Looking for the best photo spots in Portland? Here is your guide.
Portland is a quirky, artsy town that you could spend all day taking photos. Even while we were putting this list together, we found so many random spots we loved on the way to certain murals. Keep in mind many of the murals are constantly changing and since Portland is a rapidly growing city, we’ve seen new buildings develop right in front of them. We’ll try to update them as we see them come and go, but if you notice something that’s changed, let us know! If you’re looking for fun spots to take photos, we’ve narrowed down our favorites to the top 25.
P.S. The words “ig spots” or “popular” probably makes most Portlanders cringe.
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Last Updated: December 16, 2024
25 Most Popular Instagram Spots in Portland OR
1. Art Fills the Void Banana Mural by Gorilla WallFlare
1125 SE Division St Suite 103, 97202, map
One of our friends introduced us to this banana mural down the street from her house, which was once illegal graffiti and Portland’s oldest mural dating back to 1984. Today it’s a beloved landmark!
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3. Keep Portland Weird Sign
350 W Burnside St, 97209, map
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4. Pittock Mansion →
3229 NW Pittock Dr, 97210, map
This is hands down our favorite view in Portland.
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5. Arrows (Previously Koi) by Blaine Fontana
916 SE Hawthorne Blvd 97214, map
6. Rhino Mural by Josh Keys
1308 SE Morrison St, 97214, map
7. Mills End Park – Smallest Park in the World →
SW Taylor St & SW Naito Pkwy, 97204, map
I’m not sure who exactly does the gardening and takes care of this park, but it has seen a lot of changes over time. Sometimes you’ll find different trees or little figurines.
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8. Voodoo Doughnut
1501 NE Davis St, 97232, map
A good spot for photos but not so much for the donuts. Trust us, we used to live in the apartment next door to this one.
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9. Historic Portland White Stag Sign
31 NW Naito Pkwy, 97209, map
We like taking the photo down Burnside Bridge with a longer lens.
10. Capax Infiniti by Faith47
1114 SW Washington St, 97205, map
We like taking the photo down Burnside Bridge with a longer lens.
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11. To Oregon with Love by Blain Fontana
2127 NE Alberta St, 97211, map
12. The Ace Hotel (Now The Clyde Hotel)
1022 SW Stark St, 97205, map
13. We Are Rip City by Tom O’Toole
1033 NE 6th Ave, 97232, map
14. Clary Sage Herbarium by Rather Severe
2839 NE Alberta St, 97211, map
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15. Ira Keller Fountain Park
SW 3rd Ave & Clay St, 97201, map
Take a photo in front of an urban waterfall or head out to the Columbia River Gorge for some real ones.
16. Everything is Everything by Zach Yarrington
508 SE Grand Ave, 97214, map
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17. Swimming Elephant by Pablo Garcia
2314B NE Alberta St, 97211, map
19. Giant Rabbit Mural by Mateu Velasco
1801 NE Alberta St, 97211, map
20. View from OHSU Aerial Tram
3303 SW Bond Ave, 97239, map
21. Keep Your Chin Up by BLain Fontana + Zach Yarrington + Jun Inoue
2127 NE Alberta St, 97211, map
22. Flamingos at Pie Spot
521 NE 24th Ave, 97232, map
This one was a fun mural we stumbled upon while looking for the mural across the parking lot. I ended up liking this one way more. Plus, it wasn’t obstructed with trash bins.
23. International Rose Test Garden →
400 SW Kingston Ave, 97205, map
If you’re going to visit Rose City, you should take the time to smell the roses. The peak season is generally in June.
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24. Witch’s Castle
Lower Macleay Trail, 97210, map
25. Forest for the Trees 2014 Mural by Rather Severe
3602 NE Sandy Blvd, 97232, map
Map of the Best Instagram Spots in Portland OR
More Instagram Spots in Portland
- Pip’s Original Doughnuts & Chai (4759 NE Fremont St, 97213)
- Menagerie (2880 SE Division St, 97202)
- Coco Donuts (33 N Skidmore St, 97217)
- Hoyt Arboretum (4000 SW Fairview Blvd, 97221)
- Portland Japanese Garden (611 SW Kingston Ave, 97205)
- Lan Su Chinese Garden (239 NW Everett St, 97209)
- Mt Tabor Park (SE Salmon St, 97215)
- Portland Art Museum (1219 SW Park Ave, 97205)
- Latourell Falls (Historic Columbia River Hwy, Corbett, 97019) – closest waterfall
- Solabee Flowers & Botanicals (801 N Killingsworth St, 97217)
- Pistils Nursery (3811 North Mississippi Avenue, Suite 1, 97227)
More Murals in Portland
- Sailing Toad vs Bear of the Sea by Pablo Garcia (2715 NE Alberta St, 97211)
- The Lost Cause by Jon Stommel (3158 E Burnside St, 97214)
- Questions for Humans by BotJoy (1006 SE Salmon St, 97214)
- Cherry Sprout Produce Mural (722 N Sumner St, 97217)
- Giant Beetles by Thomas Jackson (1930 NE Oregon St, 97232)
- Bird Leg and Donuts by Joram Roukes (312 SE Stark St, Portland, OR 97214)
- Hey Girl by Alexander Barrett (2329 NE Glisan St, 97232) – sometimes obstructed by a large trash bin
- Skating Dog by Pablo Garcia (2739 NE Alberta St, 97211)
- The Community Cycling Center Mural by Robin Corbo (1700 NE Alberta St, 97211)
- The Journey Itself is Home by Josh Doll (3308 SE 50th Ave, 97206)
- Prints by Michael Salter (419 SE Pine St, 97214) – the one with the cat
- Native + Portland by Yatika Fields (830 SE 3rd Ave, 97214)
No Longer Around
- Tron Trees and Colorful Creatures – Brendan Monroe and Souther Salazar – building developed right in front.
- World Naked Bike Ride Mural by BMD (SE 8th and Division Place along the Tilikum bike trail) – the mural is still there but the building is being sold and there is a fence that goes around it that makes it hard to take photos.
- Archangel by Kamea Hadar and MEGGS (1340 SE 12th Ave, Portland, OR 97214) – there’s a fence that cuts through a third of it.
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Planning Checklist
- Get comprehensive insurance for your trip.
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- Find a great deal on Portland hotels.
- Arrange a rental car for your trip.
- Book a tour for your visit.
- Get airport lounge access.
- Buy a travel charger to keep your devices charged.
- Get a new backpack for your trip.
- Buy a PNW travel guide.
- Pack the appropriate shoes for your trip.
- Don’t forget your in-flight essentials.
Anything we missed? Where are your favorite spots to take photos in Portland?
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