{"id":32465,"date":"2022-11-04T23:30:34","date_gmt":"2022-11-04T21:30:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/?p=32465"},"modified":"2022-12-03T20:23:29","modified_gmt":"2022-12-03T18:23:29","slug":"fall-colors-portland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/usa\/oregon\/fall-colors-portland\/","title":{"rendered":"18 spots to enjoy epic fall colors in Portland, Oregon"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Visiting Oregon in autumn and wondering if you can catch some fall colors in Portland? You are lucky! <strong>Portland is a very green city:<\/strong> Tree-lined streets, greenspaces, public parks, and extensive gardening of the residents make the city the <strong>perfect place to enjoy Portland&#8217;s fall colors without even leaving the city limits<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1080\"  height=\"720\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAABDgAAALQAQMAAABPGVIZAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAHZJREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T20ND6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAgBcDfo8AAdwjm2gAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Fall colors Portland, Oregon\"  class=\"wp-image-32441 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/USA-Oregon-Portland-Herbst-3.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/USA-Oregon-Portland-Herbst-3.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/USA-Oregon-Portland-Herbst-3-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/USA-Oregon-Portland-Herbst-3-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/USA-Oregon-Portland-Herbst-3-560x373.jpg 560w\" ><figcaption>Yellow trees lining the streets and parking spaces in Portland, Oregon<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, you find the <strong>14 best places to catch Portland fall colors<\/strong> and <strong>4 tips for day trips that include seeing fall foliage near Portland<\/strong>. But the most important question first:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Inhaltsverzeichnis | Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d12ae84037a\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #00a499;color:#00a499\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #00a499;color:#00a499\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d12ae84037a\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/usa\/oregon\/fall-colors-portland\/#what-is-the-best-time-to-see-fall-colors-in-portland-and-around\" >What is the best time to see fall colors in Portland and around?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/usa\/oregon\/fall-colors-portland\/#12-best-parks-gardens-and-neighborhoods-to-see-portland-fall-colors\" >12 best parks, gardens, and neighborhoods to see Portland fall colors<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/usa\/oregon\/fall-colors-portland\/#1-northwest-portland\" >#1 Northwest Portland<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/usa\/oregon\/fall-colors-portland\/#2-portland-japanese-garden\" >#2 Portland Japanese Garden<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/usa\/oregon\/fall-colors-portland\/#3-hoyt-arboretum\" >#3 Hoyt Arboretum<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/usa\/oregon\/fall-colors-portland\/#4-washington-park\" >#4 Washington Park<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/usa\/oregon\/fall-colors-portland\/#5-pittock-mansion\" >#5 Pittock Mansion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/usa\/oregon\/fall-colors-portland\/#6-forest-park\" >#6 Forest Park<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/usa\/oregon\/fall-colors-portland\/#7-cathedral-park\" >#7 Cathedral Park<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/usa\/oregon\/fall-colors-portland\/#8-4t-trail\" >#8 4T-Trail<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/usa\/oregon\/fall-colors-portland\/#9-south-park-blocks-southwest-portland\" >#9 South Park Blocks, Southwest Portland<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/usa\/oregon\/fall-colors-portland\/#10-portland-waterfront\" >#10 Portland Waterfront<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/usa\/oregon\/fall-colors-portland\/#11-northeast-and-southeast-neighborhoods\" >#11 Northeast and Southeast neighborhoods<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/usa\/oregon\/fall-colors-portland\/#12-ainsworth-linear-arboretum\" >#12 Ainsworth Linear Arboretum<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/usa\/oregon\/fall-colors-portland\/#13-laurelhurst-park\" >#13 Laurelhurst Park<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/usa\/oregon\/fall-colors-portland\/#14-sauvie-island\" >#14 Sauvie Island<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/usa\/oregon\/fall-colors-portland\/#daytrips-from-portland-to-see-epic-fall-colors-in-oregon\" >Daytrips from Portland to see epic fall colors in Oregon<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/usa\/oregon\/fall-colors-portland\/#15-columbia-river-gorge\" >#15 Columbia River Gorge<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/usa\/oregon\/fall-colors-portland\/#16-silver-falls-state-park\" >#16 Silver Falls State Park<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/usa\/oregon\/fall-colors-portland\/#17-mt-hood-national-forest\" >#17 Mt. Hood National Forest<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/usa\/oregon\/fall-colors-portland\/#18-willamette-valley\" >#18 Willamette Valley<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/usa\/oregon\/fall-colors-portland\/#map-of-best-spots-for-portland-fall-colors\" >Map of best spots for Portland fall colors<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-is-the-best-time-to-see-fall-colors-in-portland-and-around\"><\/span><strong>What is the best time to see fall colors in Portland and around?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With summers being consistently dry and warm during September, the <strong>best months to experience fall colors in Portland are October and November<\/strong>. Depending on weather conditions, leaf peeping might not start before mid-October in some years. Therefore, trees will still be in their orange, yellow, and red tones throughout November. To be on the safe side, <strong>plan your leaf-peeping trip for mid-October through early November<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"773\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAABIgAAAMFAQMAAAAla18IAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAIRJREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T20LL6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA+Bq46QABBcE5SgAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\"  alt=\"Fall foliage in Forest Park, Portland\"  class=\"wp-image-28599 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/USA-Portland-Ridge-Trail-9-1160x773.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/USA-Portland-Ridge-Trail-9-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/USA-Portland-Ridge-Trail-9-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/USA-Portland-Ridge-Trail-9-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/USA-Portland-Ridge-Trail-9-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/USA-Portland-Ridge-Trail-9-560x373.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/USA-Portland-Ridge-Trail-9-1320x880.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/USA-Portland-Ridge-Trail-9.jpg 1920w\" ><figcaption>fall colors in Portand&#8217;s Forest Park<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12-best-parks-gardens-and-neighborhoods-to-see-portland-fall-colors\"><\/span><strong>12 best parks, gardens, and neighborhoods to see Portland fall colors<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1-northwest-portland\"><\/span>#1 Northwest Portland<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to dive into the city life of Portland and stroll around vibrant streets while getting a feeling for the city, you will probably end up in Northwest Portland. <strong>23rd and 21st Street<\/strong> in the so-called Alphabet District are the <strong>perfect destinations to check out some local stores, sit in a street-side restaurant or caf\u00e9 and watch people walk by<\/strong>. The area with its tree-lined streets reminds me a bit of neighborhoods Prenzlauer Berg and Friedrichshain in Berlin, Germany.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1080\"  height=\"720\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAABDgAAALQAQMAAABPGVIZAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAHZJREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T20ND6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAgBcDfo8AAdwjm2gAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"fall colors in Northeast Portland, Oregon\"  class=\"wp-image-32439 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/USA-Oregon-Portland-Herbst-2.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/USA-Oregon-Portland-Herbst-2.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/USA-Oregon-Portland-Herbst-2-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/USA-Oregon-Portland-Herbst-2-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/USA-Oregon-Portland-Herbst-2-560x373.jpg 560w\" ><figcaption>Fall colors brightening up neighborhoods in in Northeast Portland<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>From here you can also <strong>start your tour exploring closeby Washington Park<\/strong> where the <strong>Portland Japanese Garden<\/strong>, the famous <strong>Portland International Rose Test Garden<\/strong> as well as <strong>Hoyt Arboretum<\/strong>, and the <strong>Oregon Zoo<\/strong> make great day trips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1080\"  height=\"720\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAABDgAAALQAQMAAABPGVIZAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAHZJREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T20ND6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAgBcDfo8AAdwjm2gAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Portland, Oregon in fall\"  class=\"wp-image-32443 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/USA-Oregon-Portland-Herbst-1.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/USA-Oregon-Portland-Herbst-1.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/USA-Oregon-Portland-Herbst-1-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/USA-Oregon-Portland-Herbst-1-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/USA-Oregon-Portland-Herbst-1-560x373.jpg 560w\" ><figcaption>Fall colors in Northeast Portland<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"neighborhoods-to-explore-in-northwest-portland\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Neighborhoods to explore in Northwest Portland:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Nob Hill &amp; 23<sup>rd<\/sup> \/ 21<sup>st<\/sup> Street<\/strong> \u2013 vibrant tree-lined streets with local shops, restaurants, and caf\u00e9s<\/li><li><strong>Slabtown<\/strong> \u2013 a fairly new-established neighborhood with apartment complexes and fancy restaurants like G-Love. Breakside Brewery also has a location here<\/li><li><strong>The Pearl<\/strong> \u2013 another Portland district known for a wide array of restaurants, breweries, galleries, and shops, including the famous Powell&#8217;s Bookstore<\/li><li><strong>Arlington Heights &amp; Goose Hollow<\/strong> \u2013 here it gets hilly and partly steep, the houses get bigger and the views more impressive<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2-portland-japanese-garden\"><\/span>#2 Portland Japanese Garden<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Portland Japanese Garden is known as <strong>one of the most authentic Japanese Gardens in America<\/strong> and when visiting yourself, you can totally see why: Paths are perfectly aligned along ponds, waterfalls and across stone bridges, teleporting you to Japan within minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"773\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Portland Japanese Garden\"  class=\"wp-image-26258 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/USA_Portland_Japanese_Garden-33-1160x773.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/USA_Portland_Japanese_Garden-33-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/USA_Portland_Japanese_Garden-33-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/USA_Portland_Japanese_Garden-33-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/USA_Portland_Japanese_Garden-33-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/USA_Portland_Japanese_Garden-33-560x373.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/USA_Portland_Japanese_Garden-33.jpg 1920w\" ><figcaption>Japanische Ahornb\u00e4ume zieren den Portland Japanese Garden im Herbst<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Needless to say, the garden is lined with <a href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/usa\/oregon\/cherry-blossom-portland\/#3-spring-and-fall-colors-at-portland-japanese-garden-washington-park\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">cherry trees putting on a show in spring<\/a> and the <strong>Japanese Maple trees make the Portland Japanese Garden one of the best places for fall color in Portland<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"870\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Portland Japanese Garden in fall colors\"  class=\"wp-image-26208 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/USA_Portland_Japanese_Garden-8-1160x870.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/USA_Portland_Japanese_Garden-8-1160x870.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/USA_Portland_Japanese_Garden-8-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/USA_Portland_Japanese_Garden-8-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/USA_Portland_Japanese_Garden-8-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/USA_Portland_Japanese_Garden-8-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/USA_Portland_Japanese_Garden-8-560x420.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/USA_Portland_Japanese_Garden-8.jpg 1920w\" ><figcaption>Strolling through Portland Japanese Garden in fall<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>When visiting don\u2019t miss the authentic Umami Caf\u00e9 for some Japanese tea and snacks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"773\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Umami Caf\u00e9 at Portland Japanese Garden\"  class=\"wp-image-26272 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/USA_Portland_Japanese_Garden-40-1160x773.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/USA_Portland_Japanese_Garden-40-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/USA_Portland_Japanese_Garden-40-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/USA_Portland_Japanese_Garden-40-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/USA_Portland_Japanese_Garden-40-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/USA_Portland_Japanese_Garden-40-560x373.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/USA_Portland_Japanese_Garden-40.jpg 1920w\" ><figcaption>Japanese teas &amp; snacks at Umami Caf\u00e9 will warm you up after a long autumn stroll <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#eeeeee\">Did you know that Portland is a great city to experience Japanese culture? Check out my article <a href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/japanese-inspired-day-in-portland\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u201cA Japanese-inspired day in Portland, Oregon\u201d<\/a> and get inspired by the similarities between Tokyo and Portland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3-hoyt-arboretum\"><\/span>#3 Hoyt Arboretum<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Not far from the Portland Japanese Garden you can find Hoyt Arboretum, a great park to experience fall foliage in Portland. <strong>21 themed trails lead through 2,000 unique species of shrubs and trees<\/strong> and even offer<strong> views of the 3 stratovolcanoes surrounding Portland: Mt. St. Helens, Mt. Hood, and Mt. Adams<\/strong> on a clear day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"1450\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAABIgAAAWqAQMAAACu8ckJAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAORJREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T20ND6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAfgw7IQAB5Yq7yAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\"  alt=\"Fall colors at Hoyt Arboretum, Portland, Oregon\"  class=\"wp-image-28582 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/USA-Portland-Hoyt-Arboretum-6-1160x1450.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/USA-Portland-Hoyt-Arboretum-6-1160x1450.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/USA-Portland-Hoyt-Arboretum-6-800x1000.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/USA-Portland-Hoyt-Arboretum-6-192x240.jpg 192w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/USA-Portland-Hoyt-Arboretum-6-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/USA-Portland-Hoyt-Arboretum-6-320x400.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/USA-Portland-Hoyt-Arboretum-6-560x700.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/USA-Portland-Hoyt-Arboretum-6-1320x1650.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/USA-Portland-Hoyt-Arboretum-6.jpg 1536w\" ><figcaption>The most epic fall colors can be found along the Maple-Wildwood-Trail at Hoyt Arboretum<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>To experience fall foliage in Hoyt Arboretum I\u2019d recommend taking the <strong>Maple-Wildwood Loop<\/strong>. Hoyt Arboretum even is home to a <strong>Redwood Grove<\/strong>, where you can admire these giant trees without traveling to California. Hoyt Arboretum is probably overlooked but for me one of the best destinations to soak in the nature of the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"773\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"giant Redwood trees at Hoyt Arboretum Portland\"  class=\"wp-image-27176 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_HoytArboretum_Redwoods-1160x773.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_HoytArboretum_Redwoods-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_HoytArboretum_Redwoods-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_HoytArboretum_Redwoods-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_HoytArboretum_Redwoods-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_HoytArboretum_Redwoods-560x373.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_HoytArboretum_Redwoods.jpg 1920w\" ><figcaption>Redwood Grove at Hoyt Arboretum, Portland<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#eeeeee\">Surprise, surprise: <a href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/usa\/oregon\/cherry-blossom-portland\/#2-hoyt-arboretum-washington-park\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hoyt Arboretum is also one of the best parks in Portland to enjoy cherry blossoms<\/a> and other spring colors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best part: The <strong>entrance to the park is free<\/strong>. You just need to pay for parking or find a spot with free parking along the road, which can be hard on sunny weekends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4-washington-park\"><\/span>#4 Washington Park<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While Washington Park is home to the Portland Japanese Garden, the Hoyt Arboretum, the Oregon Zoo, and the Portland International Rose Test Garden, you should not overlook Washington Park itself. There is lots to discover within the boundaries, like the <strong>Secret Garden<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Located between the International Rose Test Garden and the Oregon Holocaust Memorial, this <strong>little hideaway is right next to some of Portland\u2019s main attractions<\/strong>. You\u2019ll only find if you take the time to step off the well-traveled paths.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"773\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAABIgAAAMFAQMAAAAla18IAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAIRJREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T20LL6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA+Bq46QABBcE5SgAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\"  alt=\"Fall colors at Washington Park, Portland\"  class=\"wp-image-28588 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/USA-Portland-Hoyt-Arboretum-16-1160x773.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/USA-Portland-Hoyt-Arboretum-16-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/USA-Portland-Hoyt-Arboretum-16-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/USA-Portland-Hoyt-Arboretum-16-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/USA-Portland-Hoyt-Arboretum-16-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/USA-Portland-Hoyt-Arboretum-16-560x373.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/USA-Portland-Hoyt-Arboretum-16-1320x880.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/USA-Portland-Hoyt-Arboretum-16.jpg 1920w\" ><figcaption>Fall colors at Washington Park, Portland<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5-pittock-mansion\"><\/span>#5 Pittock Mansion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Pittock Mansion is a must-see spot when visiting Portland, especially when visiting the city for the first time &#8211; no matter the season. We always take visitors here first, because the <strong>garden offers panoramic views of Portland\u2019s cityscape and the Cascade Range<\/strong>. I think it\u2019s the perfect way to get an<strong> overview of the city<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are lucky, <strong>snow-capped Mt. Hood<\/strong> shows up in the distance, making this view one of the <strong>top postcard motifs of Portland<\/strong>. And in fall the scenery gets even more magical as the leaves of the surrounding trees turn yellow, orange, and red.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"773\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"View across Portland from Pittock Mansion\"  class=\"wp-image-27198 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_PittockMansion-1160x773.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_PittockMansion-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_PittockMansion-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_PittockMansion-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_PittockMansion-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_PittockMansion-560x373.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_PittockMansion.jpg 1920w\" ><figcaption>View of Portland&#8217;s cityscape with snow-capped Mt. Hood from Pittock Mansion<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6-forest-park\"><\/span>#6 Forest Park<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5,200 acres and 80+ miles of trails, fire lanes, and forest roads<\/strong> make Portland&#8217;s Forest Park <strong>one of the most extensive urban forests in the United States<\/strong>. If you want to go hiking, mountain biking, or walking without leaving the city limits, this is the place to go. Of course, these trails are the perfect destination to experience fall colors in Portland, no matter if you are up for a short walk with your dog or are planning a full-day hike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"773\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAABIgAAAMFAQMAAAAla18IAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAIRJREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T20LL6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA+Bq46QABBcE5SgAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\"  alt=\"Fall colors at Portland&#039;s Forest Park\"  class=\"wp-image-32427 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/USA-Portland-Ridge-Trail-5-1160x773.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/USA-Portland-Ridge-Trail-5-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/USA-Portland-Ridge-Trail-5-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/USA-Portland-Ridge-Trail-5-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/USA-Portland-Ridge-Trail-5-560x373.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/USA-Portland-Ridge-Trail-5.jpg 1280w\" ><figcaption>Hiking through fall colors at Forest Park, Portland<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>My favorite hikes to experience fall colors in Forest Park are <strong>Lower MacLeay Trail to Pittock Mansion and Ridge Trail<\/strong>. From Ridge Trail, you get great views of St. Johns Bridge in North Portland, which brings me to my next recommendation to experience fall colors in Portland: Cathedral Park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1536\"  height=\"1920\"  data-id=\"28595\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAABIgAAAWqAQMAAACu8ckJAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAORJREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T20ND6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAfgw7IQAB5Yq7yAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\"  alt=\"Hiking through fall colors at Forest Park, Portland, Oregon\"  class=\"wp-image-28595 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/USA-Portland-Ridge-Trail-4.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/USA-Portland-Ridge-Trail-4.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/USA-Portland-Ridge-Trail-4-800x1000.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/USA-Portland-Ridge-Trail-4-1160x1450.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/USA-Portland-Ridge-Trail-4-192x240.jpg 192w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/USA-Portland-Ridge-Trail-4-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/USA-Portland-Ridge-Trail-4-320x400.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/USA-Portland-Ridge-Trail-4-560x700.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/USA-Portland-Ridge-Trail-4-1320x1650.jpg 1320w\" ><figcaption>Fall Hiking at Forest Park<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1536\"  height=\"1920\"  data-id=\"28611\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAABIgAAAWqAQMAAACu8ckJAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAORJREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T20ND6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAfgw7IQAB5Yq7yAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\"  alt=\"St. Johns Bridge Portland from Ridge Trail\"  class=\"wp-image-28611 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/USA-Portland-St-Johns-Bridge-7.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/USA-Portland-St-Johns-Bridge-7.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/USA-Portland-St-Johns-Bridge-7-800x1000.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/USA-Portland-St-Johns-Bridge-7-1160x1450.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/USA-Portland-St-Johns-Bridge-7-192x240.jpg 192w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/USA-Portland-St-Johns-Bridge-7-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/USA-Portland-St-Johns-Bridge-7-320x400.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/USA-Portland-St-Johns-Bridge-7-560x700.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/USA-Portland-St-Johns-Bridge-7-1320x1650.jpg 1320w\" ><figcaption>View of St. John&#8217;s Bridge from Ridge Trail, Portland<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7-cathedral-park\"><\/span>#7 Cathedral Park<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Dominated by the <strong>bright blue St. John\u2019s Bridge, spanning across the Willamette River and connecting Northeast with Northwest Portland<\/strong>, Cathedral Park is one of my favorite Parks in Portland. This neighborhood Park for some reason is never crowded and I love strolling along the river and sitting under the<strong> iconic St. John\u2019s Bridge, one of Portland\u2019s most photographed landmarks<\/strong>. During fall the bright blue steel bridge gets framed by yellow oak and maple leaves, creating postcard views.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"864\"  height=\"1080\"  data-id=\"32423\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAA2AAAAQ4AQMAAABVJi3zAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAIlJREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T20JT6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA+BsvnAAFL\/uWrAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC\"  alt=\"St. John&#039;s Bridge framed by fall colors\"  class=\"wp-image-32423 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 864px) 100vw, 864px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/USA-Portland-St-Johns-Bridge-2.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/USA-Portland-St-Johns-Bridge-2.jpg 864w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/USA-Portland-St-Johns-Bridge-2-800x1000.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/USA-Portland-St-Johns-Bridge-2-192x240.jpg 192w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/USA-Portland-St-Johns-Bridge-2-320x400.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/USA-Portland-St-Johns-Bridge-2-560x700.jpg 560w\" ><figcaption>St. Johns Bridgeframed by fall foliage<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"864\"  height=\"1080\"  data-id=\"32425\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAA2AAAAQ4AQMAAABVJi3zAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAIlJREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T20JT6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA+BsvnAAFL\/uWrAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC\"  alt=\"Fall colors at Cathedral Park, Portland, Oregon\"  class=\"wp-image-32425 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 864px) 100vw, 864px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/USA-Portland-St-Johns-Bridge-6.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/USA-Portland-St-Johns-Bridge-6.jpg 864w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/USA-Portland-St-Johns-Bridge-6-800x1000.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/USA-Portland-St-Johns-Bridge-6-192x240.jpg 192w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/USA-Portland-St-Johns-Bridge-6-320x400.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/USA-Portland-St-Johns-Bridge-6-560x700.jpg 560w\" ><figcaption>Walking through fall colors at Cathedral Park, Portland<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#eeeeee\"><strong>Event tip:<\/strong> Every summer (mid-July) the annual <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelportland.com\/event\/1255816\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cathedral Park Jazz Festival<\/a> turns this neighborhood park into one of the most popular and free music festival venues in Portland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8-4t-trail\"><\/span>#8 4T-Trail<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>My favorite trail to explore the city while enjoying the nature and fall colors: <a href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/usa\/oregon\/4t-trail-portland\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">4T-Trail<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 4.5 miles (7,2 km) long route takes you <strong>from Oregon Zoo in Washington Park through Council Crest Park and Marquam Nature Park<\/strong> via the <strong>Portland Aerial Tram<\/strong> from Oregon Health Sciences University (OHSU) <strong>to the South Waterfront<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"870\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"4T Trail Portland in fall colors\"  class=\"wp-image-25937 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/USA_Portland_4T-Trail-6-1160x870.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/USA_Portland_4T-Trail-6-1160x870.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/USA_Portland_4T-Trail-6-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/USA_Portland_4T-Trail-6-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/USA_Portland_4T-Trail-6-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/USA_Portland_4T-Trail-6-560x420.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/USA_Portland_4T-Trail-6.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/USA_Portland_4T-Trail-6-1320x990.jpg 1320w\" ><figcaption>Hiking in Portland: 4T-Trail in fall<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This way you get to explore the city and dive into some of <strong>Portland\u2019s most colorful parks<\/strong> and even get to enjoy a <strong>beautiful view of the Willamette River with Mt. Hood<\/strong> in the distance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100 is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/urban-hikes-portland\/\" style=\"border-radius:0px;background-color:#00a499\">Best urban Hikes in Portland<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9-south-park-blocks-southwest-portland\"><\/span>#9 South Park Blocks, Southwest Portland<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With Portland being a city full of tree-lined streets, you\u2019ll find fall colors in every neighborhood. The <strong>most colorful stretch of trees in Southwest Portland is the \u201cSouth Park Blocks\u201d<\/strong>. Did you know this 12-block greenspace is one of Portland\u2019s oldest parks in Portland? South Park Blocks <strong>stretch between Portland State University to SW Salmon Street<\/strong> with trees creating a canopy of color.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#eeeeee\"><strong>Tip: <\/strong>Find a bench to sit on while soaking in the fall foliage and enjoying a coffee from Behind the Museum Caf\u00e9.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From South Park Blocks you can<strong> walk to the Portland Waterfront<\/strong> and <strong>follow the Waterfront Park Trail <\/strong>for views of some of Portland\u2019s most iconic bridges like Morrison Bridge, Steel Bridge, Burnside Bridge, or Tilikum Crossing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"773\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAABIgAAAMFAQMAAAAla18IAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAIRJREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T20LL6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA+Bq46QABBcE5SgAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\"  alt=\"Portland Waterfront on a sunny fall day, Burnside Bridge, Steel Bridge und Broadway Bridge spanning across the Willamette River\"  class=\"wp-image-32437 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/USA-Oregon-Portland-Waterfront-Herbst-1-1160x773.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/USA-Oregon-Portland-Waterfront-Herbst-1-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/USA-Oregon-Portland-Waterfront-Herbst-1-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/USA-Oregon-Portland-Waterfront-Herbst-1-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/USA-Oregon-Portland-Waterfront-Herbst-1-560x373.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/USA-Oregon-Portland-Waterfront-Herbst-1.jpg 1280w\" ><figcaption>Burnside Bridge, Steel Bridge and Broadway Bridge spanning across the Willamette River<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10-portland-waterfront\"><\/span>#10 Portland Waterfront<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Portland Waterfront, especially the <a href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/usa\/oregon\/cherry-blossom-portland\/#1-cherry-blossom-avenue-at-japanese-american-historical-plaza-tom-mccall-waterfront-park\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tom McCall Waterfront Park, is one of the most famous spots for cherry blossom in Portland<\/a> in early spring. Needless to say, the area also turns red and orange during fall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Portland Waterfront is a great destination if you\u2019re looking for outdoor festivals. The yearly <strong>Waterfront Blues Festival<\/strong> and the <strong>weekly Portland Saturday Market <\/strong>are only two examples of street festivals not to miss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"773\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAABIgAAAMFAQMAAAAla18IAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAIRJREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T20LL6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA+Bq46QABBcE5SgAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\"  alt=\"Portland Waterfront in fall\"  class=\"wp-image-32435 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/USA-Oregon-Portland-Waterfront-Herbst-2-1160x773.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/USA-Oregon-Portland-Waterfront-Herbst-2-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/USA-Oregon-Portland-Waterfront-Herbst-2-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/USA-Oregon-Portland-Waterfront-Herbst-2-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/USA-Oregon-Portland-Waterfront-Herbst-2-560x373.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/USA-Oregon-Portland-Waterfront-Herbst-2.jpg 1280w\" ><figcaption>Portland Waterfront in fall<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"places-to-stop-along-the-portland-waterfront\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Places to stop along the Portland Waterfront:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Mill Ends Park \u2013 Portland\u2019s (official) tiniest park<\/li><li>Portland Old Town Sign<\/li><li>Japanese American Historical Plaza<\/li><li>Lan Su Chinese Garden<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11-northeast-and-southeast-neighborhoods\"><\/span>#11 Northeast and Southeast neighborhoods<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Trees and bushes in every garden, in backyards, and on front porches: When strolling around Northeast and Southeast neighborhoods in Portland, you\u2019ll be blown away by the love everyone puts into their homes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"773\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Portland&#039;s streets in fall foliage\"  class=\"wp-image-26056 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/USA_Portland_Autumn-5-1160x773.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/USA_Portland_Autumn-5-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/USA_Portland_Autumn-5-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/USA_Portland_Autumn-5-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/USA_Portland_Autumn-5-560x373.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/USA_Portland_Autumn-5.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/USA_Portland_Autumn-5-1320x880.jpg 1320w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"864\"  height=\"1080\"  data-id=\"32448\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAA2AAAAQ4AQMAAABVJi3zAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAIlJREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T20JT6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA+BsvnAAFL\/uWrAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC\"  alt=\"Portland&#039;s streets in fall colors\"  class=\"wp-image-32448 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 864px) 100vw, 864px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/USA-Oregon-Portland-Herbst-4.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/USA-Oregon-Portland-Herbst-4.jpg 864w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/USA-Oregon-Portland-Herbst-4-800x1000.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/USA-Oregon-Portland-Herbst-4-192x240.jpg 192w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/USA-Oregon-Portland-Herbst-4-320x400.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/USA-Oregon-Portland-Herbst-4-560x700.jpg 560w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"864\"  height=\"1080\"  data-id=\"32450\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAA2AAAAQ4AQMAAABVJi3zAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAIlJREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T20JT6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA+BsvnAAFL\/uWrAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC\"  alt=\"fall foliage in Portland, Oregon\"  class=\"wp-image-32450 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 864px) 100vw, 864px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/USA-Oregon-Portland-Herbst-5.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/USA-Oregon-Portland-Herbst-5.jpg 864w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/USA-Oregon-Portland-Herbst-5-800x1000.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/USA-Oregon-Portland-Herbst-5-192x240.jpg 192w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/USA-Oregon-Portland-Herbst-5-320x400.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/USA-Oregon-Portland-Herbst-5-560x700.jpg 560w\" ><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Together with the <strong>well-maintained parks and greenspaces<\/strong>, the residential areas of Portland are a <strong>great destination to stroll around, visit local shops, restaurants, art galleries<\/strong>, and <strong>see fall colors in Portland<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#eeeeee\"><strong>Tip: <\/strong>Combine your Sunday stroll with haunting the best Halloween decoration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"870\"  data-id=\"26020\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Halloween decoration Portland, Oregon\"  class=\"wp-image-26020 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/USA_Portland_Halloween_Decoration-1-1160x870.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/USA_Portland_Halloween_Decoration-1-1160x870.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/USA_Portland_Halloween_Decoration-1-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/USA_Portland_Halloween_Decoration-1-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/USA_Portland_Halloween_Decoration-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/USA_Portland_Halloween_Decoration-1-560x420.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/USA_Portland_Halloween_Decoration-1.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/USA_Portland_Halloween_Decoration-1-1320x990.jpg 1320w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1920\"  height=\"1280\"  data-id=\"26038\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Halloween decoration in Portland, Oregon\"  class=\"wp-image-26038 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/USA_Portland_Halloween_Decoration-10.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/USA_Portland_Halloween_Decoration-10.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/USA_Portland_Halloween_Decoration-10-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/USA_Portland_Halloween_Decoration-10-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/USA_Portland_Halloween_Decoration-10-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/USA_Portland_Halloween_Decoration-10-560x373.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/USA_Portland_Halloween_Decoration-10-1320x880.jpg 1320w\" ><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"my-favorite-ne-and-se-neighborhoods\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">My favorite NE and SE neighborhoods:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Alberta Arts District &amp; Concordia<\/li><li>Laurelhurst<\/li><li>Irvington, Alameda &amp; Beaumont-Wilshire<\/li><li>Ladd\u2019s Addition<\/li><li>Hawthorne &amp; Richmond<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>There is no wrong way, just pick a starting point and get lost. You\u2019ll be surprised by what you discover. E.g. a tree library at Ainsworth Linear Arboretum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12-ainsworth-linear-arboretum\"><\/span>#12 Ainsworth Linear Arboretum<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Almost 50 different species of trees growing in the 31 city blocks of median and parking strips of Northeast Ainsworth St., between MLK and 37th Ave, The Ainsworth Linear Arboretum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"773\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Ainsworth Linear Arboretum\"  class=\"wp-image-26048 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/USA_Portland_Autumn-1-1160x773.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/USA_Portland_Autumn-1-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/USA_Portland_Autumn-1-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/USA_Portland_Autumn-1-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/USA_Portland_Autumn-1-560x373.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/USA_Portland_Autumn-1.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/USA_Portland_Autumn-1-1320x880.jpg 1320w\" ><figcaption>Streets in Northeast Portland<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/ainsworthlineararboretum.org\/new-roots\/fall-color-guided-walk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ainsworth Linear Arboretum <\/a>connecting the northeast neighborhoo<strong>ds of <\/strong>Woodlawn, Concordia, and Vernon is only one example of what there is to discover in Portland\u2019s Northeast and Southeast neighborhoods. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13-laurelhurst-park\"><\/span>#13 Laurelhurst Park<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This Community Park in Southeast Portland with a pond, basketball court, and nature paths is quite big. Thanks to magnolia and <a href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/usa\/oregon\/cherry-blossom-portland\/#5-cherry-trees-at-laurelhurst-park-southeast-portland\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">cherry trees, Laurelhurst Park<\/a> is one of the first city parks that puts on its pink layers in early spring.<strong> A canopy of golden trees in fall invites visitors and locals alike to enjoy fall foliage in Portland.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"864\"  height=\"1080\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAA2AAAAQ4AQMAAABVJi3zAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAIlJREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T20JT6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA+BsvnAAFL\/uWrAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC\"  alt=\"Laurelhurst Park, Portland in fall\"  class=\"wp-image-32431 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 864px) 100vw, 864px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/USA-Oregon-Portland-Laurelhurst-Park.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/USA-Oregon-Portland-Laurelhurst-Park.jpg 864w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/USA-Oregon-Portland-Laurelhurst-Park-800x1000.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/USA-Oregon-Portland-Laurelhurst-Park-192x240.jpg 192w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/USA-Oregon-Portland-Laurelhurst-Park-320x400.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/USA-Oregon-Portland-Laurelhurst-Park-560x700.jpg 560w\" ><figcaption>Moody vibes at Laurelhurst Park in Southeast Portland<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14-sauvie-island\"><\/span>#14 Sauvie Island<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Well <strong>known for its rural farms growing seasonal produce and hosting farm festivals<\/strong> from spring through fall, Sauvie Island is a haven of sandy beaches and wildlife refuges right outside the Portland city limits. Coming here always feels like traveling to a rural region where<strong> people enjoy farm-to-table dinners and intimate concerts in summer and <a href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/usa\/oregon\/sauvie-island-pumpkin-patch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">harvest their own pumpkins in fall<\/a><\/strong>. Besides cherries and berries, hot cider, and corn mazes, <strong>Sauvie Island is a great destination to see Portland&#8217;s fall colors<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"870\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Sauvie Island Pumpkin Patch\"  class=\"wp-image-26153 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/USA_Portland_SauvieIsland_PumpkinPatch-39-1160x870.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/USA_Portland_SauvieIsland_PumpkinPatch-39-1160x870.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/USA_Portland_SauvieIsland_PumpkinPatch-39-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/USA_Portland_SauvieIsland_PumpkinPatch-39-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/USA_Portland_SauvieIsland_PumpkinPatch-39-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/USA_Portland_SauvieIsland_PumpkinPatch-39-560x420.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/USA_Portland_SauvieIsland_PumpkinPatch-39.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/USA_Portland_SauvieIsland_PumpkinPatch-39-1320x990.jpg 1320w\" ><figcaption>Sauvie Island Pumpkin Patch<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"farms-to-visit-on-sauvie-island\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Farms to visit on Sauvie Island:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Bella Organic Farm<\/li><li>Topaz Farms<\/li><li>The Pumpkin Patch at Sauvie Island<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"daytrips-from-portland-to-see-epic-fall-colors-in-oregon\"><\/span>Daytrips from Portland to see epic fall colors in Oregon<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15-columbia-river-gorge\"><\/span>#15 Columbia River Gorge<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Both sides of the Columbia River Gorge are covered with trees that will turn yellow in the fall. <strong>The Historic Columbia River Highway becomes one of the most scenic drives this time of year<\/strong>. With the rain coming back to the Pacific Northwest <strong>in fall, the waterfalls along the Columbia River Gorge start roaring again, making it the ideal time to combine catching fall foliage and chasing waterfalls<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"773\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAABIgAAAMFAQMAAAAla18IAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAIRJREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T20LL6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA+Bq46QABBcE5SgAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\"  alt=\"Oregon&#039;s Vista House Crown Point in fall colors\"  class=\"wp-image-32453 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/USA-Oregon-Vista-House-1-1160x773.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/USA-Oregon-Vista-House-1-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/USA-Oregon-Vista-House-1-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/USA-Oregon-Vista-House-1-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/USA-Oregon-Vista-House-1-560x373.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/USA-Oregon-Vista-House-1.jpg 1280w\" ><figcaption>View of Vista House from Portland Women&#8217;s Forum State Scenic Viewpoint, Columbia River Gorge, Oregon<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The best part: As the wet season starts you will see fewer crowds flocking around. This makes<strong> fall one of the best seasons to visit Portland and hike in the Columbia River Gorge<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"870\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAABIgAAANmAQMAAACrCyL8AAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAJJJREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T20JT6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAD+BvA7AAGTZkFsAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC\"  alt=\"fall foliage Columbia River Gorge, Oregon\"  class=\"wp-image-28250 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/USA-Oregon-Dry-Creek-Falls-5-1160x870.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/USA-Oregon-Dry-Creek-Falls-5-1160x870.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/USA-Oregon-Dry-Creek-Falls-5-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/USA-Oregon-Dry-Creek-Falls-5-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/USA-Oregon-Dry-Creek-Falls-5-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/USA-Oregon-Dry-Creek-Falls-5-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/USA-Oregon-Dry-Creek-Falls-5-560x420.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/USA-Oregon-Dry-Creek-Falls-5.jpg 1920w\" ><figcaption>Fall hiking in the Columbia River Gorge &#8211; Trail to Dry Creek Falls<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"fall-hikes-in-the-columbia-river-gorge\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fall hikes in the Columbia River Gorge:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Dry Creek Falls<\/li><li>Multnomah Falls and Wahkeena Falls Loop<\/li><li>Latourell Falls<\/li><li>Wahclella Falls<\/li><li>Eagle Creek Trail<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"16-silver-falls-state-park\"><\/span>#16 Silver Falls State Park<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Well-known for its <strong>Trail of Ten Falls<\/strong>, Silver Falls State Parks is <strong>one of Oregon\u2019s most popular day trip destinations<\/strong> in spring and fall when the waterfalls are roaring. While you\u2019ll find lush green scenery to hike through in spring, Silver Falls State Park turns into <strong>one of the best spots for fall color close to Portland<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1080\"  height=\"720\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAABDgAAALQAQMAAABPGVIZAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAHZJREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T20ND6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAgBcDfo8AAdwjm2gAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Silver Falls State Park in fall colors\"  class=\"wp-image-32458 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/USA-Oregon-Silver-State-Falls-Park-fall.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/USA-Oregon-Silver-State-Falls-Park-fall.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/USA-Oregon-Silver-State-Falls-Park-fall-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/USA-Oregon-Silver-State-Falls-Park-fall-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/USA-Oregon-Silver-State-Falls-Park-fall-560x373.jpg 560w\" ><figcaption>Silver Falls State Park in fall<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"17-mt-hood-national-forest\"><\/span>#17 Mt. Hood National Forest<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While Mt. Hood National Forest is dominated by evergreen trees, <strong>deciduous trees light up the dense forest in tones of yellow and orange during fall<\/strong>. You even can find western larches in the Badger Creek Wilderness on the east side of Mt. Hood. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#eeeeee\"><strong>Hiking tip: <\/strong>Lookout Mountain, the second-highest peak in Mt. Hood National Forest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1080\"  height=\"720\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAABDgAAALQAQMAAABPGVIZAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAHZJREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T20ND6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAgBcDfo8AAdwjm2gAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Western larches at Mount Hood National Forest in fall\"  class=\"wp-image-32460 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/USA-Oregon-Lookout-Mountain-1.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/USA-Oregon-Lookout-Mountain-1.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/USA-Oregon-Lookout-Mountain-1-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/USA-Oregon-Lookout-Mountain-1-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/USA-Oregon-Lookout-Mountain-1-560x373.jpg 560w\" ><figcaption>View from Lookout Mountain across Mt. Hood National Forest and Central Oregon&#8217;s high desert<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"18-willamette-valley\"><\/span>#18 Willamette Valley<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The mild climate makes the <strong>Willamette Valley one of the best wine regions in Oregon and renowned for its Pinot Noir<\/strong>. The Oregon Wine Country stretches from Portland, via Salem, south to Eugene with vineyards often overlooking<strong> the countryside<\/strong> with striking views from their patios and decks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"870\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAABIgAAANmAQMAAACrCyL8AAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAJJJREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T20JT6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAD+BvA7AAGTZkFsAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC\"  alt=\"Wine tasting in the Oregon Wine Country\"  class=\"wp-image-30393 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/USA-Oregon-Wine-Country-10-1160x870.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/USA-Oregon-Wine-Country-10-1160x870.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/USA-Oregon-Wine-Country-10-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/USA-Oregon-Wine-Country-10-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/USA-Oregon-Wine-Country-10-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/USA-Oregon-Wine-Country-10-560x420.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/USA-Oregon-Wine-Country-10.jpg 1280w\" ><figcaption>Wine tasting in the Oregon Wine Country &#8211; Stoller Family Farms<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As the <strong>rolling hills turn yellow in late fall<\/strong>, the <strong>Oregon Wine Country is a great place to combine excellent wine tasting with experiencing fall colors in Oregon<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100 is-style-outline is-style-outline--5\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/usa\/oregon-wine-country-weekend-trip\/\" style=\"border-radius:0px;background-color:#00a499\">Oregon Wine Country &#8211; The perfect weekend trip from Portland<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"map-of-best-spots-for-portland-fall-colors\"><\/span>Map of best spots for Portland fall colors<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<script>window.wanderlogEmbedKeys=window.wanderlogEmbedKeys||[];window.wanderlogEmbedKeys.push('mengzozvrx');window.wanderlogEmbedOptions={\"alwaysShowRouteLines\":true,\"omitExternalLinks\":false,\"omitWebsitePhone\":false,\"version\":2};!function(){var c=document.querySelectorAll(\"script\"),r=!1;if(c.forEach((function(c){\"https:\/\/wanderlog.com\/embed.js\"===c.src&&(r=!0)})),!r){var t=document.createElement(\"script\");t.async=!0,t.src=\"https:\/\/wanderlog.com\/embed.js\",document.body.appendChild(t)}}();<\/script><div id=\"Wanderlog__mapEmbed_mengzozvrx\" style=\"display: block; 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places to go <\/a>(fall)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">***<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><strong>QUESTIONS &amp; COMMENTS?<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Have you been to Portland, <a href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/category\/america\/usa\/oregon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Oregon<\/a>? 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