Things To Do In Portland
Portland is "Family Friendly", inviting those who like to explore, learn and engage in life’s adventure. Make the most of what Portland has to offer, enjoy and have fun with the many things to do in Portland, and enjoy a Great Weekend! Portland Rose Gardens…Portland is home to the public Rose Garden. You get the wonderful scents of roses and a fabulous view of Portland. The International Rose Test Garden in Washington Park is one of the largest and oldest rose test gardens in the country. The Peninsula Park Rose Garden is set in a formal sunken garden setting. The Ladd’s Addition garden covers 4-blocks in the historic Southeast district, there's a wide variety of roses at this garden. Check out the gardens at Portland Rose Gardens. Japanese Garden…This explicit garden is tucked above the International Rose Test Garden. It's considered an authentic Japanese garden outside of Japan, one of the best. There are 5-traditional gardens on site. To get all the latest info visit Japanese Gardens. Forest Discovery Center…Here you'll enjoy exhibits of tropical rainforests, old-growth forests, and a host of temporary traveling exhibits that include arts and culture. From May 10 – December 31 is the Fire: A Force of Nature. Make sure to see Peggy, a steam locomotive that carried lumber during the early 1900's. Get the latest info at Forest Discovery Center. Oregon Zoo…Enjoy the many facets of animal life as you stroll around the zoo grounds. You will find yourself in the steamy tropics, the dry savanna, and the tundra’s of Alaska or the coastal waters of Peru. You'll travel all of these exciting places throughout the world in an afternoon. Visit Oregon Zoo. Children's Museum…Here's a place full of hand-on fun and adventure. Let your creativity flow as you enter the world of discovery. The many exhibits challenge kids and adults. You can spend an entire afternoon here. It's one of the many things to do in Portland. It's here waiting for you, Children's Museum. Pittock Mansion…What an experience you’ll have at visiting this charming National Historic property. You will learn all about Henry and Georgina Pittock, founders of The Daily Oregonian. The mansion is furnished with 17th and 18th-century European and American antiques. Pack a picnic lunch and enjoy, Pittock Mansion. Portland Art Museum…This museum brings the 17th Century Masterpieces alive. The art museum collections began in 1892. They've been continually adding to its collection and entertaining traveling exhibits. Currently there are some 32,000 pieces; you should find something of interest. Find out what happening at the Portland Art Museum…click here. Portland Classical Chinese Garden…These gardens bring China to Portland. This is truly an urban oasis inside the walls of a city block. You'll enjoy a mix of pavilions, rocks, plants and walkways that surround a magnificent pond. It's truly a work of art. Check out the Portland Classical Chinese Garden.. Oaks Amusement Park…Give the kids a break and yourself too at this exciting fun-filled park. You’ll get it all, rides; go-carts, roller-skating and a whole lot more. Go to Oaks Amusement Park. Willamette Jetboat Excursions…See more of Portland from the water. You'll cruise through 37 miles of water in this packed 2-hour adventure. You'll even get up to Willamette Falls in Oregon City, the end of the Oregon Trail. This boat ride is one of the exciting things to do in Portland, what a RUSH! For more about this exhilarating excursion check out Willamette Jetboat Excursions. Oregon Museum of Science and Industry…The entire family is in for a treat at this facility! There are more than 200-hands on project for everyone including science laboratories, exhibits and simulations. This is one of the many learning things to do in Portland. Get over there and check out the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry. Recommend Things to do in Portland... Do you want to recommend things to do in Portland? Contact Us. Craig Dahl |
