Portland Family Travel Guide

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Portland Family Travel Tips

By Candyce H. Stapen

See eagles, sea lions, and other animals at the Oregon Zoo.
Stroll through a flower-bedecked hillside at the International Rose Test Garden.
Splash, build, and play at the Portland Children's Museum.
Experience an earthquake and tour a real submarine at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry.
Enjoy the spectacular scenery of the Columbia River Gorge and the Oregon coastline.

Family Overview: Portland, Oregon

By Candyce H. Stapen

Nicknamed the "City of Roses," Portland practically blooms with family-friendly attractions. Better yet, this urban outdoor playground provides easy access to Pacific Coast beaches 80 miles west as well as to the spectacular Northwest scenery of 11,240-foot Mount Hood, 65 miles east of Portland. Read More

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Hotels

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Embassy Suites Portland - Downtown - Hotel

319 SW Pine Street
Portland 97204-2726

Distance: 0.1 mi.
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Benson Hotel - Hotel

309 SW Broadway
Portland 97205

Distance: 0.2 mi.
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Inn @ Northrup Station - Hotel

2025 NW Northrup
Portland 97209

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Attractions

Saturday Market

108 West Burnside St.
Portland, Oregon 97209

Distance: 0.2 mi. (from destination center)

Description: The Saturday Market is a Portland staple centered in the city's historic Old Town. Each weekend... Read More

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Experience Music Project/Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame

Seattle Center
325 5th Ave. North
Seattle, Washington 98109

Distance: 145.9 mi. (from destination center)

Description: At this interactive music museum, learn about the roots, legends, and trends in popular American... Read More

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Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI)

1945 SE Water Ave
Portland, Oregon

Distance: 1.3 mi. (from destination center)

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Airports

Major Airports near Portland

	Distance (mi.)
Portland International Airport	5.5 map
Seattle/Tacoma International Airport	134.4 map
Vancouver International Airport	254.2 map

Other Smaller Airports near Portland

	Distance (mi.)
Redmond Bend/Roberts Field	115.5 map
Yakima Air Terminal Airport	125.6 map
Seattle Boeing Fld International Airport	139.9 map

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Flight Deals to Portland

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Spokane (GEG) to Portland (PDX)	$136
Sacramento (SAC) to Portland (PDX)	$144
Boise (BOI) to Portland (PDX)	$144
Denver (DEN) to Portland (PDX)	$165
Seattle (SEA) to Portland (PDX)	$168

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Portland Family Advice

March Culture Travel Guide
Away Travel
Moveable Feasts
City-Specific Food Tours. Away Travel
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