Ideas for day trips in the Portland/Vancouver area
Oregon Zoo
Did you know our zoo. which opened in 1888, is the oldest American zoo west of the Mississippi?
4001 SW Canyon Rd, Portland
Hours: 9:00am-6:00pm. Last Entry: 4:30pm.
Online advance-purchase tickets required
Admission: 12 and up: $24, 2–11: $19,
under 2: Free​
OMSI
Go learn about science, and have fun doing it. There are permanent and temporary exhibits, laser light shows, movies, VR rides, and more.
1945 SE Water Ave Portland
Hours vary depending on the time of year
​Admission: 14+: $18, 63+: $15, 3 - 13: $13, Under 3: Free​
Blue Lake Park
Three miles east of Troutdale, is Blue Lake Park. At 101 acres, there is plenty of space for all kinds of activities such as picnicking, softball, basketball, hiking, volleyball, disc golf, and more. The park also offers boating, fishing, and swimming in the lake.
Hours vary by season.
Parking: $5 per car.
Enjoy a peaceful walk amongst the rhododendrons and azaleas, and other plants, trees, and waterfalls. You might even see beavers, muskrats, or river otters.
5801 SE 28th Avenue
Hours: 10:00am (1:00pm on Wed)-3:30pm
Admission: $5, under 10: Free. Free on Mondays.
crystalspringsgardenpdx.org/
The Enchanted Forest
Just a few miles south of Salem is The Enchanted Forest theme park. With its various rides and attractions, it's not hard to spend all day having fun.
Hours: 10:30am-5:30pm
Admission: 13-61: $25, 62+: $22, 3-12: $22, 2 and under: free
Ride tickets: $1.00 (3-5 tickets per ride).
enchantedforest.com/
Stonehenge Memorial
Did you know there's a replica of Stonehenge, not far from Portland? It's true! You can be there in less than two hours.
35 Maryhill Museum Drive Goldendale, WA
Hours; 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Admission: Adults $12, ages 65+ $10, College (with school I.D.) $9, ages 7–18 $5 Stonehenge​
Oaks Park
A Portland landmark since 1905. Oaks Park features rides, a midway, roller skating, mini golf, and more.
7805 SE Oaks Park Way Portland
Hours can vary.
Admission: 48" & Taller Ride Bracelet: $43.95-$48.95
Under 48" Ride Bracelet: $22.95-$25.95
Wunderland
Wunderland features video games, skill games, laser tag, mini golf, movies, escape rooms, and more! They have locations in Portland, Gresham, Milwaukie, Beaverton, and Salem.
Hours, admission, and attractions can vary, so click the link below for more information.
wunderlandgames.com/​​
Evergreen Museum
The Evergreen Aviation and Space Museum has a Titan II rocket, an SR-71 Blackbird, the Spruce Goose, and more.
500 NE Captain Michael King Smith Way McMinnville, OR
Admission: 16-64: $22, 65+ and Veterans: $18, Active Duty: Free, 5-15: $12, 0-4:Free
Hours: 9:00am-5:00pm
Powell Butte Park
Powell Butte park is an extinct cinder cone volcano covering 611 acres. There are plenty of hiking trails, a great view, and you might even see some wildlife such as rabbits, pheasants, gray foxes, or deer.
16160 SE Powell Blvd, Portland
Hours: 7:00am-10pm (Summer)
No charge
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Woodburn Outlet Mall
Woodburn Premium Outles cover
more than 350,000 square feet, and 114 shops and services.
Located right off of I-5, between
Portland and Salem
Hours: 10:00am-7:00pm (8:00pm Saturdays)
Pricing is whatever you end up spending.
River Cruise
Operating four different boats, Portland
Spirit offers Portland River Cruises,
Bigfoot Jetboat Adventure, 7 Wonders of the Gorge, as well as music and dining cruises.
Cruise departures, durations, meal options, and prices vary. Check the link for more information.
Sauvie Island
About ten miles northwest of downtown, off of Hwy 30, you'll find Sauvie Island.
There, you can go for a hike, head to a beach, pick some fruit, see a lighthou,
and more. If you're picking fruit or vegetables, check with the farms to see whatis available.
Click the link below for more information.
sauvieisland.org/
Lan Su Chinese Garden
A beautiful Chinese garden, right here in Portland. There is a lot going on at Lan Su, so be sure to check event calendar.
239 Northwest Everett Street
Hours: 10:00am-6:00pm
Admission 19-61: $14, 62+ or student with ID: $13, 6-18: $11, 5 and under: Free
Wings and Waves
Right next to Evergreen Museum is Wings and Waves. Those who enjoy swimming and sliding will love the pools, slides, and dive-in movies.
Hours: 10:00am-2:00pm and 3:00pm-7:00pm
Tickets good for four hours. Admission varies. See link below for details.
Philip Foster Farm
See what early Oregon life was like at Philip Foster Farm. Located near of the Oregon Trail, early settlers were able use Foster's general store and blacksmith shop for
much needed supplies.
22725 SE Eagle Creek Road, Eagle Creek Hours vary. See link for schedule.
​Admission: Tours range from $5-$7
Pittock Mansion
3229 NW Pittock Drive
Built from 1909-1914, the home of newspaper tycoon Henry Pittock
ended up being 46,000 square feet, with 46 rooms.
Hours: 10:00am (noon Tuesdays)-5:00pm
Admission: $14.50, 65+: $12.50, 6–18: $10.50, under 6: FREE
pittockmansion.org/
Fort Vancouver
Fort Vancouver National Historic Site is a replica of the 19th century fur trading post, and it's internal buildings.
612 E Reserve St, Vancouver, WA
Hours:Tuesday-Saturday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Admission: $10