MacKenzie & JeffreyMacKenzie & Jeffrey
Things To DoThings To Do
Oregon ZooOregon Zoo
Their Parking lots gets full QUICK...recommend just using a Taxi/Uber/Lyft. Hours can Vary, check before you arrive in Portland for confirmed hours. Tickets are $26 for Adults (Ages 12 and up) , $21 for Children (Ages 2-11), and Infants 1 year old and under get in free!
Powell's City of BooksPowell's City of Books
Powell’s City of Books is the largest used and new bookstore in the world, occupying an entire city block and housing approximately one million books. Located in downtown Portland’s Pearl District, the City of Books has nine color-coded rooms and over 3,500 different sections, offering something for every interest, including an incredible selection of out-of-print and hard-to-find titles. Dozens of acclaimed writers, artists, and thinkers visit each month to read in the Basil Hallward Gallery (located upstairs in the Pearl Room), and a one-of-a-kind Rare Book Room draws bibliophiles from near and far to browse an impressive collection of autographed first editions and other collectible volumes. ***Parking is SOMETIMES available in their parking lot/garage. There is street parking available for a fee. Depending on whether its street/private lot/garage parking, plan on anywhere of $10-$20 for all day parking.*** Please go to the link below for more details!
OMSIOMSI
Portland's prized science museum! Located along Portland’s south waterfront, OMSI sits on a 17-acres, formerly occupied by a historic sawdust-fired power generation plant. OMSI incorporates the original smokestack and turbine buildings to blend together technology of the past, present, and future. The museum contains five exhibit halls, hundreds of interactive exhibits and eight laboratories, 300-seat, four-story Empirical Theater, 200-seat Harry C. Kendall Planetarium/Laser Light Venue with state-of-the-art video projectors. OMSI also hosts the USS Blueback for public tours, providing a unique look at the people, history, and technology associated with the last non-nuclear-powered submarine built by the U.S. Navy. ***Tickets*** Adult (14+) $20.00 Senior (63+) $17.00 Youth (3-13) $15.00 Infant (Under 3 years) Free ***Things like Laser Light Shows, Special film screenings, some Interactive exhibits are extra, between $7.50-$15.00 per person.
Enchanted ForestEnchanted Forest
Tucked into the forested hills just south of Salem sits a sprawling 20-acre property that has become something of an Oregon legend — not just because its colorful castles and lifelike characters are an homage to the nursery rhymes and children’s tales of our collective memories. It’s also because nearly every magical structure, mechanical puppet and thrill-inducing ride was imagined or designed by one enterprising Oregon family. ***Ticket Prices (online):*** Teenagers and adults (ages 13 and older): $25.75 Seniors 62+: $22.75 Children ages 3-12: $22.75 Children ages 2 and under: Free (must pay for rides) ***Rides cost anywhere from 3-5 tickets per person; $1 per ticket after paid admission (3-5 tickets per ride)
Tillamook CreameryTillamook Creamery
***About 90 minutes / 90 miles from the Venue. If you love cheese, its 100% worth it to go!*** Are you looking for a fun, family day out that involves learning about and tasting one of the most delicious food items on the planet? Then look no further than the Tillamook Cheese Factory and Creamery! This award-winning cheese brand has been supplying Oregon residents with delicious cheese and dairy products for over 100 years. Its state-of-the-art visitors center and creamery allow visitors to learn more about how the products are made and sample some tasty treats. In addition to an interactive Farm Exhibit, a fantastic viewing gallery, and a sample station, the facility features a newly improved dining hall showcasing plenty of the brand’s signature products and a well-stocked kitchen and souvenir shop.
Multnomah FallsMultnomah Falls
Multnomah Falls is one of the most iconic and visited natural recreation sites in the Pacific Northwest with more than 1.3 million visitors stopping by to take in the views. Fed by underground springs from Larch Mountain, the flow over the falls varies but is usually highest during winter and spring. ***A timed use permit is required to access Multnomah Falls between May 24, 2024 and September 2, 2024 (from Exit 31 off of Hwy. 84). The Multnomah Falls Timed Use Permit provides access for one private vehicle and for its occupants visiting the Multnomah Falls Lodge and area and is required when visiting Multnomah Falls via Exit 31. The permit check-in location is on the walkway between the parking lot and Multnomah Falls.*** Please note, a Timed Use Permit reservation does not guarantee parking. Visit the Oregon Department of Transportation TripCheck webpage to see updated images of the Exit 31 parking area for real-time capacity. (click I-84, then Multnomah Falls Parking).
Seaside AquariumSeaside Aquarium
A tad out of the way, definitely a day trip from Portland but well worth it if you happen to get into town early and want to check out our gorgeous coastline! Seaside Aquarium is privately-owned and one of the oldest aquariums on the West Coast. Underwater areas take you into a fascinating world of unusual rare life forms – a spectacular 20-ray Sunflower sea star, a ferocious Wolf eel or a deadly Moray eel. Members from the resident family of Harbor seals will swim up to their front exhibition tank to entertain you–especially if you toss them a fish! ***Tickets:*** Adults: $11 per person Children: $5.50 per person (Ages 6-13); Under 5 get in for free Seniors: $9 per person
AstoriaAstoria
With Victorian-era homes etched into hills overlooking the Columbia River, this picturesque settlement (the oldest west of the Rockies) is a port city with Scandinavian flavor. Surrounded by forests, boasting three rivers and situated a stone’s throw away from the Pacific, Astoria is a fishing village-meets-Victoriana, chockablock with forts, museums and great local brews.
Cannon BeachCannon Beach
***This is the closest beach from Portland/The Venue. Roughly under a 2 Hour Drive and just under 100 miles. Definitely worth a day trip. Very scenic view while driving as well.*** Haystack Rock towers on the shoreline. Waterfalls cascade onto the sand at Hug Point. Marine life peeks out at low tide. It’s no wonder National Geographic listed Cannon Beach as one of the 100 most beautiful places in the world in 2013. Plus the city’s many art galleries, restaurants, boutiques and oceanfront lodging can easily spark your imagination. If you’re into those kinds of things.