Portland Oregon attractions

People travel from all over to visit the wonderful Portland Oregon attractions that are available.  With so much to see and do here it’s become one of the more popular vacation destinations.  In Portland there’s something for everyone to enjoy no matter your age.  Most people who visit this exciting city choose to stay at the Crowne Plaza Portland Downtown/Convention Center.  Our downtown Portland location is perfect for the business traveler or vacationer.  We are to close to the city’s major highlights and business district.  Aside from our convenient location, our accommodations are the best you’ll find.  We offer spacious and comfortable rooms at an affordable price.  You’ll always feel right at home at the Crowne Plaza Portland.

If you’re traveling with the family then one of the best Portland Oregon attractions to check out is the Oregon Zoo.  The Oregon Zoo has been around since the late 1800’s when it was called the Washington Park Zoo.  Richard Knight began collecting animals until he had so many he moved his collection from the back of his drugstore to City Park.  It was there the city’s first zoo was created.  Since then the zoo has grown by leaps and bounds, collecting animals from different parts of the world and expanding its size.  In 1998 it officially became the Oregon Zoo and continues to entertain and enlighten people from all over the world.  There are hundred of amazing animal exhibits that feature species from all over the world.  You can visit zebras and rhinos from the African Savannah or Arctic penguins in the Penguinarium.  The zoo also holds various lectures and programs about the importance of conservation.  It’s a great way to learn how you can help the environment.  A day at the Oregon Zoo is filled with exciting adventure and education. 

Another one of the great Portland Oregon attractions that’s perfect for families is the Portland Children’s Museum.  The Portland Children’s Museum is the perfect place for children to explore and learn about how the world works.  There are a number of hands on activities and exhibits that children will love discovering.  There’s something for everyone to enjoy here.  Whether you want to learn about the dinosaurs that lived billions of years ago or design pottery creations at the Clay Studio, you can find it all here and so much more.  You and your family will enjoy a day at the Portland Children’s Museum.  

With so many Portland Oregon attractions to visit it’s no surprise how popular the city’s become.  If you’re planning to check out the splendor the Portland then be sure to make your first stop at the Crowne Plaza Portland Downtown/Convention Center.  While vacationing here you’ll want to stay where it’s comfortable and convenient.  There’s no better place that offers you this and so much more.  Start planning your Portland vacation today and give us a call.