I found this place on Atlas Obscura and I felt like visiting with my partner and our dog. To our…read moreluck, our well behaved dog got us 1 free admission! We spent about 15-30 minutes in here just taking it all in and reading as much information as we could. There are plenty of photo ops as well as interactive things to play with. We were lucky to find a parking spot a few steps away and paid about $1-$2 to park for almost an hour. The person behind the front desk was kind and welcoming. The merch selection was vast and interesting. I just wish they had a photo booth because it would tie into the place perfectly. Overall, highly recommend as it is a fun spot to hangout for under an hour.

This place is weird--in a fun way. The Peculiarium is a quick, quirky stop that totally leans into…read morePortland's "keep it weird" vibe. Lots of odd displays, creepy mannequins, aliens, Bigfoot stuff, and random photo ops. It doesn't take long to go through, but it's entertaining and definitely memorable. The gift shop is actually one of the best parts--tons of strange, funny, and unique items you won't see anywhere else. Staff was chill and friendly, and the whole place feels like it doesn't take itself too seriously. Not a full-on museum experience, but if you're killing time, visiting Portland, or just want something different, it's worth checking out. Great for pictures!!

This place has an awesome museum, cheap prices for oddities, friendly and informative staff, and…read moreunforgettable experiences. I've gone multiple times just for buying wet specimens. Every time I go there's something new to look at

Very fun spot, if you are into "dark" stuff. I know for a fact that this place is haunted. I didn't…read morereally see any paranormal activity myself, but with the items they have on display......yeah, it's haunted. The temperature in the back area was cold, compared to the main entrance which appeared to be warmer. If you know the significance of cold rooms regarding paranormal activity, you know what I'm talking about. There were a lot of interesting displays and fun things to read. The place was not very big, but I still had a good time. The staff was great, the selection was as on pint and the value of place was legit. Check it out if you are into paranormal activity.

STUNNING Japanese Garden. My fiancé and I always make it a point to stop by a Japanese garden to…read moreexperience the different renditions of Japanese traditional gardening and planting. For an admission price, you walk up toward the cafe for the Garden. We drank some tea nearing the wonderful view of the uphill battle we encountered. You can arrive at the Japanese Garden by taking the hiking trails or using their free shuttle that loops around Washington Park. The Japanese Garden is across from the Rose International Garden, too, which you can walk around to see during the warm seasons. They have a cute little gift shop, too. This is one of the bigger Japanese gardens we've been to, and it definitely is tranquil. My favorite part was the large zen garden you can see. Definitely a great experience when in Oregon!

Was a well maintained garden. Super pretty but not sure if it's worth the price tag for it. If you…read morepartner it with the rose garden it seems a bit more reasonable but probably closer to being worth a $10-15 experience. We took our time strolling through and were out around in an hour. Highlights were the waterfall and view of Mt Hood. They do have a shuttle that also takes you to the gardens itself. Parking can get busy in the area.

This is an interesting exhibit, rather then a show about a type of art or an artist, this is a show…read moreabout an art school. École des Beaux-Arts has (according to the exhibit) been around about 350 years. In addition to being an art school, it has a has always held art competitions and this show has a lot of art from those competitions and art from the students. It really is an great show, It however has no blockbuster pieces or artists. Some of it is classically styled but others is more technical for learning such as anatomy. It remains a great show to see filled with great art.

Fabulous and beautiful historic house above Portland - restored and with period furniture. Those…read moreinterested in the details of living at that time will find much to see. One caution fir visitors. Our car in the Pittock parking lot was broken into. Nothing to take but expensive to repair the window. There are plenty of warning signs about leaving no valuables. This is a paid parking lot. Wish they would arrange for some security at a popular tourist destination.

Overall this was a great experience! First time I have ever been & I picked the perfect day. 75°…read moreoutside! The tour is done by yourself which is nice. You can go at your own pace! Items that are there are some of the original items that were donated to the mansion they have a Blue P next to the item. Other items there are antiques that have been placed to fit the theme. Lots of photos of the family and context to the photos! This was great. Outside was clean and there were ton of labels for all the plants. Flowers and plants full bloom! We did the WildWood Trail to the Witches Castle! It's a nice hike. Wear appropriate shoes and clothes! 2.3-5 miles round trip. It's a big enough path for multiple people but some areas narrow. The climb down is good but man back up lol you will feel the burn. They have restrooms onsite indoor and then they have a bathroom in the mansion basement. Toilets flush loud don't be alarmed. At the bottom of the trail when you cross the street, there was a porta potty. Map as well. Parking is expensive: weekend Saturday it was roughly $24 for all day! There are benches and picnic tables towards the view! Staff are very nice! Gift shop as well with snacks, plants, jewelry, postcards, and all sorts of items.

This museum is really a hidden gem. If you have a few hours, it's a great way to learn about the…read morehistory of Chinese Americans in Portland. They have a nice exhibit showing the early immigration of Chinese to Oregon and the evolution of Chinatown. At one time, the Portland Chinese community was one of the largest in the US. At this museum, they do an excellent job of walking through that history. Our family really enjoyed it. If you go, you should check the hours first. They're not open every day.

I felt like PCM was a little secret, just a block from the Lan Su gardens, This small but sweet…read moremuseum is packed with tons of information about Portland Chinatown. Their exhibit on the early immigration of Chinese to Oregon is very well done and shouldn't be missed. At the time of my visit, I was also lucky enough to see the Wing K. Leong exhibit which included beautiful sumi paintings and calligraphy. If you're in the area, this museum should be on your radar.

Joshua assisted me in finding direction on my art needs. He made time even after closing hours and…read morewas very attentive to my needs. What a gem and will definitely not gate keep this small business while writing this review in my car after shopping.

I remember Shogun's Gallery on NW 23rd. They relocated to a warehouse as the street gentrified -…read moretheir old spot is a vacant lot. The original family who brought beautiful items from Japan have now largely passed the business to a younger person. I was strolling the neighborhood when a signboard announced an open day. Usually they are by appointment or voice call for entry. If you need their stuff, which you do, make an appointment or voice call for entry. They are on the 3rd floor of a clean warehouse with an elevator. They collect in Japan and ship their own containers. They have household ceramics, some tansu, some beautiful scroll landscape paintings, tools, tables, Japanese clothing, "go boards", sculptures, iron teapots, and more. Northern Japan is akin to Northwest USA and adjacent BC in climate and native culture. The native people in Japan are the Ainu and I visited their cultural center in Japan. Shogun's had on my visit collection of wood sculptures maybe 18-24" by 12" by 12" of bears catching salmon. It's in my pictures. Yes, Northern Japan has salmon! It is an Ainu native food. I have been known to haunt Japanese antique sales in Seattle. Some of the Shogun's items are very, very reasonably priced. I would recommend anyone interested in Japanese antiques, as seen by the photos, to visit by appointment and follow their announcements and other sales channels. The Northwest has a long relationship with Japan, Portland has a long and continuing relationship with Japan. If you want a little antique Japan in your living space or as a gift, Shogun's is a must-visit!

After coming here for another event I am reminded how much I do love attending things here. The…read moreballrooms are so glorious providing ample standing, dancing and seating room. I have attended quite a few charity balls but the latest was the Portland Pirate Ball. It is a great space though smokers are a bit out of luck if their event is in the upper ballroom since they need to go out via elevator each go. Its pretty hard to not feel fancy walking through the lit braziers though.

Kundalini yoga means "High on your own supply"; and it is for everyone, meaning it's for people…read morewith jobs, families, relationships, homes, cars, creative practices...aka real people. If you happen to be super bendy and drink multiple green juices per day, Kundalini will enhance every elevating experience for you. And if you haven't seen your toes since 1977, there are so many breaths, exercises, and meditations that will rock your world in a couple of minutes. Guy held a great venue in this large auditorium!