Things to Do with Kids in Portland, OR

  • TripBuzz found 320 things to do with kids in or near Portland, Oregon, including 291 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like West Linn, Vancouver, Hillsboro and Oregon City.
  • From Washington Park to Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade, the Portland area offers 87 different types of family activities, including: Movie Theaters, Gardens, Zoos and Hiking Trails.
  • The largest city in Oregon, Portland is an environmentally-friendly community with several public parks and walking trails. Historically part of the Oregon Trail, Portland is important to American history. Portland is also home to the headquarters for Adidas and Intel Corporations. Along with a ballet company, symphony and repertory theater, Portland hosts several professional and semi-professional sports teams including the NBA's Portland Trail Blazers.
  • TripBuzz found 320 things to do with kids in or near Portland, Oregon, including 291 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like West Linn, Vancouver, Hillsboro and Oregon City.
  • From Washington Park to Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade, the Portland area offers 87 different types of family activities, including: Movie Theaters, Gardens, Zoos and Hiking Trails.
  • The largest city in Oregon, Portland is an environmentally-friendly community with several public parks and walking trails. Historically part of the Oregon Trail, Portland is important to American history. Portland is also home to the headquarters for Adidas and Intel Corporations. Along with a ballet company, symphony and repertory theater, Portland hosts several professional and semi-professional sports teams including the NBA's Portland Trail Blazers.
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This brand new alley features 40 pristine lanes equipped with automatic scoring, plus a state-of-the-art game room and on-site tap house
2.0 Miles
96% 1064 votes
Zoos SW Park Place, Portland, OR 97210 MoreLess Info
Washington Park is the only place in the United States that never was owned by a foreign country. Visitors to the park see many statues; find play areas and lots of open space for picnics.
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89% 835 votes
Arcades 511 NW Couch St., Portland, OR 97209 MoreLess Info
Home to a variety of classic video games, Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade features over 60 arcade games along with 27 pinball machines. The arcade provides a full-service bar and is used for karaoke, trivia, game tournaments and private events.
2.2 Miles
82% 1908 votes
Zoos 4001 Southwest Canyon Road, Portland, OR 97221 MoreLess Info
The 64-acre Oregon Zoo has been successful at breeding California condors, Asian Elephants, and lions. Those viewing the zoo can see the exhibits on foot or ride the miniature train to see the animals.
3.6 Miles
74% 333 votes
Amusement Parks (Kids) East end of Sellwood Bridge, Portland, OR 97213 MoreLess Info
Oaks Amusement Park originally opened in 1905 as a way to celebrate the Lewis and Clark World Expo. It currently features a variety of carnival style rides, go karts, miniature golf, carnival games, arcade games, and an area where visitors can pan for gold and gems.
1.5 Miles
80% 150 votes
Skiing & Snowboarding 87000 East Highway 26, Portland, OR 97208 MoreLess Info
With 960 acres of snow covered trails, Mt. Hood Ski Bowl is one of the most popular ski areas in the region. The resort also offers special snow tubing areas and ski lessons for both children and beginning adults.
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Sports Stadiums (Professional) One Center Court, Portland, OR 97227 MoreLess Info
Rose Quarter is a performance venue that hosts performances from artists like Fleetwood Mac and Jimmy Buffett as well as Disney on Ice shows. Additionally, the arena is the home of the Portland Winterhawks WHL team.
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The Grand Central Restaurant and Bowling Lounge features twelve lanes with computerized scoring, HD projection screens and couches. The location also hosts college football viewing parties and an arcade game room.
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99% 4322 votes
Waterfalls 1200 NW Front, Portland, OR 97212 MoreLess Info
The Columbia River Gorge National Scenic area is 85 miles long and covering 292,500 acres. Hiking, biking, and horseback riding are popular within the park, especially to see the 620-foot Multnomah Falls, the highest year round waterfall in the United States, 800 species of wildflowers, and 200 species of birds…
1.9 Miles
95% 300 votes
Movie Theaters 2735 E Burnside Street, Portland, OR 97214 MoreLess Info
Showing movies on its second run, Laurelhurst Theater has screenings for blockbuster hits and classic films in its auditoriums. The concession stand menu has been expanded to include pizza and alcoholic beverages.
1.1 Miles
83% 1415 votes
Science Museums 1945 SE Water Avenue, Portland, OR 97214 MoreLess Info
Visitors to the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry can see exhibits in five exhibit halls, which started out as the private collection of a city employee and have been added to over the years. Visitors can also visit a submarine, and a planetarium.
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