Portland International Airport 22 min
Tom McCall Waterfront Park (18 min) Riverfront green belt featuring public art, historical monuments, paved paths & a fountain. The Grotto (21 min) Cliffside Catholic sanctuary known for its Pieta replica in a grotto & serene botanical gardens. International Rose Test Garden (23 min) City-maintained rose test gardens founded in 1917, featuring 10,000+ plants in manicured displays. Washington Park (19 min) Huge park with varied attractions including zoo, rose garden, Japanese garden & 15 miles of trails. Pittock Mansion (23 min) 23-room mansion from 1914 now a museum, featuring gardens, period furnishings & scenic views. Fort Vancouver National Historic Site | Visitor Center (10 min) Old trading post with cultural exhibits of 19th-century life, including a blacksmith & weapon demos. Oregon Zoo (19 min) 64-acre zoo featuring elephants, polar bears & other animal exhibits emphasizing conservation. Fort Vancouver National Historic Site (11 min) Park in a former trading post & fort, with lantern tours & 19th-century blacksmith demonstrations. Hoyt Arboretum (21 min) 189-acre park featuring thousands of native, global & endangered trees & 12 mi. of hiking trails. Forest Park (24 min) 5,000+-acre wooded area with trails for hiking, biking & bird-watching, including a 30-mile route. Portland Japanese Garden (21 min) Many styles of gardens showcased in serene 5.5-acre space with waterfall, teahouse & mountain view. Portland Art Museum (20 min) Variety of collections include Asian, American & Native American art, plus touring shows & theater. Lan Su Chinese Garden (18 min) Tranquil botanical garden featuring rare plants native to China, decorative stonework & a tea shop. OMSI (19 min) Rotating shows, science labs, submarine tours & planetarium at a museum with monthly 21+ events. Pioneer Courthouse Square (19 min) This city living room plaza opened in 1984 beside an 1875 courthouse & hosts regular events. |