Tourist attractions near Portland, Oregon

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Mount Hood from Mirror Lake

The Portland metropolitan area in the U.S. state of Oregon has a variety of nearby tourist attractions which are suitable for a day trip from the Portland area, in addition to about 80 within the metropolitan area itself (see Tourism in Portland, Oregon).

Generally, there is no public transportation to these destinations, though exceptions are noted in descriptions. The communities have at most small airports serving only general aviation; scheduled airline service is available only to Portland and Eugene.

Driving distance Travel hours
(each way)
Direction Type(s) Attraction Description
mi km
Lua error in Module:Convert at line 272: attempt to index local 'cat' (a nil value). 0.25 N historical Fort Vancouver National Historic Site Pre-pioneer exhibits, history, reenactments
Lua error in Module:Convert at line 272: attempt to index local 'cat' (a nil value). 2.8 SW nature Oregon Coast Aquarium Oceanic wildlife, flora, and fauna, intertidal, touching pond, kelps, jellies, etc.; adjacent to Hatfield Marine Science Center and close to Yaquina Head Light
Lua error in Module:Convert at line 272: attempt to index local 'cat' (a nil value). 1.5 E nature, historical, sport Timberline Lodge skiing and snowboarding year round, 1930s Cascadian architecture, easy access to wilderness and mountain climbing
Lua error in Module:Convert at line 272: attempt to index local 'cat' (a nil value). 1.25 E nature, historical Hood River professional and amateur windsurfing and kiteboarding on the river, also follow the "Fruit Loop" for a 20+ mile tour of over 30 farms and wineries
Lua error in Module:Convert at line 272: attempt to index local 'cat' (a nil value). 0.75 E nature Multnomah Falls impressive waterfalls; Historic Columbia River Highway
Lua error in Module:Convert at line 272: attempt to index local 'cat' (a nil value). 2 NE nature Cascades Volcano Observatory Mount St. Helens eruption history, exhibits, education, and convenient viewing of the volcano
Lua error in Module:Convert at line 272: attempt to index local 'cat' (a nil value). 1 SW nature Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum
Lua error in Module:Convert at line 272: attempt to index local 'cat' (a nil value). 6 S event Hood to Coast relay race Late August team charity fundraising race, among longest major relays and the largest with 20,000+ participants, 322 kilometres (200 mi) course from Timberline Lodge to Seaside on the Oregon Coast
Lua error in Module:Convert at line 272: attempt to index local 'cat' (a nil value). 0.5 E event Mt. Hood Jazz Festival mid-August celebration of jazz music, usually with live notable performers
Lua error in Module:Convert at line 272: attempt to index local 'cat' (a nil value). 0.75 W event Oregon International Air Show largest civilian air show on the U.S. West Coast, July or August
Lua error in Module:Convert at line 272: attempt to index local 'cat' (a nil value). 0.5 W historical Washington County Museum
Lua error in Module:Convert at line 272: attempt to index local 'cat' (a nil value). 0.4 W nature Rice Northwest Museum of Rocks and Minerals
Lua error in Module:Convert at line 272: attempt to index local 'cat' (a nil value). 1.7 W nature Saddle Mountain State Natural Area challenging five-mile (round trip) hike to scenic panorama of the Pacific Ocean, Columbia River, and dozens of miles of state forests covering NW Oregon and SW Washington
Lua error in Module:Convert at line 272: attempt to index local 'cat' (a nil value). 1.75 SE nature Bagby Hot Springs natural hot springs with rustic private tubs, requires a three-mile (2 km) (round trip) forest hike
Lua error in Module:Convert at line 272: attempt to index local 'cat' (a nil value). 1.5 E nature Trillium Lake quiet mountain lake with view of Mount Hood, camping, fishing, and boating in summer, Nordic skiing in winter
Lua error in Module:Convert at line 272: attempt to index local 'cat' (a nil value). 1.0 E nature Wildwood Recreation Site picnicking, hiking, guided nature in Mount Hood National Forest, view Salmon River
Lua error in Module:Convert at line 272: attempt to index local 'cat' (a nil value). 3 SE nature Smith Rock State Park rugged scenery, rock climbing, hiking, picnicking
Lua error in Module:Convert at line 272: attempt to index local 'cat' (a nil value). 1.5 S nature Silver Falls State Park zero to ten miles of hiking to see up to seven spectacular and varied waterfalls; Oregon Garden is on the way
Lua error in Module:Convert at line 272: attempt to index local 'cat' (a nil value). 2 SW casino Chinook Winds Casino Oceanfront Native American casino with gambling, food, live entertainment; bus service available
Lua error in Module:Convert at line 272: attempt to index local 'cat' (a nil value). 1.5 SW casino Spirit Mountain Casino Native American casino with gambling, food, live entertainment; bus service available
Lua error in Module:Convert at line 272: attempt to index local 'cat' (a nil value). 2.25 SW culture Sitka Center for Art and Ecology artist/ecological colony; advance arrangements required; day workshops or multi-week residency obligation
Lua error in Module:Convert at line 272: attempt to index local 'cat' (a nil value). 2.5 SW nature Whale Watching Center staffed state park facility assists visitors see and understand passing whales and other sea life; Depoe Bay also has whale-watching cruises
Lua error in Module:Convert at line 272: attempt to index local 'cat' (a nil value). 1.5 W agriculture Tillamook Cheese self-guided cheese factory tour; restaurant
Lua error in Module:Convert at line 272: attempt to index local 'cat' (a nil value). 1.75 W historical Tillamook Air Museum Private World War II aircraft collection housed in a WW II blimp hangar
Lua error in Module:Convert at line 272: attempt to index local 'cat' (a nil value). 1.5 W cultural Seaside Small tourist-focused coastal city with the Seaside Aquarium, arcades, many motels and rental houses, a 1.5-mile promenade (sidewalk) along the seawall, Miss Oregon Pageant (early July)
Lua error in Module:Convert at line 272: attempt to index local 'cat' (a nil value). 2 W cultural Astoria small historical city with the Astoria Column, Fisher Poets Gathering, Riverfront Trolley; close to Fort Stevens
Lua error in Module:Convert at line 272: attempt to index local 'cat' (a nil value). 5.5 S nature Crater Lake One-of-a-kind natural feature, focus of Oregon's only National Park

See also