Portland International Airport 38 min
Pioneer Courthouse Square (25 min) This city living room plaza opened in 1984 beside an 1875 courthouse & hosts regular events. St. Johns Bridge (29 min) Built in 1931, the steel suspension bridge with dual gothic-style towers is the tallest in Portland. International Rose Test Garden (26 min) City-maintained rose test gardens founded in 1917, featuring 10,000+ plants in manicured displays. Tom McCall Waterfront Park (27 min) Riverfront green belt featuring public art, historical monuments, paved paths & a fountain. Washington Park (20 min) Huge park with varied attractions including zoo, rose garden, Japanese garden & 15 miles of trails. Oregon Zoo (20 min) 64-acre zoo featuring elephants, polar bears & other animal exhibits emphasizing conservation. Hoyt Arboretum (21 min) 189-acre park featuring thousands of native, global & endangered trees & 12 mi. of hiking trails. Forest Park (23 min) 5,000+-acre wooded area with trails for hiking, biking & bird-watching, including a 30-mile route. Lan Su Chinese Garden (24 min) Tranquil botanical garden featuring rare plants native to China, decorative stonework & a tea shop. OMSI (24 min) Rotating shows, science labs, submarine tours & planetarium at a museum with monthly 21+ events. Portland Japanese Garden (24 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 (19 min) Museum with a cafe providing interactive creative & educational activities aimed at younger kids. Oaks Amusement Park (33 min) Family-oriented, circa-1905 amusement park offering wooden skating rink, mini-golf & picnic grounds. Portland Art Museum (25 min) Variety of collections include Asian, American & Native American art, plus touring shows & theater. |