Portland Selfie Landmarks

There are a few landmarks that are unique to Portland that folks just have to have in the background of their selfies. The most popular ones right now are the “Keep Portland Weird” sign and the “Portland Oregon/Old Town” sign with a deer on it. These two are right downtown by the waterfront and close to a cluster of things to see, so easy to find. Just a block away from the “Keep Portland Weird” sign is the decorative gate to China Town. Before the other two signs came into being people were standing in front of this Chinese Gate getting their photos taken.

The other selfie spots will take more of an effort to track down. If you are visiting the South Park Blocks to see the Portland Art Museum or the Oregon History Museum the “Salmon Swimming through the brick building” will be just a few blocks away. Pioneer Courthouse Square this is on some peoples lists of a must see and you will find “Umbrella Man” there also. Now “Bart Simpson in the side walk” and the “Large Paul Bunyan Statue” are not close to anything and you will need to make a special journey and effort to find them.

Now if you want a picture with city of Portland in the background the two best spots are at the view point at Pittock Mansion and along the East Bank Esplanade.

One of the top spot for doing your selfie in Portland. It was supposed to be “Keep Portland Wired” but the printer misspelled the Bumper Sticker. The phrase is now infers the creativity of Portland. Locate on the back back Dante’s building across the street from Voodoo Doughnuts downtown.

Long time local know it as the white stage sign. White Stage swimwear occupied this building for decades and this was their sign. It has been changed several times over the years and now is a symbol for Old Town Portland. Best viewed from the walk way on the Burnside Bridge downtown. And that just happens to be right around the corner form Voodoo Doughnuts.

Often used as backdrop for selfies this piece is located at the corner of SW Salmon St. (of course on Salmon) and SW 9th Ave. Best view from across the street at the start of the South Park Blocks.

Often used for a selfie. He didn’t use to have a red tie or white shirt but I guess they dress him up more. Located in Pioneer Court House Square on an upper level.

A selfie attraction. Marking the entry to China Town. First time in decades you can take you selfie without having a porn shop or a homeless camp in it. Many of the Chinese business have moved on. Located 4th ave and Burnside St. one block from Voodoo Doughnuts downtown.

Matt Groening was a graduate of the Lincoln High School in Portland. When new sidewalks were put in behind Lincoln High School Matt did several drawings in the wet cement including Bart. Locate along SW 18th Ave. up from Salmon St. and behind Lincoln High School sports field.

For some this is a selfie spot. Located in the Kenton neighborhood. Paul stands about 25 ft. tall and is locate at the corner of N. Interstate Ave. and N. Denver Ave. He is right across the street from the MAX line stop.