Head to Oaks Pioneer Church and Park for some peace and meditation in nature. The church was originally built in 1851 as St. John's Episcopal Church but was later moved to its present location at the edge of Sellwood Park in 1961. The church and historic landmark is a popular destination for weddings, and offers plenty of surrounding trails for exploring the park.
Classic, contemporary and original works come to life through the talent at Portland Center Stage. Past performances include One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, Oklahoma!, Snow Falling on Cedars, and An Iliad. The PCS is one of the largest regional theaters in the nation, and along with performances, the entertainment venue hosts a variety of educational programs and workshops.
Keep date night simple, yet romantic on a sweet date at Cool Moon Ice Cream. This ice cream parlor has just about every flavor of ice cream that you and your date could want, from vanilla to gingerbread, chocolate, raspberry, espresso, peanut butter and dozens of others.
Embark on a journey through the Portland Japanese Garden, hailed as “the most authentic Japanese garden outside of Japan.” As you roam through, you'll find that there are five main gardens: Flat Garden, Strolling Pond Garden, The Tea Garden, Natural Garden, and Sand and Stone Garden. Tranquility and lovely scenery are guaranteed here.