Highest-rated things to do in Portland, Oregon, according to Tripadvisor
Highest-rated things to do in Portland, Oregon, according to Tripadvisor
"For those who are lost, there will always be cities that feel like home," Simon Van Booy wrote in his 2011 novel "Everything Beautiful Began After," and what better way to find the cities that might feel like home than to get lost? Travel beckons, and there are many great cities to explore in the U.S. From New York to Los Angeles, Chicago to Miami, and Las Vegas to San Francisco, metro regions in the U.S. offer an incredible range of activities, attractions, and cultural monuments to enjoy.
Every city has its own unique history—stories of industry, immigration, and imagination. Plus, each city offers its own geographical specificity: San Francisco's gorgeous heights and quad-killing hills; the bustling boroughs of New York and how they wind around bodies of water; the flat desert of Las Vegas with its tremendous, wide-open sky (try stargazing at the nearby Red Rock Canyon for awe-inspiring views of the heavens).
Each city also has its own flavor. Some metros are practically a Baskin-Robbins of adventure, featuring all kinds of flavors, some of which might be complex, unfamiliar, or even new. Los Angeles, for example, can be experienced in so many ways, from its history as the motion picture and entertainment capital to its modern incarnation as one of the most culturally diverse cities in the world—there are many versions of LA to visit, just as there are many iterations of San Francisco, New York, and Las Vegas. Cities, after you scratch the surface, reveal even more treasures within—but first, you must know where to begin!
Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated things to do in Portland using data from Tripadvisor. Tripadvisor ranks places using a combination of metrics, including overall rating, reviews, and number of page views. As a result, an activity with a 5 out of 5 overall rating might rank lower than one with a 4 out of 5. Data is as of May 31, 2024.
#30. Tryon Creek State Natural Area
- Rating: 4.5/5 (177 reviews)
- Address: 11321 Southwest Terwilliger Blvd. Portland, Oregon
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#29. Powell's City of Books
- Rating: 5/5 (5,424 reviews)
- Address: 1005 West Burnside St. Portland, Oregon
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#28. Portland Center Stage at The Armory
- Rating: 4.5/5 (196 reviews)
- Address: 128 Northwest 11th Ave. Portland Center Stage Portland, Oregon
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#27. Laurelhurst Park
- Rating: 4.5/5 (259 reviews)
- Address: Southeast 39th Ave. Portland, Oregon
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#26. Portland Farmers Market
- Rating: 5/5 (75 reviews)
- Address: 1717 Southwest Park Ave. Portland State University Campus At Sw Park And Montgomery Portland, Oregon
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#25. Multnomah County Central Library
- Rating: 4.5/5 (306 reviews)
- Address: 801 Southwest 10th Ave. Portland, Oregon
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#24. Oregon Holocaust Memorial
- Rating: 4.5/5 (219 reviews)
- Address: Washington Park Portland, Oregon
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#23. South Waterfront Lower Tram Terminal
- Rating: 4/5 (993 reviews)
- Address: 3303 South Bond Ave. Portland, Oregon
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#22. Portland Visitor Center
- Rating: 4.5/5 (167 reviews)
- Address: 1132 Southwest Harvey Milk St. Suite 104 Portland, Oregon
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#21. Westward Whiskey
- Rating: 5/5 (48 reviews)
- Address: 65 Southeast Washington St. Portland, Oregon
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#20. Mount Tabor Park
- Rating: 4.5/5 (286 reviews)
- Address: SE 69th and Belmont St. Portland, Oregon
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#19. Peninsula Park and Rose Gardens
- Rating: 4.5/5 (203 reviews)
- Address: 700 North Rosa Parks Way Portland, Oregon
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#18. St. Johns Bridge
- Rating: 4.5/5 (581 reviews)
- Address: 8600 Northwest Bridge Ave. Portland, Oregon
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#17. PSU Farmers Market
- Rating: 4.5/5 (230 reviews)
- Address: 1831 Southwest Pedestrian Trail Portland, Oregon
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#16. Oregon Historical Society
- Rating: 4.5/5 (465 reviews)
- Address: 1200 Southwest Park Ave. Portland, Oregon
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#15. Portland Art Museum
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,175 reviews)
- Address: 1219 Southwest Park Ave. Portland, Oregon
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#14. Portland Saturday Market
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,117 reviews)
- Address: 108 West Burnside St. Portland, Oregon
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#13. Pearl District
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,137 reviews)
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#12. Oregon Museum of Science and Industry
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,669 reviews)
- Address: 1945 Southeast Water Ave. Portland, Oregon
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#11. Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden
- Rating: 4.5/5 (448 reviews)
- Address: 5801 Southeast 28th Ave. Portland, Oregon
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#10. Forest Park
- Rating: 4.5/5 (726 reviews)
- Address: NW 29 & Upshur to Newberry Road Portland, Oregon
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#9. Hoyt Arboretum
- Rating: 4.5/5 (370 reviews)
- Address: 4000 Southwest Fairview Blvd. Fisherlane Portland, Oregon
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#8. Oregon Zoo: Together for Wildlife
- Rating: 4.5/5 (2,627 reviews)
- Address: 4001 Southwest Canyon Road Portland, Oregon
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#7. Willamette Valley
- Rating: 4.5/5 (900 reviews)
- Address: Portland, Oregon
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#6. The Grotto - National Sanctuary of Our Sorrowful Mother
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,333 reviews)
- Address: 8840 Northeast Skidmore Portland, Oregon
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#5. Pittock Mansion
- Rating: 4.5/5 (2,575 reviews)
- Address: 3229 Northwest Pittock Drive Portland, Oregon
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#4. Lan Su Chinese Garden
- Rating: 4.5/5 (2,567 reviews)
- Address: 239 Northwest Everett St. Portland, Oregon
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#3. Washington Park
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,570 reviews)
- Address: 4033 Southwest Canyon Road Portland, Oregon
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#2. International Rose Test Garden
- Rating: 4.5/5 (5,669 reviews)
- Address: 400 Southwest Kingston Ave. Portland, Oregon
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#1. Portland Japanese Garden
- Rating: 4.5/5 (6,334 reviews)
- Address: 611 Southwest Kingston Ave. Portland, Oregon
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This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Andrea Richards, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 100 metros.
