Olivia & Jonathan
Things To Do
Portland Japanese Garden
Summers in the non-humid PNW are best spent outside - check out the Japanese Gardens for some relaxation and mindfulness.
Hoyt Arboretum
If you're lucky you may even spot an owl like we did! Don't miss the redwood observation deck while you're here.
Portland Art Museum
Tom McCall Waterfront Park
Vancouver Waterfront
Powell's City of Books
An iconic staple for out of towner's looking for a diverse book selection.
Hawthorne Vintage Modern
For any antiquers out there like ourselves, this is a nice large spot with rotating pop-up stores inside to always keep things interesting.
Nob Hill Food Carts
A great spot with eclectic food truck options to make everyone happy!
Noble Rot
Perfect rooftop spot for sunset views of the city paired with nice wine and food
Nostrana
One of our first dinner dates in Portland.
Kachka
Debatably one of the best restaurants in Portland. See for yourself!
Grassa
More pasta anyone?
Little Beast Brewing Beer Garden
Little Conejo
Tasty street style tacos with a decent mezcal selection for your favorite cocktail
Thunder Island Brewing Co
Great beer, great views, recommend sitting on the patio for great bird watching :)
Columbia River Gorge view point
Some of the best views of the Gorge
Hood River
Fun town to explore just across the bridge from Skamania
Latourell Falls Trailhead
Wahkeena Falls
Bridal Veil Falls
Multnomah Falls
One of the more popular waterfalls in the area
Wahclella Falls Trail
Nice 2mi out and back with water features everywhere!