Explore the Best of Portland’s Pearl District

Step into the Portland Museum of Art, Maine's premier cultural institution. Discover over 22,000 artworks by American and European masters, including Winslow Homer and Monet. Attend community programs, film screenings, and art events that connect, inspire, and entertain. 

Step into a quiet space with traditional Chinese architecture, stone pathways, and small bridges over ponds. Built by artisans from Suzhou, this garden offers tea service and seasonal events in a calm setting away from city noise. Capture beautiful photos among delicate plantings and ornate pavilions. Educational tours share the cultural significance of each garden element.

Watch professional basketball games and major concerts at this arena that seats thousands. The venue hosts everything from sports to music shows throughout the year, making it a key entertainment spot for the city. Concession stands serve local food and craft beers for a true Portland experience. Accessible seating and modern amenities make events comfortable for every guest.

Walk through five different garden styles with carefully maintained landscapes, stone lanterns, and koi ponds. This hillside location offers views of Mount Hood on clear days and features seasonal displays like cherry blossoms and fall colors. Enjoy cultural demonstrations like tea ceremonies and calligraphy. The Umami Café offers authentic Japanese sweets and matcha with garden views.

Explore hands-on exhibits covering space, technology, and natural sciences at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry. The museum includes an IMAX theater, planetarium, and submarine tours, making it popular with families and curious visitors of all ages. Rotating special exhibits keep the experience fresh on repeat visits. Enjoy riverside views and picnic spots just outside the museum.

Discover Pittock Mansion, a grand French Renaissance-style estate perched 1,000 feet above Portland in the West Hills. Built in 1914 by publishers Henry and Georgiana Pittock, this historic house museum features 23 art-filled rooms, formal gardens, and sweeping skyline and Cascade Mountain views. 

Explore Portland from a fresh perspective aboard the Portland Streetcar—an eco-friendly, zero‑emission ride through downtown, the Pearl District, South Waterfront, and OMSI. Stay connected to all the area attractions as you glide past iconic art, shops, and museums with help from the interactive rider app.

Browse through rooms filled with books covering an entire city block. This independent bookstore has new titles, used finds, and rare editions across different sections. People come here to spend hours discovering books they never knew existed. Don't miss the Rare Book Room with first editions and signed copies. The store also hosts frequent author events, readings, and workshops.

Explore the Portland Farmers' Market in Deering Oaks Park and Monument Square—a historic, year-round gathering of 30+ Maine farms offering seasonal fruits, vegetables, cheese, baked goods, crafts, and more. Stay connected to local food culture, live music, SNAP/EBT bonus programs, and community events.