WORLD FORESTRY CENTER 4033 SW Canyon Road 503.228.1367 WorldForestry.org Located in Portland’s Washington Park just steps from the MAX Light Rail, World Forestry Center’s Discovery Museum will change the way you see the forest. The dramatic 20,000-square-foot wooden building has been a Portland landmark since 1971, and the exhibits inside invite visitors to examine their relationship to forests and consider all the unexpected ways they impact our lives. Get a bird’s-eye view of a Northwest forest, meet people who rely on the woods for their livelihoods, and learn about the challenges and opportunities facing this critical natural resource. View hours at WorldForestry.org. OREGON ZOO 4001 SW Canyon Road 503.226.1561 OregonZoo.org Connect with wildlife from around the world and see why the Oregon Zoo is the top cultural attraction in the Pacific Northwest. Located in the forested hills of Washington Park, this world-class zoo offers a wildlife oasis just minutes from downtown Portland. See polar bears diving into Polar Passage, orangutans hanging in Primate Forest, rhinos romping through Rhino Ridge, and more. Every ticket purchased helps the Oregon Zoo protect endangered and threatened species here and around the world. Reserve your timed tickets in advance at OregonZoo.org. PITTOCK MANSION 3229 NW Pittock Drive 503.823.3623 PittockMansion.org Built in 1914, Pittock Mansion tells the story of Portland’s transformation from a pioneer stump town to a modern, industrialized city through the history and legacy of one of its most influential families. A “must-see” destination in Portland, the mansion is a 16,000-square-foot French Renaissance Chateau with 23 beautifully furnished rooms and a grand circular marble staircase. Built by Henry Pittock, the publisher of the Oregonian newspaper, the mansion is an architectural marvel known for technological innovations of its day, including the original working elevator. Visitors can enjoy a self-guided tour of the mansion and the estate keeper’s home, as well as walk the beautiful grounds that lead up to the Pittock viewpoint, which offers stunning views of Mt. Hood and downtown Portland. GET UP & GO 40 PortlandUncovered.com
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