Things to do in Portland, OR  -  Portland Attractions

• Portland Saturday Market
  The brainchild of two women, it started with the concept to create a market in downtown Portland similar to the market they sold at in Eugene. Incorporating under the name Portland Saturday Market, PSM became a non-profit institution for the members and governed by the members. Offered a  "Butterfly lot", members came and set up their booths on a first come first serve basis. Moving to it's current location under the Burnside Bridge, it began staying open on Sundays also with over 400 members. From March to December the neighborhood transforms itself with precision into a open-air thriving arts and crafts marketplace.
  
  
• Pioneer Couthouse Square
  Featuring over 300 events in a city symbolized by a brick architecture, it is the cultural heartbeat of the Pacific Northwest. Boasting more that 26,000 people passing throught the Square each day, it is known as the city's "living room."  From large-scale concerts to cultural festivals, the square is truly a symbol of the poeple of Portland. Come dressed to "Run LIke Hell" in the fourth annual race, withness the 70ft tree to kick off the holday festivals, march in the Macy's parade through the streets of Portaland, or gather in the Square for the Annual Tree Lighting ceremony to light up the 70ft tree just to mention a few events. Portland truly welcomes all poeple and tourists to their friendly and wam community gathering events
  
  
• Oaks Amusement Park
  Celebrating it's 100th year of operation, the Park is surrounded by majestic oak trees giving it a stately appearance. Built by the Oregon Water Power and Navigation Co.,  it is one of the oldest continuously operating parks in the U.S. Opening in May of 1905 in days gone by, visitors came by foot, horseback, boats and automobile. Today the park has something for everyone, thrill rides, bumper cars, carnival games, skating, picnic areas, and special events. Whether planning a family gathering or just a one day escape, Oaks Amusement Park will fulfill your every whim and create a memorable event for years to come.