Since its original beginnings as a weather observatory mountaintop, this facility played an instrumental role in gathering atmospheric data for almost 100 years.

A mile-long audio-guided walking tour preserves an iconic era of Portland soul music.

One of the most comprehensive collections of historic Native American culture in the country reframes artifacts as artwork.

A puppeteer’s paradise offering shows, workshops, and an archive of over 2,000 puppets.

A world of craftwork elegantly curated in a historic brick warehouse.

Get your cosplay on at Portland’s only Medieval fantasy-themed mead hall.

Portland had a unique approach to Cold War-era protections.

A tiny art gallery in Sunnyside helps keep Portland weird.

This café is dedicated to serving coffee roasted by Native American-owned companies.

Definitely not a clown bar.

No two pieces are exactly the same at Portland's hippo-themed hardware store.

World's only nuclear reactor operated by liberal arts undergraduates.

Hundreds of handmade critters fill this tiny window gallery in the heart of Portland's Alberta Arts District.

Tiny horses tethered to antique rings are scattered around the city.

Entering this curiosity shop is like stepping into a mad scientist's lab.

The world's smallest park was dedicated in 1948 as the only colony for leprechauns west of Ireland.

This abandoned boat sits on a nude beach, is shaped like a UFO, and is covered in graffiti.

Instead of fruit, the branches of this tree are brimming with hopes and dreams.

Not-so-fearsome tiny trolls live under this wooden train trestle in Portland.

A heavenly experience, right here on Terra Firma.

The oldest tofu shop in the United States is a firm favorite with locals.

Private collection of art inspired by cabinets of curiosity.

Featuring a casually threatening atmosphere along with dessert and coffee to die for.

A beautiful 62-acre Catholic shrine and botanical garden.