A little further away, a hike through a chilly, pitch blasck lava tube over two miles long. The ¾ mile, one-way lower cave route is relatively easy and family friendly. For the more adventurous, the 1.5 mile upper cave route leads to a climb up an eight foot rock wall and scramble over rock piles, then an exit and a 1.5 mile above ground hike back to the parking lot.

Located just off the Columbia River Highway, at the site of an old lumber mill, this state park features two relatively easy, short hikes, one to beautiful Bridal Veil Falls and the other showcasing views of the Columbia River.

Located in a converted auto-body shop, Deschutes Brewery serves beers brewed on-site and pub food.

Hopscotch is a uniquely curated, immersive, and interactive art experience, bringing together artists in collaborative environments to create unique, impactful, and distinct shared experiences.

Multnomah Falls is a waterfall located on Multnomah Creek in the Columbia River Gorge. It is Oregon's tallest waterfall, at 620 feet high. This waterfall is very popular, so reservations are required. Find out more at https://www.recreation.gov/timed-entry/10089144/ticket/10089145

The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry is a science and technology museum in Portland, Oregon, United States. It contains three auditoriums, including a large-screen theatre, planetarium, and exhibition halls with a variety of hands-on permanent exhibits focused on natural sciences, industry, and technology. A great activity to do with kids!

Located on 64 forested acres in Portland’s Washington Park, they are a hub for science, conservation, education and animal well-being delivering the highest quality of care to 165 species and subspecies.

Built in 1914, the Pittock Mansion is a French Renaissance-style château in the West Hills of Portland, Oregon

The Garden sits nestled in the hills of Portland, Oregon’s iconic Washington Park, overlooking the city and providing a tranquil, urban oasis for locals and travelers alike. Designed in 1963, it encompasses 12.5 acres with eight separate garden styles, and includes an authentic Japanese Tea House, meandering streams, intimate walkways, and a spectacular view of Mt. Hood.

Powell's City of Books, the largest used and new bookstore in the world, occupying an entire city block in downtown Portland, OR, housing over 1 million books.

A haunted mansion themed cocktail lounge with a unique interactive mixology experience.

Located in a meticulously restored, early 1900s church, enjoy some beer brewed on sight, craft cocktails or food from their scratch kitchen.

Wahclella Falls Trail offers a medium-level, 2.4 mile out-and-back day hike through a slot canyon to one of the more spectacular waterfalls in the Gorge.