Heart of Hawthorne Jewel-box Guidebook
Southeast Portland
Less than 1 mile away, an extinct volcano with a playground, outdoor stage, statues, hiking trails & scenic views await
155 locals recommend
Mount Tabor - Stairs
6738 Mt TaborLess than 1 mile away, an extinct volcano with a playground, outdoor stage, statues, hiking trails & scenic views await
Historical site with beautiful vegetation. Large trees, grassy hills, pond of ducks, fish & turtles, playground, tennis courts, basketball court, soccer field, off-leash dog area, picnic tables & loop trail.
437 locals recommend
Laurelhurst Park
SE Cesar E Chavez Blvd & Stark StHistorical site with beautiful vegetation. Large trees, grassy hills, pond of ducks, fish & turtles, playground, tennis courts, basketball court, soccer field, off-leash dog area, picnic tables & loop trail.
Southwest Portland
You can easily spend days exploring all that Washington Park has to offer. There are more than 12 miles of nature trails, fields, an archery range, tennis courts, statues & memorials, playground, the International Rose Test Garden, Oregon Zoo, Portland Japanese Garden, Children’s Museum, Forestry Museum & Hoyt Arboretum.
326 locals recommend
Washington Park
4033 SW Canyon RdYou can easily spend days exploring all that Washington Park has to offer. There are more than 12 miles of nature trails, fields, an archery range, tennis courts, statues & memorials, playground, the International Rose Test Garden, Oregon Zoo, Portland Japanese Garden, Children’s Museum, Forestry Museum & Hoyt Arboretum.
Waterfalls
Only 30 minutes away, a cluster of magical waterfalls with scenic views.
Bridal Veil Falls (26 mi)
Latourell Falls (28.3 mi)
Wahkeena Falls & Fairy Falls (28 mi)
Multnomah Falls (28.5 mi)
Horsetail Falls (33.9)
974 locals recommend
Multnomah Falls station
Only 30 minutes away, a cluster of magical waterfalls with scenic views.
Bridal Veil Falls (26 mi)
Latourell Falls (28.3 mi)
Wahkeena Falls & Fairy Falls (28 mi)
Multnomah Falls (28.5 mi)
Horsetail Falls (33.9)
East of Portland
A national scenic area, made for exploring. Best known for surrounding waterfalls, Crown Point, Beacon Rock State Park & Rowena Crest Viewpoint.
236 locals recommend
Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area
A national scenic area, made for exploring. Best known for surrounding waterfalls, Crown Point, Beacon Rock State Park & Rowena Crest Viewpoint.
A wonderful way to spend the day. Complete with a children's playground, beach front, breweries, trails, scenic views, kiteboarding & waterboarding. Our favorite place to eat at the waterfront park is pFriem Family Brewers.
218 locals recommend
Hood River
A wonderful way to spend the day. Complete with a children's playground, beach front, breweries, trails, scenic views, kiteboarding & waterboarding. Our favorite place to eat at the waterfront park is pFriem Family Brewers.
Oregon’s tallest mountain meets the mightiest river. Hike, bike, snowshoe, or ski along towering trees & waterfalls. Mt. Hood is home to six ski areas & the nation’s longest ski season.
208 locals recommend
Mount Hood
Oregon’s tallest mountain meets the mightiest river. Hike, bike, snowshoe, or ski along towering trees & waterfalls. Mt. Hood is home to six ski areas & the nation’s longest ski season.
The Oregon Coast
All of the Oregon coastline is free & public. Search for agates & starfish in the tidepools, catch Dungeness crab, watch for whales & seals, explore the sand dunes, dense forests, & monoliths.
Don’t miss Cannon Beach with the iconic Haystack Rock & breathtaking Ecola State Park. Make sure to check out the charming shops & restaurants.
307 locals recommend
Cannon Beach
Center StreetAll of the Oregon coastline is free & public. Search for agates & starfish in the tidepools, catch Dungeness crab, watch for whales & seals, explore the sand dunes, dense forests, & monoliths.
Don’t miss Cannon Beach with the iconic Haystack Rock & breathtaking Ecola State Park. Make sure to check out the charming shops & restaurants.
Play on the small boardwalk, visit the touch aquarium & surf.
31 locals recommend
Seaside Beach Oregon
229-299 S PromenadePlay on the small boardwalk, visit the touch aquarium & surf.
Central Eastside Portland
Dine in Portland on the Willamette River surrounded by scenic city views & lights. Featuring a 2.5 hour cruise, dinner, live piano & captain's narration of sights/history on the outer decks.
37 locals recommend
Portland Spirit Cruises and Events
110 SE Caruthers StDine in Portland on the Willamette River surrounded by scenic city views & lights. Featuring a 2.5 hour cruise, dinner, live piano & captain's narration of sights/history on the outer decks.
A small amusement park with acres of trees & rides including bumper cars & a roller coaster, carnival & arcade games, miniature golf, a roller skating rink, carousel, & mini-train.
208 locals recommend
Oaks Amusement Park
7805 SE Oaks Park WayA small amusement park with acres of trees & rides including bumper cars & a roller coaster, carnival & arcade games, miniature golf, a roller skating rink, carousel, & mini-train.
Northwest Portland
Pittock Mansion
3229 NW Pittock DrPortland history & incredible city views.
One of the largest urban forests in the US w/ 80 miles of trails, stretching along the Tualatin Mountains, overlooking NW Portland & the convergence of the Columbia & Willamette Rivers. The Witch’s Castle is a half-mile hike from the Upper Macleay Parking lot.
940 locals recommend
Forest Park
One of the largest urban forests in the US w/ 80 miles of trails, stretching along the Tualatin Mountains, overlooking NW Portland & the convergence of the Columbia & Willamette Rivers. The Witch’s Castle is a half-mile hike from the Upper Macleay Parking lot.
Isle with farms, bird-watchers, beach-goers, bicyclists and kayakers. You'll need a permit to park, which you can purchase at the Reeder Beach County Store.
181 locals recommend
Sauvies Island
38799 NW Reeder RdIsle with farms, bird-watchers, beach-goers, bicyclists and kayakers. You'll need a permit to park, which you can purchase at the Reeder Beach County Store.