What is there to do in Portland?
Take advantage of our long summer days to enjoy the Portland Metro area. Depending on the amount of time available, you can enjoy the city itself, or head to the mountains, go for the rugged coast scenery, tour wineries, look into a volcano, or hike in the Columbia Gorge and see waterfalls. If you don't have a car, there are many activities within easy reach via MAX light rail or taxi. The table below will help you decide. With so many choices, you will feel like a kid in a candy store.
What's Going On Now
The Following events are going on in Portland during the HPS meeting:
Tuesdays by Twilight: Midsummer Music
Inspired by the magic agic of the garden at dusk, the 7 p.m. Tuesday concerts offer garden enthusiasts & music lovers the chance to enjoy live music by some of the region's most exciting performances. Beverages, Asian food boxes, and desserts will be available.
Waterfront Blues Festival
Chicago blues, British blues, blues from the Gulf Coast and more. Hear it all. Festival organizers are planning the best Waterfront Blues Festival ever. This is a festival you won't want to miss. It all takes place at Tom McCall Waterfront Park on the banks of the beautiful Willamette River in downtown Portland.
For more events going on during the HPS meeting, see the Travel Portland Event Calendar
General Info
Portland On-line
Portland Oregon Visitors Association (POVA)
Downtown Map
Explore Portland Metro
City Favorites
Oregon zoo
OMSI
Portland art museum
Saturday Market
Powell's City of Books
Portland Rose Festival
Places to Explore
Washington Park
Portland Rose Gardens
Portland Parks
Pittock Mansion
The Pearl District
Shopping
Shopping
Lloyd Center (next to HPS meeting)
Sports
Public Golf Courses
Heron Lakes Golf Course
Portland International Raceway
Horse Racing
Portland Trail Blazers
Portland Spectator Sports
Entertainment
Performing arts in Portland
The Portland Center for the Performing Arts
Portland music and dance venues
Oregon Live
Dining
Beer in Portland
Real Beer Page Brew Tour
Photos
Portland Images
Portland fun
Portland Walking Tours
MORE things to do in Portland
| ACTIVITY | LOCATION | HOW TO GET THERE | DISTANCE from CONVENTION CENTER (one way) | TRAVEL TIME FROM CONV. CTR. | SUGGESTED TIME TO SPEND | COMMENTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Portland | West side of river from Convention Center | MAX Fareless Square free | 1 mile + | 10 min | 1 hour to 4 hours | Shopping, Restaurants & Museums & Pioneer Square |
| Zoo | West of Downtown | MAX Light Rail: Pay 1 Zone | Approx. 4 miles | 20 min | 2 to 3 hours in afternoon or evening | Zoo train for kids |
| Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) | South east of downtown | Bus or taxi | Approx 3 miles | 30 min | 2 to 3 hrs | Kids Area and OMNIMAX |
| Japanese Gardens | West side of PDX | Car ,Taxi | Approx.3 miles | 25 min | 1 to 2 hrs | Traditional Gardens |
| Children’s Museum | Next to Zoo | MAX | Approx. 3 miles | 20 min | 1 to 2 hrs | next to Forestry Center |
| Classic Chinese Gardens | Downtown | MAX | Approx. 1 mi + | 10 min | 1 to 1.5 hr | 1 block from MAX |
| Oregon Historical Society Museum | Downtown, Park Blocks near Portland State Univ | MAX, plus short walk | Approx. 3 mi | 20 min | 2 hrs | Art and artifacts |
| New $50M sky tram | Oregon Hlth. & Sci Univ. | MAX & Street car | Approx. 3 mi. | 30 min | 1 to 1.5 hr | $ 4 to ride gondola |