Posts Tagged ‘Portland’

35 Free and Cheap Things to Do in Portland with Kids

What’s kid-friendly, free and fun in Portland, Oregon? Here’s a warm-weather list to get you started. What would you add? Play in Salmon Springs Fountain’s 137 jets at Tom McCall Waterfront Park. Enjoy a $3 family movie at McMenamin’s Kennedy School. Watch ice skaters twirl at the...

May 11th, 2010 | Portland | Read More

Free and Cheap Portland Museums, Zoos and Attractions

Make your trip to Portland even cheaper! Portland’s a good deal already, with all those kid-friendly, affordable restaurants. But the Rose City knows that traveling and local families can’t always spend $50 bucks on admission — even if it is a really cool museum. Here’s a whole...

April 7th, 2010 | Portland | Read More

Four Family-Friendly Markets in the NW & BC

We have markets by the bushelful here in Casadia and traveling families are always welcome. Bring the kids, $30 and a sense of adventure to these farmers’ markets. It’s a cheap vacation solution and a memorable excursion, all rolled into one afternoon. Here are my favorite four markets —...

March 18th, 2010 | Portland, Seattle, Vancouver, Victoria | Read More

Four Family Hikes Near Downtown Portland

Spectacular scenery is a fabulous reason to visit Portland, Oregon with kids. Portland is located just west of both the stunning Mt. Hood and the waterfall-rich Columbia River Gorge. Even if you’re in town for just a few days, squeeze in a quick family hike. Where should you go for your hike? To...

March 9th, 2010 | Portland | Read More

The Best Kids’ Bookstores in Cascadia

Cascadia is one of the most-literate regions in North America. Don’t just take my word for it – check out where Seattle and Portland rank on “America’s Most Literate Cities” — number one and number six, respectively. Arts groups in Vancouver are working on getting the city designated...

February 24th, 2010 | Portland, Seattle, Vancouver, Victoria | Read More