The Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge is comprised of the wetlands on the east bank of the Willamette River. This preservation area stretches a little over 140 acres and provides several hiking and biking trails for those who want to explore nature and enjoy the great outdoors.
Learn about forests and their impact on our environment at the World Forestry Center & Discovery Museum. Exhibits showcase the system and structure of forests throughout the world. There have been features on logging, the story of chocolate and the cacao tree, and the wildlife that calls the forest home, like bats and wildcats.
Head to the Hawthorne Theatre for live music or Rockstar Karaoke. The entertainment venue hosts live performances of all genres of music, from reggae to rock, country and more. If there's not a performance going on, you can become the entertainment during Rockstar Karaoke. The Hawthorne Theatre also serves up a wide variety of appetizers and a nice selection of adult beverages at its full bar.