Things To Do in Portland, OR
Timberline Lodge
Grab your skis and get ready to conquer a mountain with a little help from the Timberline Lodge. The lodge is located on the south side of Mount Hood and provides the nation's longest skiing season. Along with skiing, Timberline's recreation area hosts snowboarding, hiking, and climbing. Fun fact: aerial shots of the lodge were used as part of the opening scenes of Stanley Kubrick's film adaptation of Stephen King's The Shining.
Ankeny Plaza
Step into one of the city's oldest public places and visit Ankeny Plaza. Within the plaza, you'll find the Skidmore Fountain which has been hailed “as one of the finest fountains in American art,” and is the oldest piece of public art in the city. The plaza also has a number of preserved historic buildings, and Portland's popular Saturday Market event is held here as well.
Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade
Play all of your favorite arcade games at the Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade. You'll find all-time greats like Donkey Kong, Tron, Street Fighter, Pac-Man, Frogger, Mario Bros., Millipede, Dig Dug, Doctor Mario, Mortal Kombat, Centipede and many more.
