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The Portland Art Museum in downtown Portland is central to the city’s cultural district, housing a large and wide-ranging collection of artworks.
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Indoors

The city is overflowing with fun indoor activities to keep anyone both dry and entertained.

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The Portland Art Museum in downtown Portland is central to the city’s cultural district, housing a large and wide-ranging collection of artworks.
Credit: Catalina Gaitan

Rainy Day Activities

These local attractions offer a respite from the rain, along with hours of entertainment.

Two people kissing in front of the \"Love Rules\" sign at Portland Art Museum.

Portland Art Museum

The largest art museum in Oregon and one of the oldest in the country, the Portland Art Museum is central to the city's cultural district, housing a large and wide-ranging collection of artworks.

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Portland Theater

Portland has a well-established network of venues and theater companies and an increasingly dynamic and diverse small theater scene.

Avalon Theatre & Wunderland arcade

The Best Arcades in Portland

Portland offers a wide range of arcades, from family-friendly game rooms to dive bars and adults-only bar arcades.

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Oregon Historical Society

The Oregon Historical Society collection includes thousands of historic artifacts (including the “Portland Penny"), permanent and rotating exhibits and an extensive research library that shaped the land now known as Oregon.

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Brew 'N' View Theaters

Portland’s beloved “brew ‘n’ view” movie theaters run the gamut from funky to swanky, serving up all manner of drinks, food and films.

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Powell’s City of Books

Covering an entire city block, Powell’s has grown into a Portland landmark and the world's largest new and used bookstore — and its location is now at the heart of the city, bridging the Pearl District, downtown and the West End.

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Portland Bookstores, Beyond Powell’s

Don't stop with the largest independent bookstore in the world; these seven other shops offer an abundance of literary riches.

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Shopping Near the Oregon Convention Center

With Lloyd Center’s 150+ stores, a year-round farmers market and more shops on Northeast Broadway, Portland's Lloyd neighborhood offers a bounty of shopping options close to downtown.

Smiling children riding the colorful, retro Disk’O at Oaks Amusement Park.

Oaks Skating Rink

Lace up your skates and roll around this large, meticulously maintained wooden floor beneath the mighty Wurlitzer pipe organ.

Quiet Places Made for Reading

Pick up a winning read at one of Portland’s many independent bookstores and curl up in a cozy corner of one of these eight local coffee shops.

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Indoors with Kids

Keep little ones entertained (and dry) with these kid-friendly activities and attractions.

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Indoor Activities for Children

When Portland's weather prevents kids from running around outside, families can choose from dozens of indoor activities.

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Children’s Theater

Portland's children's theater companies introduce kids to live theater and teaches them people in costumes are fun, not scary.

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When I Grow Up: Portland Attractions for Career-Oriented Kids

At these family-friendly Portland attractions, kids can walk in the shoes of the heroes they idolize: firefighters, astronauts, airplane pilots and sailors.

What to Do When It Rains

Yes, it’s true — it rains in Portland. Locals don’t let that stop them, and neither should you! Duck into these destinations for a fun reprieve.

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Get Cozy

When skies turn grey, locals indulge in these belly- and soul-warming activities.

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Portland’s Coziest Fireplaces and Fire Pits

Portland winters are usually mild, but the city offers all sorts of welcoming places to warm up. Relax next to one of our favorite fireplaces in Portland.

Afuri Ramen & Izakaya in downtown Portland is a favorite spot for comforting soup.

Portland Soup Spots

Whether you’re craving ramen, Mexican pozole or classic chicken noodle, these local soup spots will warm you from the inside out.

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Portland Bookstores, Beyond Powell’s

Don't stop with the largest independent bookstore in the world; these seven other shops offer an abundance of literary riches.

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Portland Ramen Restaurants

The Portland ramen scene has exploded in recent years, spurred by the arrival of two authentic eateries straight from Tokyo.

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Ways to Practice Self-Care in Portland

It’s okay to admit that you occasionally get stressed or down. Thankfully Portland's self-care offerings are deep; walk in over 200 parks, find time for yoga, sauna, soaking, and health-conscious food to practice self-care like a Portlander.