Portland: The Game
Explore Portland in a totally new way – through fun and fascinating interactive walking tours with your cell phone as your guide.
Portland: The Game combines the fun of a scavenger hunt with the sights and history of a top-notch tour.
- Start when you want and go at your own pace (see below for recommended starting times)
- All tours take about 2-3 hours to complete
- All tours are great for all ages
- Any US cell phone with text messaging works – no need for a smart phone
- You have a year from purchase to complete your tour – you can buy online and play when you want
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Game Zones in Portland: The Game
Old Town / Chinatown ⇒
2-3 hours
Saddle up for a taste of the Old West with a little Eastern spice among the cobblestone streets and the city's most historic buildings. Try on a ten gallon hat,
Highlights
- Old Buildings & Back Alleys
- Cobblestone Streets
- Uniquely Western Shops
- Skidmore Fountain
- Chinatown Gate
- Voodoo Doughnuts
Recommended Playing Times
PERFECT: Mon-Sat: 12PM-5PM. VERY GOOD: Mon-Sat: 11:30AM-6PM (Sunday not recommended)
Starting Point
3rd Ave between Stark & Washington
Regular Price: $12.00 per person
Pearl District ⇒
2-3 hours
Combine history and hipsters, urban visionaries with Portland's literaries, and what do you get? The Pearl District.
Highlights
- Powell's City of Books
- Award-Winning Breweries
- Bizarre Antique Shops
- Trendy Record Stores
- Scenic Parks
- Tasty Treats
Recommended Playing Times
PERFECT: Mon-Fri: 11AM-5:30PM. VERY GOOD: Mon-Sat: 10:30AM-6PM; Sun: 11AM-5:30PM
Starting Point
W Burnside St & NW Park Ave (8th Ave)
Regular Price: $12.00 per person
Portland Art Museum: Show Me the Monet ⇒
2-3 hours
An interactive art adventure that’s impressive, inspiring and fun in one of the country’s top art destinations. PLEASE NOTE: MUSEUM ADMISSION IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE STRAY BOOTS TICKET PRICE. ADMISSION MUST BE PURCHASED AT THE MUSEUM (Adults: $15; Children: Free).
Highlights
- World Famous Impressionists
- Weird Modern Art
- Pacific Northwest Paintings
- Native American Masks & Tools
- Amazing Asian Artifacts
- Exquisite European Paintings
Recommended Playing Times
Tue, Wed, Sat: 10AM-5PM. Thu-Fri: 10AM-8PM. Sun: 12-5PM. Mon: CLOSED
Starting Point
Museum Lobby
Regular Price: $12.00 per person
Tour Packages in Portland: The Game
Get your Portland on with all three PDX game zones.
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Regular Price: $30.00 per person
