Whether you want to appreciate your love for nature or revel in your Catholic faith, The Grotto is the place to do it. The National Sanctuary of Our Sorrowful Mother, or The Grotto, is a Catholic shrine and a botanical garden. The 62-acre garden includes beautiful plants, several sculptures, and walking paths throughout.
There's something romantic about red wine – the lush taste, the warm feeling it gives you – and Seven Bridges Winery is the perfect place in Portland to experience the wine's enchanting effects together. Visit this small winery on your next romantic date to see how they make their luscious reds, and sample a few to find your new favorite.
Dinner and happy hour, a DJ and cocktails; it's all part of the routine at Saucebox. Art adorns the walls at this popular and swanky nightlife venue as music remains an essential part of the lounge's atmosphere. While you're here, trying something from the menu is a must.
Buy your next piece of art at the Art in the Pearl event. This festival features a variety of paintings, glassworks, sculpture and other arts by local and regional artists, along with handcrafted goods, jewelry, furniture and more. The event has been a part of the community for over 15 years.