Portland International Airport 17 min
Hoyt Arboretum (12 min) 189-acre park featuring thousands of native, global & endangered trees & 12 mi. of hiking trails. OMSI (10 min) Rotating shows, science labs, submarine tours & planetarium at a museum with monthly 21+ events. Oaks Amusement Park (13 min) Family-oriented, circa-1905 amusement park offering wooden skating rink, mini-golf & picnic grounds. Oregon Zoo (10 min) 64-acre zoo featuring elephants, polar bears & other animal exhibits emphasizing conservation. Tom McCall Waterfront Park (12 min) Riverfront green belt featuring public art, historical monuments, paved paths & a fountain. Pioneer Courthouse Square (5 min) This city living room plaza opened in 1984 beside an 1875 courthouse & hosts regular events. Mill Ends Park (3 min) Teensy, quirky plantings area on a median strip, billed as the world's smallest park. Portland Art Museum (6 min) Variety of collections include Asian, American & Native American art, plus touring shows & theater. Shanghai Tunnels/Portland Underground Tour (14 min) Company offering guided tours of the historic Chinatown tunnels with rumored organized crime ties. Portland Japanese Garden (12 min) Many styles of gardens showcased in serene 5.5-acre space with waterfall, teahouse & mountain view. Lan Su Chinese Garden (15 min) Tranquil botanical garden featuring rare plants native to China, decorative stonework & a tea shop. Pittock Mansion (14 min) 23-room mansion from 1914 now a museum, featuring gardens, period furnishings & scenic views. Washington Park (10 min) Huge park with varied attractions including zoo, rose garden, Japanese garden & 15 miles of trails. International Rose Test Garden (14 min) City-maintained rose test gardens founded in 1917, featuring 10,000+ plants in manicured displays. Portland Saturday Market (12 min) This popular Saturday & Sunday event offers craft & gift vendors, food carts, entertainment & more. |