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Instagram-worthy spots in Portland, Oregon

October 8, 2021 • 
Trevor Peters
PDXtoday - Photo via Visit Downtown Portland Facebook

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Table of Contents
Murals
Keep Portland Weird sign
Rhino mural
Pink Flamingos at Pie Stop
Bad Karma mural
‘Let Your Soul Shine.’ mural
Lawson mural
Destinations and Landmarks
White Stag Sign
Mt. Tabor Park
Pittock Mansion
International Rose Test Garden
Paul Bunyan Statue
Cathedral Park and St. Johns Bridge
Portland Art Museum
Powell’s City of Books
Tom McCall Waterfront Park
Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
Portland Japanese Garden
Voodoo Donut

It’s no secret that Portland is pretty much the perfect place for a photo shoot, from our countless murals, scenic spots, and historic destinations.

Check out some of our favorite kodak-ready spots for every Instagrammer in Portland, whether your aesthetic is bright + bold, coffee shop chic, or nature-inspired. 📸

Murals

Keep Portland Weird sign

📍350 W. Burnside St.

Rhino mural

📍1308 SE Morrison st.

Pink Flamingos at Pie Stop

📍521 NE 24th Ave.

Bad Karma mural

📍1875 SE Belmont St.

‘Let Your Soul Shine.’ mural

📍SE 11th and Alder

Lawson mural

📍SE 11th and Alder

Destinations and Landmarks

White Stag Sign

📍70 NW Couch St.

Mt. Tabor Park

📍SE 60th Ave. + SE Salmon St.

Pittock Mansion

📍3229 NW Pittock Dr.

International Rose Test Garden

📍400 SW Kingston Ave.

Paul Bunyan Statue

📍N. Denver Ave.

Cathedral Park and St. Johns Bridge

📍8600 NW Bridge Ave.

Portland Art Museum

📍1219 SW Park Ave.

Powell’s City of Books

📍1005 W. Burnside St.

Tom McCall Waterfront Park

📍98 SW Naito Pkwy

Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall

📍1037 SW Broadway

Portland Japanese Garden

📍611 SW Kingston Ave.

Voodoo Donut

📍22 SW 3rd Ave.

Know of a spot that’s perfect for the Instagram feed but not mentioned above? We’d love to add it. Email us or comment below with the name of the spot so we can keep this list growing. 📸

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