Things to see & do Oregon

18 Don’t miss the Annual Dahlia Festival and peak bloom August through September. Visit the nation’s largest grower only 25 miles south of Portland in beautiful Canby, Oregon. The site of millions of dahlias in bloom is a photographer’s playground and a gardener’s dream. Pick out some favorites and order for spring delivery. Relax among nature’s gifts while enjoying a bite to eat from one of the food trucks or a drink while listening to live music on Saturday & Sundays. Shop the gift shop, take a class, and don’t miss purchasing fresh cut flowers to take home. Free admission & parking. Wednesday-Sunday 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. & Labor Day. Gift Shop also open October-July, Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. & Saturday 10 a.m.-3 p.m. for shopping year-round. 995 N.W. 22nd Ave. Mailing Address: P.O. Box 700 Canby, Ore. 97013 503.266.7711 | 800.410.6540 | Dahlias.com SWAN ISLAND DAHLIAS 21 35835 OR-213 Molalla, Ore. 97038 503.407.3699 | MHRAlpacas.com ALPACAS AT MARQUAM HILL RANCH Come visit this working alpaca ranch for a memorable only-in-Oregon experience. The owners will warmly welcome you and personally introduce you to the herd of 50+ alpacas that make their amazing products. You’ll get expert insight into breeding award-winning alpacas with exceptionally soft, dense fleece.Tours are built for people interested in learning about alpaca ownership. Be prepared to learn a lot about alpacas, watch them graze, and enjoy this peaceful 18-acre property. Shop the ranch store for a curated collection of luxury alpaca goods, including rugs hand-loomed in the U.S., fine garments from Peru, yarn from their alpacas and spun in the U.S., and more. Open by appointment only so call Jennifer to schedule your tour. 5 Just two miles west of downtown, Portland’s destination park is home to more than fifteen miles of hiking trails, ten thousand rose bushes, two thousand tree species, four hundred acres to explore, and so much more. The park’s world-class cultural institutions include the Oregon Zoo, Portland Japanese Garden, Hoyt Arboretum, International Rose Test Garden, and World Forestry Center. To access and explore every attraction, visitors can hop on and hop off the Washington Park Free Shuttle Loop.The Free Shuttle arrives at designated stops throughout the park every fifteen to thirty minutes, helping visitors avoid the hassles of parking, maximize their visit, and make the memories that matter. Access the park easily on the TriMet MAX Light Rail or bus. 4033 S.W. Canyon Rd. Portland, Ore. 97221 ExploreWashingtonPark.org WASHINGTON PARK N.E. Broadway N.E. Weilder N.E. Multnomah N.E. Holladay N.E. Sandy Blvd. E. Burn S.E. Div S.E. Mo S.E. Ha S.E. Po S.E. Water S.E. Grand Ave. S.E. 39th Ave. N.W. 23rd Ave. S.W. Vista Ave. S.W. Park Ave. S.W. Broadway S.W. Fourth N.W. Lovejoy N.W. Hoyt N.W. Glisan N.W. Everett W. Burnside W. Burnside Burnside Br. S.W. Alder S.W. Morrison S.W. Salmon S.W. Yamhill S.W. Main S.W. Madison S.W. Jefferson WASHINGTON PARK Naito Parkway RiverPlace Marina S.W. Barbur Blvd. Fremont Br. Broadway Br. Steel Br. Morrison Br. Hawthorne Br. Marquam Br. Ross Island Br. Sellwood Br. WILLAMETTE RIVER S.W. Macadam Ave. N.E. Ninth S.W. Park Place 26 405 405 5 5 5 84 99E N.E. Sandy B N.W. Barnes N.W. Broadway U N S W E PORTLAND 4 1 3 7 11 INNER PORTLAND 2 6 10 19 5 9 8 19 Inspire your curiosity and sense of wonder at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI), one of the top-ranked science centers in the U.S.! Explore exhilarating exhibits, take a journey through the stars in the planetarium, and challenge yourself with hand-on experiments, puzzles, and labs throughout the museum. Young guests can climb, splash, jump, and play in 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! 1945 S.E. Water Ave. Portland, Ore. 97214 503.797.4000 | OMSI.edu OREGON MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY (OMSI) 22 MT. HOOD SKIBOWL WINTER & SUMMER RESORT 87000 E. Hwy. 26 | Government Camp, Ore. 97028 503.222.BOWL (2695) For overnight accommodations: 800.234.6288 Skibowl.com | CollinsLakeResort.com Mt. Hood Skibowl, less than an hour from Portland, is known as America’s Largest Night Skiing Area with 37 night lit runs, 71 day runs, and some of the best terrain on Mt. Hood. Mt. Hood’s only conveyor assisted Snow Tube Park features the World’s Only Cosmic Tubing™. When the snow melts, Skibowl’s Summer Adventure Park has over 20 attractions, including the Northwest’s only ½ mile dual alpine slide, free fall bungee jumping, ziplines, bungee trampolines, kiddie karts, scenic sky chairs, hiking trails and theTreeTop BridgeTour. Also check out Skibowl’s Raceway, offering Sprint and Indy Karts! 17 Experience history at the End of the Oregon Trail through engaging displays made in partnership with the Confederated Tribes of the Grande Ronde, along with the use of pioneer journals to tell the incredible story of westward migration in the words of those who lived it. Exhibits are interactive, including feature films, period games, dress-up, and crafts such as candle dipping and doll making. Also on site are the state and county welcome center, heritage garden and interpretive trail around Abernathy Green, where many pioneers spent their first winter in Oregon. Guided Overland Tours of the Interpretive Trail are available by request only. Open daily. 1726 Washington St. Oregon City, Ore. 97045 503.657.9336 | HistoricOregonCity.org END OF THE OREGON TRAIL INTERPRETIVE & VISITOR CENTER 20 The Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival is an annual celebration of spring, showcasing acres of breathtaking tulip fields in bloom. Located in Woodburn, the festival attracts visitors from near and far to experience the beauty of millions of blooming tulips. Known for their view of Mt. Hood, hot air balloons, and many activities, there is something for all to see in the spring. Tickets are required in advance online only. The tulips bloom from late March until early May. The best overlap of color is in mid-April. Outside of the tulip festival visit the summer flower event late July through mid-August for sunflowers and other summer flowers. 33814 S. Meridian Road Woodburn, Ore. 97071 tickets@woodenshoe.com | WoodenShoe.com WOODEN SHOE TULIP FARM & VINEYARD

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