Things to See & Do - 2024

2 A quintessential Portland experience — see the city from a new perspective as you sail past Portland’s iconic bridges, bald eagle nesting sites, unique floating homes, opulent homes of Dunthorpe and the West Coast’s most exclusive country club. Offered year-round, you may choose from lunch, Champagne brunch or a three-course dinner cruise. In the summer months, an afternoon Happy Hour sightseeing cruise is offered. With ever-changing views, freshly prepared Northwest cuisine, two fullservice bars and narration of the sights, this is one experience you don’t want to miss! Thrill seekers can explore the Columbia River Gorge on a high-speed jetboat with the 7 Wonders of the Gorge tour or the Bigfoot Adventure Cruise.These specialized tours run July – September. 1010 S.W. Naito Pkwy. Portland, Ore. 97204 503.224.3900 | PortlandSpirit.com PORTLAND SPIRIT CRUISES & EVENTS 9 PENDLETON DOWNTOWN PORTLAND 825 S.W.Yamhill St. Portland, Ore. 97205 503.242.0037 Pendleton-USA.com Visit one of their Pacific Northwest stores for USA-made blankets, iconic apparel, more. Free mill tours in Washougal, WA and Pendleton, OR; see website for info. 10 OREGON RAIL HERITAGE CENTER 2250 S.E. Water Ave. Portland, Ore. 97214 503.233.1156 | ORHF.org Surrounded by modern rail lines, this mainly volunteer run museum showcases three vintage steam locomotives. Train rides are available on Saturday’s spring through fall. 11 Oaks Amusement Park is one of the oldest continually operating amusement parks in America, providing safe, wholesome, and affordable family fun for over 100 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. 7805 S.E. Oaks Park Way Portland, Ore. 97202 503.233.5777 | OaksPark.com OAKS AMUSEMENT PARK & ROLLER SKATING RINK 3 LAN SU CHINESE GARDEN 239 N.W. Everett St. Portland, Ore. 97209 503.228.8131 | LanSuGarden.org Lan Su Chinese Garden is an authentic Ming dynasty-style Chinese scholar’s garden (built by artisans from Suzhou) that brings together art, architecture, design, and nature. 4 1219 S.W. Park Ave. Portland, Ore. 97205 503.226.2811 PortlandArtMuseum.org Portland Art Museum is among the oldest museums in the U.S. and is internationally recognized for its permanent collection and ambitious special exhibitions. PORTLAND ART MUSEUM 5 Discover Oregon’s past at the Oregon Historical Society! Located in downtown Portland, the museum is open daily and features permanent and rotating exhibitions on Oregon and American history. Recently renovated and reimagined, the museum’s cornerstone exhibition, Experience Oregon, features hundreds of objects and archival materials that span the state’s vast geography and represent the many people, places, and events that have shaped Oregon’s complicated history. Walk through a coveredwagon replica, take sides in historical debates and learn about influential individuals who have made Oregon such a unique state.The research library is free to all visitors and contains the largest collection of Oregon-related books, photographs, films, and oral histories anywhere in the world. 1200 S.W. Park Ave. Portland, Ore. 97205 503.222.1741 | OHS.org OREGON HISTORICAL SOCIETY

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