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Portland, Oregon
With moderate temperatures and varied and beautiful terrain, Portland is the quintessential outdoor city. The magnificent waterways overlook the Mount Hood glacier, a backdrop that sets the scene for a spectacular visit at any time of year.
Outdoor activities are never far away with 40 miles of wilderness trails, streams and woods within the city limits allowing for hiking, biking and many exploring opportunities.
Portland is known for its exceptional cuisine and dining, so don't leave without sampling some fine local fare including the region's renowned seafood, berries, pears, cherries, wild game and vegetables.
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 Oregon Zoo
(503) 226-1561
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4001 SW Canyon Road
Portland, OR 97221
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The Oregon Zoo, the oldest zoo west of the Mississippi, is home to animals from all corners of the world with more than 1,000 animals representing 200 species of birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates. Exhibits include the Africa Rainforest, the Alaska Tundra, the Great Northwest and the Amazon Flooded Forest.
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Oaks Amusement Park
(503) 233-5777
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1 SE Spokane Street
Portland, OR 97202
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One of the oldest continuously operating amusement parks in America, Oaks Amusement Park offers a host of thrill rides, intermediate rides and kids rides. The park also features a skating rink offering skating classes and birthday parties, mutliple picnic areas throughout the park and a 5,000 square foot pavilion available for hosting special events.
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Oregon Museum of Science & Industry
(800) 343-7946
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1945 SE Water Avenue
Portland, OR 97214
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The Oregon Museum of Science & Industry was founded in 1944 and is one of the nation's top ten science museums. This 219,000 square foot facility offers hundreds of interactive exhibits and hands-on demonstrations in five exhibit halls and eight science labs. Other complex features include an OMNIMAX Theater and the Northwest's largest planetarium.
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Oregon Historical Society
(503) 306-5198
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1200 SW Park Avenue
Portland, OR 97205
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The Oregon Historical Society's artifacts collection is comprised of over 85,000 pieces including objects from the earliest settlements, maritime history and the growth of business and industry. The research library contains an extensive collection of state history material including over 2.5 million images, 30,000 books and 16,000 rolls of microfilm.
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Portland Art Museum
(503) 226-2811
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1219 SW Park Avenue
Portland, OR 97205
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Opened in 1892, the Portland Art Museum houses more than 35,000 objects and works of art including European paintings and sculptures, Asian art, Native American art, Afrtican art, and various other sculptures, prints, drawings and photography. The museum also features a library with a collection of more than 33,000 books and a cafe to grab a bite to eat.
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Photo credit: Portland Oregon Visitors Association
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