GET UP & GO CRYSTAL SPRINGS RHODODENDRON GARDEN 5801 SE 28th Ave. 503.267.7509 CrystalSpringsGardenPDX.org The Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden in Portland began in 1950 when the local Rhododendron Society transformed an overgrown, five-acre site known as Shakespeare Island into a beautiful display garden. Located near Reed College, the garden flourished through the dedication of volunteers and support from Portland’s Parks Department. The first planting included two 40-year-old rhododendrons, honoring the late wife of Parks Superintendent C.P. Keyser. Over the years, the garden expanded and evolved, featuring more than 2,500 rhododendrons, azaleas and companion plants. Visitors flock to see the stunning spring and summer blooms, while the fall foliage adds dramatic color. Neighboring Crystal Springs Lake, this accessible garden attracts wildlife and provides a breathtaking setting for weddings, events and peaceful strolls. OAKS AMUSEMENT PARK & ROLLER SKATING RINK 7805 SE Oaks Park Way 503.233.5777 OaksPark.com Oaks Amusement Park is one of the oldest continually operating amusement parks in America, providing safe, wholesome and affordable family fun for 120 years! Located just ten minutes from the center of downtown Portland on the banks of the scenic Willamette River. Enjoy the perfect blend of old-time charm and modern thrills with seasonal rides, go karts, mini golf and midway games. Don’t miss the crown jewel of the park, the one-of-a-kind antique Roller Rink, which is the oldest roller skating rink in the country and is the biggest skating rink west of the Mississippi! Roller skating is open year-round. Check out oakspark.com for hours, prices and more. OREGON MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY (OMSI) 1945 SE Water Ave. 503.797.4000 OMSI.edu Inspire your curiosity and sense of wonder at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI), one of the topranked science centers in the US. Explore exhilarating exhibits, take a journey through the stars in the planetarium, and challenge yourself with hands-on experiments, puzzles and labs throughout the museum. Young guests can climb, splash, jump and play in the Science Playground, and museum-goers of all ages will enjoy a film in the Empirical Theater or a submarine tour on the USS Blueback. OMSI is where curiosity, learning and community unite. 44 PortlandUncovered.com
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