Portland International Airport 20 min
Portland Saturday Market (12 min) This popular Saturday & Sunday event offers craft & gift vendors, food carts, entertainment & more. International Rose Test Garden (17 min) City-maintained rose test gardens founded in 1917, featuring 10,000+ plants in manicured displays. Fort Vancouver National Historic Site | Visitor Center (10 min) Old trading post with cultural exhibits of 19th-century life, including a blacksmith & weapon demos. Pioneer Courthouse Square (13 min) This city living room plaza opened in 1984 beside an 1875 courthouse & hosts regular events. Lan Su Chinese Garden (12 min) Tranquil botanical garden featuring rare plants native to China, decorative stonework & a tea shop. St. Johns Bridge (14 min) Built in 1931, the steel suspension bridge with dual gothic-style towers is the tallest in Portland. Washington Park (13 min) Huge park with varied attractions including zoo, rose garden, Japanese garden & 15 miles of trails. Portland Art Museum (14 min) Variety of collections include Asian, American & Native American art, plus touring shows & theater. Oregon Zoo (13 min) 64-acre zoo featuring elephants, polar bears & other animal exhibits emphasizing conservation. OMSI (13 min) Rotating shows, science labs, submarine tours & planetarium at a museum with monthly 21+ events. Tom McCall Waterfront Park (12 min) Riverfront green belt featuring public art, historical monuments, paved paths & a fountain. Hoyt Arboretum (15 min) 189-acre park featuring thousands of native, global & endangered trees & 12 mi. of hiking trails. Forest Park (17 min) 5,000+-acre wooded area with trails for hiking, biking & bird-watching, including a 30-mile route. Pittock Mansion (17 min) 23-room mansion from 1914 now a museum, featuring gardens, period furnishings & scenic views. Portland Japanese Garden (15 min) Many styles of gardens showcased in serene 5.5-acre space with waterfall, teahouse & mountain view. |