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During your Portland vacation, don't miss these great establishments and attractions:
The Berry Botanic Garden
Originally founded as a private garden, the Berry Botanic Garden is now one of Portland's favorite public gardens. Among the highlights is a large, forestlike collection of mature rhododendron shrubs. There's also a native plant trail, a fern garden, and rock gardens with unusual plants. The garden is open by reservation only.
Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden
Nowhere do rhododendrons do better than in the cool, rainy Northwest, and nowhere in Portland is there a more impressive planting of rhodies than at Crystal Springs. Eight months out of the year this is a tranquil garden, with a waterfall, a lake, and ducks to feed. But when the rhododendrons and azaleas bloom from March to June, it becomes a spectacular mass of blazing color. The Rhododendron Show and Plant Sale is held here on Mother's Day weekend.
CM2--Children's Museum 2nd Generation
Located across the parking lot form the Oregon Zoo, this new children's museum opened in mid-2001. With much more space than the old museum, this "second generation" museum includes exhibits for children from age six months to 13 years. Kids can experiment with gravity, act out fairy tales, or explore a magical forest. However, it is the Water Works exhibit that is likely to make the biggest splash with your kids. There area also six studios that will have changing exhibits and opportunities for exploring the visual, literary, and performing arts. Together with the nearby zoo, this museum now makes for an easy all-day kid-oriented outing.
Sleep Inn East
Columbia Gorge 5 minutes. Multnomah Falls 20 minutes. Mount Hood 1 hour. Portland International Airport, Rose Garden Arena, Lloyd Center and dowtown Portland 15 minutes. FREE high speed internet access available in Lobby. Pet accommodation: 15.00 per night per ...
La Quinta Inn Portland Convention Center
Located within walking distance of the Oregon Convention Center, Rose Garden Arena, MAX Light Rail, and Oregon's largest Shopping Mall, Lloyd Center. Within 1 mile of downtown Portland and easily accesible to Interstates 5 and ...
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