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Places and activities

Looking for places to go and things to do in the Portland metropolitan area? Metro is your guide to local activities, parks and nature trails, entertainment centers and more. Find schedules, directions, events, kids’ stuff and nature notes too.

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Places to go

Find a park, nature trail, picnic spot, entertainment venue or other regional attraction...Go

GreenScene nature activities

Check out Metro’s GreenScene – your guide to hundreds of nature activities, volunteer opportunities, bike tours, paddle trips and gardening workshops throughout the region...Go

Nature guides

Discover facts, figures, and where to watch local birds, plants and animals in Metro’s nature guides...Go

Field trips at Metro parks and natural areas

Follow animal tracks and discover salmon, birds and other critters on educational field trips led by Metro’s naturalists...Go

It's Our Nature outdoor immersion series

Get to know the nature of the region in a yearlong class for adults that explores the rocks, plants, animals, peoples and historic uses of the region's natural areas...Go

Historic pioneer cemeteries

Metro's 14 pioneer cemeteries, managed as active facilities, offer scenic tranquility and a unique glimpse into the history of the region...Go

Oregon Zoo

From concerts and seasonal events such as Zoo Lights to exciting exhibits and attractions, there's a whole lot to do at the Oregon Zoo...Go

Art and business venues

Metro owns and operates some of the region's most popular facilities, including the Portland Center for the Performing Arts, the Oregon Convention Center and the Portland Expo Center...Go

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Getting to Metro Regional Center

Metro Regional Center is at 600 NE Grand Ave. in Northeast Portland's Lloyd District. View a map showing transit and parking options. Link to trip planning tools for bikers, walkers, transit riders and drivers.