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Free things to do in Portland
No-spend weekends in Portland — free museums, parks, markets and walks that don't cost a dollar.
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Top spots in Portland
Forest Park
OutdoorsNorthwest
5,200 acres of urban old-growth — Wildwood Trail runs 30 miles.
Multnomah Falls Day Trip
OutdoorsColumbia Gorge
620-foot waterfall 30 minutes east — pair with Hood River wineries.
Powell's City of Books
CulturePearl District
The largest independent bookstore in the world — a full city block, plan an afternoon.
Portland Japanese Garden
CultureWashington Park
Among the most authentic Japanese gardens outside Japan.
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- Standouts right now: Powell's City of Books, Forest Park, Portland Japanese Garden. The shortlist is curated by people who live in Portland and refreshed regularly so it reflects what's actually open and worth your time.
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