What a great idea for a fun kid's play place! It is required to make an online reservation and each…read moretime frame is 1.5 hours. The online sign up process is easy and quick. Play Street Museum is located in a nice shopping center with plenty of parking. When we arrived, we were greeted and welcomed by the employees. It is a shoe-free place so make sure you're prepared to wear socks. I was impressed by the entire setup of Play Street Museum. It is very clean, accessible for all ages, and there is a variety of play options. The setup makes it easy to move around to each area. There is an airplane that has different realistic airplane sounds. There is a food/kitchen area, a veterinarian office, a home space with a kitchen and babies, an outer-space section, an ice cream truck, tables with different activities like drawing, sorting, building, and a large lego table. There is so much imaginative play options. All of the toys were clean and seemed new. There is also options to add extra activities like make your own slime, paint pottery, and dye a hat or apron. Play Street Museum also offers to host parties. We loved our hour and a half of play time at this awesome spot! At the end of your visit, the kids get to pick out a snack. I am looking forward to when a Play Street Museum opens close to my hometown because this was amazing! Thank you Play Street Museum Vancouver for a fun time!

We absolutely LOVE Vancouver Play Street Museum! This place is incredibly clean, thoughtfully…read moreorganized, and perfect for toddlers. You can truly tell how much care and intention goes into every detail. The owner is amazing -- a retired teacher -- and it really shows in the way the space is set up to encourage imaginative play, learning, and exploration in a calm, welcoming environment. My toddler adores this place and could spend hours playing. It's become one of our favorite spots, and I always recommend it to other parents looking for a clean, engaging, and enriching play space.

I've never ran to write a review so fast than I did after visiting Play Street for the first time…read moretoday! We made a last minute reservation as we were driving from Milwaukie all the way to Hillsboro. Our original plans didn't work out but wanted to give my 16 month old a fun day anyway. From the second we walked in we were greeted with genuine enthusiasm for being there. I love the layout as I can watch him from anywhere. There was so much for him to do (even though he was at the train table 80% of the time!) and it was all SO cute! I don't know if we just got lucky, but every other parent/caretaker was extremely kind as well. Also, they give out a free toy and snack on the way out which definitely helped with the heartbreak of leaving. We will definitely be back a bazillion more times!

Such an adorable destination for kids and parents both! We had so much fun exploring all the little…read more"stores" and playing with the many imaginative toys. We appreciated that they limited the amount of guests at the same time, because it gave the kids the space and opportunity to spend time in all parts of the room easily. Make time to take your little ones here, you won't regret it.

Such a fun time playing at the mobile Flip Museum this past weekend at Frog Pond. My kids loved…read morerunning their own food cart. After about 30 minutes of playing we finally were able to get them to leave. We found the Flip Mobile on our way out of the pumpkin patch. They loved switching jobs, all the food options, play money, mixing up the menu, and play area.

Tip- parking is available behind the building…read more Ilt's a bit away from Portland but the space was great for my little one's 4th birthday party. Party rate was a flat rate for two hours and not a pay per child model like other places. I appreciate the blending of play with technology; dressing up and seeing onself in different backgrounds given the green stream and scanning dinosaur drawings into a landscape. I hope this museum continues to grow and have more for older kids to play, explore and learn. The bathroom situation- a single which requires a code, is a bit lacking.

If there is an aviation museum, consider me a 12 year old boy, I am in. The Pearson Air Museum,…read morelocated in Vancouver, Washington, is a tribute to aviation history, particularly that of the Pacific Northwest. It was awesome. It's within the Fort Vancouver National Historic Site and is home to Pearson Field, one of the oldest continuously operating airfields in the U.S (1905). Pearson Field is named after Lt. Alexander Pearson, an aviator who set airspeed records in the 1920s. During the interwar period, Pearson Field became a hub for innovative aviation, seeing visits from famous pilots like Charles Lindbergh. This is a must do! It's free and amazing.

Free museum on historic grounds dating back to late 1740's. Visit Officers row of Victorian homes…read morebuilt to house military officers from the 1740's and still unkept today. Then walk a quarter mile toward the river and run into Pearson Air Museum. My wife got a masters degree in museum curatorship. This air museum is so well done it brings to life what would be a minor detail in history. Vancouver was a major artery for Sitka Spruce a strong light wood without knots. A key factor in building light airplanes during and post WW1. Well done and this is a US National Park. Kids activities, stamps for their books, and a short .5 M walk from Main Street

I found this place on Atlas Obscura and I felt like visiting with my partner and our dog. To our…read moreluck, our well behaved dog got us 1 free admission! We spent about 15-30 minutes in here just taking it all in and reading as much information as we could. There are plenty of photo ops as well as interactive things to play with. We were lucky to find a parking spot a few steps away and paid about $1-$2 to park for almost an hour. The person behind the front desk was kind and welcoming. The merch selection was vast and interesting. I just wish they had a photo booth because it would tie into the place perfectly. Overall, highly recommend as it is a fun spot to hangout for under an hour.

This place is weird--in a fun way. The Peculiarium is a quick, quirky stop that totally leans into…read morePortland's "keep it weird" vibe. Lots of odd displays, creepy mannequins, aliens, Bigfoot stuff, and random photo ops. It doesn't take long to go through, but it's entertaining and definitely memorable. The gift shop is actually one of the best parts--tons of strange, funny, and unique items you won't see anywhere else. Staff was chill and friendly, and the whole place feels like it doesn't take itself too seriously. Not a full-on museum experience, but if you're killing time, visiting Portland, or just want something different, it's worth checking out. Great for pictures!!

A slightly rainy day led us to here with our kids that are 12 and 7, and what a fun surprising…read morefind! Much better than watching hours on end of tv and the little one agreed with me exclaiming they want to come back. In fact, he didn't want to leave. I have been wanting to introduce them to coding and they learned a bit on the LEGO coding section. So much to do, reasonable pricing, and want to get the kids into the summer day camps! Also going to see if this is something my company would hire for the bring your kids to work day.

Experiment PDX is truly something special…read more I can't say enough good things about Experiment PDX and its owner, Molly. We had a birthday party booked for my 6-year-old and had to cancel the morning of because she woke up with a fever (every parent's nightmare scenario). Molly was incredibly responsive, kind, and understanding, and she went above and beyond to be fair and compassionate about the last-minute cancellation. Her empathy and professionalism meant so much during a stressful moment. Beyond that experience, I've also taken my older child to Experiment PDX for a drop-in play day, and the staff were just as wonderful. They were warm, patient, and genuinely engaged, making my child feel welcomed and special from the moment we walked in. Experiment PDX is not only an amazing, creative space where younger kids can explore, experiment, and be curious--it's also a place run by people who truly care about families. The combination of an incredible environment and exceptional customer service is rare, and Molly and her team absolutely deliver. I highly recommend Experiment PDX to any family looking for something special.

STUNNING Japanese Garden. My fiancé and I always make it a point to stop by a Japanese garden to…read moreexperience the different renditions of Japanese traditional gardening and planting. For an admission price, you walk up toward the cafe for the Garden. We drank some tea nearing the wonderful view of the uphill battle we encountered. You can arrive at the Japanese Garden by taking the hiking trails or using their free shuttle that loops around Washington Park. The Japanese Garden is across from the Rose International Garden, too, which you can walk around to see during the warm seasons. They have a cute little gift shop, too. This is one of the bigger Japanese gardens we've been to, and it definitely is tranquil. My favorite part was the large zen garden you can see. Definitely a great experience when in Oregon!

Was a well maintained garden. Super pretty but not sure if it's worth the price tag for it. If you…read morepartner it with the rose garden it seems a bit more reasonable but probably closer to being worth a $10-15 experience. We took our time strolling through and were out around in an hour. Highlights were the waterfall and view of Mt Hood. They do have a shuttle that also takes you to the gardens itself. Parking can get busy in the area.

They'd even bring a smile to Scrooge!…read more Gray Line Railroad did a phenomenal job of reigning in the Christmas sprit. From the steam train all decked out for the season to the hot chocolate, candy canes, bells, elves, trees and yes...the big man himself even joined in the holiday fun! The train ride went a smidge past Oaks park. Enough for a good taste of the Christmas spirit but not too far to wear out the kiddos. Loved every second! Even after the ride, the fun continued. A dedicated space to write letters to Santa (and yes, he did write back!!! My little one loved getting his letter), hot cocoa/coffee booth (they hand decorated each cup!). I'll be back every year. I appreciate their dedication and warmth to all ages.

Free drop by after the oms1 to visit this train rail center. Brought the kids over and they enjoyedread more