Portland Zoo
- Cool elephant exhibit
- Could combine with a walk through Washington Park, Rose Gardens, audubon society and/or Japanese Gardens (see below)
Japanese Gardens / Chinese Gardens
- Recommend getting the guided tour
International Rose Test Garden
- Next to Japanese Gardens
- Stop and smell the flowers.
Forest Park
- Take a hike or go for a trail run.
- For running, this is a great trailhead: Wildwood Trail
Rent a Bike
- Rent a bike and hit up the Eastbank Esplanade or combine with the west riverfront via Tilikum Crossing
- Route from River City Bicycles Belmont: Willamette Loop
- Or grab an orange Nike bike and cruise around
OMSI
- Museum of Science and Industry
- Good for a rainy day with the kids
Take a Drive: The Gorge ~ 1 hr to Hood River (one way)
- Join the crowds at Multnomah Falls
- Or just head over to Hood River – beautiful drive. Grab lunch at Pfriem Brewery (great beer and super kid friendly) or Kickstand Cafe (local joint with good food)
Take a Drive: Timberline Lodge ~ 1.5 hrs (one way)
- Cool down in the mountains
- Beautiful views of Mt. Hood
- Where they filmed the exterior shots of The Shining
Take a Drive: Go to the Coast ~ 1.5 hrs (one way)
- Head to Cannon Beach or Ecola State Park
Take a Drive: Wine Country ~ 1 hr (one way)
- Enjoy Pinot Noir or some rosé at Sokol Blosser or Stoller (to name just a few)
Did we miss something? Have some suggestions of your own? Let us know in the comments section below!