Portland International Airport 37 min
OMSI (23 min) Rotating shows, science labs, submarine tours & planetarium at a museum with monthly 21+ events. Washington Park (19 min) Huge park with varied attractions including zoo, rose garden, Japanese garden & 15 miles of trails. Tom McCall Waterfront Park (26 min) Riverfront green belt featuring public art, historical monuments, paved paths & a fountain. Lan Su Chinese Garden (23 min) Tranquil botanical garden featuring rare plants native to China, decorative stonework & a tea shop. St. Johns Bridge (25 min) Built in 1931, the steel suspension bridge with dual gothic-style towers is the tallest in Portland. Oregon Zoo (18 min) 64-acre zoo featuring elephants, polar bears & other animal exhibits emphasizing conservation. Hoyt Arboretum (20 min) 189-acre park featuring thousands of native, global & endangered trees & 12 mi. of hiking trails. Rice Northwest Museum of Rocks & Minerals (11 min) Geology museum displaying an array of geodes, gems, minerals, petrified wood, fossils & crystals. Portland Japanese Garden (23 min) Many styles of gardens showcased in serene 5.5-acre space with waterfall, teahouse & mountain view. Pittock Mansion (24 min) 23-room mansion from 1914 now a museum, featuring gardens, period furnishings & scenic views. Portland Children's Museum (18 min) Museum with a cafe providing interactive creative & educational activities aimed at younger kids. Portland Art Museum (24 min) Variety of collections include Asian, American & Native American art, plus touring shows & theater. Pioneer Courthouse Square (24 min) This city living room plaza opened in 1984 beside an 1875 courthouse & hosts regular events. International Rose Test Garden (25 min) City-maintained rose test gardens founded in 1917, featuring 10,000+ plants in manicured displays. Forest Park (19 min) 5,000+-acre wooded area with trails for hiking, biking & bird-watching, including a 30-mile route. |