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.
Celebrate your love for beer at the Oregon Brewers Festival. At this event, you can sample over 80 craft beers of all brews – Ambers, Pales, Ryes – they're all here. Along with an awesome beer selection, the festival provides live music and a beautiful setting with views of the Willamette River in the background.
There's no better place to enjoy nature than at Portland's Forest Park, known as the nation's largest wooded city park. The park occupies over 5,000 acres and sits overlooking the beautiful Willamette River, providing a peaceful environment for hikers, bikers, and outdoor lovers in general.