Entertainment & Experiences in Portland, OR

Entire city block of books — nine color-coded rooms, free to browse

Free wine, free galleries, free museum — first Thursday of every month

Kids 17 and under always free; First Thursdays free for everyone

The dance floor literally bounces — mechanical floating floor from 1914

Drink in the old detention room of a 1915 elementary school

Lower grotto is free — $11 elevator ride to 62 acres and Columbia River views

Free live music nearly every night — bluegrass, folk, jazz, and more

Dog-friendly patio with rotating food carts and strong IPAs

Eight garden styles across 12 acres — Kengo Kuma cultural village

Free — 12 miles of trails, free guided hikes Wed and Sat

10,000 roses, Mt. Hood views, free — peak bloom June through September

Grounds are free — Mt. Hood and Mt. St. Helens views from 1,000 feet up

Witch's Castle glows green after rain — 1.6 miles roundtrip, free

Brewery in a converted 1929 church with stained glass and soaring ceilings

250-person converted church — free shows on the Bar Bar outdoor stage

Food carts + beer hall + covered seating on Mississippi Ave

Rooftop bar with Mt. Hood views — no show ticket needed to drink up there

Restaurant open 20 hours a day — shows happen underground

Massive covered patio with string lights and fire pits — free live music and DJ nights

Built by Suzhou artisans — teahouse serves real Chinese tea and dim sum

250+ artisans every Saturday since 1974 — free admission, waterfront

Walk in free since 1905 — $1 per ride or $22.95-$43.95 all-day bracelet

You can tour an actual submarine — plus planetarium and hands-on exhibits

Craft beer meets champagne lounge — a uniquely Portland combo

Portland's first B Corp brewery — organic, solar-powered, and family-friendly