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Portland Art Museum
Pittock Mansion Grounds
Hoyt Arboretum
The Oregon Historical Society
International Rose Test Garden
Ground Kontrol
Portland Fire & Rescue's Historic Belmont Firehouse
Ira Keller Fountain
Springwater Corridor
Oregon Rail Heritage Center
Last Thursdays on Alberta
Portland Saturday Market
Portland Farmers Market
Stark’s Vacuum Museum
Portland Central Library
Forest Park
The Freakybuttrue Peculiarium
The Hopworks
Powell's City of Books
World Naked Bike Ride
Flicks on the Bricks
The Portland Adult Soapbox Derby
Art in the Pearl
- Q: What makes Portland, Oregon a great city for free activities?
- A: There is no shortage of free things to do in Portland, Oregon, largely due to the city's goal of preserving its green spaces.
- Q: What are some examples of Portland's green spaces?
- A: Portland has many gardens and parks, featuring hiking trails, hundreds of roses, and a play fountain for kids.
- Q: Are there free museums in Portland?
- A: Portland is full of museums, some of which are always free, while others offer free admission on specific days or times.
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