Landmarks and Other Towns
Sightseeing
10 minute drive. Iconic bridge seen in a variety of media including the TV show Grimm. The gothic style and green color make a pretty fantastic sight. The views of the Willamette River are also amazing. Pro-Tip: if you look north and down you will see a local artist’s sign of “Love”
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St. Johns Bridge
8600 Northwest Bridge Avenue10 minute drive. Iconic bridge seen in a variety of media including the TV show Grimm. The gothic style and green color make a pretty fantastic sight. The views of the Willamette River are also amazing. Pro-Tip: if you look north and down you will see a local artist’s sign of “Love”
5 minute drive. Beautiful campus with stunning views of the Port of Portland.
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University of Portland
5000 N Willamette Blvd5 minute drive. Beautiful campus with stunning views of the Port of Portland.
5 minute drive. New additions in 2020-21 brought a modern chic to the campus. Take a picture with the giant Superstars which roam the property or watch a practice match of Adidas-sponsored players on the soccer field.
Adidas Corporate Offices
5077 North Greeley Avenue5 minute drive. New additions in 2020-21 brought a modern chic to the campus. Take a picture with the giant Superstars which roam the property or watch a practice match of Adidas-sponsored players on the soccer field.
20 minute drive. Renaissance-style mansion overlooking the city with well-established gardens, access to Forest Park and views of Mt. Hood, St. Helens, Adams, Rainier, and Jefferson. Pretty incredible.
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Pittock Mansion
3229 NW Pittock Dr20 minute drive. Renaissance-style mansion overlooking the city with well-established gardens, access to Forest Park and views of Mt. Hood, St. Helens, Adams, Rainier, and Jefferson. Pretty incredible.
20 minute drive. Probably the best $18 spent in the city. One of the most accurate Japanese gardens outside of Japan, this immaculate property showcases 5 gardening styles as well as classrooms, tours and a cafe.
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Portland japanske have
611 SW Kingston Ave20 minute drive. Probably the best $18 spent in the city. One of the most accurate Japanese gardens outside of Japan, this immaculate property showcases 5 gardening styles as well as classrooms, tours and a cafe.
20 minute drive. 190 acres perched on the top of the West Hills. Includes 2,300 species from 6 continents. The redwood observation deck is a must.
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Hoyt Arboretum
4000 SW Fairview Blvd20 minute drive. 190 acres perched on the top of the West Hills. Includes 2,300 species from 6 continents. The redwood observation deck is a must.
20 minute drive. Amphitheater is used for summertime concerts. The naked mole rats, elephants, and otters are great.
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Oregon Zoo
4001 SW Canyon Rd20 minute drive. Amphitheater is used for summertime concerts. The naked mole rats, elephants, and otters are great.
20 minute drive. Prepare for the color explosion of 10,000 roses. The namesake of the Rose City lives here. Parking is tough...consider ride share.
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International Rose Test Garden
400 SW Kingston Ave20 minute drive. Prepare for the color explosion of 10,000 roses. The namesake of the Rose City lives here. Parking is tough...consider ride share.
20 minute drive and 10 minute walk. A moderate 3/4mi hike from the Lower McLeay parking lot, this intriguing stone structure lives a life of mystery along the trail.
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Heksens slot
Lower Macleay Trail20 minute drive and 10 minute walk. A moderate 3/4mi hike from the Lower McLeay parking lot, this intriguing stone structure lives a life of mystery along the trail.
15 minute drive. Beautiful walled garden nestled in the city styled with ancient architecture and materials from Lake Tai, China. Closed on Wednesdays. Adults $13, Seniors $12, Kids $10
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Lan Su Chinese Garden
239 NW Everett St15 minute drive. Beautiful walled garden nestled in the city styled with ancient architecture and materials from Lake Tai, China. Closed on Wednesdays. Adults $13, Seniors $12, Kids $10
Farmers' Markets
St. Johns Farmers Market
North Central StreetMay 15 - Oct 23
9am - 2pm
Interactive
15-20 minute drive. Science and industry museum. Home to rotating exhibits, diesel submarine tours, kids chemistry and physics classes, and a planetarium. Adults $12, Seniors $10, Kids $8
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OMSI
1945 SE Water Ave15-20 minute drive. Science and industry museum. Home to rotating exhibits, diesel submarine tours, kids chemistry and physics classes, and a planetarium. Adults $12, Seniors $10, Kids $8
Special Shopping
40-60 minute drive south. Outlets include Adidas, Banana Republic, Bose, Calvin Klein, Coach, Columbia, Icebreaker, Le Creuset, Levis, Nike, OshKosh B’gosh, The North Face, and Vans.
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Woodburn Premium Outlets
1001 N Arney Rd40-60 minute drive south. Outlets include Adidas, Banana Republic, Bose, Calvin Klein, Coach, Columbia, Icebreaker, Le Creuset, Levis, Nike, OshKosh B’gosh, The North Face, and Vans.
City/town information
60 minute drive. Along with nearby McMinnville, these two towns are in the center of arguably the best wine region in Oregon and one of the best of the West Coast. Large to small operations, you will find that Oregon has more than great Pinots.
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Dundee
60 minute drive. Along with nearby McMinnville, these two towns are in the center of arguably the best wine region in Oregon and one of the best of the West Coast. Large to small operations, you will find that Oregon has more than great Pinots.
60-90 minute drive. Worldwide windsurfing mecca, fierce wine and beer country. Hood River is an awesome place to take in the Columbia River Gorge.
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Hood River
60-90 minute drive. Worldwide windsurfing mecca, fierce wine and beer country. Hood River is an awesome place to take in the Columbia River Gorge.
2 hour drive. One of our favorite places in the Northwest. The town watches over the mouth of the Columbia River to the Pacific Ocean and the bustling freight ships that come in and out of port under the 4 mile long bridge connecting OR and WA. Awesome breweries and vibrant local art scene make a great day trip or long weekend. Quick access to the coast.
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Astoria
2 hour drive. One of our favorite places in the Northwest. The town watches over the mouth of the Columbia River to the Pacific Ocean and the bustling freight ships that come in and out of port under the 4 mile long bridge connecting OR and WA. Awesome breweries and vibrant local art scene make a great day trip or long weekend. Quick access to the coast.