10 Best Airbnb Experiences In Portland, Oregon

Melanie
Melanie 
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Portland is a haven for those who want to enjoy seeing greenery without leaving the city. The various gardens and parks spread across the city, such as the Chinese Garden, Tom McCall Waterfront Park, and the International Rose Test Garden, are perfect destinations for those who want to take a breather and relax even for just a short moment. Those who love art, meanwhile, will enjoy viewing the exhibits at the Art Museum. If you prefer to try out what locals do to have fun, we’ve got you covered: check out this list of the best Airbnb experiences in Portland, Oregon, and see what the conventional tourists are missing in the city.

1. Go on a donut tour (from USD 40.0)

If you’re on the lookout for quirky tours in Portland, this might just be what you are looking for. The host interweaves the history and food culture of the city and establishes key points with the help of everyone’s favorite sweet treat, donuts. These donuts, however, go beyond the usual that you may find at the usual chain outlet: you will taste some of the most unique flavors while you’re strolling around the area and learning more about the history of the city.

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Portland's Underground Donut Tour

Duration: 2 hours

688 reviews

2. Take an archery lesson (from USD 45.0)

This activity is a great option for those looking for a family-friendly activity in Portland. Guests are instructed on the basics of archery and they get the opportunity to shoot multiple recurve bows from different distances. This activity is great for beginners and those who want to revive their love for archery. Up to 10 people can be accommodated by the host at a time. The activity runs for about an hour.

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Intro to Archery for all ages/abilities

Duration: 1.5 hours

267 reviews

3. Explore Portland's beaches (from USD 95.0)

This tour will allow you to explore some of Portland’s best-kept secrets; its beaches. The activity starts with a walk through an old forest that leads to a beach that features fantastic views, from magnificent cliffs to surfers riding waves. The trek then leads to waterfalls that feed tidepools, which serve as a home for a variety of marine life such as crabs, starfish, and anemones. The next stop is another beach by Haystack Rock. In this location, guests are welcome to explore the town on their own. If you’re interested in learning more about the local aquatic life and the ecosystem, the host would be more than willing to answer these for you.

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Cannon Beach Adventure

Duration: 9 hours

138 reviews

4. Trek Portland's best trails (from USD 54.0)

This activity is perfect for outdoor and fitness enthusiasts, as this tour will take them to the best trails around the city: Forest Park, Pittock Mansion Estate, Washington Park, and the Wildwood Trail. Along the way, you will get the chance to see Portland’s natural beauty and surround yourself with birdsong. The full activity runs for approximately 3.5 hours, but the host can modify the route in case guests want a shorter version.

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Enchanted forest hike, greatest hits, six parks & gardens

Duration: 3.5 hours

121 reviews

5. Hike to the Silver Falls (from USD 75.0)

This activity takes guests to Silver Falls, one of the things Portland takes pride in. Running for approximately 5 mi (8 km), the trail, which beginners and seasoned hikers will enjoy traversing, takes travelers through a moss-covered forest and to the back of a huge waterfall. This, however, is just the beginning: the trail continues where trekkers will not only get to see sights of the lush forest but also seven waterfalls. Want to learn more about the ecosystem? Pose your question to your host, who would be more than willing to address your queries.

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Enchanted Seven Waterfalls Hike

Duration: 8 hours

624 reviews

6. Go on a wine tour (from USD 180.0)

This whole-day activity takes you on a wine tour in and around Portland. Depending on the conditions and the pace, you will be able to visit four to five different wineries. Along the way, you will get to learn, not just about the different kinds of wine produced in Oregon, but also how the grapes are cultivated to produce the different flavors that go into each bottle. A gourmet lunch is already included in the tour. The non-winery stops along the way help add to a fun-filled experience for guests.

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A Great Oregon Wine Tour

Duration: 7.5 hours

51 reviews

7. Learn how to forage and prepare your own plant-based meal (from USD 50.0)

If you are following or are interested in shifting to a plant-based diet, this might just be the activity that you never knew you needed. This activity sees guests heading to an urban farm, where they will forage for ingredients that they will use to prepare their meals. These range from berries to mushrooms, depending on the season. Everyone, regardless of age, skills in cooking, and even dietary restrictions, is welcome here.

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Harvest, feast and learn on a urban farm

Duration: 2 hours

74 reviews

8. Take a fun class on preserving food (from USD 70.0)

Want to pick up a new skill while in Portland? If so, consider trying out this activity. The host walks her guests through the basics of canning and preserving produce (you get to bring home the fruits of your labor at the end of the class). As they learn the secrets of food preservation, they will also get the opportunity to try out tasty snacks that the host, who is a cookbook author, has prepared herself.

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Preserve foods with a cookbook author

Duration: 2 hours

113 reviews

9. Go on a bar crawl with a Portland local (from USD 59.0)

Book this tour if you want to be left thinking that you need to permanently set up base in this city. This activity is hosted by a self-confessed “biggest fan” of Portland who will take his guests to the weirdest bars around the city. The highlight of the activity is not the drinking and the nightlife, although these are fantastic; the biggest selling point of this is the host himself, who will share his city with his guests and give them the opportunity to see Portland like a local.

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Weird-Bar Crawl with Fanatical Local

Duration: 3 hours

499 reviews

10. Pamper yourself with a foot reflexology session (from USD 135.0)

Give yourself a treat when you’re in Oregon with a foot reflexology session. The activity starts with a foot soak as you enjoy a cup of tea. From there, you will be treated to a reflexology session designed to help you relax and soothe, not just your feet, but your entire mind and body. A serving of vegan chocolate only helps to make you feel even more pampered and comfortable. Up to three people can be treated at a given time.

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Life-Changing Foot Reflexology!

Duration: 1.5 hours

273 reviews

Find out what Portland has to offer

Locals are your best bet to discover a place’s secrets hidden from tourists. If you want to go beyond the usual tourist haunts, use this list to get you started on your quest to get to know what the largest city of Oregon has to offer, besides its famous attractions.

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Melanie is a freelance travel writer. She considers freelancing for Trip 101 to be a combination of two of the things she loves: writing and traveling. She has gone sightseeing with family,...Read more

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