Sight West Hills, Northwest Portland
Pittock Mansion
A sight in West Hills, Northwest Portland, free to visit and worth about 45 minutes. Best time to go: Clear morning.
Why go
1914 French Renaissance mansion high in the West Hills; its lawn looks over downtown to Mount Hood.
It is one of 6 curated places we feature in Northwest Portland, alongside 2 places to eat, 2 outdoor spots and 1 place to shop. 2 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Lower Macleay Trail and the Stone House and Portland Japanese Garden. At about 45 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.
- Type
- Sight · Culture
- Neighborhood
- West Hills
- Price
- Free
- Time needed
- 45 min
- Best time
- Clear morning
Nearby
Our closest curated picks, including 3 beyond Northwest Portland. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.
- 1Lower Macleay Trail and the Stone House
Creekside trail into Forest Park past the mossy 1930s WPA Stone House, known locally as the Witch's Castle.
Outdoors · 0.5 mi straight-line - 2Portland Japanese Garden
Eight garden styles on a Washington Park hillside, often called the finest outside Japan.
Outdoors · Portland · 0.6 mi straight-line - 3International Rose Test Garden
Free garden of 10,000+ rose bushes with city and Mount Hood views.
Outdoors · Portland · 0.7 mi straight-line - 4Ken's Artisan Bakery
Ken Forkish's bakery on NW 21st since 2001, known for croissants, canelés and country loaves.
Food · 1.1 mi straight-line - 5Besaw's
Northwest Portland restaurant founded in 1903, now a brunch standby on NW 21st.
Food · 1.2 mi straight-line - 6Crystal Ballroom
McMenamins' 1914 ballroom with a sprung 'floating' dance floor, which books a ticketed NYE concert most years.
Drinks · Downtown Portland · 1.5 mi straight-line
On these curated routes
Pittock Mansion is a stop on our Portland New Year's Eve route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More to do in Northwest Portland
Pittock Mansion is our only sight pick in Northwest Portland; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Northwest Portland guide.
When to go: weather by month, based on Portland
Our climate figures for Northwest Portland come from nearby Portland. Average daily highs in Portland run from 45°F in December to 84°F in August; December is usually the wettest month. For Pittock Mansion itself, we suggest: Clear morning.
Modelled monthly averages for Portland from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Portland weather by month (covers Northwest Portland).
Getting there
Map links open a live search for Pittock Mansion, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.
- Coordinates
- 45.52500, -122.71639
- Destination
- Northwest Portland, Oregon
- Website
- pittockmansion.org
Pittock Mansion: quick answers
How much time do you need at Pittock Mansion?
Plan on about 45 minutes at Pittock Mansion. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Pittock Mansion?
Our pick: Clear morning. Insider tip: The house is closed Jan 1, but the grounds and viewpoint stay open.
Is Pittock Mansion free?
Yes, we list Pittock Mansion as free to visit. Check the official website before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.
Which TripsCircle routes include Pittock Mansion?
Pittock Mansion appears on Portland New Year's Eve, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add Pittock Mansion to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Northwest Portland.
Plan Northwest Portland
- Northwest Portland travel guide 6 places
- Portland weather (covers Northwest Portland) weather by month
Lists & regions
Also in Northwest Portland
- Wildwood Trail, Forest Park Outdoors
- Powell's City of Books Shopping
Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.