Travel back in time to the homes of yesteryear and tour the Pittock Mansion. This chateau was built in Portland's West Hills in 1909, and boasts stunning architectural features and rich décor throughout. The home serves as a memorial to its first tenants, Henry and Georgiana Pittock, who played a great role in the development and prosperity of the city.
Enjoy being in the presence of nature at the Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve. Outdoor beauty and wildlife come together in a perfect presentation of beautiful, undisturbed Oregon landscape here at this 725-acre preserve. Here, you'll have the chance to spy otters, deer, beavers, geese, ducks and other animals thriving in their natural habitat.
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.