Things to do in Oregon
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Multnomah Falls & Columbia River Gorge half-day hiking tour★ 4.95 (2,438) · 4h
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Oregon Coast: Ecola, Cannon Beach & Haystack Rock Day Trip★ 4.95 (1,063) · 8h–9h
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Columbia River Gorge: Waterfalls & Vista House Small Group Tour★ 4.93 (1,505) · 4h
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Multnomah Falls & Columbia River Gorge tour from Portland★ 4.89 (1,015) · 3h 30mUS$ 77View ›
Mt Hood Day Trip from Portland: Multnomah Falls & Hood River★ 4.86 (736) · 8h 30mUS$ 126View ›
Columbia River Gorge & Mt Hood: Waterfalls & Alpine Views★ 4.87 (656) · 8hUS$ 149View ›
Portland: Donut Walking Food Tour with Local Favorites★ 4.92 (625) · 2hUS$ 69View ›
Portland bike tour: Pearl District, Powell's Books & waterfront★ 4.89 (548) · 2hUS$ 54View ›
Willamette Valley: Wine Tour with Lunch & 3 Wineries★ 4.87 (534) · 7h 30mUS$ 210View ›
Portland: Multnomah Falls & Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls Half-Day★ 4.81 (514) · 3h 30mUS$ 77View ›Top rated (10)
Downtown Portland Food Tour: Local Guide, Hidden BitesThis all-inclusive walking food tour through downtown Portland pairs tastings at five to six stops — food carts, a historic hotel, local restaurants and Powell's Books — with a Portland-native guide who shares the city's food history and the vendors' own stories. The tour runs three to four hours, and every tasting is included; the stops shift based on the day and group size, so the experience stays fresh across departures.Is it for me?The tour meets at Pioneer Square downtown, so if you're staying in the city without a car or just landed and want to eat your way into Portland on your first afternoon, you walk from a central point and the guide handles the route — no planning, no deciding between restaurants, no hunting for the food cart that's actually worth the line.
Rogue River Rafting from Phoenix, Oregon: Class III RapidsRogue River rafting from Phoenix, Oregon is a 3.5-hour guided whitewater activity for families and mixed-experience groups, with transport, all equipment and a professional guide included. Trips depart twice daily and progress from easy to larger rapids, ending with two substantial Class III/IV drops. Minimum age is 6 years old; moderate fitness is required.Is it for me?You're rafting yourself, not watching—the guide leads but you're part of the crew working the raft through the water, which is what makes this different from a scenic float. Twice-daily departures and the mixed-experience setup mean you don't need prior whitewater time, and families with children from age 6 fit the same boat as adult groups.
Portland: Food Cart Pods Walking Tour & Brewery TastingYou’ll wander Portland’s Eastside with a local guide, tasting everything from Slavic dumplings to soft Bavarian pretzels straight from food carts. Sip local beer at a brewery patio as street art colors your walk. Expect surprises—both in flavor and in the people you’ll meet along the way.
Klamath River Kikacéki Canyon Rafting & Dam Removal HistoryYou float the newly restored Kikacéki Reach of the Klamath River for a full day, seeing the canyon that emerged after dam removal and learning the environmental and tribal history behind it. The outfitter provides transport from Ashland, a knowledgeable guide, lunch, and all safety gear including wetsuits. You'll encounter moderate to challenging whitewater and finish where the former Iron Gate Reservoir begins.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the Klamath dam removal impact with expert context and don't want to arrange your own transport or safety gear—the guide and full-day structure turn a geological event into an actual story you can float through and understand.
Columbia Gorge Waterfalls and Mt. Hood Tour from PortlandThis full-day guided tour from Portland loops through the Columbia River Gorge to Multnomah Falls, Wahkeena Falls, Latourell Falls and Oneonta Gorge, then continues east to Hood River for lunch and Mount Hood at 6,000 feet. A 5th generation Oregon native guide narrates the route in a comfortable air-conditioned van, with water, snacks and pickup from Portland included; you choose where to eat in Hood River from the local restaurants and breweries available.Is it for me?The 8- to 9-hour commitment means you leave Portland early and return in the late afternoon, which works if you have a full day free but need to be back by evening. If you want to linger at any single waterfall or take longer hikes, the fixed schedule will move you along; if you prefer a guide-led route where the timing and stops are arranged so the day holds together without you building it, this tour handles that.
ATV Riding in Oregon: 2-Hour Lava Run AdventureThe Lava Run is a two-hour off-road driving experience in Central Oregon where you operate a brand new Polaris XP 1000 RZR four-seater through high desert terrain. A professional Outriders Northwest guide leads the route and points out the highlights; you handle the machine. The ride covers juniper forest and volcanic landscape without requiring prior ATV experience.Is it for me?Book this if you want to drive the machine yourself rather than ride as a passenger—the two-hour window gives you real time at the controls through actual desert terrain, not a short demonstration loop.
Portland: Willamette Falls Private River Cruise & Local HistoryYou’ll drift past Portland’s famous bridges and landmarks before reaching Willamette Falls—a wide horseshoe of rushing water with real local stories behind it. Expect small surprises: sunlight flickering off OMSI’s submarine, laughter with your captain over odd trivia, maybe even a quiet moment where city life feels miles away.
Columbia River Gorge Waterfall Tour from PortlandYou're picked up from your Portland hotel and driven into the Columbia River Gorge to see Multnomah Falls, Latourell Falls, and Vista House, with stops at smaller waterfalls and viewpoints along the way. The tour travels through volcanic rock formations and rainforest, with time to walk and look at each site. Small groups and a local guide handle the driving and the history, so you just show up and get in the van.Is it for me?A good fit if you're staying in Portland without a car and want to see the Columbia River Gorge's main waterfalls and viewpoints in one outing — the guide and transport handle the logistics, and the small group size means you're not herded through. Expect a half or full day depending on how long you linger at each stop.
Portland: City Tour with Pittock Mansion & Rose GardenYou’ll wander through Portland’s lush rose gardens breathing in their scent, catch sweeping city views from Pittock Mansion’s grounds, and hear quirky local stories as you pass through vibrant neighborhoods—all alongside a friendly local guide. Expect snacks, laughter, and moments that linger long after you leave.
Columbia River Gorge: Waterfalls Tour with Vista House & PickupYou’ll ride out from Portland into the Columbia River Gorge with a local guide who knows all the best stops—from Vista House’s sweeping views to standing close enough to Multnomah Falls to feel its spray. Expect short forest walks, stories about lava flows and native names, plus snacks and pickup included. It’s less about checking off waterfalls and more about how alive this place feels.
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Portland walking tour: Downtown history and architectureA small-group walking tour of downtown Portland starting at Director Park, covering roughly two miles through the South Park Blocks, past the Portland Art Museum and Pioneer Courthouse Square. The certified guide traces the city's history through its buildings and street layouts—from cast-iron storefronts to the post-modern Portland Building—and explains how parks, architecture and cultural decisions shaped what Portland became. Suitable for anyone able to walk one to two miles; the tour runs at three fixed times daily.Is it for me?Pick this if you want the guide's deep knowledge of Portland's architectural and racial history woven through—not a self-guided walk where you'd piece it together yourself.
Portland: Hopscotch Immersive Art Gallery & Food ExperienceYou walk through fourteen immersive art installations across 23,000 square feet, with access to a food program and artist-driven gift shop included in your ticket. The gallery is wheelchair accessible and designed for all fitness levels, so you move at your own pace through light, sound, and technology-based work created by artists from around the world. General admission covers everything.Is it for me?Right for anyone wanting to spend a few hours with contemporary art that doesn't feel like a traditional museum visit. The space is open-ended — you set the pace — which makes it work whether you're solo, with a partner, or bringing kids and elderly family members along.
Portland Waterfall Trolley Tour: Multnomah Falls PassThe Waterfall Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour is a narrated open-air trolley ride through Portland's Historic Columbia River Highway waterfall corridor, letting you visit Multnomah Falls, Latourell Falls, Vista House and other stops at your own pace. Board at Corbett Grade School with free parking, or join at Multnomah Falls if arriving by scheduled bus from Portland. Loops run from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and your ticket includes reserved entry to Multnomah Falls starting July 20. You control how long you spend at each stop—hike to the base of a 249-foot waterfall, walk the trail behind Ponytail Falls, or linger at viewpoints without worrying about your car.Is it for me?This tour works best if you want to see multiple waterfalls without driving unfamiliar roads or solving the parking puzzle at each one—the trolley handles the logistics so you can spend real time at the falls instead of circling for a spot. If you're traveling with infants or small children, they can ride in a stroller, and the trolley is wheelchair accessible with advance notice.
Portland: Haunted Pub Walking Tour & 5 Beer TastingsYou’ll walk through Portland’s Old Town with a local guide who knows every strange story and shadowy corner. Taste five different local beers as you hear about ghosts like Nina and the infamous Shanghai Tunnels. It’s part history lesson, part pub crawl — with enough weirdness to leave you glancing over your shoulder on the way home.
Bike Portland: Bridges, Neighborhoods, Poetry and RosesA guided bike tour of Portland starting from the inner Southeast, riding through neighborhoods, rose gardens and art districts, crossing the Tilikum Bridge and the Willamette River waterfront, with a live English-speaking guide who stops to read poetry, point out public art, and share stories about the city's bridges and urban design. The tour runs three hours or a shorter two-hour option; bikes, helmets and water are provided.Is it for me?Book the full three-hour tour if you want to ride the whole arc from inner Southeast through the South Waterfront and back across a second bridge; choose the two-hour option if you have less time but still want the neighborhoods, the Tilikum Bridge and the river without rushing through the stops.
Forest Park Hiking Tour Portland: 5-mile Wildwood Trail climbYou’ll leave Portland’s busy sidewalks behind almost instantly, hiking up through Forest Park’s wild side with a local guide who knows every twist of trail and story behind Witch’s Castle. Snack breaks at Pittock Mansion come with mountain views before ending among blooming roses or winding down in a cozy neighborhood—expect muddy shoes and a full heart.
Portland: City Tour with Pittock Mansion & Rose GardenYou’ll taste iconic treats and wander Portland’s famous rose garden with a local guide who feels more like an old friend than a tour leader. Expect surprise city views from Pittock Mansion, stories behind quirky neighborhoods, and moments where you just stop and take it all in—the kind you’ll remember long after you’re home.
Portland city tour: Rose Garden, Pittock Mansion, Aerial TramA half-day Portland city tour with a local guide covers downtown, Washington Park's International Rose Test Garden (or Hoyt Arboretum in winter), Pittock Mansion's gardens, the Pearl District, and ends with a ride on the Portland Aerial Tram—one of only two commuter aerial tramways in the United States. The tour runs three hours in a climate-controlled van holding a maximum of 12 people, with bottled water, tram admission and live commentary included. Children 7 and under need appropriate car seats; minimal walking is required throughout.Is it for me?Book this if you want a guide to connect Portland's landmarks—Rose Garden, Pittock Mansion, Aerial Tram—into one flowing half-day rather than piecing together separate stops on your own.
Multnomah Falls E-Bike Waterfall Tour: 4 Oregon waterfallsA self-guided e-bike tour through Oregon's waterfall country hits Multnomah Falls, Wahkeena Falls, Oneonta Gorge and a wading hole over roughly two hours. Entry to Multnomah Falls is included, and you pedal a scenic route through the woods between stops instead of joining the main parking lot crowds. Riders must be at least 16 years old.Is it for me?This is a self-guided tour, so you set the pace and decide how long to linger at each waterfall—it suits anyone who wants to see multiple falls without a group schedule or a guide talking the whole time. The e-bikes mean the route covers ground that would take much longer on foot, and the entry to Multnomah Falls is already included, so you skip both the crowds at the main parking lot and the ticket counter.
Deschutes River: Half-Day Rafting Adventure & Rapids FunYou’ll feel your pulse jump as you paddle through lively Deschutes River rapids with a local guide leading the way. Drift past dramatic canyon walls, swap stories between splashes, then laugh about it all over snacks back at base. This half-day adventure is pure Oregon energy—bring your crew and see what happens when you let go for an afternoon.
