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The Wishing Tree

4.3 (12 reviews)

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Jason V.

The Wishing Tree is a loving reminder of our collective humanity, where our battles and struggles are laid bare, and where all of us are equal in seeking that missing piece of our lives. The fact that someone maintains and restocks the pens and tags for passers-by to write down their wishes and keep this cute communal attraction going is charming enough in itself, but reading the wishes adds an even greater sense of compassion and well-being. Ignore the naysayers and NIMBYs, and if you're in the area, check it out, grab a tag, put your heartfelt desire onto paper, and try imagining, just for a second, in a world where all of our wishes actually do come true.

Julia R.

It's such a sweet activity. Definitely something to do when visiting Portland. Paper and pen not always avaliable so I'd recommend bringing some.

Eidah H.

This is very much worth the visit if you're traveling to Oregon. There was a cute little clipboard and extra tags and it was so nice reading everyone's wishes.

Mande B.

This is one of the most wonderful ideas I've seen in a long time. I was happy to stumble upon this while searching for today's adventures. This tree holds such strong positive energy, you can feel it walking up to it. Once there, it is very relaxing. There was a sharpie along with a clipboard containing instructions at the base of the tree. Some people brought their wish already written and attached it to the tree, while others used the tags there. Take a moment, visit, make a wish and let the universe work.

Chris L.

It was our 1st time visiting Portland & I noticed this was a landmark to visit... It was easy to find and we spent about 15 minutes there in total. The parking was easy to find as it's in a residential area. When you arrive, there is a mailbox with paper, writing material, & string for you to create your own wish and hang it on the tree. It's completely FREE to do. I would recommend this place only if you have a few days to explore Portland. If you only have 1 day in Portland, it may not really be worth the visit unless you're in the area. I did enjoy reading all the different wishes, and we actually met the home owner who was really friendly. The concept is pretty cool, and apparently, you can even rent the house the tree is located in front of as an Air BNB! Kinda want to start a wishing tree in my hometown now.

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Judith T.

A wonderful stop when in Portland. The boyfriend and I rented bicycles to visit this place! We got a bit lost trying to find it but please note, this tree is part of someone's home, place right in front of their house. Be prepared to bring your own tag. When we went, there were no more tags available. It was interesting to read everyone's wishes. Hope that they all come true! Definitely a place worth visiting if you have time when in Portland. There is a residential pub called The Pocket Pub, a short 5-minute walk from the Wishing Tree, so if you wanted to come here and make the stop worth it, you can enjoy a beer or glass of champagne down the road right after!

Scarlet F.

What an awesome and amazing thing to stop and see. Reading others wishes was heartwarming to see how selfless some people are. The homeowners were pulling in as we were writing our wishes and reading the different tags and they were extremely nice and stopped to say hello- even let us pet their dog. It was a great stop for our trip. Some of the wishes can fall off- please pick them up and replace them on the tree! It's an easy to miss stop, as we drove past it a few times and finally got out and walked around as most of the wishes are on the sidewalk side and not on the road side.

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4.0(85 reviews)
1.7 miDowntown

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.

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4.8(5 reviews)
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So many fantastic options with unique and interesting stores, restaurants, food cart pods,…read morepubs/bars & entertainment along Mississippi Avenue in Portland! It's nice to spend a day or afternoon just walking the area and checking things out.

This street has it all! Vibrant shops, unique bars, several music venues, and lots of restaurants…read morespanning a variety of cuisines and price ranges. Thai, Italian, Sushi, Burgers, Southern comfort food, Korean, Mexican, ice cream - it's all there! The shops are small business - no chains - and range from eclectic little boutiques perfect to browse and shop for treasures, to gourmet food shops with a plethora of local items, and a store that has every lightbulb known to exist - Sunlan - that truly is worth a visit. I really like Ink & Peat gift shop. So many fun items like warm and comfy throws, jewelry, chocolates, garden items, perfume. Hard to visit without a purchase! For those looking for adult beverages day and night, there are lots of pubs, bars and music venues. This street really comes alive in the summer with the Mississippi Street Festival, typically held on a Saturday, mid July. Definitely do a search and put the date in your calendar. The street is lined with vendors selling food, jewelry, handmade items and crafts. At different points along Mississippi, there are stages set up with several bands performing throughout the day and evening. All for free! N. Mississippi is definitely a Portland vibe and gem!

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