Enjoy a variety of micro restaurants at Portland Food Hall, feast on Irish fare at Paddy’s Bar & Grill, or taste local, organically sourced ingredients at Urban Farmer. For those wanting a quick bite, Break Bread offers multiple Portland-style subs while Voodoo Doughnut, Portland’s iconic doughnut shop, sells inventive offerings with surprising ingredients like bacon and bubblegum.

Downtown Portland Delights

Activities in Portland

Portland's compact and walkable downtown area offers easy access to green spaces, tax-free shopping, cultural offerings and seemingly endless things to do. Whether you want to spend your time partaking in a wide range of entertainment (theaters, museums, parks, etc.) or want to shop till you drop at major retailers, locally owned boutiques and specialty shops, there are enough activities to keep any traveler busy for days. Simply choose where you want to go and start exploring! 

Credit: Travel Portland 

• Portland Art Museum: The oldest art museum in the Northwest delights visitors with its permanent collection, sculpture garden and frequent major exhibitions.
• Powell's City of Books: From humble storefront beginnings in 1971, Powell’s has grown into an iconic Portland destination. Occupying an entire city block, the world’s largest new and used bookstore offers frequent author talks, a rare book room and a coffee shop.
• Portland Aerial Tram: The Portland Aerial Tram’s cabins rise 500 feet at 22 miles per hour for the three-minute trip from the South Waterfront to Oregon Health & Science University’s main campus, offering views of downtown, the Willamette River and the mountains.
• Oregon Zoo: Located near downtown Portland in Washington Park, the Oregon Zoo is home to more than 2,000 animals from 165 species and subspecies. Guests can also enjoy an education center, collection of exotic plants, a historic railway and more.
• Portland Japanese Garden: The Portland Japanese Garden is a sanctuary, landmark and tribute to the culture ties between Oregon and Japan. With eight distinct and meticulously crafted garden styles, as well as a gallery and learning center, this Portland landmark honors and showcases Japan’s architectural, cultural and artistic traditions.