Free self-guided walk · Portland

Pioneer Square to the river

A free self-guided walk in Portland, from Pioneer Courthouse Square to Powell's, Chinatown and the waterfront.

Distance
2.5 km
Walking time
33 min
Allow
About 1.5 hours with stops
Stops
4

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About this walk

This walk covers the heart of Portland on foot.

Browse Powell's for as long as you like.

  • Terrain: Flat.
  • Best time: Daytime.

Route map

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Route and stop positions © OpenStreetMap contributors. North is up.

The stops

  1. Pioneer Courthouse Square

    Start in the square.

  2. Powell's City of Books

    The bookshop.

  3. Lan Su Chinese Garden

    The garden.

  4. Tom McCall Waterfront Park

    Finish by the river.

Tips

  • Bring a rain jacket.
  • Lan Su charges entry.
  • Saturday Market runs near the waterfront.

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Sources and review date

This walk was last reviewed on 2026-10-28. Distance and walking time come from OpenStreetMap's walking router and don't include time at stops. Opening hours and access change; please check before you go.