Portland Links

Portland Tourist Sites

These places are located in Portland and easy to reach by bus, train, or walking.


• Portland Trailblazers
• OMSI
• Rose Test Garden
• Oregon Zoo
• Saturday Market
• Japanese Gardens
• Chinese Classical Gardens
• Portland Art Museum
• Pittock Mansion
• Oregon Historical Museum
• Willamette Jet Boat Excursions

These sites are an easy half-day or day trip from Portland. PELA organizes trips to some of these places throughout the year.


• Multnomah Falls
• Columbia River Gorge
• Oregon Breweries
• Oregon Wineries
• Mt Hood
• Smith Rock
• Mt St. Helens
• Ape Caves
• Ft. Vancouver
• Hood River
• Astoria
• Seaside
• Cannon Beach
• Evergreen Air and Space Museum
• End of the Trail Museum
• Tillamook Cheese Factory

These sites are an overnight trip from Portland.


• Oregon Aquarium
• Sea lion Caves
• Lincoln City
• Newport
• Crater Lake
• Oregon Shakespeare Festival
• Oregon Caves

Portland Area Shopping

The nearest shopping center to out school is 150 meters away. There are many famous stores within walking distance of our school.


• Pioneer Mall
• Lloyd Center
• Washington Square
• Clackamas Town Center
• Bridgeport Village
• Woodburn Outlets
• Columbia Gorge Premium Outlets
• Nike Store
• Adidas Store
• Columbia Sportswear
• REI
• Macy’s
• Nordstrom’s

Portland Parks & Gardens

Portland has many beautiful parks and gardens that can be enjoyed all year long. There are many large parks near the school and any homestay will have parks nearby as well.


• Pioneer Courthouse Square
• Waterfront Park
• Eastbank Esplanade
• International Rose Test Garden
• Washington Park
• Hoyt Arboretum
• Forrest Park
• Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden
• Peninsula Park & Rose Garden
• Mt. Tabor
• Delta Park
• Cathedral Park
• Springwater Corridor

Sports Leagues/Clubs

Any sport or hobby that you have can be done in Portland. Below is a list of sports leagues and clubs that students can join. Most of these leagues are for both men and women and beginners are welcome. The school will help you join.


• Portland Tennis Center
• Portland Rock Gym
• Bowling League
• Softball League
• Dodgeball League
• Mini-golf League
• Kickball League
• Volleyball League
• Basketball League
• Indoor Soccer League
• Outdoor Soccer League
• Futsal League
• Chess Club
• Go Club
• Ultimate Frisbee League
• Dragon Boat Racing
• Flag Football League
• American Football League
• Surfing
• Windsurfing
• Epic Indoor Skate Park
• Department of Skateboarding Indoor Park
• Portland Outdoor Skate Parks

Breweries in Portland

Portland is famous for its beer. This is a list of some of the 56 breweries in the Portland area. Many of these are either close to the school or will be close to your homestay. Not only do they have delicious beer, but they have good food and great “happy hour” specials, too.


• McMenamins
• Full Sail Brewing
• Tugboat Brewing Company
• New Old Lompoc
• Urban Hopworks
• Lucky Labrador Brewing Company
• Mickey Finns Brew Pub
• Bridgeport Brewpub
• Rogue Ales Public House
• MacTarnahan’s Brewing Co.
• Alameda Brewing Company
• The Laurelwood
• Widmer Brothers Gasthaus
• Deschutes Brewery & Public House
• Roots Organic Brewing Company
• Hair of the Dog Brewing Company
• Upright Brewing

$3 Movie Theaters

$3 movie theaters are very popular in Portland. These theaters show movies that have been out for a few months for only $3 a ticket. Many of these theaters serve beer and pizza while the movie is being shown.


• Bagdad Theater & Pub
• Kennedy School
• Laurelhurst Theater
• Avalon Theatre
• Mission Theater
• St. John’s Theater & Pub
• Academy Theater
  
  

Music/Nightlife in Portland

• Summer Concerts in the Park
• Pioneer Courthouse Square summer concerts & movies
• Summer Concerts in the Zoo
• Portland Opera & Portland Broadway Musicals
• Aladdin Theater
• Roseland Theater
• Crystal Ballroom
• Rose Garden Arena
• The Amphitheater at Clark County
• Edgefield Concerts on the Lawn
• Portland Opera
• Portland Center Stage
• White Bird Dance Company
• Oregon Ballet
• Oregon Symphony
• Comedy Sportz
• Do Jump! Theater
• Imago Theater
• NBA Basketball - Portland Trailblazers
• Voicebox Karaoke
• Glowing Greens Miniature Golf
• Portland Sprit River Cruises
• Grand Central Bowling
• Hollywood Bowl
• Bars, Clubs, and Dancing

Year Round Activities

• Wine Tasting around Portland
• Beer Festivals
• First Thursday – Pearl District
• Last Thursday – Alberta Street
• Portland Farmer’s Markets

Portland Sister Cities

• Bologna, Italy
• Guadalajara, Mexico
• Kaohsiung, Taiwan
• Khabarovsk, Russia
• Sapporo, Japan
• Suzhou, China
• Ulsan, South Korea
• Ashkelon, Israel
• Mutare, Zimbabwe
• San Pedro Sula, Honduras
• Corinto, Nicaragua