parking and a breakfast buffet are complimentary, and there's a seasonal outdoor heated pool, a fitness room, and a patio with barbecue grills. guest laundry facilities are available (fee), and there's a computer for guest use. in a suburban area 10 miles from downtown portland, this straightforward hotel is 4 miles from the oregon zoo and 6 miles from pioneer courthouse square. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. the basic, modestly furnished rooms feature coffeemakers, minifridges, flat-screen tvs and free wi-fi Portland International Airport 27 min
Oaks Amusement Park (21 min) Family-oriented, circa-1905 amusement park offering wooden skating rink, mini-golf & picnic grounds. World Forestry Center (8 min) Hands-on exhibits are designed to teach visitors about the sustainability of forests & trees. Forest Park (19 min) 5,000+-acre wooded area with trails for hiking, biking & bird-watching, including a 30-mile route. Lan Su Chinese Garden (13 min) Tranquil botanical garden featuring rare plants native to China, decorative stonework & a tea shop. Pioneer Courthouse Square (14 min) This city living room plaza opened in 1984 beside an 1875 courthouse & hosts regular events. Pittock Mansion (13 min) 23-room mansion from 1914 now a museum, featuring gardens, period furnishings & scenic views. Hoyt Arboretum (10 min) 189-acre park featuring thousands of native, global & endangered trees & 12 mi. of hiking trails. Washington Park (9 min) Huge park with varied attractions including zoo, rose garden, Japanese garden & 15 miles of trails. Portland Art Museum (13 min) Variety of collections include Asian, American & Native American art, plus touring shows & theater. International Rose Test Garden (14 min) City-maintained rose test gardens founded in 1917, featuring 10,000+ plants in manicured displays. OMSI (13 min) Rotating shows, science labs, submarine tours & planetarium at a museum with monthly 21+ events. Portland Children's Museum (8 min) Museum with a cafe providing interactive creative & educational activities aimed at younger kids. Tom McCall Waterfront Park (16 min) Riverfront green belt featuring public art, historical monuments, paved paths & a fountain. Portland Japanese Garden (13 min) Many styles of gardens showcased in serene 5.5-acre space with waterfall, teahouse & mountain view. Oregon Zoo (8 min) 64-acre zoo featuring elephants, polar bears & other animal exhibits emphasizing conservation. |