Fun things to do Portland (US)

Portland Japanese Garden is most popular around 1 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay up to 2 hours here. It's most quiet on Thursdays.

Portland Japanese Garden is located in Washington Park in Portland, Oregon overlooking the city and providing a tranquil, urban oasis for locals and travelers alike. Designed in 1963, it encompasses 12 acres with eight separate garden styles, and includes an authentic Japanese Tea House, meandering streams, intimate walkways, and a spectacular view of Mt. Hood. This is a place to let go of worldly thoughts and concerns and see oneself as a small but integral part of the universe.

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Oaks Amusement Park is most popular around 4 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay up to 2.5 hours here. It's most quiet on Fridays.

The historic Oaks Amusement Park first opened its gates to excited Portlanders in May 1905. The seasonal amusement park is still a favorite for local families featuring thrill rides, family rides, kiddie rides, mini golf, and midway games. The year-round Oaks Park Roller Rink, located at the north end of the property, is famous for its floating floor and Wurlitzer pipe organ. Picnic spaces are available for outdoor events and The Historic Dance Pavilion is an ideal location for indoor events.

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Mt. Tabor Park is most popular around 2 PM on Sundays. Visitors usually stay up to 1 hour here. It's most quiet on Thursdays.

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Tom McCall Waterfront Park is most popular around 1 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay up to 1.5 hours here. It's most quiet on Mondays.

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Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade and Bar is most popular around 10 PM on Fridays. Visitors usually stay up to 2.5 hours here. It's most quiet on Wednesdays.

Ground Kontrol is the West Coast’s premier classic arcade! We preserve and celebrate video gaming’s “golden age” by operating over 120 classic video games and pinball machines, feature a full-service bar serving from noon until midnight (exit-only after 11pm), host DJs, comedy shows, high score competitions, game tournaments, and Rock Band karaoke, and are available for public and private event rentals.

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Portland Art Museum is most popular around 2 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay up to 2.5 hours here. It's most quiet on Wednesdays.

The mission of the Portland Art Museum is to engage diverse communities through art and film of enduring quality, and to collect, preserve, and educate for the enrichment of present and future generations.

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