You and the kids will learn a lot as you explore the exhibits and attractions at the Portland Children's Museum. The exhibits here encourage touching, playing and experiencing education first hand. Some of the features include Building Bridgetown, The Clay Studio, Pet Hospital, Play It Again Theater, and Twilight Trail, among others.
For tours that expose the fine points of the region's natural beauty, get on board a journey with EcoTours of Oregon. Check out specialized tours like the Mount Saint Helens Volcano Tour, a tour of the Northern Oregon Coast, a Whale Watching Tour, and the Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls. If you're not so much into the nature thing, enjoy tours like the Winery Tour of Oregon's countryside or the Portland Microbrewery Tour.
Find your new favorite book at a Portland original, Powell's Books. This chain of bookstores is spread throughout the Rose City's metropolitan areas, and claims to be the world's largest independent new and used bookstore. Don't miss special deals like the Dr. Seuss Sale or A Short Story Sale.