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Skidmore Fountain, Chinatown
46° · Overcast nowBest time: Tomorrow 11 am
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Skidmore Fountain

  • 3.9263 reviews
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Skidmore Fountain is a historic urban landmark in Portland’s Old Town, offering a lively yet relaxed atmosphere perfect for photos and people-watching. Visitors come for the ornate stonework, nearby food carts and markets, and the fountain’s role as a popular meeting spot and event backdrop.

Quick answers

Skidmore Fountain in short

When is the best time to visit Skidmore Fountain?

It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.

Is Skidmore Fountain indoors or outdoors?

Outdoors: best on a dry day.

Where is Skidmore Fountain?

W Burnside St \u0026 Ankeny,Portland, OR 97204.

Right now · 3:30 pm

Why it fits right now

A great call right now.

Nearly as good as its best, tomorrow 11 am.

In its favour

  • Best in the afternoon
  • Outdoors

Worth knowing

  • Feels 44° out there
  • Hours unknown: check before you go

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Best time to go

Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.

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Before you go

Plan your visit

Hours

Hours aren't listed. Call or check the website before you go.

Where and how

  1. 1 Skidmore Fountain
  2. 2 Tom McCall Waterfront Park · 2 min
  3. 3 Bill Naito Legacy Fountain · 2 min
  4. 4 Pine Street Market · 3 min
  5. 5 Stumptown Coffee Roasters · 3 min
W Burnside St \u0026 Ankeny, Portland, OR 97204(opens the map)DirectionsTo ChinatownCall+15038237404Websiteportlandoregon.gov

Good to know

  • Outdoors
  • Free to visit
  • Good for solo
  • Good for small groups

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

3.9from 263 reviews

Known for

  • Photography
  • Sightseeing
  • Weekend outings
  • Historic landmarks
  • Dog friendly
  • Scenic views

The feel

  • Historic
  • Lively
  • Casual
  • Tourists
  • Pet owners
  • Solo friendly

Around Chinatown

Nearby

Within about a 15-minute walk.

On nearby

For the next three hours

What to wear to go there now

Leave with a jacket.

Your full outfit
  • JacketThe whole time