Portland International Airport 12 min
Oaks Amusement Park (18 min) Family-oriented, circa-1905 amusement park offering wooden skating rink, mini-golf & picnic grounds. Pittock Mansion (18 min) 23-room mansion from 1914 now a museum, featuring gardens, period furnishings & scenic views. Tom McCall Waterfront Park (10 min) Riverfront green belt featuring public art, historical monuments, paved paths & a fountain. Lan Su Chinese Garden (10 min) Tranquil botanical garden featuring rare plants native to China, decorative stonework & a tea shop. Portland Japanese Garden (16 min) Many styles of gardens showcased in serene 5.5-acre space with waterfall, teahouse & mountain view. Oregon Zoo (13 min) 64-acre zoo featuring elephants, polar bears & other animal exhibits emphasizing conservation. Portland Saturday Market (10 min) This popular Saturday & Sunday event offers craft & gift vendors, food carts, entertainment & more. Mt Tabor Park (9 min) Large forested park covering an extinct volcano with tennis courts, a playground & 360-degree views. The Grotto (5 min) Cliffside Catholic sanctuary known for its Pieta replica in a grotto & serene botanical gardens. International Rose Test Garden (18 min) City-maintained rose test gardens founded in 1917, featuring 10,000+ plants in manicured displays. Pioneer Courthouse Square (11 min) This city living room plaza opened in 1984 beside an 1875 courthouse & hosts regular events. OMSI (11 min) Rotating shows, science labs, submarine tours & planetarium at a museum with monthly 21+ events. Washington Park (13 min) Huge park with varied attractions including zoo, rose garden, Japanese garden & 15 miles of trails. Hoyt Arboretum (15 min) 189-acre park featuring thousands of native, global & endangered trees & 12 mi. of hiking trails. Portland Art Museum (12 min) Variety of collections include Asian, American & Native American art, plus touring shows & theater. |