Portland has tons of things to see and do including: OMSI (the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry),
the nations fifth largest science museum, the Oregon Zoo, and
the Children's Museum where a strict "please touch"
policy is enforced. If you are looking for adventure
you'll want to pack your swimwear and head for the indoor
North Clackamas Aquatic Park, where you can ride four foot
waves and water slides, or, visit an old fashioned amusement
park. Oaks Amusement Park features roller coasters,
thrill rides, a train, go carts and bumper cars for all to
enjoy.
Attractions & Activities
Oregon
Zoo - Trek through the tropics amid the sounds of
birds, monkeys and other creatures. You’re not in West
Africa; you’re in Portland at the zoo’s Africa Rain Forest
exhibit. After you’ve survived the steamy tropics, dry off in
the savanna, where giraffes, rhinos and hippos graze. From the
tundras of Alaska to the coastal waters of Peru, you’ll travel
around the world in an afternoon at the Oregon Zoo. Open daily
at 9 a.m.; closing hours are seasonal. Admission: $6.50 adults,
$5 seniors, $4 children (3-11), free to children 2 and younger.
Five minutes from downtown Portland off Highway 26 West or ride
the new Westside MAX to the zoo’s door. (503) 226.7627
The
Grotto - Set among 62 acres of botanical gardens,
The Grotto is an internationally renowned Catholic sanctuary
offering a place of quiet reflection for all people of the
Earth. More than 100 beautifully sculpted statues and shrines
are nestled along The Grotto's flower-lined pathways and under
its towering firs. Gleaming reflection ponds, spectacular
cliff-side vistas and award-winning architecture offer
inspiration for all who wander through this natural gallery in
the woods.Gardens and gift shop are open daily; group tours and
daily Mass are also offered. Open year-round; hours vary. Call
for hours, Mass schedule and admission price. (503)
254.7371
Chinese
Garden - Master architects designed this magical
garden. Artisans, practicing craftsmanship perfected centuries
ago, came from China to build it. Portland's Classical Chinese
Garden is the largest urban Suzhou-style garden ever created
beyond China's borders. Here, in the midst of Portland's
urban bustle, you'll discover an infinite number of views that
change with each new vantage point. Rugged rocks and serpentine
walkways are reflected in the lake. A concert of raindrops plays
on a banana leaf. Colors in clouds can be seen from the Tea
House. A tree dares to bloom in the snow. An ever-changing
poetic landscape, the garden will revive your spirit and touch
your soul. Opening late summer 2000. (503) 228.8131
Mount
St. Helens - Knowledge is the essence of
the learning process, a revelation that holds especially true
for those who visit Mount St. Helens. No classroom or university
can better display the primordial power of the 1980 eruption,
its ensuing destruction, and the enormity of regeneration two
decades later. The incredible events leading to the eruption and
those following are recounted at world-class interpretive
centers, while stories told by the people who lived, worked and
played around Mount St. Helens propel your imagination beyond
its boundaries. The opportunity to discover the
evolution of our existence awaits you. It's a learning
experience like no other on earth. (360) 577.3137
Oregon
Coast Aquarium - Voted one of the nation's top 10
aquariums by Parade magazine, the Oregon Coast Aquarium
showcases 10,000 sea creatures. Opening Memorial Day weekend is
our new Passages of the Deep exhibit, where the only
thing separating you from a shark's razor-sharp teeth is three
inches of acrylic. Suspended above our ocean floor, a 200-foot
acrylic tunnel puts you in the midst of sharks and rays. Surging
waves and a sunken shipwreck make this deep-sea adventure one of
a kind. Outside, seals, sea lions and Adaa, our newest and
cutest otter, swim and play. Shimmering salmon and
ancient-looking sturgeon are found in our largest indoor
display, while Jellies: Jewels of the Sea showcases the
world's largest number of jellyfish displays. (541)
867.3474
The
Enchanted Forest - Fun for all ages! Nestled in a
beautiful, lush forest, this theme park is one of the most
unique in the nation. Experience the biggest log ride in the
Northwest, with a breathtaking 40-foot plunge to a spectacular
splashdown. Enjoy more thrills at the Ice Mountain Bobsled
roller coaster and Haunted House. Step back in time to the
Western Town and English Village, stroll through Storybook Lane,
relax at the dazzling Fantasy Fountains Water Light Show, and
much more. (503) 363.3060
Wilsonville
Family Fun Center - This amazing six-acre
amusement park provides a fun and clean atmosphere, safe
attractions, great food, and entertainment the whole family will
enjoy. Outside attractions include two 18-hole miniature golf
courses, bumper boats, batting cages and go-karts. Inside are a
two-story arcade, laser tag, "Kidopolis" (indoor soft
play), frog hopper, a Max flight simulator and a restaurant.
Located off I-5, Exit 283 in Wilsonville (20 miles south of
Portland). Open daily. Extended summer hours. Group rates
available. (503) 685.5000
Mt.
Hood Railroad - Excursion Train - Dinner Train -
Brunch Train Built in 1906, this historic railroad takes
passengers on four-hour scenic tours from the Columbia Gorge to
the foothills of Mount Hood. Vintage coaches carry you through
the Hood River Valley from April through December. Enjoy the
narrated excursion train, which includes an hour layover in the
town of Parkdale at the base of Mount Hood; or dine leisurely on
board the classic dinner and brunch trains. Dinner and brunch
menus feature delicious four-course meals prepared on board by
our executive chef. Ask about our special events and the famous
murder mystery dinner trains. Just one hour east of Portland in
Hood River. (800) 872.4661
Portland has tons of things to see and do including: OMSI (the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry),
the nations fifth largest science museum, the Oregon Zoo, and
the Children's Museum where a strict "please touch"
policy is enforced. If you are looking for adventure
you'll want to pack your swimwear and head for the indoor
North Clackamas Aquatic Park, where you can ride four foot
waves and water slides, or, visit an old fashioned amusement
park. Oaks Amusement Park features roller coasters,
thrill rides, a train, go carts and bumper cars for all to
enjoy.