Things to do in Portland, OR  -  Portland Attractions

• Oregon Zoo
  Celebrating its 100th birthday in 1987, it's founder Richard Knight established his collection of animals in the back of his drug store. Presenting his collection to Portland, it was moved to City Park and the first zoo was created. With the continuous additions to his collection, recommendations for a new zoo valuing $3.85 million dollars was approved and construction began. Lacking a exhibit for children, a Children's zoo was opened in 1963 bringing in a whopping 149,000 visitors. Currently, the zoo is host to various exhibits such as: penguins, elephants, monkeys, primates, Alask tundra, bears,  Africa Aviary, African Rain Forest, marine life, and amazon flooded forest just to name a few. Today the Zoo is a leading attraction in the state of Oregon.
  
  
• Washington Park
  Know for its green airy open spaces, Portland has some of the largest park areas in the U.S. Housed in the "City Of Roses", Portland is the home for the renown four-acre International Rose Test Gardens. Due to the mild temperate rain forest climate combined with urban planning, Washington Park has a clean, green, lush landscape which is inviting to tourists.  With more than 10,000 plants, the name "Test Garden"  comes from the fact that this Park is an official test park among 24 test sites for the All American rose selections.
  
  
• Portland Corn MAiZE
  Opening for its eighth season on Sauvie Island, join artist Tim Pale for a fun-packed day of pumpkin carving for kids and adults of all ages. View over three miles of delicate pathways carved into a five-acre field of 12-foot corn. Stress yourself with a trip through the haunted evenings complex every Friday and Saturday at 10pm during the month of October. Step back to days gone by with a old-time hay ride over hill and dale, explore their famous pumpkin patches and fresh produce, or take a slow ride on the cow train. Finish your day with a bite to eat and a fresh cup of you favorite beverage at the patio cafe.