Pittock Mansion is one of The 15 Best Places with Scenic Views in Portland.

1. Pittock Mansion

8.9
3229 NW Pittock Dr, Portland, OR
Museum · 80 tips and reviews

Jessica L.Jessica Lange: Possibly the best view in all of Portland. Park near the Zoo and take the easy 3 mile hike (both ways) up the wildwood trail to get the full experience.

GNTLMNGNTLMN: A beautiful century-old mansion atop the West Hills of Portland. Even if you don't do the tour, it has the best view of the city, hands down: http://pittockmansion.org

Paige B.Paige Bergstrom: Amazing view of Portland! Great sunrise spot.

Portland City Grill is one of The 15 Best Places with Scenic Views in Portland.

2. Portland City Grill

8.3
111 SW 5th Ave Fl 30 (at SW Pine St), Portland, OR
Steakhouse · 170 tips and reviews

Oscar P.Oscar Piril: In the bar: Calamari, Sushi combo, lemon drops, piano music and great views. In the Restaurant: a great steak top with crab meat and great selection of wine.

Danielle C.Danielle Comer: Perfect happy hour spot when the weather cooperates. One of the best views of Portland you'll fine.

Nacho A.Nacho Almuzara: Excellent views of the city from the top of the tower. Ver good and expensive food, both food and meet. Impresive wine range. Probably the best restaurant in town.

Rocky Butte is one of The 15 Best Places with Scenic Views in Portland.

3. Rocky Butte

8.8
3000 NE Rocky Butte Rd, Portland, OR
Mountain · 30 tips and reviews

Simeon J.Simeon Jacob: If you are a runner and you also want to gain strength in hill running. I recommend this to runners and those who search for great views.

Weston R.Weston Ruter: Best view of the sunrise in Portland.

Sarah G.Sarah Grenwis: Great views of the city, peaks and the gorge!

Mt. Tabor Park is one of The 15 Best Places with Scenic Views in Portland.

4. Mt. Tabor Park

9.5
6000 SE Salmon St (SE 60th Ave), Portland, OR
Park · 55 tips and reviews

Travel + LeisureTravel + Leisure: You won’t find a more inspiring destination to begin a Portland adventure than Mount Tabor Park. Hike or bike to the summit for a stunning view of the city.

Paul L.Paul Lewandowski: I love Mt. Tabor. Awesome sunset viewing spot at the top.

Ryan H.Ryan Howey: The best sunrise view is not from the top, but from the lower road on the east side.

Council Crest Park is one of The 15 Best Places with Scenic Views in Portland.

5. Council Crest Park

9.2
Council Crest Park, Portland, OR
Park · 22 tips and reviews

IFCIFC: Portland: Bring the one you love to the best view of Portland, take the top down and get intimate with a Voodoo Doughnut. -IFC Viewer

Ben H.Ben Horten: Awesome views of the city!! Can see both east and west from the park with views of Hood, Adams, St. Helens, and even Rainier on a clear day

BeckyBecky: Stunning view at night!

Departure is one of The 15 Best Places with Scenic Views in Portland.

6. Departure

7.7
525 SW Morrison St, Portland, OR
Asian Restaurant · 124 tips and reviews

Kelly D.Kelly Donnelly: Gorgeous atmosphere and amazing drinks. The setting is unlike anyother place in Portland and has an amazing view of the city.

ELS Language CentersELS Language Centers: Located on top of the Nines Hotel in Pioneer Square, this is a great place for happy hour and a wonderful view of the city.

Al B.Al B.: Excellent happy hour and nice view above

Noble Rot is one of The 15 Best Places with Scenic Views in Portland.

7. Noble Rot

7.8
1111 E Burnside St (at NE 11th Ave), Portland, OR
American Restaurant · 42 tips and reviews

Celso O.Celso Orange Tree: Best view from the east side looking west. Get there just b4 sunset. Great wine flights.

JackieJackie: Wonderful view of downtown Portland at night

LucyLucy: If you are very lucky you might wrangle a secret night time chef's tour of the restaurant's rooftop veggie garden with spectacular views over the city.

Portland Aerial Tram - Upper Terminal is one of The 15 Best Places with Scenic Views in Portland.

8. Portland Aerial Tram - Upper Terminal

8.7
3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd (in OHSU Kohler Pavilion), Portland, OR
Tram Station · 11 tips and reviews

RyanRyan: Try the view!

Stephanie C.Stephanie Chase: Go when it is sunny, for beautiful views of Mt Hood, Mt St Helens, the Willamette and its bridges, and Portland itself.

Joseph D.Joseph Dumont: What a view of the mountains.

International Rose Test Garden is one of The 15 Best Places with Scenic Views in Portland.

9. International Rose Test Garden

8.9
400 SW Kingston Ave, Portland, OR
Botanical Garden · 102 tips and reviews

Christian A.Christian Aniciete: Did you know Portland is known to be the city of roses? Come here to find out why. Also a great spot to get an amazing view of the city.

ThrillistThrillist: Enjoy a cigar while taking in one of the best views of the city.

Hob N.Hob Nocker: Large, neat walking area with a stunning view of Portland and Mt. Hood! Beautiful flowers too.

Cathedral Park is one of The 15 Best Places with Scenic Views in Portland.

10. Cathedral Park

9.2
8676 N Crawford St (N Pittsburg Ave), Portland, OR
Park · 26 tips and reviews

John S.John Stevens: Best place to walk your dog with great views of the St. John's Bridge. Also an unfenced dog park and a boat ramp as well.

Mary S.Mary S: Beautiful bridge views!

Buket D.Buket D.: Very nice park to relax with a perfect view of the bridge.

Chart House Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places with Scenic Views in Portland.

11. Chart House Restaurant

8.5
5700 SW Terwilliger Blvd, Portland, OR
Seafood Restaurant · 11 tips and reviews

Kathy C.Kathy Condon: Beautiful view.

Paul L.Paul Lewandowski: The view! Good food too! Had the mushroom burger - enough food for two.

Bob S.Bob Swartwout: Great menu, great view, great service. #BOOM

Powell Butte Nature Park is one of The 15 Best Places with Scenic Views in Portland.

12. Powell Butte Nature Park

9.0
16160 SE Powell Blvd, Portland, OR
Park · 13 tips and reviews

Lynn H.Lynn Holm: Trails include a scenic uphill/downhill paved trail, stroller friendly, with gorgeous picnic spot on top. Great new FLAT terrain, shaded hiking loop at SE 148th & Center St. entrance.

Stuart C.Stuart Coates: A great view of Mount Hood for Photographers at the summit, it's a mild intensity hike with a nice combo of open fields and trees.

Brian M.Brian Mathieson: Beautiful views of Mount St. Helens and Mount Hood. Easy, paved hiking trails.

Salty's on the Columbia is one of The 15 Best Places with Scenic Views in Portland.

13. Salty's on the Columbia

8.3
3939 N Marine Dr, Portland, OR
Seafood Restaurant · 43 tips and reviews

Justin T.Justin T.: Views are nice but for food quality, service, and ambiance it is overpriced. Food isn't bad by any means, but presentation is lacking and for the money there are better options.

jenn t.jenn tuerk: The river view at night is beautiful.

James S.James Smith: Great selection of seafoods with a great scenic view.

Summit of Mt. Tabor is one of The 15 Best Places with Scenic Views in Portland.

14. Summit of Mt. Tabor

8.8
SE Portland, Portland, OR
Mountain · 12 tips and reviews

littlebluedoglittlebluedog: Check out the awesome view of Mt. Hood from the bench on the east side of the track, or gaze out over the cityscape from the west side benches.

Paul L.Paul Ledoux: Great views of the fireworks on July 4th. Awesome trails also.

Brook S.Brook Shelley: Take an hour and climb and enjoy the view. You won't regret it

Portland Aerial Tram - Lower Terminal is one of The 15 Best Places with Scenic Views in Portland.

15. Portland Aerial Tram - Lower Terminal

7.4
3303 SW Bond Ave (at Gibbs St), Portland, OR
Tram Station · 40 tips and reviews

TravelOregonTravelOregon: According to the great people at Travel Portland, this is the way to see fantastic views of Mt. Hood.

Benjamin C.Benjamin Chait: Costs $4 to go up, free to ride down. If you already have a TriMet pass, take the 8 to the top of Marquam Hill and ride the cable car down with some gorgeous views!

Geoff R.Geoff Reinhardt: Views of Mount Hood and Portland are worth the short walk or tram ride out of the hustle and bustle of downtown. Get a view of Mount St. Helens at the top (on a clear day!)