Adventure-Filled Day in Portland, Oregon

Day 1: Explore Portland

Portland, Oregon

8:00AM

Breakfast at Blue Star Donuts

Start your day with some of the best artisanal donuts in Portland, known for their unique flavor combinations like Maple Bacon and Passionfruit Tres Leches.
Located in the heart of downtown, accessible via public transport or a short walk.
USD 15, 1 hour

9:30AM

Explore Washington Park

Spend a couple of hours wandering through the vast green spaces of Washington Park, which is home to the renowned Portland Japanese Garden and the Oregon Zoo.
You can bike or take bus #63 from downtown to reach the park.
USD 19 per person for the zoo or garden, 2.5 hours

12:00PM

Lunch at Food Carts

Head over to the famous food cart pods around the city; try a delicious Bahn Mi or a hearty taco, where you'll find diverse and affordable options.
Conveniently located near downtown, easily accessible by foot or bike.
USD 30 for the family, 1 hour

1:30PM

Visit the Portland Art Museum

Discover a mix of Native American, contemporary, and classical art in one of the oldest art museums in the country.
A short bike ride or a 15-minute walk from the food cart area.
USD 20 per person, 1.5 hours

3:30PM

Stroll Along the Waterfront Park

Take a relaxing walk along the scenic Willamette River, soaking in the views of the city skyline and bridges, perfect for family photo opportunities.
Easily accessible by walking from the museum.
Free, 1 hour

5:00PM

Dinner at Apizza Scholls

Savor a delicious pizza at this local favorite, recognized for its amazing thin-crust pies; options like Margherita and Pepperoni are crowd pleasers.
A quick ride on public transport will take you to this well-loved pizza joint.
USD 40 for the family, 1.5 hours

7:00PM

Discover Powell's City of Books

End your day at the world's largest independent bookstore, where you can browse millions of new and used books; it's an inspiring environment for all ages.
Just a 15-minute walk from the pizza place.
Free to enter; book purchases extra, 1 hour

8:00PM

Ice Cream at Salt & Straw

Treat yourselves to a hand-crafted ice cream experience, with inventive flavors like Honey Lavender and Pear & Blue Cheese to conclude your adventure.
A short walk from Powell's will take you to this beloved ice cream shop.
USD 20, 30 minutes
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