Start your day exploring the city's iconic park with exquisite gardens, museums, playgrounds, and a zoo. The International Rose Test Garden and the Hoyt Arboretum are must-visit attractions in the park.
Continue your journey to downtown Portland, home to numerous coffee shops and eateries, quirky shops and boutiques, and outstanding art galleries. Do not miss the world-famous Powell's City of Books, the largest independent bookstore in the world.
Grab a unique Voodoo Doughnut delight for lunch, and check iconic landmarks such as the Portlandia statue or the Pittock Mansion nearby.
Stroll through 12 acres of tranquil and lovely Japanese landscapes in one of the most authentic Japanese gardens outside of Japan. Enjoy a bowl of green tea at the Umami Cafe.
One of the most renowned food carts in the city, Lardo Sandwiches gives you a taste of Oregon with its exotic sandwich varieties. It's a perfect spot for a quick bite before heading to the final activity of the day.
A state-of-the-art science museum, OMSI is a hub of interactive science and technology exhibits, a planetarium, and an OMNIMAX theater. Cascadia earthquake exhibit, a submarine tour to the depths of the Pacific Ocean, and the USS Blueback submarine are among the museum's highlights.
If you have more time, consider visiting the Portland Art Museum or the Oregon Zoo, or exploring the local brewery scene. If you have less time, skip Washington Park and either enjoy downtown or hike in Forest Park. Try to avoid rush hours to experience the city's charm at its best.