If you are looking for a unique experience in Portland, you should definitely visit this museum! It…read morewas in a middle of a residential area, as it was inside a residential house structure. From the moment you step inside, you are surrounded by interesting items that catches your attention. The first floor is more like a workshop with few things you can purchase, like really cool looking postcards. The second floor is where you will gasp over and over again. Every inch of the space was filled with oddities and curiosities. It was honestly so memorable and fun in so many ways. The gentleman owner (and creator) of the museum was very welcoming and friendly. We had such interesting time in this museum!

Oddities galore, a very unique museum! It is inside a house on two floors, but I stayed in there…read morefor almost an hour because it was so different from any museum I've ever been to! Some of the displays made me cringe lol (see photo I posted of a skeleton with two heads in a glass dome from artist Kiyomi Hessling). There were other skeletons by her, hair-raising...

On the Eastside Esplanade by the river is this lovely, large ship. This reminds me of one of the…read moreships from a child's story book in the Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe series by C. S. Lewis. Very unique. This is just north of the Morrison bridge on the walking/ running/ bike path on the East Bank of the Willamette. It is one of the highlights of the walk, in my opinion.

Our family watches a few episodes of Grimm every Halloween, so visiting some of the filming spots…read morein Portland was a real treat! Our little one was so excited to see the house in person. Nick and Juliet's home is in a charming Portland neighborhood lined with beautiful chestnut trees. It's been repainted since Grimm filmed--maybe to move past its Grimm history--which is a little bittersweet, but it's still absolutely worth a stop for any fan of the show.

I might've tracked this house down in my recent trip to Portland!! Eeeek!! If you've watched the…read moreshow, Grimm...you'll understand! :)

I saw a tiktok about this place and it just so happened to be on route when I was driving back to…read morePortland. Parking was scary because there is only one spot and it felt like we were going to fall off the edge of the woods, so beware! lol It was very easy to find on both Apple Maps and in general due to the colorful appearance of the trolls. I thought it was really cool and random which is exactly what I wanted to experience. Overall, totally recommend if you happen to be in these neck of the woods. Not sure if it is worth going out of your way to visit, but it totally cures some boredom if you want something to do right outside of the city.

It's different - nothing to go out your way for but if you wanting to explore then go a head. It's…read morestill there. If you use the coordinates from here please note you'll need to go a little pass the called out spot because at first I don't I missed it. Only two vehicles can successfully park on the side. Happy traveling!!!

Such a great, hip neighborhood! Genuinely enjoyed walking around 23rd street with my friend on a…read morebeautiful summer day. Tons of cool shops, restaurants, and cafes. Would definitely return to explore further.

I'm from Southern California, visiting Vancouver but insisting on seeing what's become of Portland…read more I convinced my crew to take me to the Pearl District, remembering how vibrant it used to be, just five years ago. Now, the zombies crouch and the small businesses are gone. We moved on to the Alphabet district and found the charming pubs, restaurants, shops and businesses I had come to see. The best store is Paxton Gate--treasures and oddities. A wonderful restaurant is Fireside. So relieved that there's a sign of life after all the troubles. It's worth defending, Portlandia.

I've started coming to camp in Oregon for over a decade. I still remember my first visit with a…read morefriend. We drove down the gravel drive through overhanging trees with ferns trying to overtake the drive. It reminded me of jumanji. Even after living here now, I have ferns and horsetail fighting to take the land back. It's a diverse state. The west with its ocean front, high rainfall forming lush forests, waterfalls popping out of rocky banks, and rich volcanic soil. The east side is high desert with volcanic geology, sagebrush, wildlife like pronghorn, and dramatic colored rock landscapes. The Cascade Mountains separate the two sides with amazing natural wonders such as Crater Lake and Mount Hood. The Cascades provide much water to the state from snowfall. It gets 50-75 inches in lower areas to over 400-600 inches in mid elevations. Areas in the North Cascades can get 1000 inches of snow! The Cascades form a barrier to moisture from the Pacific Ocean, causing the east side of the state to be much drier. Unfortunately, global warming is significantly reducing Oregon's snowpack, causing less snow, more rain, earlier melting, and contributing to more severe droughts and wildfires. If you haven't visited Oregon, I highly recommend the state. The natural beauty, outdoor activities, unique towns, wineries, breweries, and cultural attractions give you plenty to do-or nothing if all you want to do is sit and enjoy the river flowing. It has something for everyone.

Just Go (#13) We've…read morevisited this state many times since it is located just north of California. First time in Oregon was in 4/8/14 with the last road trip on Thanksgiving 2023. The drive along the coast is beautiful and scenic. There are a lot of beautiful places in Oregon but Crater Lake would have to be my favorite. The stunning rich deep blue color and extreme clarity is truly amazing. We visited Crater Lake National Park twice (2014 and 2018). Another one of Oregon's wonders is its stunning coastline. We drove down Highway 101 from Brookings and enjoyed viewing the sunset from many viewpoints and stopped by these sites and little towns along the way (Thanksgiving 2023) Umpqua River Lighthouse, Winchester Bay Sea Lion Caves, Florence Thor's Well, Yachats (low tide) Thor's Well, Yachats (high tide) Sea Lion Docks, Newport Yaquina Head Lighthouse, Newport ... and, of course, one of the most notable is Cannon Beach (2019), which was featured the 80's classic, The Goonies. In central Oregon we did a little exploring of the Lava Lands at the Newberry National Volcanic Monument. Acres and acres of lakes, lava flows, and cool geologic features. We stopped at a rest area and we saw signs about the Oregon Trail (2014). The western half of the trail spanned most of the future states of Idaho and Oregon. At Seaside we saw the "end" of the trail where a sculpture of Lewis & Clark was erected (2019). Then there's its most famous city: Portland. We signed up for a couple of Walking Tours (one was a ghost tour), experienced our first iconic Voodoo Doughnut, and visited the Tillamook Creamery (May 2019). We watched how they make their famous cheese and sample some of their yummy ice cream. Oregon has some of the most beautiful waterfalls: * Horsetail Falls * Multnomah Falls * Shepperd's Dell * Latourell Falls ... and botanical gardens: Portland Japanese Garden International Rose Test Garden We also drove as far as Astoria, the oldest city in the state, which was founded in 1811. Astoria has close historical ties to the Lewis & Clark Trail Flavel House Museum Astoria Column Astoria Megler Bridge on the Columbia River connecting Oregon and Washington So much history... Oregon is a unique state with personality and many scenic things to see. Happy Travels Review #3471

We were on a road trip and decided to check out this place. My wife loves alpacas. We highly…read morerecommend this stop. Especially if you have children. It was so much fun. The alpacas were roaming freely in the gated pastures and they are so friendly. We got to feed them and love on them. The property was great. We got to park our RV under a beautiful shade tree. There were no hook ups, however, but we managed OK.

We visited this farm for a harp concert and absolutely loved it. I guess I'm a bit biased because…read moremy extended family own the property. But if you have a chance to visit this place, it's beautiful and well taken care of. There is a tree house on the property for guests to stay in and the alpacas are actually a lot nicer than you think. Take a drive out and see the amazing views.

Peacock Lane reminded me why the holidays used to feel magical…read more The last few years have been weary since COVID, and it's easy to forget what community actually feels like. Walking Peacock Lane this season brought that feeling rushing back. Neighbors, families, couples, kids, all moving slowly side by side, bundled up, sharing space, sharing smiles, sharing the moment. House after house was lit beautifully, each one with its own personality. My favorite this year was the Home Alone house, playful, nostalgic, and impossible not to smile at. But what made the night truly special was hearing live music from neighbors, joining in caroling with complete strangers, watching families take photos in front of glowing homes, and realizing how rare and meaningful that kind of togetherness feels now. Peacock Lane is a reminder of what the season is supposed to be about. I left feeling happier and genuinely grateful. If you need a reason to believe in the holiday spirit again, this is it.

Night one for the pedestrian-only walk this year was packed with carolers and visitors (as…read moreexpected) but Peaceful for us- year 3! Although we drove around looking for parking for some time we eventually found one. We wore light up gear but husband still couldn't find us when we happened to split up lol We noticed there's a school lot a couple blocks away charging $10/car. Good to now for next time. Thanks to this Starkwood neighborhood for keeping the holiday spirit going, since 1932!?!

fascinating... you can gaze for hours... Portlandia is even on this clock. even the procession of…read morecharacters that comes out with the chime is fun. They need to get it out front in a better spot!

Airport art is typically meh. You're more interested in making your flight or catching a shuttle…read morethan gazing upon art. The Portland Cuckoo Clock is awe inspiring. It has Portlandia herself, as well as various Portlander personages adorning it. It's breathtaking. It has a bicyclist, a craft brewer, including Bigfoot himself. It's spectacular since its arrival in 2014- https://www.usatoday.com/story/todayinthesky/2014/12/29/portland-airport-cuckoo-clock/21005975/ There's a procession of figures every hour. An amazing piece of airport handiwork.

I love science and so when I was told about the meteorite I was in! :) So I went down to the river…read moreon a rainy day followed the trail read the photos and then find out the "real" meteor is not at this location. Ha Ha! Oh well... the signage was very informative and I got some exercise. I have attached some info regarding the meteor history and will need to go visit the meteor at another time. By the way... It is supposedly the biggest in America and West Linn's claim to fame. Who would of known!! :)

The Willamette Meteorite is the largest meteorite found in North America and is West Linn's most…read moreunique claim to fame. There are actually two replica meteorites in town you can visit. The oldest is a historical marker on a rock, that looks nothing like the real meteorite, and is located in the Willamette Historic District on Willamette Falls Drive in front of the Willamette United Methodist Church. The more recent replica, which is a smaller scale model of the meteorite, is located in Fields Bridge Park on the walking trail along the Tualatin River and is accompanied by historical information throughout the park. This second representation is also close to where the meteorite came to rest after being transported south as part of the Missoula Ice Age floods. When the meteorite was first discovered by the local Clackamas Indians, it was named "Tomanowos" which means "Heavenly Visitor" and it was believed it had mystical powers to heal. In 1902, it was found by a settler, Ellis Hughes, who secretly moved it to his property, called it "Willamette," and charged curiosity seekers who wanted to visit. After the theft was discovered, there was a lawsuit and the Oregon Supreme Court had it returned to the original land owner, Oregon Iron & Steel Co., who then sold it to another party. Finally it was donated to The American Museum of Natural History in New York where it has been for over 100 years. When I visited the museum in New York, I laid hands on the iron-nickel meteorite and it was cold to the touch and much larger than I expected based on the replicas in my home town. The meteorite had not rested easy in New York and there have been a series of lawsuits by the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon, legislation proposed, and multiple requests to return the meteorite to West Linn. But, alas, the replicas are what we have. Both replicas are in pretty parts of West Linn, so stroll through town and Fields Bridge Park and visit them both.