Places to adventure near Portland
Sightseeing
Go for a hike on the Wildwood Trail to get a taste of the Pacific Northwest! In Hoyt Arboretum, you can forest bathe amongst tall trees from around the world, see all the shades of ferns, and enjoy pretty gardens. From here you can also take a short hike to Pittock Mansion, Washington Park Zoo, and the International Rose Test Garden and the Portland Japanese Garden.
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Hoyt Arboretum
4000 SW Fairview BlvdGo for a hike on the Wildwood Trail to get a taste of the Pacific Northwest! In Hoyt Arboretum, you can forest bathe amongst tall trees from around the world, see all the shades of ferns, and enjoy pretty gardens. From here you can also take a short hike to Pittock Mansion, Washington Park Zoo, and the International Rose Test Garden and the Portland Japanese Garden.
The Oregon Zoo is a fun place to take the family. See animals from the PNW and you must check out the world class elephant exhibit. The kids will also enjoy the train ride, which has an extra cost. If you're lucky you might even find tickets to a band playing at the zoo that you've been meaning to see. Parking is easy, but even easier is to skip driving all together by taking the Max Orange Line to Pioneer Square and then transfer to the Max Red Line which stops at the zoo. More info at TriMet.org but trust us, it's easy peasey!
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Oregon Zoo
4001 SW Canyon RdThe Oregon Zoo is a fun place to take the family. See animals from the PNW and you must check out the world class elephant exhibit. The kids will also enjoy the train ride, which has an extra cost. If you're lucky you might even find tickets to a band playing at the zoo that you've been meaning to see. Parking is easy, but even easier is to skip driving all together by taking the Max Orange Line to Pioneer Square and then transfer to the Max Red Line which stops at the zoo. More info at TriMet.org but trust us, it's easy peasey!
Mt Hood offers awesome recreation opportunities year-round. Skiing options include Mt. Hood Meadows, Timberline, and Ski Bowl. You can even spring and summer ski at Timberline on Palmer Glacier. Or put the ski poles down, and lace up your hiking shoes to explore places like Ramona Falls, McNeil Point, and Lost Lake. Or get really ambitious and section hike part of the Pacific Crest Trail or hike all-the-way around Mt. Hood on the Timberline Trail (~40 miles). I've done it and, trust me, it's totally worth it!
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Mount Hood
Mt Hood offers awesome recreation opportunities year-round. Skiing options include Mt. Hood Meadows, Timberline, and Ski Bowl. You can even spring and summer ski at Timberline on Palmer Glacier. Or put the ski poles down, and lace up your hiking shoes to explore places like Ramona Falls, McNeil Point, and Lost Lake. Or get really ambitious and section hike part of the Pacific Crest Trail or hike all-the-way around Mt. Hood on the Timberline Trail (~40 miles). I've done it and, trust me, it's totally worth it!
Founded in late 1892, the Portland Art Museum is the seventh oldest museum in the United States and the oldest in the Pacific Northwest. Recent major exhibits include "Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera, and Mexican Modernism" and "Ansel Adams in Our Time." For more info, visit: https://portlandartmuseum.org/
The museum can be easily reached from the Max Orange Line Station, which is very close to our house.
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Portland Art Museum
1219 SW Park AveFounded in late 1892, the Portland Art Museum is the seventh oldest museum in the United States and the oldest in the Pacific Northwest. Recent major exhibits include "Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera, and Mexican Modernism" and "Ansel Adams in Our Time." For more info, visit: https://portlandartmuseum.org/
The museum can be easily reached from the Max Orange Line Station, which is very close to our house.
Looking for a way to entertain both kids and adults as part of a trip to downtown Portland? Visit the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI)! There's a lot of hands-on activities for learners both young and old to explore and discover new things. To learn more, visit www.omsi.org
OMSI has lots of paid parking or you can easily reach it by taking the Max Orange Line from the station near our home.
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OMSI
1945 SE Water AveLooking for a way to entertain both kids and adults as part of a trip to downtown Portland? Visit the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI)! There's a lot of hands-on activities for learners both young and old to explore and discover new things. To learn more, visit www.omsi.org
OMSI has lots of paid parking or you can easily reach it by taking the Max Orange Line from the station near our home.
Only 40 minutes away is Multnomah Falls, which is one of the most visited natural recreation sites in the Pacific Northwest with more than 1.2 million visitors stopping by each year to take in the views of Oregon's tallest waterfall. Parking is very limited, so make sure to book parking passes in advance or take the shuttle. To learn more: https://traveloregon.com/things-to-do/destinations/waterfalls/how-to-book-your-tickets-to-visit-multnomah-falls/
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Multnomah Falls station
Only 40 minutes away is Multnomah Falls, which is one of the most visited natural recreation sites in the Pacific Northwest with more than 1.2 million visitors stopping by each year to take in the views of Oregon's tallest waterfall. Parking is very limited, so make sure to book parking passes in advance or take the shuttle. To learn more: https://traveloregon.com/things-to-do/destinations/waterfalls/how-to-book-your-tickets-to-visit-multnomah-falls/
Take a day trip to Mt. St. Helens to get the chance to stare into the crater of an active volcano. When Mt. St. Helens errupted in 1980, it rained ash in Portland. You can learn about the erruption at the visitor center and see a landscape as it comes back to life.
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Mt St Helens Visitor Center
3029 Spirit Lake HwyTake a day trip to Mt. St. Helens to get the chance to stare into the crater of an active volcano. When Mt. St. Helens errupted in 1980, it rained ash in Portland. You can learn about the erruption at the visitor center and see a landscape as it comes back to life.
Want to walk behind a waterfall? Visit Silver Falls State Park to explore the Trail of Ten Falls and see this nationally recognized trail that's also known as the "crown jewel" of the Oregon state park system. Not interested in taking a long hike? There's lots of short trails and scenic view points that can be easily accessed from various parking lots. Dogs are welcome on the South Rim Trail. Silver Falls State Park is well worth the 1 hour drive from Portland.
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Silver Falls State Park
20024 Silver Falls Highway SoutheastWant to walk behind a waterfall? Visit Silver Falls State Park to explore the Trail of Ten Falls and see this nationally recognized trail that's also known as the "crown jewel" of the Oregon state park system. Not interested in taking a long hike? There's lots of short trails and scenic view points that can be easily accessed from various parking lots. Dogs are welcome on the South Rim Trail. Silver Falls State Park is well worth the 1 hour drive from Portland.
Everything is literally coming up roses in Portland's International Rose Test Garden. June and July are when the scent of roses fills the air and epic views of the both the city and Mt. Hood can be enjoyed. From the rose gardens, it's a quick jaunt into NW Portland's Alphabet District for lunch or window shopping.
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International Rose Test Garden
400 SW Kingston AveEverything is literally coming up roses in Portland's International Rose Test Garden. June and July are when the scent of roses fills the air and epic views of the both the city and Mt. Hood can be enjoyed. From the rose gardens, it's a quick jaunt into NW Portland's Alphabet District for lunch or window shopping.
The Columbia River Gorge has some of the most awe inspiring sights in the entire Pacific Northwest and Beacon Rock is definitely one of the coolest. This ancient, basalt monolith was once part of the core of a volcano that eroded away. There's a fun trail with cat-walks that will take up Beacon Rock and from the top you can see why early settlers used this landmark as a beacon to help navigate down the Columbia River.
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Beacon Rock State Park
34841 Washington 14The Columbia River Gorge has some of the most awe inspiring sights in the entire Pacific Northwest and Beacon Rock is definitely one of the coolest. This ancient, basalt monolith was once part of the core of a volcano that eroded away. There's a fun trail with cat-walks that will take up Beacon Rock and from the top you can see why early settlers used this landmark as a beacon to help navigate down the Columbia River.
Astoria is another of our favorite places to go on the north coast. At just about 2 hours away, Astoria is a fun place to watch huge ocean freighters come and go while wandering the store fronts or eating lunch with a local brew at Fort George Brewery or Buoy. The Astoria Column offers some of the best sights of the city and the murals are cool too. Other fun places to check out are the trolley, the Oregon Film Museum (did you know both Goonies and Kindergarten Cop were shot in Astoria!), or to head over to Fort Clatsop National Memorial to get a sense of what Lewis and Clark experienced in the winter of 1805-1806.
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Astoria
Astoria is another of our favorite places to go on the north coast. At just about 2 hours away, Astoria is a fun place to watch huge ocean freighters come and go while wandering the store fronts or eating lunch with a local brew at Fort George Brewery or Buoy. The Astoria Column offers some of the best sights of the city and the murals are cool too. Other fun places to check out are the trolley, the Oregon Film Museum (did you know both Goonies and Kindergarten Cop were shot in Astoria!), or to head over to Fort Clatsop National Memorial to get a sense of what Lewis and Clark experienced in the winter of 1805-1806.
Long before Portland or Oregon were even a thing, Fort Vancouver stood on the north side of the Columbia River as the headquarters of the Hudson's Bay Company's Columbia Department. The 19th century fort was a major center of the regional fur trading with local tribes and trappers, and is a really fun place to visit to learn about local history. If it's open when you visit, take the kids to the blacksmith shop--you won't regret it.
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Fort Vancouver National Historic Site
1501 E Evergreen BlvdLong before Portland or Oregon were even a thing, Fort Vancouver stood on the north side of the Columbia River as the headquarters of the Hudson's Bay Company's Columbia Department. The 19th century fort was a major center of the regional fur trading with local tribes and trappers, and is a really fun place to visit to learn about local history. If it's open when you visit, take the kids to the blacksmith shop--you won't regret it.
Neighborhoods
Over 100 years ago, Sellwood was once its own little city before becoming part of Portland. Walk down 13th Avenue and check out old buildings, antique stores, boutiques, and a bunch of our favorite restaurants, like Ginos, Sellwood Bottle Shop, Jade Bistro, and more. Take a walk over to Sellwood Park, the Old Chuch, and let the dog play at the Willamette River. Kids will have fun at the Westmoreland Nature Play park or you can really treat them with amusement park rides and roller skating at Oaks Park. Sellwood is a very short 5 minute drive from our house, a 10 minute bike ride, or 25 minute walk.
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Sellwood - Moreland
Over 100 years ago, Sellwood was once its own little city before becoming part of Portland. Walk down 13th Avenue and check out old buildings, antique stores, boutiques, and a bunch of our favorite restaurants, like Ginos, Sellwood Bottle Shop, Jade Bistro, and more. Take a walk over to Sellwood Park, the Old Chuch, and let the dog play at the Willamette River. Kids will have fun at the Westmoreland Nature Play park or you can really treat them with amusement park rides and roller skating at Oaks Park. Sellwood is a very short 5 minute drive from our house, a 10 minute bike ride, or 25 minute walk.
Woodstock is a charming SE Portland neighborhood whose 'main street' once had a trolley run down the center of it. Shop for organic food at New Seasons Grocery, get some of the best ice cream in SE at Cloud City (seriously, avoid the lines at Salt and Straw and go here!), and eat at places like Double Mountain Brewery and the Delta Lounge. Grab a hot dog from Ottos Sausage Kitchen and Meat Market, which has been in the neighborhood for almost 100 years and has been featured by Guy Fieri's show Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives on the the Food Network. There's a great playground at Woodstock Park for kids. Woodstock is only a short 5 minute drive from our house, can be very conveniently reached by the #75 bus, and be biked to in about 20 minutes.
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Woodstock
Woodstock is a charming SE Portland neighborhood whose 'main street' once had a trolley run down the center of it. Shop for organic food at New Seasons Grocery, get some of the best ice cream in SE at Cloud City (seriously, avoid the lines at Salt and Straw and go here!), and eat at places like Double Mountain Brewery and the Delta Lounge. Grab a hot dog from Ottos Sausage Kitchen and Meat Market, which has been in the neighborhood for almost 100 years and has been featured by Guy Fieri's show Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives on the the Food Network. There's a great playground at Woodstock Park for kids. Woodstock is only a short 5 minute drive from our house, can be very conveniently reached by the #75 bus, and be biked to in about 20 minutes.
World class wine
In under 1 hour you can drive to Dundee, Oregon to sip on world renowned wine. Dundee is where pioneering wine makers put Oregon Pinot Noir on the world stage. We've enjoyed great wine and family friendly vibes at places like Stoller Family Estate, Sokol Blosser Winery, and Four Graces. Grab a bite at Red Hills Market and picnic at your favorite winery -- cheers!
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Dundee
In under 1 hour you can drive to Dundee, Oregon to sip on world renowned wine. Dundee is where pioneering wine makers put Oregon Pinot Noir on the world stage. We've enjoyed great wine and family friendly vibes at places like Stoller Family Estate, Sokol Blosser Winery, and Four Graces. Grab a bite at Red Hills Market and picnic at your favorite winery -- cheers!