Came here for the heritage holiday event, which includes free entry to both the McLoughlin House…read moreand the neighboring Barclay House. We enjoyed it. People were dressed up in period costumes and showed us around the McLoughlin House - it was neat to learn the history, though it could have been made more engaging, particularly for younger people. The house is very dark and it's hard to see - it will be nice to return after the renovation to see it in a better state. The Barclay House is half office, with the other rooms set up as a gift shop and multi-purpose room. Also, the McLoughlin's are buried on the grounds, so that was interesting.

So glad this important piece of history was saved for posterity! John McLoughlin is the Father of…read moreOregon - even through he was a British subject, Factor of the Hudson's Bay Company at Ft Vancouver, Oregon Country. Oregon City is well worth a day to explore - and this museum should be part of your day. 5 excellent historic preservation stars!

What a beautiful place to stroll and enjoy. The sheer number and variety of flowers is amazing. The…read moreblooms were prolific and well tended. We looked at the amazing community gardens too. The fact that this is all volunteer grown is quite impressive. Worth a visit.

I had never heard of this garden. A friend knew I love visiting gardens and flower festivals, he…read moreput it on my radar. I decided the next time I did a delivery in Lake Oswego, I would make sure to pay a visit. So glad I did! Clematis are a fairly new to me flower variety. I mean I've seen them, but haven't paid close attention. I've visited friend's gardens that contain clematis, and noticed how beautiful the blooms are. So perfect they almost seem fake! The clematis garden has different varieties. All of them so beautiful! There are plants for sale, I'm planning on moving soon, didn't buy any now. I really want to get some to plant in my next space!

I visited with my two grandchildren on a hot day in August and we had a great time. There are many…read moredifferent gardens (butterfly, bird watching, and more). They are interconnected by trails and very shaded. There are many benches to sit on and cool off and enjoy the wildlife. There's a separate hiking trail to a forest and pond. The kids loved the pond and we saw lots of big frogs. I highly recommend spending a couple hours here.

Beautiful botanical garden! Came with a friend for the Art in the Garden exhibit…read more Plenty of flower, shrub and tree varieties. Very calming atmosphere. Plenty of trails to explore and lovely birds singing throughout. There are benches scattered throughout in case you just want to sit and take it all in. There is a parking lot by the entrance and a donation was requested to enter (not sure if this is everyday, or just for the Art in the Garden exhibit). If you're in the area, I would highly recommend!

Great little museum! My kids and I stopped in for fun, today and learned a lot about the hard…read moreworking men and woman who helped build the historic highway. The woman at the front desk was very sweet and mapped out a route for us to view more of what this area has to offer! There is even a little area for the kids to learn and explore that me two kids really enjoyed. Definitely recommend stopped in!

Milwaukie is one of the oldest cities in the northwest. This museum is by far worth the visit. It…read morehas been improved over the years and although I'm am sort of biased since I live here and lovey town, feel that everyone will live this place.

For me this was a great place to visit. As a child my father worked for the Union Pacific…read more Railroad and was often working out of Troutdale. I spent a lot of time in this depot and watching the trains from the platform.

Such a cool historical building!…read more The firehouse is open to the public Wednesdays and every second Saturday of the month. I believe you can schedule tours and private events at other times, and they do some special events (like photos with Santa). If you're local or enjoy Portland history, I think it's worth a visit. It won't take you all that long. The official tour takes an hour but we walked through in about 15 minutes. It's a great indoor activity for the fireman-loving kid or to assist in a fire safety talk with your children. Things inside the firehouse include: -An emergency response simulator -A fire pole that kids can slide down (!) -A dispatch board exhibit -An exhibit about the destructive power of fire -Antique equipment like hoses, carts, water tanks, etc -Info about the building's history including chew marks from the horses that used to be stabled here

They are only open every Wednesday and the second Saturday of each month. In September 2024, that…read morefell on the same day as the Belmont Street fair. This museum was quite amazing. I did not get a chance to really talk to any of the people working. There was just so much to look at. My favorite was the cab of the firetruck that is a simulator of what it is like to be in the truck when called out for an emergency. Free admission, I recommend this for anyone in the area.

Visit this nice little attraction on the water front of the river next to downtown Portland for…read moresomething different. It is really worth the visit and gives you a good glimpse into the history of Oregon's riverboat days. This is a good activity to do just about any time, but we went first thing when they opened and got our own private tour by one of the very knowledgeable docents. He really went into great detail about all aspects of the boat, the things that happened back in the day and current facts as it was related to why they were there and how they existed. It won't take up much of your time, but will fill an hour or more. This attraction is great for both adults and kids of all ages. Don't forget to ask for AAA discount if you are a card member.

A fantastic way to learn about transportation from past years. Upon entrance we were greeted by…read moreJerry who welcomed us to look around while we wait for our tour. Our guide, Michael Ryan, was fantastic. We went over the ship in detail, talking about improvements and the technology used. I highly recommend this tour.