Fun

  • Glowing GreensGlow-in-the-dark pirate putt putt!
  • OMSIScience plus a submarine and planetarium
  • Ground KontrolClassic arcade, adults only after 7 (beer!) – Groom has standing Joust challenge…
  • Guardian GamesFavorite local game store

Events

Sweets

Brew Pubs

With 53 breweries with the city limits, Portland is known as Brewvana for a reason!  Check out some of our favorites.

Brunch

It’s not just for Sundays (it’s a Saturday thing too! Get there early.)  These are the places that the Bride & Groom frequent, there are many other great options as well.

Natures and Gardens

  • Portland Waterfront – A mile stroll between the Hawthorne and Steel bridges
  • Rose GardenRose test garden, may or may not be terribly exciting by September
  • Japanese GardensBeautiful gardens year round, pretty view of downtown – closed for renovations September – March 2016 =(
  • Chinese GardenWalled garden in the heart of the city
  • Forest ParkHiking trails within the city. North America’s largest park.
  • Hoyt ArboretumPart of Forest park
  • Gorge / Waterfalls – Spend a wonderful afternoon amongst some of Oregon’s most beautiful scenery.  An hour drive, but completely worth it. Take I-84E then the historic highway east.

Restaurants