Portland International Airport 19 min
Portland Children's Museum (10 min) Museum with a cafe providing interactive creative & educational activities aimed at younger kids. International Rose Test Garden (12 min) City-maintained rose test gardens founded in 1917, featuring 10,000+ plants in manicured displays. Lan Su Chinese Garden (7 min) Tranquil botanical garden featuring rare plants native to China, decorative stonework & a tea shop. Hoyt Arboretum (12 min) 189-acre park featuring thousands of native, global & endangered trees & 12 mi. of hiking trails. Washington Park (11 min) Huge park with varied attractions including zoo, rose garden, Japanese garden & 15 miles of trails. Tom McCall Waterfront Park (7 min) Riverfront green belt featuring public art, historical monuments, paved paths & a fountain. Oregon Historical Society (9 min) Rotating exhibits give insight into state history, art & more in building with 8-story-high murals. Portland Saturday Market (7 min) This popular Saturday & Sunday event offers craft & gift vendors, food carts, entertainment & more. Pittock Mansion (12 min) 23-room mansion from 1914 now a museum, featuring gardens, period furnishings & scenic views. Shanghai Tunnels/Portland Underground Tour (7 min) Company offering guided tours of the historic Chinatown tunnels with rumored organized crime ties. Portland Japanese Garden (10 min) Many styles of gardens showcased in serene 5.5-acre space with waterfall, teahouse & mountain view. OMSI (5 min) Rotating shows, science labs, submarine tours & planetarium at a museum with monthly 21+ events. Pioneer Courthouse Square (5 min) This city living room plaza opened in 1984 beside an 1875 courthouse & hosts regular events. Portland Art Museum (10 min) Variety of collections include Asian, American & Native American art, plus touring shows & theater. Oregon Zoo (10 min) 64-acre zoo featuring elephants, polar bears & other animal exhibits emphasizing conservation. |