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Multnomah County Library - Central
Neighborhood: Southwest Portland, Downtown

801 SW 10th Ave.
Portland, OR 97205

Laura N. writes: I will add another 5 star review to this jewel of governmental competence. It's a labyrinth that rivals Powells - full of marble steps and volumes upon volumes that beg for more time than you are willing to give. Whether you go with a list or just…

Lone Fir Cemetery
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Belmont

SE 20th and Morrison
Portland, OR 97255

Krista T. writes: Beautiful. Oh and breathtaking. Genius place for a photo shoot, if I do say so myself. Loved shooting there and I hope to use it again soon.

Oregon Historical Society
Neighborhood: Southwest Portland, Downtown

1200 SW Park Ave
Portland, OR 97205

Olivia T. writes: Do you know that we have an Oregon Historical Society here in Portland?
Do you know that you can get in for FREE on the third Saturday of the month?
Do you know that our official state animal is the beaver?
Do you know that our official state drink is…

Esther Short Park

W Columbia Ave and W 8th St
Vancouver, WA 98660

Jenny C. writes: 10 years ago if someone would have suggested hanging out at Esther Short Park I would have responded with "Not no, but hell no." Anyone who has been around Vancouver long enough to remember the old Lucky Brewery knows that this park has made a 180…

Friends of Vista House

40700 E Historic Columbia River
Corbett, OR 97019

Yan M. writes: This is one beautiful location along the Historic Columbia River Highway!
According to their website:
"Vista House was built in 1916-1918 as a memorial to Oregon pioneers and as a comfort station for those traveling on the Historic Columbia River…

Multnomah County Library - Hillsdale
Neighborhood: Southwest Portland, Hillsdale

1525 SW Sunset Blvd
Portland, OR 97239

Kate F. writes: This architectural stunner is also a nice place to spend the afternoon. Their selection of books is somewhat lacking, as it's not a huge facility, but you can special order books from other branches and they usually arrive pretty fast. Most libraries…

Lewis and Clark State Recreation Site

on I-84, 16mi E of PDX
take Lewis and Clark exit of I-84 E
Troutdale, OR 97060

Carissa w. writes: In 1805, Lewis and Clark camped here during their search for land and adventure. Today inhabitants of Portland and the surrounding areas journey here on hot days to take a dip in the Sandy River. This park is popular with families, who cluster near…

Multnomah Falls Lodge / Visitor Center

50000 Historic Columbia River
Bridal Veil, OR 97010

Apollo L. writes: Absolutely gorgeous waterfall not far outside of Portland on I-84. Lots of paved trails climb all the way up to the top and allow a magnificent view of the surrounding Columbia Gorge.

Milwaukie Historical Society Museum

3737 SE Adams St
Milwaukie, OR 97269

Kelly M. writes: I have a special affinity and affection for small museums in small towns, and this little museum housed in an 1865 farmhouse just south of Portland is worth the trip. Amid its standard fare of old farmtools, period dresses, local history, rope beds,…

Share-It Square
Neighborhood: Southwest Portland, Sellwood

9th Ave and SE Sherret St
Portland, OR 97202

Melissa P. writes: Meditation on a Hippy Corner

Tea stand, books, and a bulletin
Drop my crap off and neighb's haul it in
I sure won't hang out here
But glad that I live near
To observe this fine sharing shenanigan.

Please see Kelly M's review for a more precise explanation…

Multnomah County Library - Northwest
Neighborhood: Alphabet District, Northwest

2300 NW Thurman St
Portland, OR 97210

Emily H. writes: I should just cut and paste what Angela wrote!

It is exactly what I wanted to say but better!

Small and cute
Parking
friendly staff

oh yeah- have all your holds sent there- it is so much easier!

US Postal Annex
Neighborhood: Northwest

25 NW 23rd Pl
Portland, OR 97255

Angela B. writes: Sometimes I come up with things to ship or mail just to get a friendly hello from the local Postal Annex people. Makes me sound a little creepy, but these folks are so darn friendly, helpful and efficient that I just can't help myself.

If they were a…

Transition Projects
Neighborhood: Old Town

435 NW Glisan St
Portland, OR 97209

Corwin M. writes: Ha ha, I knew no one would have gotten to this one yet! What's wrong with you people, you all live somewhere or something?

If you're ever down and out, this is one of two places to go. They offer a range of services, from showers, help getting your ID…

Multnomah County Library - Albina
Neighborhood: Beaumont, Northeast Portland

3605 NE 15th Avenue
Portland, OR 97212

Scrantz L. writes: I LOVE libraries. This is one tiny branch of the famous Mult. Co. Lib. system. NICE staff.
The idea of free public libraries is one of the best in America. I request lots of books online and chose this one near my house for my pickup place because it…

Portlandia
Neighborhood: Southwest Portland, Downtown

1120 SW 5th
Portland, OR 97255

Kelly M. writes: I was shocked when I finally noticed Portlandia. Perched on the third floor of the Portland building located on Fifth Avenue, Portlandia is a gargantuan copper statue of a woman holding a trident overlooking innocent passersby on the sidewalk below.…

UPS shipping services

Portland, OR 97219

Steven R. writes: I live right near a UPS Store, which is great. Not that I use them all that often but it's nice to know that it's there. It's a lot better then Fedex or even using the Post Office, which is farther out of the way.

In fact I just dropped off a…

United States Post Office
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Central Eastside, Industrial District

1020 SE 7th Ave
Portland, OR 97214

Kimberly V. writes: Number of miles between Honolulu, HI and Anchorage, AK: 2,780

Number of times the U.S. Postal Service has routed a package mailed from Portland, OR to Honolulu, HI through Anchorage, AK: 1

Number of packages mailed at the same time sent to the same…

Ross Island Bridge

Powell Blvd. at the Willamette
Connects Arthur St & Powell Blvd
Portland, OR 97201

Ella W. writes: I have a sneaking suspicion that the city planners who designed the on-ramps to this bridge were probably high on shrooms at the time (I mean, turn left here, turn right here, ooo stop sign, now turn right, now yield...is that really necessary?…

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