1. World Forestry Center
2. Portland Art Museum
3. Oregon Museum of Science and Industry
4. Oaks Amusement Park
5. Portland Japanese Garden
6. Oregon Convention Center
7. Columbia River Gorge
8. Washington Park
9. Watch a performance by the Oregon Symphony at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
10. Watch the HP Lovecraft film festival at the Hollywood Theatre
11. Crystal Ballroom
12. Pittock Mansion - take a tour of this 22 room estate which was built for publisher Henry Pittock
13. Watch the Portland Timbers play at the Jeld-Wen Field
14. Portland International Raceway
15. Lewis and Clark National and State Historical Parks
16. Museum of Contemporary Craft
17. Hoyt Arboretum
18. Leach Botanical Garden
19. Blue Lake Regional Park
20. Vancouver Lake
21. Portland Classical Chinese Garden
22. Attend the Portland Rose Festival in June which features two parades, carnival rides and numerous other events.
23. Oregon Zoo
24. Attend one of the beer festivals including: the Oregon Brewer's Festival, Portland International Beerfest, Holiday Ale Festival, Spring Beer and Wine Festival or North American Organic Brewers Festival.
25. Go shopping at the Portland Saturday Market
26. Ira Keller Fountain Park
27. 24 Hour Church of Elvis
28. Forest Park
29. Portland Children's Museum
30. The Grotto
31. Go bowling at Grand Central
32. Go shopping at one of the malls including; Washington Square, Lloyd Center, Westfield Vancouver, Pioneer Place, Bridgeport Village, or Clackamas Town Center.
33. Southwest Community Center & Pool
34. Oregon Maritime Museum
35. Oregon Rail Heritage Center
36. Go golfing at Heron Lakes golf club, Glendoveer Golf Course, Portland Golf Club or the Reserve Vineyards and Golf Club
37. Take a ride on the Portland Aerial Tram
38. Watch the NBA Portland Trail Blazers play at the Rose Garden
39. Hoyt Arboretum
40. Leach Botanical Garden
41. Jantzen Beach
42. Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden
43. Council Crest Park
44. Paul Bunyan Statue
45. Rocky Butte
46. Wells Fargo History Museum
47. Disjecta - contemporary art center
48. Delta Park
49. Powell Butte
50. Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge
51. Mount Tabor
52. First Regiment Armory Annex
53. Rice Northwest Museum of Rocks and Minerals
54. Kidd Toy Museum
55. Wahclella Falls
56. The Hat Museum
57. Waterfront Park
58. The Murder Mystery Company
59. Play some glow in the dark mini putt at Glowing Greens Miniature Golf
60. Get your laugh on at Curious Comedy Theatre, Comedy Sportz or Helium Comedy Club
61. Oregon Jewish Museum
62. Leatherman Factory Tour
63. Oregon Historical Society
64. Watch an independent film at the Hollywood Theatre
65. Powell's City of Books - the biggest independent book store in the world
66. Go hiking, biking or horseback riding on the 21 mile Springwater Corridor trail
67. Go indoor rock climbing at Circuit Bouldering Gym SW
68. pick your berries, fruit or veggies or choose a pumpkin from the pumpkin patch at Sauvie Island Farms or pick your own at Kruger's Farm Market
69. Halloween Events: Try to find your way through The Maize at The Pumpkin Patch or check out one of the haunted houses around Portland including Fright Town, Scream at the Beach, 13th Door, or the Shanghai Tunnel Halloween Tours
70. Take a cooking class at Sur la Table Cooking Classes
71. The Faux Museum
72. Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade
73. View the waterfall or weather machine or play a game of chess at the Pioneer Courthouse Square
74. Portland Opera
75. Race some go karts at Sykart Indoor Racing
76. Attend Feast Portland in September - the city's international culinary festival
77. Check out the adult soapbox derby held in August
78. Lan Su Chinese Garden
79. Annual Music Festivals: Portland Jazz Festival in February, Oregon Zoo summer concerts held from June to August, Chamber Music Northwest in June and July, Waterfront Blues Festival and Cathedral Park Jazz Festival are both in July, Noon Tunes - lunchtime concerts held twice a week at the Pioneer Courthouse Square in July and August, PDX Pop Now!, Pickathon Roots Music Festival and music feat NW.
80. Christmas Events: holiday tree lighting, Crafty Wonderland - find hanmade goods at the Portland Convention Center, Festival of Lights at the Grotto, Parade of Christmas Ships or Zoolights Festival.
81. Portland Police Museum
82. Take an art class at Van Gogh
83. More museums: Stark's Vacuums Museum, Niketown, Washington County Museum, Pin Pong's Pint Sized Puppet Museum, Oaks Museum or Jeff Morris Fire Museum
84. Oneonta Gorge
85. Play tennis at outdoor courts at Alberta Park, Argay Park, Arbor Lodge Park, Columbia Park or Northgate Park
86. Watch an "Off-Broadway" like production at Portland Center Stage, Artists Repertory Theatre, Miracle Theatre, Stark Raving Theatre or Tears of Joy Theatre.
87. Mt. Hood Ski Bowl - go on the zip line or mountain bike or ski down the mountain
88. Admire the art at the Waterstone Gallery, Blackfish Gallery, Indian Art Northwest, Blue Sky Gallery or Attic Gallery.
89. Portland Fashion Week
90. Watch "Flicks on the Bricks" a free outdoor movie night held Friday nights at Pioneer Courthouse Square in July and August, or watch Top Down: Rooftop Cinema Thursday evenings during the summer on the Hotel Deluxe parking center.
91. Playdate PDX - a 7500 sq ft indoor play space
92. Watch a movie at the Regal Cinemas or Laurelhurst Theatre
93. View the filming locations of numerous films shot in Portland such as Twilight or Gone
94. More Parks: Jamison Square, Director Park, Tryon Creek State Natural Area
95. 3D Center of Art and Photography
96. Central Library
97. Simon Benson House
98. Participate in or cheer on those in the Portland Marathon
99. Oregon Ballet Theatre
100. Ultrazone Laser Tag
101. Rent a kayak or canoe or take a kayak class or trip with Portland Kayak Company
Please let me know if I missed anything you think should have been included on the list.
Fyi: some of these are listed TWICE
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