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Looks like everyone has covered things pretty well.
If you like books, check out Powell's City of Books, downtown, on 10th and Burnside (Burnside divides the town - North from South- so Burnside is always only East Burnside or West Burnside. The Willamette River divides the town-East from West. Powell's is on West Burnside, although they also have stores on Hawthorne and one at the Portland Airport.
A nice view over the city can be had from the top of Rocky Butte (East side of Portland), Mt. Tabor Park (also East side), and Council Crest ( West side).
Their is also a stern-wheel boat which does tours of both the Willamette and Columbia Rivers, including the Columbia Gorge. The Gorge is a must see, if you have time and access to a car. Multnomah Falls Lodge is a huge tourist draw, even for the locals. Another great trip would be to Mt. Hood and Timberline Lodge.
This week we are having mild weather, temps in the 70's, with an increasing chance of showers and thunderstorms in the Cascade Mountain range. It is supposed to dry out and warm up some this next weekend, but be prepared for anything weatherwise. Weather in the Pacific Northwest is very changeable. Portland is only 90 miles from the sea, in a straight line.
Have fun on your trip.
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