If you want to see art, then the First Friday event is where it's at. The event exposes the city's best galleries, exhibit openings, alternative art venues and more. Hosted by Portland's Eastside art galleries, this event takes place the first Friday of every month, and guarantees the best the city's art scene has to offer.
The Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge is comprised of the wetlands on the east bank of the Willamette River. This preservation area stretches a little over 140 acres and provides several hiking and biking trails for those who want to explore nature and enjoy the great outdoors.
From a dinner cruise with a magic show to a brunch cruise and even a wedding cruise, Portland Spirit Cruises hosts a variety of tour options aboard one of their seafaring vessels. Take your pick: yacht, jet boat, sternwheeler – they're all ready to take you on an excursion over the waters of the Willamette and the Columbia to see the beautiful sights of the city, in a fun and unique way.