Portland Family Weekend: Beyond the Basics

2 days · Family, fun, educational

A two-day family itinerary that goes beyond OMSI and the zoo. Day one is eastside adventures, day two is nature and trains.

Map & Directions

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The Itinerary

Oaks Amusement Park

⏱ 4 hr 📍 7805 SE Oaks Park Way

Day 1: Historic roller coaster, roller skating, mini golf

Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge

⏱ 1 hr 📍 Sellwood, Portland

Easy boardwalk trail with bird viewing platforms

Pizza at Escape From New York Pizza

⏱ 1 hr 📍 4220 SE Hawthorne Blvd

Kid-friendly New York-style pizza

Oregon Rail Heritage Center

⏱ 2 hr 📍 2250 SE Water Ave

Day 2: Free train museum with operating steam locomotives

OMSI Science Museum

⏱ 3 hr 📍 1945 SE Water Ave

Afternoon at the science museum near the train center

Tips

  • Oaks Park unlimited ride wristbands are the best value

Best For

Families with kids 2-14