There is something so magical about watching the sunset. If you are looking for a great place to take in the view, head to one of these spots around town for a wonderful viewing experience.
- Rocky Butte
Sarah McDevitt / Flickr In NE Portland, Rocky Butte is the place to enjoy a sunset. Sit on the grassy area and bring a picnic on a warm night for a wonderful view.
- Powell Butte
Jack Satta / Flickr In SE Portland, Powell Butte has some spectacular sunset viewing. Shaded trails make this a great place to catch a breeze on a hot night.
- Portland Aerial Tram
Brian / Flickr For a 365-degree view of the city, the aerial tram is the best. Take the ride at sunset and spend some time on the upper deck taking in the night sky after you ascend.
- Departure
Roger / Flickr If you want to hang out on a patio for drinks with the sun going down, head to Departure. Located on the top of the Nines Hotel downtown, there are wonderful city views here.
- International Rose Test Garden
Martin Deutsch / Flickr The view of Mt Hood from here is spectacular and is just as lovely when the sun is going down. While you won’t actually be able to see the sun set from this east-facing vantage point, the colors on the mountain are amazing as sunset.
- Salty’s On The Columbia
Yelp Inc / Flickr This Columbia River restaurant combines the best of the water and sunset in one. Watch boats go by and relax on the deck outside or in for some amazing views of the sun going down.
- Tom McCall Waterfront Park
Etherealandrea / Flickr Again, this spot is not going to be a clear shot of the sun going down, but nightfall on the river is nothing short of magical. The colors in the sky as the sun is going down makes this a great place to enjoy a sunset.
- Pittock Mansion
ilirjan rrumbullaku / Flickr Looking over the city at sunset is one of the best ways to enjoy this daily ritual. From the Pittock Mansion the view is perfect on a clear night and so worth the trip.
- Cathedral Park
Williamo! / Flickr Cathedral Park in St John’s gives way to some amazing sky views at sunset. Looking out over the bridge and river here at sunset is one of life’s little pleasures.
- Portland City Grill
Roger / Flickr Get up high at Portland City Grill’s 30th floor location for this stunning take on sunset. Downtown and the Cascade Mountains have never looked so good as from this incredible vantage point.
Where is your favorite place to watch the sunset? Let us know in the comments below.
Sarah McDevitt / Flickr
In NE Portland, Rocky Butte is the place to enjoy a sunset. Sit on the grassy area and bring a picnic on a warm night for a wonderful view.
Jack Satta / Flickr
In SE Portland, Powell Butte has some spectacular sunset viewing. Shaded trails make this a great place to catch a breeze on a hot night.
Brian / Flickr
For a 365-degree view of the city, the aerial tram is the best. Take the ride at sunset and spend some time on the upper deck taking in the night sky after you ascend.
Roger / Flickr
If you want to hang out on a patio for drinks with the sun going down, head to Departure. Located on the top of the Nines Hotel downtown, there are wonderful city views here.
Martin Deutsch / Flickr
The view of Mt Hood from here is spectacular and is just as lovely when the sun is going down. While you won’t actually be able to see the sun set from this east-facing vantage point, the colors on the mountain are amazing as sunset.
Yelp Inc / Flickr
This Columbia River restaurant combines the best of the water and sunset in one. Watch boats go by and relax on the deck outside or in for some amazing views of the sun going down.
Etherealandrea / Flickr
Again, this spot is not going to be a clear shot of the sun going down, but nightfall on the river is nothing short of magical. The colors in the sky as the sun is going down makes this a great place to enjoy a sunset.
ilirjan rrumbullaku / Flickr
Looking over the city at sunset is one of the best ways to enjoy this daily ritual. From the Pittock Mansion the view is perfect on a clear night and so worth the trip.
Williamo! / Flickr
Cathedral Park in St John’s gives way to some amazing sky views at sunset. Looking out over the bridge and river here at sunset is one of life’s little pleasures.
Get up high at Portland City Grill’s 30th floor location for this stunning take on sunset. Downtown and the Cascade Mountains have never looked so good as from this incredible vantage point.
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