I like big books and I cannot deny! Powell’s City of Books is a MUST for when the weather gets you down. Powell’s takes up an entire block of the downtown scene , making it the world’s largest independent book store. Grab a coffee and enter the world of literary dreams at this Portland treasure, only a quick streetcar ride away!

Let your inner child out and experience the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI for the locals). With a range of interactive exhibits like the booming OmniMax theater, star-lite Planetarium or an aquatic submarine tour, no wonder why this is a top pick for family fun! Just make sure to check your calendars, the OMSI is closed on Mondays (nobody likes Mondays anyways).

Glide down the halls of the Portland Art Museum and take in the beauty that is the art world. Along the Portland street car line and open from Wednesdays - Sundays, a gander at the arts is always welcome at the Portland Art Museum.

Prefer the facts to art? No worries, just across the street from the art museum is the long-standing Oregon Historical Society Museum. For over a century, the OHS has been serving the Portland area, keeping Oregon’s history accessible and open for all. Join the scholars in the library or even search your own family tree! This museum has a place for everybody.

Plopped next to the Oregon Zoo is the whimsical and engaging World Forestry Center Discovery Museum. A firm believer in sustainable forestry, this discovery center is a great opportunity for kids and adults alike to learn more about Portland's local ecosystem and forest.

In the spirit of keeping Portland weird, a visit to the Freakybuttrue Pecularium and Museum is an essential stop on the rainy day tour. A Northrup Neighborhood favorite, this odd museum is dedicated to all things peculiar, including big foot, aliens and more!

A battle against the buzzer, try your luck at Escape Games PDX. Featuring four brain boggling escape rooms, enjoy all different themes including Film Noir, Prison Heist, Portlandia and Amnesia. Rainy days can’t ruin your sense of adventure, try out this adrenaline rush with family or friends!

Pop your corn and grab the Twizzlers, Cinema 21 is the neighborhood’s go to independent art house theatre. Just a few blocks from our hotel, the movies are a classic choice when skies are grey.

Indie films, reclining seats and of course wine on delivery! Created by filmmakers to reinvent the way movies are experienced, The Living Room Theater has all of the charm of a European cafe and the comfort of one’s living room. Just a street car ride away, check out what makes this theater a one of a kind view.

An all out experience, Studio One Theater is a treasure trove of bottomless brunch, cushy couches and of course, top selection of movies. Interactive and unique, this theatre is a top ranking rainy day activity. Only a short Uber ride away, the best things in life are worth the wait!

Shop till ya drop! Hop on the streetcar and seek shelter in the Pioneer Place shopping mall, filled with art exhibits, clothing stores, and delicious restaurants. After you shop, spend some time at Punchbowl Social on their 3rd floor for some family friendly fun and games.