredible (and free, although parking is paid), and worth seeing just for the view. The gardens are maintained by UofO gardening students and they have done a great job. All together I think we spent about $60 to see the tour and the gardens and it was well worth it. The staff was knowledgeable and loved talking about the homes and the residents! I also appreciate the tour being self guided so we could go at our pace. read more
6 months ago
3 months ago
This place is a must see when you are in Portland, Oregon. The story behind this mansion and what this family contributed in Portland was an eye opener. How the community rallied to preserve it and what it is now. read more
1 month ago
I've lived in Portland most of my life and this is the first time goong up here. The grounds are lovely, I wish I'd come up here earlier just for that. The house was great, but I did think it would be a little more interesting to tour. Not a lot of original items to look at. I think a $15 charge might be a better price point, Im sure it's expensive to keep up though. One note, you can pay for parking with parking kitty or they have meters at the beginning of the path to the house. read more
Quite a hike to get up here, but a neat old house with some good Portland history. The rooms are staged with various degrees of historical accuracy and they are open about that. The house itself is neat to explore but sadly they block of about 20 percent (mostly servant areas) to reserve for the behind the scenes tours. Not sure if it's worth the $15 to go inside. Some would say yes, I felt it was a little high for what you see. I was disappointed that the bottom floor was a pet photo exhibit rather than more Portland history. read more
It is a great museum to visit! The Pittock family has an incredible and inspiring history. My friend told me that the mansion almost turned down. They restored and furnished with at the time furnitures. The gardens are beautiful! read more
Overall this was a great experience! First time I have ever been & I picked the perfect day. 75° outside! 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. read more
9 months ago
I stumbled upon Pittock Mansion completely by chance while driving back to my hotel. I saw a sign, followed it up through the hills of Portland, and ended up at one of the most beautiful and peaceful places I've seen in the city. I'm not an architecture or engineering expert, but the brickwork and craftsmanship alone tell a story, just look at the photos. What stood out most to me, was the sound when I stepped out of the car. The sound of the trees. It was calming in a way that felt almost unreal. The views overlooking Portland are stunning, and even though I arrived before the mansion opened, walking the grounds was more than worth it. You can see the chauffeur's house (on the property) and garage, which felt surprisingly advanced and of course the beautiful view. I understand the grounds are beaming with beautiful horticulture during the spring and summer. Built by the founder of The Oregonian, Pittock Mansion feels like a living footnote in Portland's history. If you enjoy places that combine beauty, history, and a little sense of wonder, this one is worth the stop. read more
4 months ago
Cool little museum, but it is just that, a little museum. The outside area is gorgeous and the view point is absolutely beautiful. Came in the day before the featured exhibit opened, just my luck unfortunately. read more
11 months ago
After a long hike to the Pittock Mansion, the view made it worth the trouble. It offered sweeping views of the city and the best part is, you do not need to pay for it. You have to pay to go inside the mansion but most people were just walking around and going to the view. read more
I come here for sunset views of Portland not the mansion itself. The mansion is nice though admission is a little pricey and it's worth going once. After that, come here for one of the best views of Portland. All the publicly accessible spaces are so nice already. In spring, the flowers in the front entryway are in full bloom and they are beautifully arranged. At the back of the mansion, you can walk into the backyard and access the view point. You'll also see some nice Japanese maple trees and Monarch Mansion, a garden dedicated to butterflies that's just past the viewing point. Parking is paid but no one really checks during evenings read more
Pleasantly surprised how enjoyable the Pittock Mansion is to visit. Besides the complimentary gaze through the dining room window, the historical mansion offers a relaxing paved stroll around the property filled with beautiful landscaping and horizon views of downtown Portland. Unexpectedly was discovering the hiking trails that are connected to the southern portion of Forest Park. Many cyclists pedaling the challenge to crank up and down the hill. Paid parking at the top. read more
1 year ago
Very beautiful view of the city. We didn't go inside due to timing and having our dog but outside looking in, it's beautiful. Bonus is there is a few trails around the space also for walking / hiking / running . Family friendly, pets are able to go also but not inside the mansion. read more
This gorgeous 46-room French Renaissance style chateau, now a Portland historical landmark, was built in 1914 by publisher Henry Pittock and his wife, Georgiana. While strolling the grounds, it will come as no sunrise that Georgiana was an avid gardner, she was even an original founding member of the Portland Rose Show which was established in 1869. Roses, as well as other flowers and flowering trees, are an integral part of the formal gardens that surround the estate, creating a serene and elegant landscape. Located at the highest spot in the West Hills with sweeping, panoramas views of the city below, it's truly breathtaking. The lush green of Forest Park leads right up to the parking area for those wanting to make their way there via the various trails. Even if you don't buy a ticket to explore the mansion itself, it's worth a visit to the walk around the park-like grounds and take in the view. There are several picnic tables located at the viewing area, and benches under a magnificent old tree, so you can sit and enjoy at your leisure. Inside you will marvel at all the "modern" conveniences - a central vacuum system, a walk-in refrigerator, central intercom - all way ahead of their time! Decorated with luxurious lighting, furniture, rugs and accessories that the wealthy could afford, it's as much a museum as an estate. During Christmas, Pittock Mansion pis adorned with garlands, and trees, and holiday decor - a lovely time to visit. There is a large parking lot with parking meters, or use Parking kitty. Walking around the grounds is free. Tickets to tour the inside can be purchased online or at the gift store in front of the mansion. Adults: $15.50 Seniors (65+): $13.50 Youth (ages 6-18): $11.50 Children (under 6): FREE Throughout the year, they offer architectural tours, talks in the garden, lecture series and more. Visit their website for all the info. read more
The Pittock Mansion, once home to publisher Henry Pittock, is a beautiful mansion and property in Portland. This historic estate has early 20th-century architecture and history on the Pittock family's legacy. The real highlight, though, is the panoramic view--it's one of the best spots to take in the entire city of Portland. A perfect mix of history, beauty, and breathtaking scenery! So much history here. Protip... grab a snack off the blueberry bushes. read more
2 years ago
Must see if you're visiting Portland. We went on January 3rd, 2025 and the Christmas decorations were still up. The mansion is beautiful and the holiday add-ons made it even more spectacular. The tour is self-guided which we appreciated very mixy read more
Everything about this place is wonderful! Walking around the grounds outdoors is spectacular with the views. The inside tour is definitely worth taking. Fascinating to see such a beautiful old home. There is a fee for parking. As well as an admission fee. read more
2 years ago
I recently got to visit the Pittock mansion and it was such a joy to visit! We were in town from Seattle, and decided to visit it. Admission price was very reasonable. The mansion is absolutely lovely. You learn all about the history and culture and success story of the Pittock family. The mansion was well decorated and absolutely stunning windows and architecture. It has a lot of modern technology for its time and what was considered modern then. They even have a working elevator which still works to this day. It's the original elevator! There is a lot of space to move around and each room you visit is clearly labeled. There is also a behind the scenes tour that you can take advantage of if you pay a little extra. We took the behind the scenes tour with Nancy, our tour guide, and she was just lovely. She explained everything in detail and gave us a great tour. I highly recommend the behind the scenes tour. It does get busy there in the summer as it is a major tourist destination for Portland. Overall, I highly recommend a visit to the Pittock Mansion and the behind the scenes tour. You will enjoy it if you enjoy history and architecture! read more
With panoramic views of Portland, the Willamette River, and the Cascade Mountains, this is a cool place to go if you're visiting Portland. You will learn some history about the Pittock family and get to take a look inside their beautiful mansion. There is also access to various different hiking trails in the area. Admission is $15.50 for adults but free for members and children under 6 y/o. Youth and seniors also get discounted rates. Parking is a bit limited especially during peak times (Jun-Aug, Nov-Dec, and on weekends). There is only one parking lot at the entrance but it fills up fast so keep that in mind. You can always hike up or use ride sharing services to avoid dealing with parking. read more
7 months ago
2 years ago
Amazing property with a gorgeous view! The drive up is a little sketchy as it's one lane so you have to watch for oncoming traffic. Plenty of parking for a fee and there is a fee to get into the mansion buildings. You can walk the grounds for free and check out the view. read more
2 years ago
This place is a gem of old Portland history with stunning architecture and amazing views. Totally worth a visit! Parking's paid. You can use the restrooms once you're inside, but not that clean. read more
1 month ago
2 years ago
I toured the Pittock Mansion over the holidays, and it was great! This may only apply during the holidays, but it was quite busy, and it helped to get there early enough to snag a parking spot. For Christmas, each of the rooms was decorated with a different theme, like, "White Christmas" and "My Favorite Things." Doing a self-guided tour allows you to go at your own pace. There is quite a bit of history to learn about, and as an out-of-towner I very much enjoyed learning more about this famous Portland family. The grounds are gorgeous as well, and if it's not too foggy, you can get a great view of the city. read more
9 months ago
One of the historic things to see in Portland. It's a little bit in the hills and you have to pay for parking $2 an hour. The house is well preserved and it's beautiful inside. It was fun seeing things from around 100 years ago. Outside they have an amazing view of the city. It's worth seeing for tourists. I recommend driving there but I saw some people taking ride shares. It's worth about 1-2 hours to visit read more
A beautiful old home built in 1909 & located atop a high hill, it gives you a wonderful view of Portland. The rooms are full of grand old furniture, although (according to the signage) a lot of it is not from the home itself. But, it also displays modern (for their day) appliances & comforts through out the 23 room home. Ring showers, central heating, an intercom system & an elevator to name a few. There is an entrance fee, but the outside grounds & hiking trails are free. There is a parking fee too. The Mrs & I truly enjoyed our visit. read more
2 years ago
This place was really pleasant ! The only thing I'd say about it would be that the gift shop was really small , I'd think it would be fun if they incorporated Pittock mansion stickers ! The walk through around the house was amazing ! I went during Christmas time and the decorations really improved the experience! Definitely recommend going outside and look at the views and take lots of pictures! read more
11 months ago
Every year the whole Pittock mansion is decorated in a different holiday theme, and this year it was titled "Winter Wonderland". You can buy tickets online for a specific time frame for about $16 and some fees. The event is available to view through January 4th. This is a great way to grab the gal pals and get into the Christmas spirit. Put on your best holiday sweaters, hats, scarves, have some beverages, a little food and make it a day of celebrating friendship for the holidays. We had a great time. The mansion was absolutely beautiful. Some of the rooms were breathtaking and magical, while others were functional, but they all brought on the holiday spirit and the creativity of the artists and people who went through all the work to exhibit their magic. We are talking poinsettias, fir boughs, trees, lights and thousands of decorations. This is a tradition for us, and you should check it out because it may become a tradition for you as well. read more
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3229 NW Pittock Dr
Portland, OR 97210
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About how long is the tour?
Most people take the self-guided tour because they offer very few guided tours.
Can I come to check out the view before the mansion opens? Does security allow that?
Yes. You can walk all over and never set foot in the mansion and there are hiking trails too. It's almost as if the grounds and the mansion are separate. There is a small paid parking lot. From there you can wander and never pay to go inside the…
Can I come after closing just for the view? Or are there gates?
Yes, but only until 9:00pm. There are no gates but overnight security does not allow people to linger near the mansion after 9:00pm.
On average, how long would a self-guided tour take?
I would allow at least two hours or longer. There is a lot to see and take in both inside and outside.
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