We can’t think of a better way to fall back in love with your city than to travel the historic waterways and get an up-close view of Bridge City. (Also TriMet expanded bus access to the Garden last summer from Downtown, making it easy to get to.)Ĭruising the Willamette River, one of Portland's historic waterways, is the perfect way to fall back in love with the city. It’s an immediate mood lifter, and a worthy repeat activity in my book. We know, we know, this fragrant gem is at the top of many lists found on Portland tourism websites, but rightfully so. Our first suggested stop: the Portland International Rose Garden.

And frankly, you can’t really claim true local status until you’ve checked these off your list. We’ve built a full-day itinerary of our favorite tourist attractions that are totally worth it. We’re here to suggest you take off your “born-and-raised-in-Portland” goggles and switch them out for your “explore-like-a-tourist” sunglasses. Waiting in line for a stellar brunch is always worth it.Īnd then there are the attractions associated with out-of-town visitors that locals may not be super familiar with or simply have not gotten around to. Browsing the staff’s recommendations at Powell’s is a regular weekend activity. The Japanese Garden is a great activity for visiting in-laws. When it comes to showing off Portland, we’ve got a few landmark tourist attractions that are worth battling the crowds. Sponsored Content Presented by Portland Spirit (Courtesy of Portland Spirit) By Beans Flores Jat 10:30 am PDT Boats Portland has no shortage of sights that both tourists and locals can enjoy.

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