17 Unusual Things to Do in Portland (from a Local), Portland, Oregon
Portland is celebrated for its food and a vibrant creative culture. But it鈥檚 also celebrated for being weird. Dig deep and you鈥檒l find a treasure trove of the unusual and the unique. For adventurers looking beyond the conventional tourist trails, Portland offers a plethora of odd and intriguing activities to explore.
In my two decades in Portland, I鈥檝e lived in a number of different quirky neighborhoods. Each one has its own 鈥榮mall town鈥� feel and each embodies a unique spirit of individuality. A place where the residents are free to express themselves without judgement. You鈥檒l find part of this expression in the way they decorate their houses and yards.
Whether you are just visiting Portland or have been a local for years, I encourage you to carve out an entire day to checkout all of the unusual things to do in Portland that make it, well鈥ortland!
An innovative community project known as the Sidewalk Joy Map is transforming the way residents and visitors explore the city鈥檚 vibrant neighborhoods. It鈥檚 a creative initiative that maps out routes highlighting not just the most direct paths, but those that offer the greatest joy! Here you鈥檒l find elements of natural beauty, art, and quirky landmarks. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
In my two decades in Portland, I鈥檝e lived in a number of different quirky neighborhoods. Each one has its own 鈥榮mall town鈥� feel and each embodies a unique spirit of individuality. A place where the residents are free to express themselves without judgement. You鈥檒l find part of this expression in the way they decorate their houses and yards.
Whether you are just visiting Portland or have been a local for years, I encourage you to carve out an entire day to checkout all of the unusual things to do in Portland that make it, well鈥ortland!
An innovative community project known as the Sidewalk Joy Map is transforming the way residents and visitors explore the city鈥檚 vibrant neighborhoods. It鈥檚 a creative initiative that maps out routes highlighting not just the most direct paths, but those that offer the greatest joy! Here you鈥檒l find elements of natural beauty, art, and quirky landmarks. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: 17 Unusual Things to Do in Portland (from a Local)
Guide Location: USA » Portland
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Susan Stephens
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Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
Guide Location: USA » Portland
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Susan Stephens
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Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- Freakybuttrue Peculiarium
- Witch鈥檚 Castle in Forest Park
- Portlandia Statue
- Morrison Street Mini Gallery
- Vacuum Cleaner Museum
- Shanghai Tunnels
- Zymoglyphic Museum
- Mill Ends Park
- Troll Bridge
- Rimsky-Korsakoffee House
- Drink a Beer at School
- Weather Machine
- Wishing Tree
- Hippo Hardware
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