Free & Cheap Things to Do in Portland, OR

  • The list below includes 320 free or cheap things to do in or near Portland, Oregon, including 85 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Gardens, Hiking Trails and Historic Districts.
  • From Columbia River Gorge to Oneonta Gorge, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Portland and in nearby cities within 25 miles like West Linn, Vancouver, Oregon City and Hillsboro.
  • The list below includes 320 free or cheap things to do in or near Portland, Oregon, including 85 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Gardens, Hiking Trails and Historic Districts.
  • From Columbia River Gorge to Oneonta Gorge, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Portland and in nearby cities within 25 miles like West Linn, Vancouver, Oregon City and Hillsboro.
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Fizzy wine is a lightly carbonated citrus wine that can be served by the pint or over ice
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98% 2693 votes
Bookstores 1005 W Burnside, Portland, OR MoreLess Info
Powell's City of Books is the biggest bookstore in America. In addition to the bookstore, containing a cafe and an art gallery, Powell's City of Books also sells new and used books online.
1.9 Miles
95% 300 votes
Movie Theaters 2735 E Burnside Street, Portland, OR 97214 MoreLess Info
Showing movies on its second run, Laurelhurst Theater has screenings for blockbuster hits and classic films in its auditoriums. The concession stand menu has been expanded to include pizza and alcoholic beverages.
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91% 1048 votes
Walking Tours Portland, OR 97204 MoreLess Info
People on a Portland Walking Tour can learn about Portland. The company offers seven different tours including Underground Portland exploring Old Town and Chinatown, Beyond Bizarre exploring paranormal activity, Best of Portland exploring why Portland is a great place to live, and Roses Gone Wild exploring the …
2.0 Miles
92% 1663 votes
Historic Buildings 3229 NW Pittock Drive, Portland, OR 97210 MoreLess Info
The Pittock Mansion has been a Portland landmark since it was built in 1914 for Henry and Georgina Pittock. Visitors can tour the mansion and the 46 acres that surround it.
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89% 398 votes
Other Entertainment Southwest Broadway at Main Street, Portland, OR 97205 MoreLess Info
The Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall is a Broadway theater venue that hosts classical jazz, pop, rock, and gospel music performances. Visitors of this location, which features Italian Rococo Revival Architecture design, can also attend conferences and watch travel films.
0.6 Miles
87% 874 votes
Art Museum 1219 SW Park Avenue, Portland, OR 97205 MoreLess Info
Founded in 1892 and housed in a former Masonic Temple, Portland Art Museum features over 40 000 works spanning from European Impressionism through to the present day. Guided tours introduce visitors to the collection.
1.1 Miles
83% 1415 votes
Science Museums 1945 SE Water Avenue, Portland, OR 97214 MoreLess Info
Visitors to the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry can see exhibits in five exhibit halls, which started out as the private collection of a city employee and have been added to over the years. Visitors can also visit a submarine, and a planetarium.
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85% 757 votes
Shopping Districts 108 W Burnside, Portland, OR 97209 MoreLess Info
The Portland Saturday Market features vendors that sell soaps, metal jewelry, art, and pottery and ceramic works. The location also hosts live music events and a 'Why I Love Handmade' artist appreciation contest.
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86% 608 votes
Movie Theaters 341 S.W. 10th Ave., Portland, OR MoreLess Info
A six-screen movie theater, Living Room Theater features a selection of first-run Hollywood movies along with independent and foreign films. The theater offers digital projection, 3D movies and a lounge with food, drinks and adult beverages.
3.6 Miles
75% 957 votes
Movie Theaters 5736 Northeast 33rd Avenue, Portland, OR 97211 MoreLess Info
Serving as a neighborhood gathering spot in Washington and Orgeon since 1983, McMenamins Kennedy School is essentially an eclectic arrangement that serves as a pub and hotel. They craft their own beer, wine, spirits, and coffee.
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