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4.97 out of 5 average rating, 1500 reviews

Hike Multnomah Falls and more in Columbia Gorge

See Multnomah and other waterfalls and viewpoints, learning about the forest and geology

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 283 reviews

Fragrance Design Workshop

Learn about perfumery, raw materials, and blending techniques in order to create your custom fragrance. You'll turn that fragrance into a 10mL roll-on perfume to take home.

5 out of 5 average rating, 200 reviews

Unreal Oregon Coast: Cannon Beach Haystack & Ecola

Explore breathtaking beaches, mind blowing forests, jaw-dropping geology, epic history & wonderful wildlife around a mystical town! Awesome all seasons and highest rated beach tour in state!

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 291 reviews

Bake bread and visit bakeries with a food writer

Learn bread baking from start to finish and explore some of the city's best bread.

5 out of 5 average rating, 405 reviews

Immersive Chinese Tea Ceremony

Taste various Chinese teas, learn tea etiquette, and hear stories in a private tea house.

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 699 reviews

See Multnomah & 2 other waterfalls with transport

Head to the Columbia Gorge to enjoy three amazing waterfalls and learn about them.

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 683 reviews

Weird-Bar Crawl with Fanatical Local

A mildly-inebriated adventure from seeing why the people of Portland are the attraction of the city. Explore with new friends who feel like old friends! Join for intimate and enriching discussions!

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 277 reviews

Create glass art in SE Portland

Craft 2-3 pieces in a hands-on flameworking session.

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 192 reviews

Preserve foods

Find out the basics of canning and preserving local produce in unique combinations.

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 539 reviews

Bike around Portland roses, art and bridges

Head on sweet 6-10 mile poetry-inspired bike ride to neighborhoods, treats and waterfront

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Wheel throwing beside the Willamette

Settle in at a riverfront wheel, watch a step by step demo, then follow a ceramic instructor through forming functional bowls and cups.

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Sunday sunset sail on Oregons only Tall Ship

Sail the Columbia River aboard the Schooner Rose at sunset. Help raise the sails, enjoy views of Mount Hood and the Gorge, and relax on deck or in the warm cabin.

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Cocktail Class: The Art of Sangria

We'll taste, sculpt & learn about Sangria, with a bit of summer mischief mixed in. You'll leave with having experienced 3 types of Sangria, knowledge, and a bottle of your own creation.

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Sail a shared waterfalls river cruise with captain

Board a private pontoon, trace shoreline waterfalls and bridges, and hear detailed stories on local history and wildlife from a veteran river captain.

4 out of 5 average rating, 2 reviews

Sail a shared sunset river cruise with a captain

Sunset River Cruise is a premier, golden-hour experience along Portland’s scenic waterways. Designed to showcase stunning twilight views with historical, architectural, and cultural commentary.

5 out of 5 average rating, 1 reviews

Learn, taste and create in a designer’s garden

Enjoy a homemade pastry on the patio, explore garden design and plant tips, and handpick zinnias to craft a take-home bouquet.

5 out of 5 average rating, 14 reviews

Discover Perfumery & Create Your Signature Scent

Explore dozens of fragrance materials as you create a signature scent guided by a perfumer. Blend, bottle, name, and label a custom fragrance that is entirely your own.

4.5 out of 5 average rating, 4 reviews

Candle Making Workshop

Choose a curated vessel, layer clean-burning fragrance oils and style your candle with dried flowers or bows inside an elevated candle shop. Taught by a professional candle artisan at Z CANDLES.

5 out of 5 average rating, 4 reviews

Mini Donkey Experience and Sustainable Farm Tour

Learn, take photos, and walk the Donkeys, tour our sustainable farm, and enjoy a light snack and drink during your visit! The ChamBurn Farm welcomes you!

5 out of 5 average rating, 2 reviews

Play Dungeons & Dragons with a professional DM

Experience the thrill of Dungeons & Dragons led by a professional dungeon master and game designer. New and veteran players alike are invited to enjoy an exciting evening of interactive storytelling.

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