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Wanderlog staff Updated • updatedApr 10, 2023
How long is the drive from Truckee to Seattle?
The direct drive from Truckee to Seattle is 783 mi (1,260 km), and should have a drive time of 13 hrs 3 mins in normal traffic.
If you’re going on a road trip from Truckee to Seattle, we did the research for you and compiled some great stops along the way — with Portland, Tacoma, Eugene, Ashland, Salem, Olympia, McMinnville, and Vancouver, as well as top places to visit like Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park and Western Pacific Railroad Museum, or the ever-popular Empire Mine State Historic Park.
The top cities between Truckee and Seattle are Portland, Tacoma, Eugene, Ashland, Salem, Olympia, McMinnville, and Vancouver. Portland is the most popular city on the route. It's 10 hours from Truckee and 3 hours from Seattle.
Ashland, a municipality situated in southern Oregon renowned for the annual Oregon Shakespeare Festival, boasts Lithia Park enveloping Ashland Creek with hiking trails and eye-catching features like duck ponds and a gorgeous rose garden. To the northeast of downtown lies North Mountain Park which houses both nature center as well as themed gardens such as butterfly and herb gardens. Amongst other attractions is ScienceWorks Hands-On Museum where children can experiment with building things and exploring Da Vinci’s Garage space to their heart's content.
9% as popular as Portland
6 minutes off the main route, 45% of way to Seattle
Eugene is a city in Oregon, on the Willamette River. The University of Oregon is home to the Northwest-focused Museum of Natural and Cultural History and the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art, known for its Asian collections. The Fifth Street Public Market has cafes and locally owned stores. Green spaces include riverside Alton Baker Park, with extensive trails, and Hendricks Park, featuring a rhododendron garden.
11% as popular as Portland
4 minutes off the main route, 65% of way to Seattle
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Salem is the capital city of Oregon. Set amid a park with gardens, the domed Oregon State Capitol contains a collection of art by Oregon artists. The Hallie Ford Museum of Art includes works by Pacific Northwest and Native American artists. The Willamette Heritage Center includes a Victorian wool mill, plus 19th-century homes with period furnishings. The Bush House Museum is an Italianate mansion built in 1878.
8% as popular as Portland
7 minutes off the main route, 72% of way to Seattle
McMinnville is the county seat of and most populous city in Yamhill County, Oregon, United States. The city is named after McMinnville, Tennessee. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 34,319.
McMinnville is at the confluence of the North and South forks of the Yamhill River in the Willamette Valley. Wikipedia.
5% as popular as Portland
28 minutes off the main route, 73% of way to Seattle
The biggest city of Oregon, Portland is situated on the Columbia and Willamette rivers, facing the snow-capped Mount Hood. It is renowned for its eco-friendliness, parks, bridges and cycling paths. The place boasts of numerous microbreweries and coffeehouses as well. The Washington Park is an iconic site which comprises a range of sites from the formal Japanese Garden to Oregon Zoo including its railway. Artistic events such as theater performances and music festivals are quite popular in this bustling city.
Most popular city on this route
3 minutes off the main route, 78% of way to Seattle
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Vancouver is a city situated on the north side of the Columbia River in Clark County, Washington. It was established in 1857 and has a population of 186,192 according to the latest U.S census conducted in 2020. The city is ranked fourth among Washington state's largest cities.
6% as popular as Portland
1 minute off the main route, 80% of way to Seattle
Olympia, the capital of Washington state, is located at the southern end of Puget Sound. The city boasts the impressive Washington State Capitol Campus, which includes the Legislative Building and Governor’s Mansion. Visitors can enjoy Percival Landing Park's boardwalk and public art along the downtown waterfront. Nature enthusiasts will appreciate the diverse bird species at Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge.
8% as popular as Portland
2 minutes off the main route, 91% of way to Seattle
Tacoma, located in Washington state and situated along the shores of Puget Sound, is a city renowned for its cultural attractions. The Museum of Glass showcases the works of celebrated glass artist Dale Chihuly, with striking installations on display at the Chihuly Bridge of Glass. Meanwhile, the Tacoma Art Museum emphasizes Northwest regional art, and the Washington State History Museum offers interactive exhibits and an extensive model railroad collection.
18% as popular as Portland
4 minutes off the main route, 95% of way to Seattle
Best stops along Truckee to Seattle drive
The top stops along the way from Truckee to Seattle (with short detours) are Portland Japanese Garden, International Rose Test Garden, and Skamania Lodge Adventures. Other popular stops include Oregon Zoo, McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park, and Empire Mine State Historic Park.
The site of this state's oldest gold mine has miles of trails to hike, bike or explore on horseback.
This is a beautiful park! It's well maintained, the staff are friendly and informative, and it's amazing to explore. Hal the blacksmith was wonderful. The gift shop has a great variety of souvenirs and is so inexpensive I almost felt bad for paying so little (this goes for the $5 entry fee as well). Donate to the blacksmith shop and the donation box in the visitors center! I'll definitely be back.
sara dyson — Google review
Super cool park if you are in the area, don’t need to drive couple hours just to come here, only if you are in the area. They have a rose garden which is not season yet that would be super pretty, pretty cool to take a look at everything! Everyone was super friendly here and they have picnic tables outside for you to eat! Fun day!
LLL — Google review
What a really cool place! If you are in to California Gold Mining History or just American history in general…definitely a must see! The preservation of the buildings and grounds were very well maintained so being able to put yourself in the lives of the people who once roamed the grounds was easy to do. They did have the blacksmith house up and running which is always such a cool craft to watch. Even more awesome was they had an opening you could walk down in to, to see how the workers got down one of the mine shafts! Overall such an amazing property. There are also miles of trails you can hike around the park so if you don’t want to pay to get into the attraction, you can at least walk around and see it all from afar. Probably not a place I would pay to get in to again unless we had friends or family in town but if you are driving through / visiting…this is a great stop!!
Alicia Bustamante — Google review
There are three types of gold mining. Empire mines is hard rock mining. The State Park interpretive guide [ranger] was excellent. So knowledgeable though he was a volunteer. We learned about the functions if the various buildings at the mine and were given a demo of the key engines driving the mining machines. Went to the blacksmith shop on our own and also the administrative offices and assay office.
The guide did take us to the top of the mine shaft and had a wealth of information about the mine itself and the men who worked it.
There is a small but informative museum and a small gift shop, this latter just being average in its offerings
Plenty of parking and clean rest rooms.
Tassey Russo — Google review
Cool place, and the $5.00 entry fee includes optional tours. I think you're really getting a deal. I don't think they do the mine tours anymore, but the cottage tour is still worth doing, and has been expanded in recent years to include the clubhouse and part of the grounds. That being said, I work for State Parks and I really think they should pay their tour guides. And it would be nicer if they conducted more then just one tour a day.
The mine yard is really cool as well and features a small street front of French style building.
The roads are a little bit confusing though. We didn't realize you could drive further and park by the visitor center, so we ended up having to walk over a mile. They really need to post some better signage.
briantravelman — Google review
Amazing place worth visiting every single time you are passing by. The rose garden trees grass fountains and of course the mine and history of the miners are absolutely amzing.
Darius Zeb — Google review
Such a fun park and such friendly helpful rangers. For $5 per adult this park has soo much you can do. We actually ran out of time. The tour was also so fun. A must visit if you are around Nevada City.
sushma alphonsa — Google review
Kids loved it. $5 for 5 and older. Very cool model of the extensive mine. A rock specimen collection. And the blacksmith made my kids rings, in minutes, by eye that fit them for $1. Educational was to kill a few hours.
Sarah Hathorne — Google review
The best place in the state to learn about the impact of mining in California during the 1849 Gold Rush.
Add free parking for day hikers and a free museum to boot this is a must see. Conveniently located outside the historic town of Nevada City just off the Colfax Highway be sure to stop by the next time you’re in beautiful NevAda County
Your professional and very friendly State Rangers will assist with any needs. This park has a number of attractions and is very popular with many groups including California history buffs, mineral buffs, hikers, walkers and also bridal wedding planners; a popular local venue to get hitched!
Learn about the other three state parks in the area that look at the Gold Rush through other lenses.
Steven Sosnowski — Google review
Wonderful time at the mine! We had a large group on a guided tour that was led by an experienced and entertaining couple who filled the walking tour with stories and pictures of what it was like to be here when the mine was fully operational--very cool! Although I can't imagine how obnoxious the stampers must have been on their nonstop mission to extract every speck of gold from the tailings they brought up from thousands of feet below. I only wish there were a way to tour the mine itself but these tunnels may never be dry again, especially after all the rain and snow we got this past Winter!
William Vlach — Google review
It's so interesting to be able to see the mine shaft. The area where the mine is was gravel ground so definitely not for wheelchair users. The rest of the grounds have sidewalks. There are some of the most beautiful trees and flowers that you can meander through.
We enjoyed the experience.
Molly McKinley — Google review
Beautiful setting with a very interesting history. Tours of the mine shaft entrance and some of the buildings on the grounds are worth the time. This park was mostly easy to walk around. I think someone in a wheelchair or other mobility aid might struggle through the gravel areas.
Tim — Google review
Nice place to explore. Gift shop was priced very reasonable and nice front staff and it was only $5 to enter
Areef Nahk — Google review
This place is to natch , the tour was fantastic, and the grounds are well manicured. The tails along the park are very nice for the dogs , people, and horses alike. I love this park 😍😍😍😍😍
laura goodwin — Google review
This was one of the safest and most prosperous gold mine in state of California. Established around 1850s, the mine produced 165 tons of gold during its operation, has 11,000 feet deep and 367 miles long passages. This was a hard rock mine where rocks were extracted and pulverized and further treated with mercury or arsenic to extract gold from the slurry. They do have a guest house built like a English manor and few remnants of offices, equipments, workshops and houses. Well maintained and quite interesting! The fall colors within the park are just beautiful. There is a pool, a step garden and lots of trees. Restrooms are outside the visitor center. Fee is $5 per 6 and above.
Ram Dongre — Google review
I fell in love with Empire Mine when I was young. It has been many years since I last visited, and I still walk around the park in awe of the design and beauty. The house tour and the history behind the mine is incredible and inspiring. We were even able to watch some docent blacksmiths on site. I recommend this park to all mining history buffs out there. It's crazy to think of how people survived that Era.
Jennifer Daubert — Google review
Absolutely beautiful place.
The tour guide was boring( no offense). Glad we read some of the history before attending the tours of the home and mine.
Lisa Hawkins — Google review
This is a great trip back into the pass!! Go, it has a 5 dollar admission fee!! OMG!! 5 bucks... Two guided tours are given and it's an educational experience!! Go!! Take your kids and let them learn about the Gold Rush!!
J Dub — Google review
Beautiful, quiet , tall trees, and greenery is the best part of this beautiful park . Along with a great historical story told by the local tour guide . The pictures will speak for themselves but I highly suggest to walk around the beautiful estate and discover the history of mining .
Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park offers camping, fishing, hiking trails and an opportunity to explore Gold Rush-era buildings. The park is a testament to the determination of gold seekers who used hydraulic mining to carve cliffs in the landscape. The area has a mesmerizing ghost town with a barber shop, ice-cream parlor and saloon that are now abandoned but provide an insight into California's history.
Very interesting piece of California History. We met one of the park ranger who was very knowledgeable. And then such a beautiful landscape.
Anne-Marie Corellou — Google review
Beautiful area, not spectacular by any means but still a very nice place to hike. The woman working at the museum was informative and kind. Very quiet, I didn’t run into a single person on the trails.
Savanah Watson — Google review
I came up for a 3 day weekend starting Friday. The drive was good, beautiful scenery, and the campsite was super clean.
Within an hour of being there, a mama bear and her two cubs wandering into the camp. I gave them all the space and left for a while. Two hours later she returned. This mama bear is not afraid of people and looking for food. I would not suggest visiting this camp site for a while to give the bears some space. I actually left but plan to come back in the future. It has a lot of trails and it's nice a quiet.
Jennifer Quantock — Google review
Awesome place to take the family out to do some exploring for the afternoon. The area is rich in mining history there's a cool museum to wander through in town. Nice place just to hang out for the afternoon and picnic and wander town..
Discover Far Off Places — Google review
From absolutely beautiful dirt walking trails traversing the old hydralic mine remnants of a yesteryear;6 to the good times of "Humbug Days" and the annual town celebration this little mountain gem still holds some recreational "gold" in its park preserved splendor. Check out the old drain tunnel for a really cool adventure and be on the look out for Humbug Days with the firing of a real cannon, crafting, BBQ and local vendors. It's a hoot!
The historic museum is small but well worth a visit, the gold records are hard to fathom... Still a lot left in them hills!
Maxx Hudec — Google review
Campground is well maintained with flush toilets and sinks in the bathrooms. Lots of shade. Bears are active so everything with a smell has to go into the bear box provided day and night. Mosquitoes started at 6:15 and were around until after dark. We were glad we had head nets. Off worked.
Doreen O'Donovan — Google review
Hydrolic mining took a mountain down! Take the time to visit. Historic town. Easy hiking.
Steve Lambert — Google review
Take a weekend to get to know the history of the town of Humbug and the historical significance of the Malakoff Diggins. We're going to be making this wonderful place a regular stop on our road adventures.
Erik Vogel — Google review
The history here is pretty amazing! It really shows you the distraction that mining had on the landscape. It’s really fun to go see the old town of humbug. The museum was fun to walk through. The trail that takes you down to the Diggins is really well-maintained I’m pretty sure you could even take someone in a wheelchair. The park has a lot of charm and it was worth the drive.
bartellj — Google review
Nice campground. Sites are spacious with table and fire pit.
Restrooms were clean with toilet, sink, mirror and soap dispenser.
Nice hikes out of the campground and good views from the overlook at the far end of the campground.
During the week the place was nearly empty, so very peaceful and quiet.
Closest store is about 20 minutes away, so come prepared.
Kevin G — Google review
This place is so cool! I think my favorite part was checking out the tunnel! It was a pretty warm day and just going next to the tunnel, the temp dropped about 10 degrees so it was a nice place to get cool and check out an amazing part of this town's history 😊 All other trails were fun and very interesting as well!
Kirah Wilks — Google review
This is a former hydraulic water mining operation. It has not been in use for decades but is now run by the California State Parks. The mine was founded in 1851 when the mine and village was known as Humbug, later to become North Bloomfield in 1859.
Hydraulic water mining became popular when Placerining was beginning to fade. This hydraulic water mining was easier but the process of shooting powerful jets at the land to break it down to find gold was devastating environmentally, causing dirt and rocks to be washed downstream or dumped on the land below the mine. Trees and plants and farmlands were destroyed. Large mounds of this runoff covers the land and these areas are known as the digging.
The Malakoff Diggens are hidden up in the Sierra Nevada foothills. It is an intentional destination.
The best part was the 'ghost town' of a general store, barber shop, drugstore, ice cream parlor, church, schoolhouse, saloon, etc that was abandoned overnight when the mine closed.
There are park rangers but a slim number. However, they were very accommodating.
Plenty of parking is available. Camping is allowed.
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If you are any kind of a railroad buff this is a must see and do place on your bucket list. Lots of old locomotives in a variety of railroad cars and a nice historical place. Be run a locomotive program is absolutely worth it. I've done it several times over the last 20 years and there is nothing more fun than driving a diesel locomotive on the tracks. Tell your friends and go experience the place. Stay at the Pullman inn which is very nearby for a good bed and breakfast memory.
Jim Ratliff — Google review
We had a great time on the Santa train! The train ride was really fun and everyone that worked there was super nice too. The kids were able to meet Santa and Mrs Clause and get a cookie and hot coco too.
Marcy Shannon — Google review
Wonderful collection of signature pieces of railroad history. Restoration projects ongoing with a large variety of different cars and locomotives, many of which are operable. Steam locomotive fans will have an operable 0-6-0 very soon which just adds that much more to this wonderful collection. Stop by and enjoy one of the premier railroad museums in California!
Bill Shippen (Bill) — Google review
Extensive collection of historic rolling stock, though some pieces have no relation to WP or it's relatives
Kevin Feeney — Google review
We had a good visit. Plenty of old rolling stock and nice staff in the gift shop. Two things really impress, the freedom to wander among the engines and cars and climb on some rolling stock and the opportunity to ride in an active engine cab or participate in rail crew activities like coupling and uncoupling cars from engine and control hand switches on tiny switching yard. For the hands on train fan this is very cool stuff. It would be nice if the indoor displays were cleaned up and better lit but for an all volunteer operation it is quite the operation.
Craig Philpott — Google review
Awesome museum with great staff who are very friendly and informative. We did the "rent a train" for my dad's birthday and being able to drive a real locomotive was a dream come true! Would highly recommend this for any train enthusiast. Gift shop is a bit lacking but they were happy to accommodate when we couldn't find the right size shirt..
Jake Wasserman — Google review
The Western Pacific Railroad Museum is a nice smaller museum in Portola. It has mostly industrial style trains that would mostly.teanaport goods and people across the U.S. and have since been retired. There are quiet a few trains but none are in prime condition. The cost of $10 per person is a little high in my opinion, $5 a person seems more reasonable. A nice place to pit stop if passing through the area. Can easily see all the trains in an hour or less and some you are able to go inside of.
Brendan Kiely — Google review
This place is wonderful for the train enthusiast. My son loves this place. Friendly staff and the train rides are nice. You just purchase one ticket and you can ride all day. Lots of shirts to choose from in the gift shop.
Amber Luster — Google review
A yearly must for us locals. It's definitely cold, but always something short, sweet and fun too with the kids..
This year had a new Mr and Ms Claus.. definitely not a home run on Santa for sure..
But I guess I'm just not use to the new one.. the same gentleman has been Santa in all of Portolas Holiday festivities for well over 30 years until he retired his suit and sleigh last year. He has been Santa for not only myself but my older brothers as well as all of our children throughout the years. And idk if anyone can be the man in red quite like he was.
To Mr Dave Rudolph of Old Town Portola California,
thank you for the many years of Holiday Cheer you have to do many of us.. from the time we were children on into the next generation.. I'm glad my kids knew what it was like to have Santa like you..
Enjoy your retirement, it's well deserved.. you'll forever be our Santa Claus.. ❤️🎄
Kamiko Manning (Kamiko Thatcher) — Google review
This is a hands-on museum where not only can you climb into the cab of some of the engines. You can also ride on a train, and if you wish, you can schedule a "drive a locomotive" session where you can actually drive one of the two active locomotives around the loop of track in the facility.
There's all sorts of rolling stock including gigantic snowblowers, cranes, caboose, and other rail cars.
The museum offers a fascinating look into the railroad history of the Western United States during its heyday.
Highly recommended for both adults and children.
Anthony Watts — Google review
Good place to buy RR shirts and obscure books. Great stuff if you’re a Foamer. In truth, the caboose ride is lame and not worth the steam and a lot of the old rolling stock can still be found strewn across various rail yards and sidings in the continental United States.
Joseph Mitchell — Google review
If you're a trainhead this is the place for you.
One of the cool things is you can go in and out of old train cars.
You can also go on train rides as many as you want and for an extra amount of money drive a train!
We had a really good time with a little one.
Staff was friendly and all customers were excited to be there.
Large man-made reservoir popular for fishing & sports like jet skiing, sailing & canoeing.
Driving to Lake Almanor was amazing. It was raining, there was still snow on the ground, it was like traveling back in time, to fall. It was a magical experience.
Leo O?Neill — Google review
Great time to come camping and have a campfire good waterfowl hunting and great fishing
John Ramirez — Google review
Lovely lake up in the National forest with campgrounds very close and cabins to rent. I camped right on the lake and did some fishing. When the mayflies hatch the bass go crazy feeding and you can catch a good deal. Beautiful scenery but lots of the trees have burned from the Dixon Fire unfortunately.
NomadShabs — Google review
Great for camping and lodging in getting away from all the hustle and bustle of the city. Here you can fish, hike, boating, swimming, etc beautiful place to take the RV and make a camp.
Rhonda Nana Hernandez — Google review
Visited some friends up here right after some heavy snowfall. Was pretty cold but an awesome view nonetheless.
Aerial Adventures — Google review
Love Lake Almanor I visit at least twice a year fishing hiking, boating camping been coming to this place for 30 years. The Dixie fire burnt down a lot of the forest in Chester and surrounding area!
Larry Herring — Google review
Beautiful lake, really big! Views of Lasen Peak in the distance and other wonderful mountain scenery. Lots of fishing, boating, swimming, camping, cabins - all the fun stuff! The forest that borders this lake is amazing as well with a paved hiking trail. There is a grocery store at the peninsula and a small town nearby Chester, CA.
Jodydman — Google review
My favorite lake to Paddleboard in California! Lots of different beaches to hang out at, launch a boat, or a paddleboard! Many different campsites and trails to walk, and even a bike path! Don't just take my word for it, come on over and see for yourself!
Austin Barron — Google review
Beautiful lake with way less tourists and more affordable. Hidden gem. It's also nice to bring business to a small town such as Chester. I recommend giving Lake Almanor a try! Easy parking and a lot of area for camping and boating. People also enjoy fishing here.
Muhammad Imran Tanveer — Google review
I love the place it was fun place for boating, tube ride, wake boarding, knee boarding and fishing. The only problem we had in the cabin are some of the people who’s riding a boat. They ruining the beautiful scenery. They are show off blasting there music so loud and the song are all about swearing🤬 even though there are kids around in docks. They don’t have any common sense that they can just go play there music like move away from the docks that no one can hear their swearing song. It is also close to Mt.Lassen Volcanic National Park.
Cell Karstaschian — Google review
Beautiful. Water was warm but the wind made waves and white caps you just have to know when the right time is to go on the water. Recommend if you want to have a nice time on the water or off it
Scarlett Julia — Google review
Lake Almanor is a great fishing lake plenty of room for the whole family. Great places to eat and cheap gas. Every thing from pizza to sushi ( red onion restaurant) on Wednesday. Awesome golf course. Tons of water sports. Not to mention the fishing is awesome. There is bass trout brown trout silver salmon cat fish ect. I have never been skunked while fishing this lake. You can spend time hiking swimming or playing in the water. This is a great place to make family memories. I added a few pics of some of the fishing tackle we use hope this helps you out. Have a great weekend and enjoy your stay at the lake. There are inns b&b and camping. Or rent a house.
Fast Eddie — Google review
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The Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) in the vicinity of Chester may not offer thrilling adventures, but it provides a pleasant and effortless route for hikers looking to unwind. This scenic path boasts stunning scenery and an abundance of water sources, adding to its natural beauty. It is particularly appealing for nature lovers who relish the tranquility and serenity offered by being surrounded by dense forests.
The pct near chester is very beautiful, lots of water
pete neely — Google review
Nothing exciting but it is a nice easy, relaxing trail.
James Bordbar — Google review
I love being in the forest:)
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Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway, Mill Creek, CA 96061, USA
Great place to play in the snow! I went cross country skiing when the groomed the trail and had a blast! The trail is flat and follows an old railroad grade. You go over bridges and though tunnels. It’s worth it!
bartellj — Google review
Great trail for running, cycling, walking dogs and strolling through the autumn leaves. Trail becomes extremely muddy during winter months. No motorized vehicles are permitted. There are very few bathrooms along the trail.
Brianna Rockey — Google review
Nice flat trail perfect for 🚲 and beautiful wildflowers and scenery!
Bumpass Hell is a fascinating hydrothermal area in Lassen Volcanic National Park, featuring a trail that leads hikers past mud pots, fumaroles, and boiling springs with stunning mountain views. The hike is relatively easy to moderate, covering a distance of 2.8 miles with an elevation gain of 511 feet. It's best enjoyed between late June/July and mid-October.
Wonder of the world. So wonderful views of the natural hot mud pots. The trail is very scenic and surrounded by awesome views of the hills on all sides. It is rightly called a mini Yellowstone. A very rare place full of thermo springs which are hot and acidic, not suitable to go closer to them and advisable to stick to the trail only. The trail is in the open, so it gets hot during the daytime
Aditya Mehta — Google review
Sticking to the trail is always recommended, but if you're visiting Bumpass Hell we really must insist. To illustrate the point you have to look no further than the man who discovered these volcanic hotsprings, Kendal Bumpass, who managed to fall in and injure his leg not once but twice, the second time requiring his leg to be amputated.
No such fate is likely to befall you these days, thanks to a network of sturdy boardwalks guiding you over and around the boiling pools of water, bubbling mud pots and fuming sulfuric vents. In fact, the 2.3 mile out-and-back trail to the hotsprings is ideally accessible for almost everyone - it's mostly level and well maintained, with great opportunities for southerly mountain views as it winds around the side of a hill before descending no more than a couple of hundred feet to the hotsprings.
This also makes it the most popular hike in the park, so you might want to get there early if you want to avoid the crowds. Also, this trail begins just across the road from the trailhead to Lassen Peak, so you could easily bag both trails in a single day if you chose to do so.
More on this and other Lassen area hiking trails at Trailspotting.com.
Stuart Green — Google review
Don't forget to take water and if you think you have enough, pack an extra bottle regardless lol. It was about a 3mile round trip hike. It curves and is a bit steep both there and back. I personally took lots of breaks because I'm not a hiker whatsoever. Plenty of kind people along the way saw me struggling and stopped to offer some encouragement. Slowly, but surely I made it there and back and it was sooo worth it!
Stephanie — Google review
Must visit spot in Lassen volcanic park..!! It opens mostly during early summer.. So please check website for opening dates..!! Total hike about 3 miles. Hike is worth with great views..!! Little Yellowstone of California..!! Please park only in the parking lot..!! Don't miss the Artist Palate..!! Overview from top is great as well.. Colorful & great for photography.. Parking has restroom as well..!!
Ashok Mahendran — Google review
A nice hike up to a thermal area. Frying pan was the better trail got much better views from that side. We walked down Bumpass and back up frying pan. We passed the parking lot which was full and went around the corner to park across from Lake Helen. There was a trail from where we parked to the main trail and shortened the hike by a quarter mile. Wear good sturdy shoes. Take some water. The climb up out of the thermal area was steep but doable for us old folks with a hiking pole to assist. Trail was mostly smooth gravel and well defined. Boardwalk though the thermal area.
Michele Schumann — Google review
Otherworldly landscape.
Be extremely careful not to step off the platform and touch any surrounding ground features as the water is acidic and an irritant.
The access to Bumpass Hell requires a hike descending down significantly with mixed steps and mud trails.
Take precautions if you have knee or heart conditions.
There are no amenities or restrooms once you reach this place so plan ahead before descending down.
Falak — Google review
Interesting geological beauties you can rarely find, maybe in the whole earth. Great quick hiking route as well. Must visit if you are in Lassen National Park.
JunMyung Song (Tobias J Song) — Google review
My wife and I have hiked this trail for years. With our kids being five years old, we felt they were up to the challenge. They slipped a few times going downhill but luckily we were holding their hands so they didn’t come back with any scraped knees or injuries. When we arrived, we noticed the boardwalk through Bumpass Hell was much shorter but that still didn’t take away from our enjoyment. The trail was just long enough for the kids to tolerate, and they enjoyed the “stinky pits”. Next time I will wear sunscreen as I got a pretty good sunburn the next day.
Beau Ferchaud — Google review
Bumpass Hell trail is still closed at this moment. We took
Kings creek trail -> Cold Boiling Lake -> Bumpass Hell.
Boardwalk has collapsed, but the basin is still accessible(at your own risk!).
Taking this longer trail is still worth it. Climb is gradual about 1000ft. Hike is about 5.2 miles
Rohith Doraiswamy — Google review
Definitely check this trail out if you are in Lassen! Bring water, wear a hat, and wear decent shoes.
This trail is for the most part easy - I'm saying this as someone who loves hiking, but is a casual hiker, and is not in the best shape ever. It definitely is a bit harder coming back if you decide to walk all the way into the valley where the thermals are. If you want an easy hike with a cool view stop before the incline down (where the sign about Bumpass is located.) Down at the bottom part of the raised trail is down, but its not a far walk to turn around and take a different trail. The views on the other side of the trail are great, too. Just beware its Sulphur, so it will be really stinky in some areas. Would not want to be here if there was no wind blowing, lol. Now, turning around and heading back out of this place was a bit rough. The incline is steep, with lots of switchbacks. Closer to the bottom is not as bad as there is shade, but you lose it towards the top. We went on a fairly warm day, too. But once you get to the top where the sign about Mr. Bumpass is its pretty easy again.
Sabrina Bird — Google review
Had an amazing time visiting Bumpass Hell, always wanted to and finally got the chance, the hike to get there was not difficult rather very scenic. Do be ready for the smell when you get there lol, kinda took me by surprise, but it’s just nature doing it’s thing!
Ricky 10 — Google review
I was there early in the morning. Very eerie athmosphere, bubbling mud and sulphur files. Very impressive place
Jürgen HENNIG — Google review
Did you know that there is a mini-Yellowstone in Northern California? I didn’t! And it’s located in Lassen National Park several hours north of Lake Tahoe, a park that I only recently found out about. The Bumpass Hell geothermal area is a great easy-moderate hike through beautiful paths. At the end you reach a boardwalk through an active area with sulfur springs, steam vents and mud pots. Then hike a little further to overlook points to see it all from above. Bonuses are the elliptical orb rock perched by the parking lot and the Very clean restrooms there. Why do they call it Bumpass Hell? I’ll leave that for you to explore. :)
Caren Pourciau — Google review
This is not an easy Trail for beginners!! The beginning quarter is pretty paved and flat but then it becomes pretty rigid. The last quarter to the actual "hell" is steep and intense, going down and coming up. Well worth the hike though. Gets super hot and crowded so come early no later than 9 am.
Lassen Peak, also known as Mount Lassen, is a 10,460 ft. mountain and active volcano offering a popular hike and climb to the summit. The area features the famous Bumpass Hell trail, showcasing Yellowstone-like volcanic landscapes with boiling mud baths, gas expelling fumaroles, and colorful rock formations.
I really enjoyed hiking to the top of Lassen Peak as it offers a lot of great views along the way and the signage throughout the hike is very informative! Although it was foggy, I really enjoyed it regardless! I recommend coming early as this hike will take up between 3-4 hours to finish!
Daniel Duran — Google review
Moderate hiking trail with gorgeous sceneries.
Jack Liu — Google review
My 9 years old daughter and I made it to the true summit above the rocky crater!
Haiyan Chen — Google review
Beautiful view. 2.5 miles up and a 2000 ft ascent, but totally worth it. Come prepared and take breaks as it is a difficult hike.
Lucas Meaux — Google review
Beautiful Volcanic National Park. Did a strenuous hike to Lassen peak.
Khurram Yasar — Google review
Amazing views being able to look over the surrounding mountains! Bit chilly up there, glad we had an extra layer! (Snow almost all year around)
Manu Moreau — Google review
Epic hike. Bring sunscreen, sunglasses, and snowshoes/similar snow gear.
You can see Mount Shasta in the distance and the volcanic tundra for miles around. Best view in northeastern California.
Dillon — Google review
Summiting Lassen Peak is exciting. It's a relatively moderate to strenuous hike with a relatively steady initial climb, a couple of switch-backs around 10,000ft and a final scramble to get to the summit! It's about 5 miles in total from the parking lot and back and around 2000ft in elevation gain. The views once you get up to the peak are certainly spectacular since the summit itself is at around 10,500ft, pretty high when compared to other nearby peaks. There are views of the valley and Bumpass hell as you climb. Recommend lots of water and electrolytes for the hike!
abishek r — Google review
Lovely hike, enjoyed the trees and birds for the first mile the best.
Micah Lang — Google review
I did this hike on 11/17/2019.
Lassen Peak isn’t easy hike because a lot of elevation changes,
Only a little over 5 miles RT.
But it starts from 8,363 to 10,321 feet, each of the mile is almost 1,000 feet.
Good workout.... trail is so nice, well maker, very detail,(thank to Lassen park).
Spectacular ,panoramic,uninterrupted view.......
Up only haft mile, I’m able to see 3 lakes,(Helen lake, Jupiter lake, and one more but I don’t know the name of this lake).
Up one mile,I’m able to see Cinder Cone.
Mile and a half up, I’m able to see Lava bed,
And up to the top, I’m able to see Mount Shasta.
On the way down,I’m able to see sunset in Lassen National Park.
Love this trip a lot.
I will come back to Lassen Volcanic for different hike.
Tina Nguyen — Google review
Been on the list for a long time. Hiked on July 20.
We went up to the top of Brokeoff Mountain the day before. Much more difficult and less traveled than this trail.
Conditions were beautiful the day we went. Followed suggestions of other and got on the mountain early while the snow was firm. Bottom third was covered in snow. We used trekking poles and micro spikes and felt comfortable in the snow. Those in tennis shoes were slipping and falling. Some places would be dangerous slipping around.
Once you get to the switchbacks, it’s easy peasy. Very groomed and even has stairs! The top was gorgeous. We came to the peak just as a marriage proposal was happening! She said yes!!
Be sure to make the scramble to the actual highest peak if you want to be on the top top.
Great hike.
Charene Robinson — Google review
Climbing Lassen Peak is a nice, non-technical hike on a well maintained path. We did this in July and there were only a couple of very short patches of snow on the trail up, and the walkable snowfield at the top. There was no rock hopping until the 100-yd summit scramble up from the large level top area where most hikers stopped. The view from the top is very nice, and Shasta 70 miles away dominates the northern view.
Parking was easy at the trailhead at 9am on a Friday, and the trail wasn't too crowded. We spent an hour at the summit and were down by 1pm.
Bob Frommer — Google review
Hike is only about 5 miles round trip but the 2.5 miles up include 2000 feet of elevation gain. First mile is the tough one as you're getting acclimated to the elevation. After that it's just a series of simple switchbacks to the top and a short scramble at the top. Lots of folks on the trail on a Friday, fortunately almost everyone wore masks. There was a large patch of snow at the top in late July but it does not hinder the hike at all. You can even see Shasta from the top.
Cinder Cone is an extinct volcanic peak located near Butte Lake in Lassen Volcanic National Park. The challenging 4-mile hike to the crater rim offers stunning views of Mt. Lassen and the surrounding Painted Dunes. The trail takes about 3 hours to complete and leads through incredible lava beds before ascending the solidified lava mass of the volcano. The unique landscape resembles a moon-like environment, with slopes of uniform 35 degrees covered in small lava pebbles.
Camped at Butte Lake, which was a short distance to the cinder cone. The cone itself was fantastic hike, steep uphill but worth it for the majestic panoramic view of the surrounding area of Lassen.
Sean Huang — Google review
I totally forgot to add my review of this place...haha. Went around June of 2021 and it was an amazing experience, coming from a person that has ZERO interest in volcanos. My friend convinced me to go during a tour through Northern California and I'm glad I did. You'll need hiking boots and just take it one step at a time focused on the top. The hill is steep but it's totally worth it once you reach the top. The pictures are nothing compared to seeing it up close and in person. Absolutely breathtaking...so get out there and enjoy!
D. Jackson — Google review
Really unique hike, about 2 miles to the top. Walking to the base is relatively flat and decently shaded if the sun is not directly upwards. Kind of a mix all the way between sand and gravel. Great views all around. Should do this if at Lassen.
Brent Cunningham — Google review
Great hike with very unique terrain. You're basically hiking in black cinder, some combination of sand and gravel. The hike starts off fairly level with light incline and tree shade. As you're walking through the wooded area, you get a first up close view of the lava beds. Once you get out of the wooded area, you are pretty much at the base of the cinder cone. You can go either left (clockwise) or right (counter clockwise) at that point. Going straight up from the left is the shortest route and imo the easier of the two. It's steep but you can take breaks as you're going up. The gravel/sand makes it relatively easy to stay in place. Once you get up, you get an amazing panoramic view of multiple lakes and peaks, as well as the painted dunes.
Going down is probably easier the same way going up (from the clockwise route) because the back side is a bit steep. If you go down the backside, you go around the cinder cone towards the painted dunes.
Would recommend wearing hiking shoes and bringing hiking poles, especially for going downhill.
Kevin Kao — Google review
We drove a little further off the beaten track to cross this place off the list off must see locations in Lassen Volcanic National Park. True to name you really get a chance to admire how the landscape has undergone great and dramatic change. The colors that one sees at the top of the cone are worth the laborious trek up the steep cone. For sure you'll feel a bit tired as the terrain does few favors for you.
I really loved this experience and highly recommend it to any visitor to the area
mansa shaka — Google review
We hiked up to cinder cone in late August. The view on top was amazing. The hike uphill was short but VERY strenuous especially if the sun is out. The entire walk uphill is exposed. I’d say go there in late afternoon or early morning. Bring a walking stick. We wouldn’t have made it without it. Don’t forget Lots of water. totally worth the effort to go to the top. We were there alone. Had such a lovely time there. This is the best place in Lassen NP.
Kennedy J — Google review
A short hike from the butte lake grounds, the cinder cone looks like something out of this world. The hike up is very difficult, it is a steep grade and the ground is almost like sand. Every time you take a step up, you slide part way down. The view from on top is fantastic, you can see several lakes, the painted dunes, and also the lava beds. Only thing is that the trail on the other side wasn't clearly marked and we got lost for a little bit.
Steven Hung — Google review
Such an amazing experience! Glad we finished the weekend with this trail. It’s a steep and tiring hike up, but so worth it! Amazing view of Lassen Peak and the lava beds. Definitely worth reading up a little on Cinder Cone volcanoes to understand what you’re looking at.
Manu Moreau — Google review
Quiet, easy hike to the cone, however the hike up the cone is challenging. Like walking up the steepest gravel covered sand dune you can imagine, but it is grey/ black volcanic ash and fine ejecta. The beautiful, surreal views from the top are a real reward for the effort. The Painted Dunes and lava field are something completely different from the surrounding landscape. The hike back down the cone is a breeze - a long, heel heavy stride will bring a hiker to the bottom in a quarter of the climb time:)
memoryalphamale — Google review
I can’t believe it there is only 98 reviews on Google for this unique hike! My 9 years old daughter hiked up there and the view of the crater, lava bed and painted sand dune. The uphill hike was really challenging but it worthy!!
Haiyan Chen — Google review
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Modern Evangelist church & school featuring lively weekend services with devotional music.
I am so thankful for Bethel church. I am especially grateful for the humility and love modeled by senior leadership as well as courageous leadership. It is great to be part of a church that loves Jesus, honors the bible and encourages faith. It is not hard to believe that the creator of the universe is well able and willing to heal today! It's also not surprising to me that the church is heavily criticized....I am yet to see any ministry that is truly having an impact not come under fire! Thank you Bethel church, I am so grateful for your witness and your courage.
Wendy Holt — Google review
They have wonderful choirs. Or let me say I love their choirs. So if you love quality worship, I recommend this place.
People seem friendly. I was standing, someone walked up to me and found me a seat, it might be protocol, it worth acknowledging.
The people sitting around me are friendly and warm.
There are several interesting events they announce that one can attend.
It is advisable to be there in time because of parking. Sure, they have enough parking space. However, if you don't want to be too far from the entrance, then be on time.
The message was simple and works for all levels of believers. I am sure they will have Bible study days, but I do not know.
Above all, God's presence was awesome.
Tosin Opeoluwa — Google review
Amazing people there, they truly showcase their love of God & others! Beautiful people, every one I came across on my visit (I visited the church and school multiple times).
Sherah — Google review
As I entered through the doors, even in the church foyer, I could tangibly feel God's Spirit!
Inviting people, awesome worshipping - creating the opportunity for people to worship DEEP and in the Spirit!
Great, powerful and challenging message.
Will love to come again and bring my family.
Henk de Swardt — Google review
Lively, personal, loving congregation who aren't afraid to interact with each other! Great sermon. Lots of young people excited in their faith? This was our view sitting outside!
Deb Cavanaugh — Google review
This church is not just a church…it is a place where the presence of the Lord dwells. You just have to experience it for yourself. So grateful for the way God moves here and the amazing people who work and serve at Bethel. Hope to get to visit here again one day! Incredible place with beautiful views of the mountains and hills. The house of prayer and the beautiful gardens and waterfalls are peaceful and just walking around anywhere on the campus is so beautiful. 🥹🤩😍😍😍
Jasper Risenhoover — Google review
I live in the Redding area and have attended Bethel church many times. I’m pretty much home bound today but I love Bethel Church and appreciate them and the witness they are for The Gospel of The LORD Jesus. Glory to God!
Catherine Grace — Google review
I went to their Worship School in July. It was nothing short of amazing! God showed up and spoke in so many ways. Being there felt like being home. It felt like family. All I can say is that Bethel, their leadership, and all their teams truly love the Lord and His word. I encourage everyone to make a trip to see and understand the genuineness of this place.
Motu Fit — Google review
Enjoy all the teachings and writing . Bill Johnson is wonderful man lead by Holy Spriit .
I continually use the ministries teaching/studies to lead others in recovery
Rob Calk — Google review
Women pastors? Does not align with scripture. My daughter said this a cult - read counterfeit kingdom book. Jesus loves you and wants a Bible based church for you. Calvary Chapel teaches the word.
Joy Kaczmarek — Google review
Amazing. Such a great experience. A place where you can truly feel the presence of the Holy Spirit. Such a cool community of believers that encourage and pray for each other. Really special to have a prophetic word prayed over my child and the staff write it down for the family to continue praying over my kid.
Colby L — Google review
Drove up from near Sacramento, picking up a friend from Chico, to hear Argentinian Pastor Claudio Friedzon for their Sunday evening service. I was disappointed to discover that he wasn't speaking.
I had forgotten that Bethel usually doesn't announce who their Sunday night speaker is. Their goal is to prepare people more for an encounter with the Lord instead of with a famous personality.
The guest speaking couple were humble and visibly touched by God's Presence! I don't know what to say....
Wow! WOW!! W O W 💝 ❣️ ‼️ The worship ushered in the LORD'S PRESENCE--IT WAS OFF THE CHARTS GLORIOUS 💥 🔥 ❤️🔥 ✨️...mere words fail to do it justice...
unbelievable⚡️.
Charles David — Google review
Each visit to Bethel invariably deepens my understanding and appreciation of the truths about my identity as shaped by divine intention and the inherent goodness of God. This place has consistently provided me with profound spiritual insights and has never failed to meet my expectations. Approaching each visit with an open mind and a desire for an enriching experience, I have consistently found what I was seeking. The environment fosters a deep connection to spiritual teachings and personal growth, ensuring that every encounter is both meaningful and transformative. The consistent satisfaction with my time spent here underscores the value and impact of the experiences Bethel facilitates.
Sean Higgins — Google review
Not sure why other Christians give this church bad reviews. I moved to Redding recently and having read Bill Johnson’s book “When Heaven Invades Earth” I wanted to give this church a try. If had had read the reviews and have been persuaded otherwise I would have missed out on confirmation the Holy Spirit gave me while I was here.
Bill Johnson is a blessed man of God and the sermon hit home. I would recommend this church to anyone. However please know that they have an overflow room. This church does get packed. I felt like I was at a concert. I got there 5 mins. before service started. It was hard to find seating and then was told by the ushers that the 3rd row had 8 empty seats. Praise be to God for the open seats! Would definitely go back again.
This church you may or may not want to make your home church for the reasons being that it gets crowded, and there are lots of conferences which are directed towards leadership skills as opposed to a normal church.
Jesus Saves - John 3:16 — Google review
Nice people, went to the book store, wish I could have attended a church function there but the experience was positive.
Misti Dawn Shepard — Google review
Attended Open Heavens conference and was thoroughly blessed. Real people seeking after God and full of His love sharing it with others. Bethel is our home away from home. People giving their heart and soul to make a difference in a world that is lost and in need of God’s saving grace and salvation. Love you Pastor Bill and all your family faithfully serving the Lord here at Bethel. Side note, there is a cost for the conferences, well worth the investment into my spiritual life.
Scott Andrews — Google review
I attended this church for a one time visit. 45 minutes was all worship. It was really good worship although some songs are questionable. My main concern is the fact that I didn’t hear ANY teachings directly from the Bible. No scriptures not a verse nothing for 2 hours of talking. All I heard was the pastor talking about his childhood. He began the service with odd prophecies. He would say someone had dream of this and asked them to stand up. Only two out of like five times did someone actually stand up. When they did he would say something that would be pretty obvious in any Christian’s life that would happen. I’m non-denominational. But the tricky thing is when a church says they are non-denominational they can teach anything they want even if it’s not from the Bible. Their book store has a whole shelf of supernatural books. You know where ghost come from? The devil…
Don’t go if you are a first time church goer. You’ll get easily sucked into lukewarm Christian teachings(half truth half lie)
WaterWorks Park is an outdoor water park that operates from Memorial Day to Labor Day, offering a variety of pools and slides suitable for all ages. Situated on Market Street at Miracle Mile in Redding, it has been serving visitors since 1994. Although the park was smaller then, it still provided ample fun and entertainment for those who visited.
Love Redding Water park not too big or small just right size and so much different water rides and activities near by. The heat is hot and doesn't bother me much that's why there's a water park. My family had a blast and can't wait to come back. I recommend to rent a Cabana and is worth it because of the heat and comes in handy for the kids to take a nap.
The staff was great and the girl that came to take our food order at our Maui Cabana was amazing.
Mahalo Nui❤🌺🤙
Toa Samoa (2000 Jr.) — Google review
The water park is great for kids and the floor plan isn’t large where the kids have to walk far. Everything seems compact and close to each other which is convenient. The best part is renting the cabanas and having the employees bring you your food and drinks.
Tuesday Frias — Google review
It’s nice to have something like this in town for those hot days the kids need to get out and play. The membership prices are pretty expensive for what’s offered. The food prices are high for the quality. I also would have liked if the park was a little cleaner and kept up better. $28 per visit or $68 per season pass is kinda steep for the quality I think.
Brittney — Google review
Excellent staff always nice and polite and helpful. The cooking staff and cashiers do an excellent Jon for the rush and the amount of people they deal with at once. The slides and rides and the lazy lagoon and wave pool Re always fun and very enjoyable I would definitely record getting the season pass early spring when it's on sale it's well worth it.
J m — Google review
Hi I went a few months ago. and it was so fun me and my friend had so much fun and we loved going on rides the pools are crystal clear and I love the layout of the pools.
I really liked the avalanche and the toilet bowl it was very fun and my friend would not stop going on the toilet bowl she loved it. I love the design of ur slides and the calabunga beach was super fun and I loved how it kept splashing you .
Over all this was a 5 star and so amazing 👏
Outdoorsy — Google review
I had a season pass to WaterWorks Park throughout the Summer of 1994 when I was 12 Years Old (I'm currently 40). I lived just down Market street at the time & my friends & I would walk up Miracle Mile with our towels in hand,on our way to go down some slides. We had a blast,so much fun & so many memories. I no longer live in Redding anymore, I moved to Oregon in the late 90s & still live here today. I'm amazed that WWP is still open & operating today. It was a lot smaller back then but it didn't matter, there was still fun to be had. I'll never forget those days. 5/5!!
Lurch Logan — Google review
Such a fun place to spend the day! Cabanas are totally worth it. Snack bar food was reasonable. The pizza was really good. Beware; keep an eye on your rental tubes, people will steal them if unattended.
Matthew Hill — Google review
We come to the water park every year with our kids. The kids love the water slides and if your kid is under 48” they can ride tubing slides with an adult still if they are 42”. Just last year was the first time I rented a day bed that came with umbrella so you can have shade throughout the excruciating hot day with your kids - having your own shade is a total game changer! This is a great somewhat affordable option for you to have your own space with locker, ice water and someone to take your order and bring you food. I like to get one of the day beds by the wave pool so when you’re not feeling waiting in line to ride the slides the kids can play in the wave pool and be within eyesight. This year I got the same day bed but there was no umbrella…. Sorry but the flimsy shade that is attached to the day bed just doesn’t cut it. It doesn’t stay up and if you have a day bed that isn’t even close to a tree forget having any shade. Not worth it at this point. I brought up the day bed not having an umbrella to three different employees and they all said there aren’t replacing the umbrella because they break. OK… you should probably update the information on what comes with your daybed so people don’t expect to be able to have shade when you’re not going to fix the issue.
Jessica Long — Google review
The water rides are fun and a good variety. It's not a huge water park, but it's great to have for us in Redding. Don't miss the cyclone ride, it's my favorite and great fun to ride with a friend/family. The wave pool has really good waves as well. Watch out for smaller kids around you though, the waves really get going. Enjoy yourself!
Matt Granger — Google review
If you have a group with kids, invest in a cabana! So nice to have a secure place for our stuff, and it's a decent price during the week. Great time and the line for the Avalanche was so short, we went a ton!
Jessica Grissom — Google review
Overall a good time was had, but there needs to be some safety updates. One of the water slides near the baby pool area has a massive part of damage at a place you hit at high speeds. It's extremely dangerous and needs to be repaired in a bad way. It has a literal huge hole in the concrete.
Also overall, the cabana we rented was filthy dirty and had a lot of broken furniture. The water jug they brought us for the day was filthy from other people's hands touching the spout where the water comes out. You'd think they would not want to spread covid with these things but it was clear none of this stuff is cleaned all summer. It was super gross. One of the more calm pools was so filthy we couldn't see our feet.
Our drinks had stuff floating in them, and the garlic fries are fries with a huge glob of minced garlic thrown on top. Will be skipping those next time.
We will come back because the life guards did their jobs well and stayed attentive. It was the end of the season, so maybe it's better at the start. Hopefully some of these things can be fixed for future visits.
Sarah Pretzer — Google review
This is a fantastic place for family fun. So many different levels of water exploration and physical activity. Everyone from 4-16 had a great time.
Janice Hurley — Google review
Our first time at Waterworks Park was awesome. My kids are 13 and 9 and they had a blast all day. There's a younger kids area that was full of toddler and preschool age kids, a wave pool, fast slides, a not quite as fast slide, and two other attractions that were for the thrill seeker crowd. My favorite was the Lazy Lagoon. It's a windy shallow pool that has a light current that you can float along. We didn't make use of the snack shack, but I saw many burgers fries and hot dogs being ordered and eaten. I'll have to try it next time. The bathrooms had showers, I didn't use them but I did look at them closely to see how clean they were and they passed my inspection. The bathroom stalls were also in good order. The lifeguards were attentive, so I felt good letting my kids have the run of the place without having to be helicopter mom. I'm hoping we can go back one more time before summer is over.
Tara Russak — Google review
I came to see family from England and had the most fun here, the toilet bowl is amazing, I got clogged a couple times, wave pool is hilarious and the chicken strips and fries were amazing I love this place with all my heart. 5 stars
Kern Robinson (KernoBurno) — Google review
What a hidden gem! Very nice little water park. 5 different kinds of slides plus a wave pool, swimming pool and a lovely area for the little ones! Snack bar and gift shop too. No alcohol. Everything is kept very clean, including the bathrooms. Showers available as well in the bathrooms. Tubes for free and for rent. Cabanas to rent too. Great place. They have special prices for night time and for late afternoons. We did night time, 6:30-10, what a hoot!
Loretta St Martin — Google review
Totally fun water park and definitely family friendly! No need to be self conscious- people of every shape and size and everyone seems to be pleasant here ☀️🌊
Everyone from babies to teens seem to be happy!
Stalactite- & stalagmite-filled caves accessed by tours that include a boat ride on a scenic lake.
A fun experience that includes a boat ride and a bus ride to the caverns. There will be stairs! Quite a few of them actually and you'll be walking up hill for a good chunk, just FYI.
Luz Rodriguez — Google review
Love, the cavern caves!!!! It's such a great experience!! 👍 Here are just a couple of notes; Buy your tickets the same day. Arrive 30mins prior to start time. Purchase your ticket at the gift shop. Then you walk about half a mile down the hill. To the river. You catch the ferry. To get across the lake. After, you get on a bus that takes you up the hill. To the Cavern caves. Pinkie was our tour guy. He was very informative and very patient. With 5 crazy girls on his ferry and trip.
Rosie Martin — Google review
This is the time to go. Don’t put it off any longer!
We’re local so We waited till Shasta Lake was full before we went and boy are we glad we did. We didn’t have to walk the half mile to the boat - just down the steps outside the gift office and down just a little where we boarded the boat. Awesome 10 minute boat ride across the beautiful Lake Shasta in all her glory. Then boarded the bus up to the caverns. Even that was fun. We had a great tour guide, Melanie who was informative and you can tell she loves her job!
Inside the cave was something I don’t get to see. Another world. A little slippery but good sturdy shoes helps.A lot of steps! Coming off knee replacement it held but wow what a workout and I was lagging behind from the 80 steps till the end.
We saw bats who were sleeping!
All in all a most enjoyable trip. Now sometime in July, we’re planning to go on the Dinner Cruise.
Debby — Google review
Our tour guide Ashley was awesome!
She has and shared an abundance of knowledge about the caverns. She made it fun for everyone on the tour. Her personality and experiences in the caverns gives Ashley a unique insight that makes the tour feel as if the experiences were your own.
Tipping is a thing and I encourage visitors to tip your tour guide at least.
Our visit started with a ten minute boat ride across Lake Shasta. Our Captain Donna was fun to talk to.
Then we were bussed between 800 & 1000 feet above the lake on the mountainside to the cavern entrance. The bus driver shared a bit of history and lore along the route.
Tours leave every half hour.
The gift shop has cold drinks, shirts hats and treasures. The staff is very friendly and fun to talk to when they aren't busy.
No backpacks allowed, water bottles okay.
Great place to visit!
Larry Tholberg — Google review
Great little tour. Nice cave. Great staff. BUT do not plan this activity if you can’t climb stairs. The stairs are very steep and numerous. Wouldn’t recommend this to anyone with breathing issues, back or knee issues.
Nancy E — Google review
Great tour, and it's definitely worth a stop! Friendly and knowledgeable staff and guides. Boat ride over to the caverns was awesome, and on a nicer weather day, I could see it being really cool for spotting wildlife, etc. Bring warm hats and rain gear because if it's raining, there's a good chance you'll get wet. Caverns were spectacular! There's lots of great formations and picture worthy spots. On a side note, if traveling to the caverns via truck and travel trailer, the road to the tour site is narrow and windy, but we made it easily with our 30-foot trailer, and there was space to park.
Didi C — Google review
Totally worth the visit! Get ready to climb lots of stairs. The visit begins with a boat ride, then bus all the way to the caverns, and then the climbing begins. Our tour guide was super informative and funny. A must for the whole family when visiting the area. I recommend packing a lunch since there is nice picnic tables available as you arrive.
Sandra Diaz — Google review
Tourist attraction. The caverns are pretty amazing! The boat ride then bus ride up the hill is adventurous. The guides that work there are very friendly and knowledgeable! You definitely need reservations to get on their schedule though. It gets pretty busy
Manish Sathe — Google review
If you're looking for something adventurous, educational and exciting to do at Shasta Lake, this is it!
It starts with a scenic boat ride across the lake where you are guided to a bus that drives 8 miles up the side of a mountain to the caverns. Be ready to get your steps in. There is a lot of stair climbing involved but it is totally worth it. every step. I felt like Indiana Jones exploring a lost cave !
They have really great tour guides and the caverns are super cool with a lot of really great history. Everybody from the boat staff, to the bus drivers, to the tour guides are very customer service oriented and helpful.
There are some very cool things and really good deals in the gift shop. I recommend checking it out after you return from the caverns. We will definitely go again!
Rich Jolly — Google review
Amazing place for visiting with the cave!
Check in 15 mins before the appointment at the balcony next to the side gate of the visitor center, and then walk along the stairs down to the lake side for boarding. Match your number on the cover of the booklet with the bus to reach the top of the mountain. Another tourist guide will lead you to inside of the cave. It takes about an hour for cave visit. Nice view of the lake!
Angel Hou — Google review
Fun experience, nice your guides, for smaller group reservations, call them and ask for availability so that advance registration might not be needed.
jallepalli deepthi — Google review
A beautiful day for traversing Lake Shasta and exploring the spectacular caverns. Every staff member we encountered was knowledgeable and friendly. From check in to the gift shop to the two bus rides, the boat ride and the actual tour, it was remarkable and delightful. If you want a full tour with guide we recommend you avoid holiday weekends. We will definitely be back!
Katharine Murer — Google review
Last tour is at 4p. They run every half hour. It was $40 for an adult.
Free parking. Some food in the gift store. You take a 10min boat to the actual cavern. Views are beautiful on the lake. Tour was about 45 minutes. A lot of walking. A lot of stairs. Weir good shoes. Tour guide was funny and informative.
Miguel June — Google review
Great tour that starts off with a boat ride to the other side of the lake, then a bus ride up the hill. Once you enter the cave, there are a lot of steps and narrow hallways, but it's very cool to experience the natural beauty of the caves. The tour staff were informative and friendly.
G T-S — Google review
The entire adventure was fantastic. Roy our tour guide was very knowledgeable and entertaining. Allen or bus driver was excellent as well! Everyone was wondering. The cavers were beautiful. Highly recommend.
Mary Botindari — Google review
We got rained out during the tour but the views on the boat ride and up the hill at the cave entrance and exit were phenomenal! Our skillful tour guide, Tim, was also the boat and bus driver and was good at answering our questions. The caves were extraordinary and worth more than we paid. 11/10 would recommend and do again.
Z's Account — Google review
Amazing and very friendly crew! The cave tour was mind blowing, very beautiful rock formations. We had a tough time in the rain, be prepared to get soaked and cold even with raincoats. Ponchos might be a better help. Worth the trip though! Lots of stairs and walking, but nothing too intense.
Chelsea Diokno — Google review
The trip started with a fairy boat crossing the reservoir with the guide giving information on the changing water levels. This tour is not wheelchair friendly as it requires climbing steep steps. Lots of walking required but definitely worth it to see these great formations. The tour guides are very informative and answered all of our questions. Would highly recommend stopping by to visit if you are up in Shasta
amber enriquez — Google review
We loved our experience! My dad is a stroke survivor, has limited strength and walks with a cane. We called ahead to ask details about the amount of walking and stairs involved in the tour. This is definatly not for the weak. We were given good detail about the stairs in the tour but not the amount of stairs and walking required to access the boat. It is a five minute walk depending on the level of the lake. And the decline to the lake is significant! My dad was determined and we took our time. Our tour guide Nichole was very kind and gracious. The experience was well worth the extra effort. But I would encourage you to know your limits.
Jeina Shelley — Google review
This was my second time at the caverns. Really great value, especially if you'd never seen anything like this before. The rock formations are incredible and you get to look at them for about an hour and a half. Now I'd like to mention that if your tour guide is Joe, you're in for a treat! The man has an amazing ability to present facts and history about the caverns in a way that will really catch your interest. All in all, I highly recommend going on a tour.
Filip Rogalski — Google review
Located amidist lake Shasta, its a natural beauty of rock formations. The tour takes approximately 2 hours including boat travel and bus to caves. The crew and guide were very friendly. Steps inside the caves are quite narrow and slippery so be cautious. The rock formations are incredibly beautiful and amazing. Worth every penny.
Forest landscape, marked by a 129-ft. waterfall, for camping, picnicking & hiking.
I have been coming here for most of my life. Burney falls is a fantastic place! There are hiking trails, lake access, and camping areas. The falls itself is an awesome sight.
There is an overlook and then a trail that leads all the way to the bottom. You can get right up to the base of the pool.
This is a place to visit for the whole family. The gift shop has plenty of keepsakes and even soft serve ice cream!
Jon Winkelman — Google review
Managed to check out yet another waterfall during our latest trip, and while Burney Falls wasn't my absolute favorite, it was extremely impressive up close, and has a fun little hiking loop to take if you wanted to.
Got there around 8:15AM, and I HIGHLY recommend getting there as early as possible! We found a parking spot up close to the Falls, but by the time we left (around 9:45AM), there was a line of cars waiting to get in that stretched BOTH directions on the main road in. I'm assuming youre wait would probably be around a half hour at minimum, if there was even space to park to begin with (no idea if they cap the amount of people coming in, so they may well have been holding people until others left).
We had our dogs with us, which unfortunately, are unable to go down to the Falls. You are allowed to have them on the paved lookout platform at the top, but we were told the only other spot dogs were allowed at was a mile-ish long trail down closer to the lake by some campgrounds. We didn't end up doing that trail, and one of our group was fine staying with the dogs while we went down to the Falls, but just know be aware.
The hike down was pretty cool, as you have a view through the trees the entire time. There are some spots with stairs, but most of it is smooth pavement. There are some fairly steep sections, and the general area was covered in mist spray from the Falls, so it was pretty slick. Definitely don't recommend walking down in flip-flops...
The views at the base were crazy! The noise and power the water has was impressive to see and hear. There were some folks taking wedding photos down at the bank of the water, which is a bit of a bummer as they were ruining one of the better angles you could take photos from.
The path away from the Falls followed the water for a bit before coming to an small little half-moon shaped bridge. There aren't steps up and down, and instead it's just a smooth wood deck, so considering how slick it was, it was a bit tricky getting across it. It also felt very rickety once you were on it, haha. From there, it starts heading up hill at a decent clip, and while there are a few spots to see the Falls from here, it's mostly covered by hillside or thick tree lines. There are a few sets of steps once you get towards the top. It then stays fairly level, the view of the source water opening up once you get past the Falls, where you see another, much sturdier bridge you have to cross. Once you cross this, it's just a couple hundred feet or so until you're back to the start viewing area.
It was a nice little scenic hike, and was mostly shaded, so definitely nice and cool. As mentioned before, there are some other areas to explore there, but we ended up just checking out the Falls loop and then leaving.
Anthony DeGrazia — Google review
This is a must see if you like waterfalls and want to see a unique one and understand how it is unique. As Theodore Roosevelt said "It is the 8th Wonder of the World ". Great hikat the park also.
Lucinda Dunbar — Google review
These moments captured are the bliss to loving the one in a new magical land for the both of us . Both with our own visions and personal experiences to share this memory together is abundance. The abundance of new love and new adventures conquering together. Getting here was easy and the walk from the parking lot was super smooth fast short distance . Anyone can come on the pathway super accessible for all . The epic sounds of the waterfall I wish to capture to replay that ! I miss it
Amerika Peacher — Google review
This was my second visit here, so I'm very lucky! I took my friend here to show her the falls. We went on labor day and there was a crowd of course. The line to get in was a little long. The weather was perfect. It does get really chilly as you approach the falls though. The general store is great! There are plenty of restrooms here, right across from the general store. The visitor's center was closed due to the holiday. The falls are a blessing to see. The loop is only a mile or just over a mile. It's not too long and easy to do, worth it. Just An absolute must see! The standby bridge is just down the road too.
Leo R. — Google review
Where do I even start. I’ve been wanting to go to Burney Falls since foreverrrr ago and never had the time because it’s far from me… but let me tell you it’s def worth the drive! The entrance is only $10 per car and it’s valid until sunset.😊 If you’re putting it off this is def not a crazy hike it’s more of a misty walk down to the fall. If you do keep going the Falls loop that is all uphill but we’ll worth it.😊 The restrooms are located by the general store. They were really clean. We did get there at 8am and there was hardly people def recommend to be early to avoid the crowds.
Claudiia M — Google review
Rare spot on earth with origin coming from underground. Absolutely beautiful 😍. Well worth the drive. Great easy hike around the falls.
Robert Welton — Google review
Sadly the path leading down to the waterfalls were closed this time. But we have been here before and the waterfalls are huge and a majestic sight to witness. If you are anywhere in the NorCal region, this is a must visit.
Ashwin Nanjappa — Google review
It is a beautiful beautiful place to watch the Nature’s roar from above, you can watch people jumping from a hugeee cliff and doing crazy dives!!! It was sooo horrifying but we cheered them from above.
One can hike quarter mile down to foot trail to watch falls from below!
Gargi Gupta — Google review
What a marvellous spot to visit!!
Absolutely loved these falls and it was the star attraction of my Mount Shasta trip.
The falls are North facing so from perfect picture point of view, I don't think it makes much difference but mornings are the best time to visit when the sunshine can be on your face in an angle with the falls in the background.
I went on a weekday morning around 9 am, still there were atleast 10 people in the area. Luckily I could have some clicks without people in the background.
Entree Fee is $10 and you should take the Burney loop trail too to view the river, a cute bridge and the falls from the top.
Aishwarya Kher — Google review
Stunning. Worth a stop. Make sure to hike the loop. The waterfalls are amazing. You can't take your dog on the trails though. We brought a backpack and she rode in that for the 1.2 mile loop. Really really cool.
Derrick Mandoza — Google review
Great time & great experience! Lost my wallet and thankfully someone turned it in!! And thank you Mary for being so wonderful and great!!! She is a volunteer at the state park, she gave us great info and was really friendly and kind! It did rain!thankfully we came prepared for all the elements. Seems like due to lessen rain and thunder come unexpectedly. You can hike the PCT from this location!
Scenic park with Mount Shasta views, a river for swimming & fishing, campsites & 28 miles of trails.
Been driving by here my whole life, and finally stopped. It was worth the drive in, and the short hike to see the crags. Be courteous on the one lane road, and notice how it seems wider on the way out (haha).
Parker Magoo — Google review
We had a great hard trail hike up to Cathedral Crags. 4 hours and pretty much all up hill. Last mile up is very difficult. Great views up there!
richard kanatzar — Google review
Beautiful visit.
Only one short trail that is dog-friendly (the rest are not). Also, there is one narrow road going up, so don't take your pavement princess with the massive hips.
H。イレナ — Google review
Visited Vista Point and Root Creek trail, made it to the waterfall. Amazing accesible trail, we loved our little hike up the waterfall and will definitely come back for more!
Maribel Rodriguez — Google review
We got lucky and got a tent campsite right next to the river and privacy, it was beautiful. All the sites are a little close together so, mind your own. The sites had a table, fire pit and a lock box to store food or ect from wild life. The restrooms, trash cans and recycling bins were in a convenient yet safe distance from the campsite. The showers and restrooms were very clean and most of the crew members were very pleasant and welcoming. The trails are pretty moderate for hiking. Beware there is poison oak in a lot of places. Overall the park was definitely a nice weekend getaway. We'll definitely return to this area.
Pamela Smith — Google review
The granite spires are nice, the Forrest and the campgrounds are a shining example of the absolute neglect, mismanagement and over regulation in our California forests. The amount of dead and dying undercanopy, downed trees and skinny toothpick ladder fuels is more than pathetic, it’s disgusting. How is this a place we can be proud of? A State Park even. The entire place needs aggressively thinned followed by a prescribed burn. The campgrounds especially. They’re to the point of being terrifyingly dangerous. During a windy night I heard two massive trees fall, and tons of branches snap. In the morning, the roads were littered with debris. That’s not a natural forest, it’s a neglected one. I’m sure they’ll have no problem thinning the forest around there just before an uncontrollable fire rolls through. Taking away valuable and scarce resources from controlling the fire to save an area that wouldn’t have been necessary with a little preventative maintenance. Absolutely pathetic.
C Suchoski — Google review
Saw the Crags on the way to a different hike, which ended up being inaccessible due to snow, so we turned around and did this one. GET THERE EARLY! We had to park at the bottom, and hiked up Bob’s Hat trail to meet the Crag Trail. This adds two miles to the trip and another 750’ to the hike over all. It’s not that bad as it is mostly an old service road. I do recommend All Trails or some sort of map to make sure to make the right turns, but it is marked so don’t worry if you do not.
The hike is an amazing trail, and I would not say it is hard, but challenging. The last mile and a half is rocky and larger step up but we did meet an amazing family from Texas who was carrying their baby in a Bjorn. Glad to see folks getting the little ones out early!
Overall, what a great day! There is so much to explore up here and the views are breathtaking. Enjoy!
Jed Johnson — Google review
Beautiful, Woodsy camping ground. We hiked up to the Vista point area, it was a steep climb about a 2 miles up that wraps around. Nice park staff, very helpful. They let us know there are bears at the park and when they usually come.
I would give it more stars but the bathrooms and showers were very dirty and need to be remodeled, and we camped at site #13 because of the secluded corner section but I could not sleep all night due to the closeness of the 5 frwy..All I could hear was the fast freeway traffic at night.. I felt like I was going to be hit by a car, lol.
My recommendation would be camp in the upper areas of the campground ( upper area was closed on our weekend, not sure why)Also Dunsmuir is such a cute town very close by, go check it out as well. We did!
Mary Salva-Zapata — Google review
Words really can't explain this place. It is one of the most incredible views Northern California has to offer! To see the peak of these ancient volcanic monuments with Mt. Shasta on the horizon is truly breathtaking...
Justin Bollman — Google review
It's not a good idea to hike when the temperature is over 100 degrees. The dome resembles a smaller version of Half Dome. While you can venture around the large rock to some extent, there are no official trails beyond the "trail end" sign. The Indian Spring located halfway is a lifesaver if you run out of water. The view of Mt. Shasta alongside the dome is truly breathtaking.
Yi Lin — Google review
We were there for the memorial long weekend.
Had an Awesomeee time!!! Great experiences…
First day it was raining and we thought how could we camp if its raining?? But luckily it stopped. They had campfire program in the evening where they introduced some of the wildlife(Raven, Turtle, Turtoise and O’Possum) kids were so excited!!
Second day we went the castle crags dome trail(4.3 miles) hike. It was a difficult and a bit struggle but wow what a great place on top!! Once on the top, never really wanna go down.
Mount Shasta looks so fantanstic and amazing from there its like looking straight into the eye of a lover😍.
Take a lot of water and a lot of determination because it is just 4 miles but really takes courage to make it to the top if you are not a pro hiker.
prabesh pokhrel — Google review
Well worth the $8 entrance fee! There are beautiful views of the craggy mountains from the Vista Point, which you can drive up to. We loved the Flume/PCH hike - lots of picturesque creeks to cross, and very varied forest terrain to walk through.
Mount Shasta is located in Siskiyou County, California and 3600 above the sea level and 4322 meters high with surrounded by natural beauty. Redding Airport, California is the nearest airport to reach there.
Parmesh Joshi — Google review
Fresh beautiful air, gorgeous sight and please bring family for pics! Memories is the word that I differently can think of, when coming to Mount Shasta. It's a moment I'll never forget and I hope my kind words and pics helps you see that as well. Your loved ones are going to join in and come along. Have fun and be safe! Blessing are in the air!
Marion Pearlman — Google review
Shasta 100% must be be in your bucket list! Fantastic place. Place of power. The stunning view opens 60 miles before mt Shasta from interstate 5. A bunch of lakes nearby mt shasta . Highly recommended!
Vladimir Mashukov — Google review
I live and love it . its pure pleasure to live up here . We are blessed by the best and praying for the rest. Amen!
Leon Travel — Google review
On the way back from Washington to the bay area,finally met a good weather. The amazing MT Shasta stands there in front of us when I drive facing south. Btw, those hat cloud pics I took last July in Shasta.
JH nosee (Jhnosee) — Google review
Mount Shasta is an awe-inspiring destination that offers a challenging yet immensely rewarding mountaineering experience. Our group of five embarked on the journey to conquer its peak, and the sense of accomplishment we felt upon reaching the summit was truly unparalleled.
The ascent was undoubtedly difficult, requiring perseverance, physical endurance, and mental strength. However, the collective determination and support within our group propelled us forward, overcoming every obstacle along the way. The journey tested our limits, but it also pushed us to discover our true capabilities.
The breathtaking views that unfolded as we climbed higher were simply extraordinary. The rugged beauty of Mount Shasta and the surrounding landscapes took our breath away, making every step worth the effort. The panoramic vistas from the summit allowed us to witness nature's grandeur in all its glory, leaving us in awe of the world around us.
The satisfaction we experienced upon reaching the peak of Mount Shasta was indescribable. It was a culmination of our hard work, determination, and unwavering spirit. The sense of accomplishment that washed over us was overwhelming, reminding us of the incredible things we can achieve when we push ourselves beyond our comfort zones.
Mount Shasta is not only a mountain to conquer but also a place of profound beauty and inspiration. Its majestic presence serves as a reminder of the power of nature and our place within it. The experience of mountaineering on Mount Shasta is not just about reaching the summit—it is about connecting with the natural world, challenging ourselves, and discovering our own inner strength.
Whether you're an experienced mountaineer or someone seeking a transformative adventure, Mount Shasta offers an unforgettable journey. It is a testament to the rewards that come from pushing our limits and embracing the beauty of the world around us. If you're willing to embark on a challenging but immensely fulfilling experience, Mount Shasta is waiting to be conquered, offering stunning views and an overwhelming sense of accomplishment.
Dillon Mykalo — Google review
An inactive volcano, Mount Shasta is the fifth-highest mountain in the Golden State. 14,179 feet tall it dominates the landscape of this area of Northern California. I'm from North Carolina, which boasts the tallest mountain east of the Mississippi (Mount Mitchell, 6684 feet).
Allegedly, the volcano was last active in 1250 AD. No Yelp then to prove it one way or the other.
There is a fabulous vista point not far away on I-5. I'd love to catch it at sunrise but alas, I'm heading south this afternoon and can't stay to get closer to Mount Shasta. Instead, I'll just have to be satisfied with the great views of the mountain from the highway.
Bruce K. — Google review
She is beautiful from different angles. She’s the highlight of highway 5❤️
??? — Google review
Mount Shasta is beautiful even in the summer! Worth a drive up to the end of the Everett Memorial Hwy. can hike around and explore at the end of the road. Be careful, there is a lot of loose rock up there, especially if you go up a bit from the parking lot.
Caren Pourciau — Google review
Magnificent and Scenic view of Mount Shasta from highway 97. Fifth heights mountain peek in California.
Naveen Kumar — Google review
Beautiful majestic mountain to the north of California. It has good hikes but the summit should be done with some good practice and preparation.
Rahul Gandhi — Google review
We are a Canadian family (from Quebec) on the road for a year across Americas and we were welcome by the impressive volcano when we entered California and that was wonderful for us northern people to see snow as the first thing in this beautiful state!
Patrick Tanguy — Google review
Very spiritual place to climb. I highly recommend that Read Julius Evola’s “Meditations on the Peaks: Mountain Climbing as Metaphor for the Spiritual Quest” before you visit. You know as Evola said
“Considering that today the mountain has been physically conquered and that there are few peaks that man has not yet reached, it is important to keep the conquest from being debased and from losing its higher meaning. Thus, it is necessary that the younger generations gradually come to appreciate action at the level of ritual and that they slowly succeed in finding again a transcendent reference point. It is through this reference point that the feats of audacity, risk, and conquest as well as the disciplines of the body, the senses, and the will that are practiced in the immovable, great, and symbolic mountain peaks, lead men to the realization that all in man is beyond himself. In this way these feats will be justified in the context of the spiritual revolutionary movement that is currently emerging among our people.”
Osman Kadir Korkmaz — Google review
This is an absolutely magical place to experience. At the ascend I was tingling with anticipation. Once we arrived at the Old Ski Bowl Trailhead and seeing various individuals meditating and absorbing the mountains' energy, I knew I was not the only one who felt this.
janna k — Google review
I was passing by Siskiyou county and witnessed this majestic mountain.
It’s such a pleasure to see this mountain from multiple angles.
Prakash Veer — Google review
The fifth tallest mountain in California and the second highest in the Cascades, second only to Ranier. But what really separates Mt Shasta from the rest of the mountains is literally its separation. The isolation, prominance, and grade make this a remarkable mountain that rises from the local 4,000-14,179.
Any angle you try to climb will be challenging, with slopes that are often 40-45 degrees, covered in scree and talus. But the views from the top of such an isolated mountain are worth it.
John Newdick — Google review
Summit back in July 2023. Weather was perfect! Ice axe and crampons are still needed. What a beautiful majestic mountain.
Maya Hawj — Google review
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Has so much history inside and the owners are such awesome people
Learning center offering hands-on science, nature & play exhibits for kids, infants & toddlers.
This is a big hidden gem in Klamath falls! A great place to visit for an hour or two... also an amazing spot for kids birthday parties!
Joel Bosse — Google review
There is a wide variety of thoughtful activity stations. My 6 yo loves the games projected on the floor and my 4 yo loves the jet plane and the fire truck. Kids can play doctor, dentist, grocery shop, go to hair salon, and more. Lots of places for caregivers to comfortably presence with their littles. There are large rooms in the lower level available to rent for parties. Staff is incredibly nice and constantly cleaning. As with any place like this, we just have our kids wash their hands as we leave and illness hasn’t been a problem.
Katherine E Heinrich — Google review
Its an Awesome place to take your kidos to loved it
Susan Saucedo — Google review
I want expecting this place to be so cool. It's like a place for kids to see and experience things we do as adults. It's social skills motor skills learning limits if you really think about it this place was actually pretty incredible for a child exploring the world for the first time. Even as an adult I thought it was pretty cool.
rose leedy — Google review
We had a birthday party for our kiddo there today! I loved that they already had decorations in our room and gave us our own personal helper, I want to take the time to shout out their employee Kylie for being amazing! She was so kind and helpful and went above and beyond to help our family for the party. THANK YOU KYLIE!
Alexis Prather — Google review
Perfect indoor activities for small kids. Very friendly stuff. Highly recommend
Nadejda Poznanskaya — Google review
The staff here makes the place worth 4 stars. The location almost makes it worth 3. There's alot of druggies around the area. And not the greatest parking If that got solved it would get 5 stars. My kids absolutely love it there. I just wish there wasn't always sketchy people walking by the parking lots
black magic garage — Google review
Cute Little children's museum. Small little crawler area on the first floor and the second floor is a large space with maybe six to eight different rooms all with different themes. Post office, dentist, fire station. Hours are currently 10:00 to 1:00 and we easily stayed the whole time. Plenty of tables for parents in the middle of the upstairs portion.
Jon Datsko — Google review
Had my daughters birthday party there. The museum part is really fun, especially built for kids about 5-12. The room where the birthday party was great. There was a bluetooth speaker for music, and they set everything up before hand and cleaned up after us. Very enjoyable experience and reasonably priced.
Ross Wagstaff — Google review
Great place and friendly staff really enjoyed our time there ☺️ kids had a blast
Renee Rodgers — Google review
I recently had my 4 year old son's birthday party here. It was the first time we have ever visited. We booked it as a private event, but it would've been fine during business hours as well. The booking was for a 2.5 hours and it was affordable, especially with all of the accommodations you get! We rented one room and had over 30 guests. It was the perfect size. Our guests varied in age from babies to teenagers and they all had fun. The staff, especially Crystal, were so kind and helpful. I'll be taking my kids there to visit, and will probably throw another party at some point too. Highly recommend this gem!
rachel adams — Google review
My children were little but they had lots and lots of fun
Danielle Lucero — Google review
Wow!! Went to our niece's birthday party. What a fantastic fun day for everyone including the adults! And the party space below for cake and gifts! The staff was so nice and helpful. If you are looking for a great space to have a party look no further.
The Oneonta Gorge is a picturesque ravine consisting of mossy basalt rock, four stunning waterfalls, and various hiking trails. Visitors can opt for easier hikes like Latourell Falls or Elowah Falls, but should be prepared to get wet on the hike into Oneonta Gorge. While the gorge trail is currently closed due to fire damage, there are open trailheads about 100ft above it that lead to Triple Falls.
8/8/22 Water hike still closed
Trina B — Google review
Check out my full detailed video on YouTube @Waterfall Whispering ~ This area is a great way to burn some calories with easy access to numerous trails and several waterfalls! About a 3.5 mile RT hike to triple falls with a lot of fun elevation changes this place is challenging but rewarding! Even though the lower falls are the highlight of the area and are currently closed it’s still worth the day trip out! Watch my vid and see what’s on this trail and even have old video of the lower falls if you’re curious how it looks! 👍🤙
Waterfall Whispering — Google review
The gorge trail itself is closed due to fire damage. However their are some trailheads about 100ft up from the gorge trail that are open and take you to triple falls. Once the gorge opens back up I will be taking full advantage, but for now just go up to the road to Oneonta trailhead
Marissa Swartz — Google review
Still thinking about this beautiful day! Make sure you don’t mind getting your shoes, clothes and feet wet! Because you will most definitely get them wet! I didn’t mind at all! I even went for a swim! Gotta love Oregon!!
Miss Escobar — Google review
Unfortunately the trail is still closed from the fire in 2017. There's a small parking lot near the gorge but the entrance and gorge itself is fenced off. Still recommend seeing it to take in the damage that was done and the time it takes for nature to recover.
Yamho Chan — Google review
Beautiful area! Tons of trails and scenic spots!
Kaitlyn Auerbach — Google review
The water hike is still closed. We just walked through the tunnel and took some pictures.
Ajimon Thomas — Google review
The trail through the gorge is still closed 4/27/23 but you can see the gorge from above if you take the 1 mile hike up the mountain.
Eros Gonzalez — Google review
Hiking through Oneonta is one of my most favorite memories ever. There's an abundance of beauty, peace, and bliss here.
Pro tip: thi hike itself is very short but the rocks are very slippery and there are fallen logs that are scary and can be dangerous. So make sure you have the right shoes and are prepped for the trail.
The water is super cold but you get used to it.
Madelene Rabi Bernard — Google review
The Oneonta Gorge is a scenic gorge located along the Columbia River. Because of the unique vegetation that grows there, this gorge has been designated as a botanical area by The U.S. Forest Service. It follows then that these plants are to be looked at but not touched, and that hikers should respect the growth and stay on the trail. Many of the varieties that grow here can grow only here in the Gorge.
There are four major waterfalls on the Oneonta Creek as it runs through the gorge.
Middle Oneonta Falls can be seen clearly from a footpath and is very often mistaken for the upper or lower falls. The drop of the Middle Falls is 24-feet and that’s the one we saw.
The Lower Gorge has been preserved as a natural habitat, so hikers don't usually go there. Thus, Lower Oneonta Falls can only be seen by walking upstream from the creek's outlet at the Historic Columbia River Highway.
If one really wants to see the entire Lower Falls, it is visible, but this can require wading through cold, chest-deep, water at certain times of the year. That's not for me.
The Upper Falls are about 1 mile upstream from the Middle Falls and require scrambling up the creek or climbing down a canyon wall to view. The Fourth Falls which is "Triple falls" can be seen from a vantage point on the upper trails in the canyon.
There is also a great old railroad tunnel that is now part of the pedestrian path.
Celeste Ruppelt — Google review
Definitely a beautiful place to hike. I would recommend to anyone in the Portland area. Beautiful waterfall hikes!
Kirsten Kueppers — Google review
Currently still fencing up around the trail head and inaccessible since the eagle fire of 2017. The tunnel next to the trailhead got re-boarded with new wood. There are small Parking on one side of the tunnel.
Qphoto503 — Google review
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Wahkeena Falls
Nature & Parks
Hiking area
Waterfalls
This 242-ft. waterfall along the Historic Columbia River Highway can be crossed via a hiking trail.
Came two months ago at the coldest time of the month! It's one of those places that has proven that it's gorgeous no matter the season and weather. You get the beautiful view of the falls and hike upwards crossing the bridge. Worth the stop if you are around the area or driving through.
Angela Chen — Google review
It’s beautiful. The fact that you can see the falls so closely is amazing. This falls is definitely underrated. The hike was also really short. Took us about 15 mins to get to the falls. Overall it was amazing
Suprava Ahana — Google review
Natures is miraculous but human. Trail loop is well maintained and beautiful with some waterfalls along the path. It takes me about 2h to finish the trail. Just one courtesy thing to do is pack in-pack out but few people don’t. I picked some tissues and emptied bottle on my way. hope people won’t litter.
Hoang Nguyen — Google review
A must visit place when you are driving through US Route 30. The falls is right beside the freeway and there is a large parking lot very close to the falls. The view of the drop is magnificent and breathtaking. Ideal spot for picnic and for hiking.
bharat batasari — Google review
If you love waterfalls and love hiking this is for you. The stretch between Vista House and Multnomah Falls on the historic route 30 is full with waterfalls, creeks and so many head trails. It doesn’t matter how many times I go to the same area I find a trail I didn’t walk before. Some are easy and short, some are longer and more challenging. But at the end of it they are all worth the hike.
Talia Winner — Google review
Wahkeena Falls is a short half mile (if that) hike from the parking lot to the falls. It is a bit of a climb but worth the sight. There is a good amount of parking if you arrive early enough or on a weekday. There is no cost for parking or to view the Falls. Across the road is another parking area along with picnic tables and bathrooms.
Adam G-Mann — Google review
Decent hike. Took the trail in the rain, in crocs and found no difficulty at all ascending and descending. Went with a small group while in town and it was perfect for the time slot we were working with
Jeremi Madden — Google review
Beautiful falls. Busy area with less parking spots but it was worth it. Multnomah falls is super crowded hence I liked this one better. Multiple steps falls. You can climb on the side and get a better click. Must visit if you are nearby.
sonakshi agarwal — Google review
Right next to the road along the Columbia River Gorge Historic Highway. Tall waterfalls just like Multnomah minus the bridge. Car parking is limited and pretty crowded since the view point is along the sidewalk. There is a trail that goes above.
Sidharth Jhawar — Google review
Really cool viewpoint. 0.2mile quick trail to the falls. It’s so close that you can feel the mist.
S P — Google review
I took the 5 mil route from Wahkeena Falls to Multnomah Falls and I think it was great. Difficulty level is easy to below moderate, at least for us. Am glad we did that early in the morning around 8am++ as the parking area will be filled up pretty quick.
J “汉人” ames — Google review
A decent length 5mi loop if you choose. If you just want a out and back experience you can just go to the viewpoints. Definitely bring some more textured hiking shoes. Makes things easier cause some trail areas are a little on the rough side. Especially if you choose to hike the loop.
Flono (Flono) — Google review
This is one of the breathtaking waterfalls to visit if visiting Portland. We visited this one on a tour to visit 6 waterfalls in the area using e-bikes which is the best thing ever that is fun and you wouldn't have to deal with car parking nightmares. The waterfall is so amazing and the hike to see it is short and not hard so make sure and hit that spot if visiting the area
Peter Assad — Google review
Did the full 5 or so miles loop and it was absolutely worth it. Did it mid winter so we were walking through the clouds. Maybe one of my favorite hikes within a hour of the city.
It has a parking lot with limited spots but you can also access the loop from the Multnomah Falls parking lot.
Super well maintained but there are some parts of the trail that can be iffy if you’re scared of heights. Wear shoes with good tred! Also look out for any added signage on any of the maps throughout the hike.
Marshal Turner — Google review
Did the 5 mile hike starting here that wraps around in a loop to go to Multnomah Falls and ends here again. Fantastic hike!! Some switchbacks in the beginning but then it's not as steep the rest of the hike, more spread out. Its absolutely beautiful about halfway through especially, lots of yellow trees and little fields in the forest. The trees are tall and dense and the sun peeks through at random parts. With the time of day we went, there was mist and peeking sun and yellow leaves everywhere, it looked magical. It was gorgeous! The waterfalls are amazing too. This is one of my favorite hikes! Only con is there's a very small parking lot out front, we ended up parking further down on the side of the road and walking up but there's no sidewalk along the road, so be careful.
M — Google review
Really great trail and very much worth it. Parked right by the trail head of Wahkeena and got there kind of early (8 am) and had plenty of parking spots. It does fill up quick though. The hike has a lot of scenery and you get to the falls pretty quick. There are some switchbacks to keep going that are kind of steep but not forever long. Takes you to a beautiful look out which was worth hiking up. We went a little further to fairy falls and then kept going and went all the way over to Multnomah falls and then walked back to the wahkeena parking lot.
Tristan C — Google review
Beautiful falls...we only saw one other person on our hike up to the falls. It was worth the hike on a super rainy day!
Ralph & Cindy Treece — Google review
YouTube video @WaterfallWhispering A quick stop, but this moderate hike is a must do especially when water levels are high! It’s stunning!
Waterfall Whispering — Google review
I don't think the trail has been fully restored yet after the snowstorm. Some sections are very difficult to walk.
The Bonneville Dam, erected in 1937, stands at a towering height of 197 feet. This impressive structure offers a park area for pedestrians to enjoy the breathtaking view of its gushing spillway. The Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls Tour takes you on a scenic drive along the oldest highway in the country and stops at various viewpoints that showcase panoramic views, including the renowned Bonneville Dam Sturgeon viewing center.
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Cascade Locks, OR 97014, USA
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Troutdale, OR 97060, USA
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Skamania Lodge Adventures
Adventure sports
Tours
Theme park
Zipline & Aerial Adventure Parks
We just had a short stay here for our 8 year anniversary, but my husband and i had a lot of fun staying at one of the treehouses, mini-golfing, going to the aerial park, enjoying the gorgeous scenery, and eating all the good food. The room was very clean and cozy, the bed was comfortable, and the staff were all so very kind, warm, and welcoming. I'd love to come back here and try axe-throwing, zip-lining, and whatever else we may have missed. So much to do in such a beautiful place.
viktoriya morgunov — Google review
Very fun experience on the Zipline adventure! All participants are double clipped at all times and I never felt unsafe. The guides are friendly and extremely competent. Highly recommend!
Julee Ryan — Google review
Charming lodge on the Columbia River. Nestled in beautiful natural surroundings like valley gorges, waterfalls and man made feats like the Bridge of the Gods. Plan on spending some time in the area to explore. Well worth it.
Tanya Rosie — Google review
The staff was amazing. From the front desk, the gift shop and restaurant to the amazing guides on the zip line tour. Kelly and Lori were awesome. The bed was way stiff for our liking and there was a wedding that had music shaking the building until 10. But the experience was money well spent. I recommend the river view rooms, spend the extra money!
Bobby Jarvie — Google review
The guides were knowledgeable and respectful in ensuring we knew what we had to know so we would have a fun time. And they both were FUNNY! I LOVED this and the guides really helped make it a super fun experience! EVERYONE was super helpful, including the gentlemen in the office!
Mighty Ncy — Google review
Went Zip-lining during a company trip on 7/29 and had an absolutely amazing time. Our guides (Adriana & Bella) were so welcoming, knowledgeable, and patient. Would definitely recommend.
Corey Richard — Google review
We came to Skamania Lodge to celebrate my daughter’s 21st birthday and wanted to do something new and exciting. The zip lining was so perfect and took us through the beautiful surrounding forest. Our guides were awesome and we had so much fun! There were some that were a little scared and they made everyone feel comfortable and added a little extra fun for the daredevils. We will definitely be back!
Deanna Palmer — Google review
We had a great time on the zip line course. We were there as part of an ACL cruise. As first time zip line participants, we were very impressed by the safety measures and care given the equipment and orientation. Most importantly our guides Lori and Kelly were simply outstanding. Careful professionals who used humor to calm nerves, they were as comfortable with newbies as with experienced folks. They made the tour!
Kevin F. — Google review
It was our first time zip lining and our guides were so helpful and kind. We felt safe & secure the whole time. They made the experience extremely fun & memorable for us. Worth the money! We plan to be back for more zip line adventures for sure.
Jaima Mavity — Google review
The zip lines are a blast, the two guides did a fabulous job making us feel safe and secure at all times. But really a super good time and money well spent.
Tony Monroe — Google review
We had a blast on the Zipline Adventure today! The guides were fun, experienced and very focused on keeping us safe while having an excellent time. I highly recommend this as a birthday gift or just a fun way to spend time together. We tried having a meal on the bar deck but were unable to get service. Surprising for such a beautiful and expensive venue. No worries...we drove to Vancouver and had a delicious meal at the Cove. Highly recommended! 😎
Joyce Schofield — Google review
I'm afraid of heights but our tour guides made it easier to relax, reassured me and were very funny. They thoroughly explained things every step of the way. Made my 54 RI Arthritis Birthday very eventful and made my day! I highly recommend this facility. Safety was a priority here.
Dawn Jimenez — Google review
Such a fun experience! Highly recommend. Even in a drizzle, it didn’t matter! The trees keep you from being wet and uncomfortable AND the course is a great blend of quick and lengthier zips. We had a great time, good conversation and made joyful memories while visiting close to home.
Kimberly Gwin — Google review
My wife and I had a great time last weekend on the Zip Line tour. Our guides Kelly and Bella did a great job. If you get a chance we highly recommend giving it a try.
Matthew White — Google review
Overpriced, but pretty much the norm for these kinds of experiences. The guides (Chris and Bella) were great, super friendly and helpful. They did a great job keeping both the younger kids and the adults entertained and happy (and had Venmo tipping options at the end). The ziplines were fun, nothing sketchy, and the tour length was good too. None of the lines were draw-jopping amazing or anything, but it was still really fun.
Alan Johnson — Google review
Worth every penny and then some! Good food, GORGEOUS views, friendly staff and OMG the zipline tour was the best. We were both scared as were the other team with us. Small group just us 4 girls and the 2 guides, made all of us more relaxed and by the last zipline we were all eyes open and laughing not screaming! Makes sure you sit outside for some breathtaking sunrises!
Tanya Abbas — Google review
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1131 SW Skamania Lodge Way, Stevenson, WA 98648, USA
The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) is an expansive museum with plenty to keep the whole family entertained. From rotating science exhibits to planetarium shows, OMSI has something for everyone. The weekends can be especially busy, but it's all worth it for the amazing exhibits.
First time to visit this museum.
My daughter liked it very much. It has many kids friendly spots for them.
Many things to learn in different topics.
They offer a real submarine tour and a planetarium theater for extra fees.
Avoid weekends for crowds.
Nada ElSabry — Google review
A place to checkout while in Portland! This place is very interactive and interesting. A family-friendly place with a lot of activities and attractions for all ages. A personal favourite while visiting OMSI was the Nelson Mandela exhibit. It was well-presented and outlines his early life until post-presidency. It was a great visit!
Patrick D — Google review
Very nice museum with various activities and exhibits for families! The museum is smaller than I thought and you can go around and see everything for a day. They have a Marvel exhibit! They also have a movie theater but the movies being shown are selective and not necessarily the movies that come out from a regular theater. There are tons of activities for kids and some of them are also appropriate for adults. They also have a submarine outside the museum and the tickets for a tour are sold separately. The staff are very helpful and friendly! Overall a very good museum and weekend getaway for families!
Lennon Garcia — Google review
We got there around 2pm Saturday, it was very very crowded, with a movie event going on. Paid for parking. Lots to show the kids but couldn't really do much due to others using and looking at each thing there was at each station. Tickets sold out fast for the submarine. The kids were amazed by the animal and critter exhibits, a good amount of species to see. Grabbed a coffee from the cafe wasn't too bad, the photo booth did not work. Overall we felt rushed with not many choices to do while we waited for our turn to experience anything. As it got closer to closing time we did manage to experience more. We will be going again just maybe earlier in the day and maybe a week day.
Victoria Hawkins — Google review
Our trip to OMSI was pretty awesome! We were sad to see that the exhibit hall wasn't open. I guess that's my bad for not looking it up. I was happy to see that all of the children interactive exhibits were open. My 6-year-old ADHD son had a blast! We spent 2 hours there and all of us felt we saw all we needed to see and had a great experience. Definitely fun for the whole family!
Jamie L — Google review
Nice museum, the staff are really customer care oriented, the exhibits were spacious and not overcrowded. Lots of learning on all levels, one area is specifically geared towards children and I can see that the people in that area enjoying themselves. The planetarium was nice and comfortable, watch the Black Holes documentary.
The submarine was great and informative, every question I had was answered with their Naval military experienced guides.
I would definitely come back for another visit.
Dwayne Benallie — Google review
Super fun place for kids! Very informational and easy to understand exhibits for children. I went here as a solo adult and honestly there wasn't a lot geared for adults unless the special exhibit is something you're interested in. There is also a planetarium that shows a few different programs. Not sure I would come back here again to be honest. It was smaller than I expected and many of the exhibits that weren't 100% kid-focused were not very detailed or extensive.
Leah Pinkowsky — Google review
OMSI has so much to offer for kids of all ages primarily under 12! The benefits definitely outweigh the disadvantages listed below.
If you go to the water play area, strollers are not allowed. Bring a towel and extra pair of clothes. Even with the waterproof aprons they provide, kids still get soaked.
The Cafe is nice and has lots of seating.
The signage is great throughout the museum.
The Planetarium is cool and they have lots of different events including a cool laser light show!
The IMAX theatre is nice for movie watching!
Lots of cool science things available - membership has perks! Plan a minimum of 4hrs if not the entire day to spend here!
Disadvantages:
- Parking Kitty app not reliable and parking lots do not feel incredibly safe or secure
- the general location around OMSI after dark is surrounded by graffiti on buildings and people living in tents
Crystal Atkinson — Google review
Absolutely enjoyed ourselves once again, this time got to take the niece and nephew. The 15 years of laika was absolutely amazing, I would love to go back to check this exhibit out again. The amount of interaction for the kids in the engineering station area is amazing. They had a blast. Spent about 5 hours here, and not a dull moment ever. The amount of knowledge they and we took with us is unforgettable. Best Saturday afternoon ever. Highly recommend, I plan on getting a membership, totally worth it. The gift shop is quite amazing as well. Found quite a few goodies in there as well.
Jessica Hughes — Google review
Definitely one of my favorite spots in the downtown Portland area. It's a fun and interactive museum with some good stable exhibits as well as rotating featured exhibits. Their Marvel exhibit was super exciting with a lot of cool things to see, such as props from the movies themselves. It's a great place for both locals and tourists, as well as for people of all ages to visit, though the kids can get rather annoying and in your personal space. It's an awesome place to explore with your partner for a date night. Entrance tickets are reasonably priced, though the merchandise and gift shop stuff is expectedly pricey.
Angelyka C — Google review
This is always a great place to visit with kids especially during the rainy season.
Always something new to see and interact with.
The staff have always been nice and informative.
Much has changed since the last time I was here and some stuff is the same, however it was all new to my youngest.
The submarine tour is always fun.
Jeremy Colbert — Google review
It was very fun to go in but just I wish there was a little more to do with just the basic ticket, I feel like if I was able to go to the submarine or go outside (it was a rainy day) it would’ve been better. Overall fun and even better if you have kids
Mikey — Google review
Pretty fun exhibits. Loved the puzzles part, and sadly one of two of them had missing pieces. Googled for an answer to the rope with rings, but all good.
And the submarine tour was nice! Simple walk through but with explanations from the staff with less history.
The Orca exhibition was pretty well crafted too, and the foetal exhibits were amazing.
Jason Foo — Google review
This was our first time at OMSI, but it won't be our last. The exhibits were varied and incredibly well done. Guaranteed to provide a great experience for everyone. The facility is very clean. All staff members are very helpful and willing to answer any questions. I understand the exhibits change so I look forward to seeing what is in store for us on our next Portland trip. Highly recommend!
Janice Walters — Google review
Nice quick museum, but the main exhibit hall was closed so admission really only got access to a biology exhibit - which was neat - an industry wing almost entirely devoted to kids activities, and a fairly barebones space exhibit (planetarium shows cost extra). The submarine tour felt a tad rushed and tickets sell out quickly.
Christian Pate (trekkie1701c) — Google review
A nice rainy day activity. The submarine was the highlight for me. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and had a great sense of humor.
The museum is hours of fun for children but as an adult you can breeze through in about an hour.
The museum location is beautiful along the river with the city's backdrop.
Dawn D. — Google review
I visited this museum last year to see the Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes exhibit. I am a huge comic book geek, particularly Marvel comics, so this was so much fun to walk around and look at this exhibit. The displays were great and there was a lot of information to read on about the comic book art. I would love to visit this museum again one day to see other exhibits. I highly recommend visiting here whether you are a local or a tourist.
Carina Jahn — Google review
My kids always have a great time here! Great exhibits ans activities. We can spend an hour and half just on the hands on activities alone.
Lisa Zauner — Google review
It is one the best museums in Oregon. It was fun to discover all the exhibitions and kids' playgrounds. There are some kid's puzzles that I could not solve as an adulte but I enjoyed them overall. I would love to be back soon
Danny Tram — Google review
Great museum with interesting cultural pieces, too!! Unique birth exhibit on the top floor! Lots of live animals for a limited time!!
Jenn Islam — Google review
Thoroughly enjoyed the Studio Ghibli film festival at OMSI. It was pretty cool seeing a large turnout to enjoy the film together and I hope OMSI continues doing things like this!
After the movie, I got to enjoy the other parts of the museum and saw a real live sloth in the exhibit.
The walking trail next to the waterfront is also wonderful and wish I could have spent more time there. It has a great view of the river and bridges.
Deedee Chiang — Google review
Two thumbs up!👍👍You are going to absolutely love OMSI. Our favorite visits so far have been Marvel Superhero’s, Dinosaurs Revealed and the submarine tour❤️. Definitely worth getting a membership to save money. Or if you’re just in town for a short trip it’s worth taking your kiddos for a visit. Check the website for the latest exhibits and be prepared to go and have a great time. Helpful tips: Extra fee for parking, tickets can be purchased in advance online and membership available. They also have a Cafe, movie theater and gift shop available.
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The Oregon Zoo is a large zoo with many different animal exhibits. It is focused on promoting conservation and has many endangered animal species.
Went on the first of January and they still had some snow from the week before but all the pathways were very well cleaned and salted. Couldn’t see some of the animals because of the cold I guess (it was a 27° kind of day). Some staff giving out some good information here and there like in the polar bear place. Cute Christmas lights all around and enough coffee and food shops. Some fun places for kids all ages to play around too. Totally wheelchair and stroller accessible.
Daniele de Oliveira (Dani) — Google review
07/08/23: the ticket is $24 per non-membership adult, and I thought it was a little bit expensive for a zoo ticket. However, the zoo experience did not disappoint me, and I enjoyed every minute of there
There are tons of animal shows which are at 11:15 am and 1 pm. We visited on Saturday morning, and it got crowded quickly with parents and children.
The Oregon Zoo is completely beating the Seattle Zoo in many factors: animal diversity, sceneries, and food trucks. I would love to be back soon
Danny Tram — Google review
fun zoo the pathway is a little confusing sometimes and did cause us to backtrack to see the penguins. By far the coolest seal enclosure I've seen. the elephants seem well taken care of with lots of space compared to other zoo's. we went on a very hot day so some of the animals were away which I cant blame them one bit. overall good zoo experience. we have a 2 year old that almost never got out of her stroller cause she was tired and the zoo is very stroller accessible.
MacGyver Glaser — Google review
It's worth the membership.
I have a toddler and anytime we need an activity this is an easy go-to. The animals are well treated, the staff is decently friendly and, more importantly to me, trustworthy.
Twice I've lost items that were sent straight to the lost and found by the time i exited the park.
Plan ahead! See any of these viewings and you won't be disappointed:
Penguin feeding, Bird show, Elephant bath
You can also pet goats in the mornings, if you're into that sort of thing.
My toddler loves the train ride! It's super short and you won't see animals, but we always enjoy a little choochoo ride.
Find the harbor seals and the otters! They are my personal favorites.
I'm adding some holiday zoo lights photos as well.
S BB — Google review
This is definitely one of the most unique zoos I have every been to. It was beautiful with huge enclosures for all of their animals. I was especially impressed that you can see the animals pretty much anywhere they were in their enclosure. There are several ways to view each enclosure so you can be sure that you will get to see almost every animal they have. When we arrived at the zoo the bear cubs were high up in a tree and you could see them from the front gate. That was pretty awesome! My favorite enclosure was for the polar bears. They were playing in the water and were the most active I have ever seen polar bears in a zoo. There appears to be a lot of enrichment for the animals at this zoo and they appear to be pretty content. While we were there I would say we saw 95% of the animals they have which is pretty good in my experience. Usually there are animals put away or in areas that you cannot see. The way the zoo is laid out is really nice as well. We were there on a Tuesday morning in April and the zoo was fairly empty. It was really easy to get around and spend as much time as we wanted at each animal enclosure. I would definitely recommend going to this zoo if you are near Portland.
Rosie Turkin — Google review
With a membership it’s a steal! Me and my kid and their friend were free. Only 21 for my boyfriend. Today was extra special because my daughter got to see her favorite animal -the cheetah up and close. We also saw an elephant playing with toys and numerous other animals! This zoo is a beautiful place set with numerous walking paths through wooded areas. A little water fall along the path and plenty of areas where kids can play. Good eats and you may also pack your own food. Just a word of caution…it’s very stinky in the area of the penguins and bats, so plug your nose! My kid wanted to leave immediately and I was hoping she would stay to watch the penguins more. Enjoyed the carousel and watching the train. You can easily spend all day here! Also, FYI the bathrooms near the elephants have more stalls than the front. If you need to go, that’s where you go!
Daisie Sutton — Google review
This zoo was nice...I could see all the animals. When u get there....u need to get a parking ticket. Price is determined on how many hours u are gonna stay. Then I noticed that I needed to buy my ticket online so did that by the entrance...very fast...done. I enjoyed the zoo even though it was raining this day.
Nikki Kobayashi — Google review
Wife and I had a great time at the Oregon zoo. It was amazing to see the Polar bears. The zoo keeper calling them so that the public could see. They have a great structure in the zoo. Nice food (must try the elephant ears), great washrooms, lots of places ti site and take some rest. You can see the animals are well cared for. The gift shop is also a great stop, with lots of sustainable gifts. Staff is very polite and helpful.
Clauzi Guerini — Google review
A bit pricey at $24 per person, but overall a great experience. We visited on a Sunday and even with timed-ticket entry the zoo was crowded. There were multiple animal "shows" like scheduled feedings that were fun to watch. Very well planned walking path through the zoo, so visitors can view an animal enclosure from all sides and multiple angles.
Pete Johanson — Google review
Our family loves visiting this zoo. Besides normal visits, throughout the year, the zoo hosts fun events, like zoo lights, zoo nights, Halloween, etc. Our son loves looking at the variety of animals, especially the ones he has particular interest. The zoo also has a train he loved riding on, which does cost for each family member to ride on. If you plan on visiting more than twice I'd recommend getting an annual pass. Also, keep in mind you'll need to reserve a time slot before arriving. A great place to enjoy any time of the year!
Derek Masuda — Google review
This zoo is a really fun place to take your child. I've also taken dates here in the past and that was also fun. There are so many exhibits to see and interact with. Plenty of statues, and photo opportunities. The only problem I had was how expensive the food and drinks were. If I could give you one piece of advice it would be to bring all of your own food and drinks. You are allowed to bring your own so take advantage of it and do it. The zoo is already expensive unless you are low income and can show you receive food stamps or TANF. The elephant exhibit is amazing and I suggest seeing it.
Ian Kruse — Google review
Best medium sized zoo I've been to. The winding paths and elevation gains and losses create an adventure walk. Everything seems very well designed, organized, and enjoyable. The one way design makes navigating the crowds easier. Lots of food options about half way through is great. Elephant ears were a hit and we enjoyed the lunch we packed under a 4 bench picnic table with an umbrella. It was a workout making our way back up to the entrance. If we had more time, we would have enjoyed the train ride. Plan to go back if in town again in future.
Courtnie Wilder — Google review
Beautiful zoo! We went in late summer-early fall when the zoo was full of gorgeous flowers and plants between the exhibits which made for an amazing nature walk. The animals seemed well taken care of and happy. Fairly easy parking available with a lot of restrooms throughout the zoo and even free water filling stations which were nice on a hot day. They also have places you can buy lunch, dinner, etc; however, it is pretty expensive. For a water be prepared to pay $4+ and I believe a pb & j was pushing $7-10. You can bring your own picnic stuff though so come prepared. We didn’t make it into their store to shop as the day went by too quickly and we ran out of time. Check-in was simple with a quick scan of our mobile tickets. The online ticket situation was a bit confusing as they didn’t make it clear with the timed entry if that meant you only had a certain amount of time to be inside the zoo or they just wanted an idea how many people where inside. We were never told we had to leave in a set amount of time which was nice as the zoo takes several hours to make it through. The paths were clearly marked, they also have a zoo map available online and we also rode the zoo train that was fairly priced and our younger child really enjoyed it. Note there are not many animals you can see other than than elephants if they are where you can see them. It was a great family outing and we plan to go back again in a few years.
Tori — Google review
We did the Zoo Lights event! It was very well organized, free over flow parking with free bus ride to the front gates. There were some concession up with things like kettle corn, and elephant ears. The train ride is fun and you get so see even more lights. They do an amazing job getting so many lighted displays up. My 5 year old daughter really loved train and the trees that were wrapped in lights. The bug house was open for warming up and for viewing bugs. Most animals were not viewable, but elephants are awake at night and we were able to go to the indoor viewing area. 3 elephants were in their playing and eating! The keep was setting out hay bales to reach for and eat. It was wonderful.
It was sold out… but felt a bit crowded for my liking. Our group worn fun Christmas lights and it made it easier to keep track of each other with so many other people around.
Erin B — Google review
Went to the Oregon Zoo with family. Age range from 65 to 1 ½, with stroller.
Nice February Sunday afternoon. Everyone had a good time. A lot of the activities / informative shows were not in operation. Some animals were not visible, hibernating or just hiding. We still had an enjoyable time
I definitely recommend.
Wendell Hickerson — Google review
first of all this zoo is amazing! not only do the animals looks happy, it’s a gorgeous place to walk through, but what we really noticed the most was the staff! The staff were so vibrant and happy to share their love for the animals they care for. Every staff from the gate entry to the custodial worker were happily talking about the baby bears that were out that day! We had a great time and can’t wait to bring our family here!
Kate — Google review
Amazing experience! So many animals to see. Easy walking with all paths paved. Purchasing tickets online is easy. 3 hours was barely enough time to scratch the surface of what this Zoo has to offer. Early morning is best to avoid crowds. Will be back!
Dana Jara — Google review
I felt this zoo is underrated and should be more famous. The setting is beautifully done and each animal is given a lot of space to move around unlike the typical zoos. Probably this was the reason, every animal in here was actively moving around rather than lethargically lying in a corner. This makes it a fun experience for adults and kids alike. There were also some unusual exhibits like - Vultures feeding on a whole deer carcass which you can view at your own discretion, a beaver who has an underwater home inside a tunnel, weaver birds busy weaving pretty nests, playful otters, a mountain goat and much more. It's divided into ecosystems like African savanna, Polar passage, Primate forest, Great Northwest etc. There are other interactive experiences at different times and also a zoo train for five bucks. We went two hours before closing and had to rush through everything to complete on time. Ample amount of paid parking available.
Varna Vincent — Google review
You can be Around 10am or 11am is perfect and you could see Wild animals shows. And They feed to animals that around noon or 1pm. You can see them how to eat and enjoy the meals. Restrooms are clean mostly. Cafe and restaurant are pretty ok and little bit pricey. Parking lots are big but sometimes overcrowded. Summer time Friday and Saturday are busiest days. Sunday is little bit less people. But still busy. Animals mostly are happy and napping all the time. They seemed to clean up cages a lots. Kids have a great time. Best family time in Portland Oregon.
Morai Ball — Google review
Wonderful place for an easy and sweet date! We have a membership and popping over for a quick visit is so relaxing. Consider visiting on a hot day. Our last trip was over 90 degrees and the zoo was pretty empty. They set up misting stations and have cool drinks and plenty of shade. We were able to enjoy the trip without overheating!
Charlotte Bryan — Google review
Wow what an amazing zoo! The amount of trees and shade is wonderful on a hot day, the animals had a lot of room to roam and looked very healthy, and all the facilities were well kept.
We came on a Friday morning when they opened. We bought our tickets via mobile phone maybe 15 minutes before we entered prior to getting into our car to drive there. There was still a decent amount of availability. Entering was easy with the QR code we received.
We saw some otters, bears, went on a merry-go-round, and had a blast!
Paul M — Google review
We really do have a nice Zoo. The animals were all out and lively. The Red Panda was so adorable, I didn't get pictures, though. The Lions are just so majestic, I dropped everything and took pics of them.
However, the so-so food is really over priced, and they close way too early. They wouldn't let us go into the gift shop 30 minutes before closing. We were ready to overspend in there, but they were more concerned with closing the doors on time. That's fine. We will just bring our own food next time, and go earlier I guess.
Monika — Google review
The Zoo is a everlasting source of joy, offering year-round fun for all ages. With kids in tow, our visits are never hurried, and that's part of the charm—we always discover something new every time we visit.
Having cherished memories of this zoo since my own childhood, I've witnessed remarkable changes. The upgrades and new exhibits have transformed it into a captivating space. And let's talk about the Zoo Lights—it's a must-see! While there may not be many animals on display during this event, the breathtaking lights make up for it.
The Zoo Lights experience is pure magic. The dazzling display creates a spectacular atmosphere, and the best part is, you can go at your own pace. It's a mesmerizing journey that adds an extra layer of enchantment to this already fantastic place.
In summary, the Zoo offers not just a fun time but also a touch of magic, especially during Zoo Lights. The upgrades and thoughtful additions have truly elevated the experience. Highly recommend for families and anyone seeking a delightful escape!
Ariel Sasser - Local Realtor — Google review
I love this zoo. It is constantly improving. I've been going to the Oregon Zoo for 30+ years. It was fun to spend the day reminiscing about the way it used to look. Where the entrance used to be. What animals and events I'd been to over the many years. I love the knowledge of the volunteers and the friendliness of the staff. The animal enrichment keeps the animals rewarded and engaged and is so fun to watch. Membership is worth the price.
Stephanie Wisdom — Google review
First off, I really liked the loop design where you follow a one-way path all the way through. The exhibits are organized into biomes, and the Pacific Northwest part was my favorite due to the shade and tree coverage above the walkways. Good and semi-reasonable priced cafes at the entrance and exit. Also plenty of restrooms and water fountains throughout.
Connor M — Google review
The Oregon Zoo is absolutely amazing. I especially appreciate their elephant habitat. It is absolutely huge compared to any other zoo. They do a great job at providing their elephants with space. There is an enormous indoor space for when it rains. There is an elephant size pool, deep enough that the elephants can actually swim. The enclosure wraps around a significant portion of the zoo. Elephants can range quite a distance. Zoos are always a bitter sweet experience. Seeing such a large variety of majestic wild animals in one place is a great educational opportunity. On the flip side seeing the animals confined to enclosures instead of ranging freely in nature is always a bit sad. The Oregon Zoo does a great job of balancing the quality of life for their animals against the ability of the public to view and experience the animals.
Daniel Green — Google review
I was impressed. One of the most beautiful zoos I've been to and the high quality of animal care was apparent. We saw some playing tigers and bear cubs, a young orangutan, and something I'd never seen up close before - sea otters! The interpretation was also good at noting conservation efforts for the species and how guests can take action themselves.
A few critical notes. The zoo key felt like being robbed since the machines were hard to locate and rarely worked. We also were turned off by the large cutouts of cartoon animals stationed around the zoo. I think they were going for a fun whimsical take on wildlife, and sure, art is subjective, but our group found them to be rather undignified and running counter to the zoo's apparent goal of encouraging respect for animals. The other upsells like the carousel and train were also pretty underwhelming.
All in all a good visit and worth taking a look. Just please be respectful and kind when observing the animals!
S P — Google review
Loved loved loved!! Absolutely amazing how the zoo felt like it was part of the natural landscape. Amazingly curated of animals with educational information to learn more about the individual animals and its species. The way the zoo flows just makes sense and keeps the flow of people moving.
(*only thing I would say is don’t go in a colder day because some of the animals were not out to see)
Corey — Google review
The Oregon zoo is a wonderful zoo. The animals are well taken care of, and staff was friendly and knowledgeable. The elephant exhibit was amazing and the indoor part is so nice. Bathrooms are clean and well stocked. The zoo art is also very unique and fun to look at. If highly recommend visiting the zoo if you are in Portland
Matthew Mason — Google review
The Zoo lights during Christmas holidays are very nice, they did a great job decorating the beautiful lights in different animal shapes, and the big Christmas tree at the entrance is very cool. We enjoyed walking around in the park and seeing all kinds of animals lights. Definitely a good place to go at night with family and friends to have some holiday fun.
Prepared for big lines for the train rides.
Wish they have opened more areas, it feels smaller than before.
Lila C — Google review
Love the Oregon Zoo! One of the best zoos I've had the pleasure of visiting. Just went last weekend and got to see the polar bear, red panda, and a baby rhino! Fantastic activity on a nice sunny day.
Note: parking can be a headache when the Zoo is busy (usually on sunny days), so I recommend either getting there early or being prepared to park farther away and take the free shuttle in!
Ben Kirkpatrick — Google review
Had a wonderful time touring the zoo with the family. Got to see almost all of it in an afternoon. Even stopped for an elephant ear treat. We loved the exhibits. It’s nice to have stops along the way to walk in for air conditioning.
Would love for their to be more dietary options, especially for Gluten Free people. My husband ended up not eating anything because he didn’t want a salad. Lactose free ice cream options too would be awesome! We love the zoo and will continue to be members!
Melissa Dasaro — Google review
Pleasant stroll through a ni E well maintained zoo. The animals seemed well taken care of and they had a little of all the main zoo animals. The elephant portion is huge and I guess they're known for their elephant program. Swing by on a weekday, not as big if a crowd.
The Lan Su Chinese Garden is a tranquil botanical garden in the Old Town Chinatown of Portland, Oregon. The garden features rare plants native to China, decorative stonework and a tea shop.
We went there yesterday and we love it. Great place for tea time and relax. We ordered 2 cups of tea and enjoy our time there. When we headed out, the security guy asked us if we would need a bottle of water as it was hot yesterday (so nice of him). Recommend to spend about 1 hour - 1 hour 15 mins for a self guided tour including photography and tea time. Pay with app would work best if you need to extend the parking time. We ordered 3 cups of tea, around $6.5 each. We love the view :)
Ngoc D. Nguyen — Google review
I got here for the Chinese new year and it was decorated decently. I love what they have done with just a small space, worth a ticket to go and see. I enjoyed the waterfall the most, I love them. So peaceful and calming. The tea and gift shops were neat and the the teas were tasty!
White & Gray Matters — Google review
My friend and I had a great time coming here. Very peaceful and casual. You are totally free to wander about at your leisure and take as much time as you want. It was not crowded either. Plenty of cool architecture and things to look at. Amazing bonsai trees, statues, and mostly shaded by beautiful trees. What really made this experience special was the tearoom. The tearoom is absolutely amazing, on the second floor. An amazing selection of high quality teas to choose from. You can try several, and they serve it to you with a kettle of hot water so you can re-steep your tea as many times as you like. While you enjoy nice views of the entire garden out the windows. Very relaxing, and great experience. Highly recommend!
Phil Foster — Google review
I like what they’ve done with such a tight space!
Very peaceful and quiet inside. I loved the pond and little bridges & pavilions built over it.
The tea shop was good! I tried the mint & Tulsi herbal tea and quite liked it. The red bean mooncake was good too. Nothing to rave about, but good!
The gift shop has some interesting little souvenirs. Overall, I wished it was a bigger space - especially for that admission fee of 13 bucks.
Swap — Google review
This was a true zen experience. It doesn't draw the crowds that the Japanese garden does, which means the lines don't exists either. Purchased tickets ahead of the visit online, parked in a nearby lot and walked to the gardens. It was delightful and surprising that once inside the gardens a lot of the city noise dissipated. It was beautiful and the tea house was such a pleasant stop.
Bri — Google review
First-time visitors are in for a somewhat quick and short walk through. It's not too big good for a short visit. Easy access to walking. Limited with space for walkers or wheelchair. Just because the pathways are somewhat narrow. Would be definitely good to go first thing in the morning before it gets crowded. One-time visit.
Robert Herrera — Google review
Wonderful oasis in Old Town! It's nice to see thriving businesses and locations in the neighborhood. There's a great amount to learn visiting the garden and ultimately it's just a nice place to clear your mind. Definitely a Portland gem.
Kareem Alston-Rosales — Google review
I loved my visit here. I had concerns about going due to the location but I'm glad I went. It's a tiny paradise. They offer a tour and you can wander around at leisure. The teahouse was lovely and smelled amazing like tea and incense. I will probably buy a cup next time. The staff made us some complimentary Tangyuan...tiny dessert of glutinous rice balls filled with sesame paste in a hot sweet sauce that tasted like sweet tea. We did a fun scavenger hunt also as we walked around. I'm grateful for the Chinese community for keeping this garden and old buildings maintained to perfection for the public to enjoy.
Laura Core — Google review
This place is small and amazing. I like the atmosphere and decorations. It looks very expensive to maintain. It cost 15 dollars to get inside. It is a nice place to walk around and take photos. Sit down and enjoy some tea. I like it here more than the Japanese garden. Wished it was bigger
Johnnie Lau — Google review
They had a cool dragon dance to celebrate lunar near years! We took refuge in the tea house for warmth. Would definitely come back spring/summer - I imagine it’s even prettier then.
Trung Phan — Google review
A cute tiny garden within downtown with attention to detail about architecture & art. Has a restaurant that serves bit pricey teas and snacks. Parking is curbside.
Ram Dongre — Google review
Not a bad place to go and chill out. They had some fun activities for kids but, as someone who doesn't like being around kids, they were actually easy enough to dodge so kind of best of both there. Tea house had some good views.
Christian Pate (trekkie1701c) — Google review
Love visiting the Lan Su Chinese Garden especially around Chinese New Year. This is the Year of the Dragon (obviously). The tea house has undergone some renovations and we would have stayed if we had more time. They have a very old Poncirus citrus trifoliata, Flying Dragon Tree, in one of the courtyards while we have one that is just a few years old by our front door. Very cool tree! It's in one of the pictures. From their website: "Lan Su Chinese Garden offers infinite paths to discovery, whether you are a visitor simply taking in the beauty of the garden for the first time or a member who comes back day after day to sip tea in the teahouse. One visit just isn't enough to take in the depth and abundance of experiences. Lan Su is ever-changing —by the minute, by the hour, and with the seasons. Something as simple as the shifting of light throughout the day can dramatically alter the garden's appearance and your experience. You'll always discover something new at Lan Su."
Kelly Thomas — Google review
Beautiful garden! Loved the feel. It's in the middle of the city so a big juxtaposition between serene garden and run down buildings. I loved it, it was pretty but $14 for something that took us 30 min max to do was steep.
Lisa Zauner — Google review
An absolute oasis of tranquility in the heart of Portland. Easy access from the Max line also makes it convenient to get there from many locations. Fully walled off with tranquil water features, this is a reproduction of a Japanese scholars home from centuries ago. Plenty to see and do, guided and non-guided tours available, and a tea house on site. One note is that as of October 2023 the tea house is closed and being renovated, bit they are opearting a pop-up tea shop where you can buy tea and accessories and a cup of hot tea during your visit. I'm glad we took the time to visit while in Portland for a convention, totally worth it.
M A — Google review
Wonderful gem in Portland. Authentic style Chinese Garden with lovely architecture and details. Tea house was closed sadly but I understand it will be coming back thankfully. Fun tip is to take off your shoes and walk barefoot on the amazing polished stone walkways for a nice foot massage. 100% recommend this place. The plantings, detailed architecture and authenticity are worth seeing. Also it's critical to support local gems like this.
Andrew Engel — Google review
A really beautiful garden and awesome tasting tea. It's only $3 entry for EBT/Snap card holders. The only downside is the area of town is covered in homeless. I didn't feel safe walking with my daughter here or parking our car nearby. Have someone drop you off and pick you up later if possible.
Rachel Flaat — Google review
We spent a lovely drizzly time here yesterday, enjoying a docent led tour and spring blossoms. Will surely return to savor more of this beautiful space!
The International Rose Test Garden is a public garden in Southwest Portland, Oregon, United States. It is 4.5 acres (1.8ha) and has award-winning rose varieties, as well as Shakespeare Garden adjacent with flora mentioned in the Bards most famous works and roses named after characters from his plays. The garden is open daily from dawn to dusk during the summer months.
We when here a few years ago and I absolutely loved it! It's such a beautiful place to walk around and take pictures with the many different types of roses! The fact that it's free is a bonus in my book.
Ashley Roberts — Google review
An awesome place to visit! You get to see so many varieties of roses and colors ! It’s very gorgeous and feels so good. Best of all there is no entry free to visit this place. You just need to get parking or can opt for pay by your parking. Do visit this place in jun end types for full bloom. You can easily spend two hours.. there is also a open area where you could plan a picnic with kids n enjoy leisurely the beautiful garden! You can’t get enough pics of the roses !
Amruta M — Google review
The garden was an absolute delight. Even though the majority of the roses weren't in bloom yet the grounds are beautiful. You also get a lovely view of the city and mountains. The park is very hilly but has good ramp access. Although the park was very serene, unfortunately, my car was broken into. There didn't seem to be any security or cameras in the parking lot so do not bring any valuables to the park.
Altinay Cortes — Google review
Definitely not in season for roses but still beautiful! Loved the blossom trees. $2 per hour parking spots you can pay at meter with card or cash.
Jaslin Guiles — Google review
All the roses are in full bloom now! Now is the best time to see this garden! This Free entrance rose garden is one of the best rose garden I ever seen. So many pretty roses! It surely is garden lover’s dream come true. Try to avoid the huge crowds go on weekdays or late afternoon on the weekends. Parking is a little hard to fine, but I can guarantee you that this place is worth your patience to drive around for a parking spot.
J C — Google review
The rose garden is so beautiful and if you come on the perfect day then it just makes it more amazing. My wife and I came here today and the weather was great. The sun wasn't out yet, it was in the mid 60s and the air was fresh. We uber here so we didn't have to look for parking. The roses here are all amazing and you'll have a beautiful background no matter where you take your pictures. They also have a little Gazebo if you want to sit under there and take photos. The gift store here also have some nice products. My wife got 2 of their purses because she like the roses design. There a bathroom near the gift shop and they also give free tour at 1pm. You cannot go wrong by visiting this place because it's also near the Japanese Garden and amphitheater.
Peter Xaymountry — Google review
Such a beautiful place with so much to see. Find any colored rose here even tie-dye roses. Easy to access and get around with many places to sit and relax or to take a small break. Very very recommended. Close to the zoo, the children's museum, Japanese garden and a few other places you can spend an entire weekend in and near the area parks.
ExplOregon Jerry — Google review
This is our second visit and we live 2000 miles away! The roses are so beautiful and the variety is fantastic! Acres of the most amazing flowers you’ll ever see! The most peaceful experience you’ll ever have with the exception of the Japanese Gardens across the street.
Mickey Berry — Google review
If you appreciate roses and beautiful gardens with pleasant pathways, and stonework in general, you’ll love the International Rose Test Garden at Washington Park.
This lush, tranquil and large garden setting is a perfect place to get your mind off the mundane day to day whilst taking a stroll or reading a book. I would recommend the summer months til October for the optimal experience as the roses are obviously not blooming in winter through early Spring (not sure why some reviewers were so surprised at this). Parking right now in October is best especially if you’re going on a week day, if you want to have a good experience here and avoid crowds definitely go on like a Monday.
Finally I’d recommend taking your time to fully enjoy the blooms, beautiful greenery and lovely setting, it’s a garden so strolling is best not a place to grab a few choice shots and then be off…
Shylo Saragosa — Google review
My family had a nice time visiting the rose garden and we will have to revisit again to be able to explore it in it’s entirety. You could easily spend a couple of hours here. They have different sections the roses are organized in. There is the Shakespeare Garden and an amphitheater. It was free to look around, we only had to pay for parking which was around a few dollars. Everything was very well kept, nice and neat.
Veena Violeta — Google review
06/11/23: what a gorgeous And fabulous rose garden!! It has different varieties of roses and they smell SO GOOD! aha, I would say it is an enormous garden connecting to different spaces (picnic areas, Japanese garden, Washington Park) and there is a fine for removing roses!!
There is no ticket and tons of paid parking lots in front of the garden. It does worth a visit and I would love to make several more visits to this beautiful garden
Danny Tram — Google review
We loved the International Rose Test Garden! It is so beautiful and they smell amazing!! Parking was only $3.50 for two hours, and it was right by the gardens. They have tennis courts, a botanical garden, and an ametheater. People were having picnics, doing yoga, and playing soccer throughout the gardens. It is a relaxing and awesome place to go see.
Callie Main — Google review
This is one of the best rose gardens I’ve ever been to. There are so many varieties of roses to choose from, and I love how many colors there are. If you visit Washington Park, make sure to stop by. The garden appeared to be in full bloom in mid to the end of June. There is no fee to walk through the garden, so take your time.
Mary — Google review
Lovely lovely lively! Many variety of roses to see and smell. The roses are in full bloom during this time of the year. They were beautiful and scentuous. We went on a weekend so I think there were more people visiting than on a weekday, but can't say for sure as I never been here during the weekday. Parking can be hard to find so you may need to park farther away, but the walk is not bad. There's a free tour, but they're only for a specific time of day. You can also do a self-guided tour. There are restrooms and even a souvenir shop.
Giuli C — Google review
The time and care and love put into raising these gorgeous roses is made evident by the luscious lawns and vibrant petals that cover these grounds. It’s well worth a visit, even though parking can be tight on days with good weather.
Excellent place for a date, boys and girls 😘
Ryan — Google review
The roses were not blooming yet. However, I enjoyed the rest of the scenery and the peacefulness of this garden. There’s also other beautiful gardens in walking distance to explore.
Vilma Yoder — Google review
Beautiful place and garden. Roses were still blooming as of Oct 22. The parking is $2 per hour. I found it easily. It's an amazing place with great views of the buildings as well. The Japanese garden is also closest. A lot of trails around and you can see a bunch of people running, walking and strolling their dogs. Definitely check it out if you can.
Sunny Binjola — Google review
Came here to spend a Saturday afternoon while visiting Portland. Very impressive varieties in all shapes, sizes, and colors. You can easily spend 1-2 hours just walking around the many varieties. They allow you to walk along the rows, trusting you won't touch the roses or bees pollinating the flowers. Basically, leave no trace behind.
There's different sections from the test garden, gold medal garden, Shakespeare Garden, climbing roses, miniature roses, landscape roses, shrub roses, grandiflora roses, floribunda roses, etc... Even if not a rose or flower expert, you can easily appreciate and learn about the many different varieties of roses. Definitely worth the free cost to walk around the roses.
LeWayne Ballard — Google review
We visited just to get a preview of what to expect in the spring. Loved the lay out, plenty of space. It seems to have a good variety of rose plants... love the serenity!
David Wynia — Google review
So wonderful! I love the rose snow ones in the summer, but year round the whole place is gorgeous. I wish there were more sheltered spaces so people could come and enjoy the view in the winter months, but it's a cute spot! Bathrooms are not the cleanest, but what can you really expect from a public park?
Lily L. — Google review
Beautiful park. If you love nature you will find it breathtaking...the flowers didn't bloom yet, but the park is beautiful
glamsense divas — Google review
Very nice and peaceful place to go for a walk. When the roses are blooming they look great right now I'll have to wait until spring. I highly recommend this location.
The Portland Japanese Garden is a tranquil, peaceful space with features like a waterfall and teahouse that offer stunning views of the cityscape. The garden is composed of five different styles of gardens spread over 5.5 acres and offers visitors a chance to learn more about Japanese culture through displays and activities.
You should definitely check out this Japanese Garden if you're in the area because it is totally worth it. You have to pay an admission fee to enter but it's not a lot and you're supporting the garden. You have to take a small hike to go to the main entrance but it is well worth it. They have a little cafe here but there isn't a lot of options so just be aware. The view that you get of the waterfall, design and being with nature is wonderful. You can spend a good 30 minutes just walking around and enjoying your view. There are also workers around the garden as well if you need help or someone to take your picture. We really like the main little waterfall that they have here. Parking is not free I think so just be aware that you might have to pay for that as well. They have a little gift shop where my wife got an earring from. Just follow the pathway and you won't get lost.
Peter Xaymountry — Google review
The garden was beautiful! It was a little smaller than I expected, but it had nicely paved paths, nice spring blooms and a peaceful vibe. The queue for the Japanese cafe inside is super long, so make sure to reserve your spot first thing when you get in. Would be even more beautiful if the cherry blossoms weren't at the end of their bloom.
Amy Wu — Google review
Definitely worth a visit! It was super peaceful and so beautiful. They have tours there but it seemed like most just walked through on their own. It’s not huge so you can get through it somewhat quick so take your time. The paths are uneven but there was a sign saying they did that on purpose so you would be forced to take your time. It’s all very intentional which is super cool. All the sounds of nature are really pretty and it’s well groomed. Bought our tickets ahead of time so we got in pretty quick at our allotted time. There is parking up top and I think it’s a couple bucks an hour but we just walked our way in. I’m sure the parking fills up quick though. There’s a nice little cafe and gift shop and information center at the top before you walk into the garden as well. The gift shop was cool and it seemed like the cafe had some authentic options.
Tristan C — Google review
Really lovely, the map you get given does look like it's a big place but when you walk around, it's actually not as big as you think. So take your time, enjoy it. It really is an amazing piece of artwork.
Sam — Google review
Absolutely stunning and peaceful. The beautiful nature combined with the maintenance of the garden is just incredible. So many beautiful statues, structures, settings, and more. We went on a lightly rainy day and walked around for approximately 3 hours. It was definitely a hike, so be prepared shoe wise. Be respectful.
Jessica Hughes — Google review
At first I thought the price for entry was a bit on the pricey side, but I think it was well worth it. The garden was very peaceful and relaxing. Went in the morning when it was still cool and crisp out. The sounds of the flowing streams and the few small waterfalls while staring at the zen garden make all the difference. 10/10
B P — Google review
The Portland Japanese Gardens extraordinarily beautiful. I happened to go when it was a perfect day and I enjoyed every aspect of it. I read some complaints about the hike up, but to that help to segment the garden to its own world. The gift shops were really awesome. There were a pretty large variety of items to purchase. On top of that there was a showcase of art right next to it. The garden itself has multiple sections to walk through. Each segment had its own unique identity. Truly my only complaint about the garden is one it’s entrance fee and two it’s size. I felt that for how small it was the fee was not up to par. If it was bigger I’d honestly be completely okay with how much I spent. Though I wouldn’t let that deter any new newcomers because it’s still an amazing experience.
Sonam — Google review
Walk into a place of tranquility and rediscovery. This is oasis hidden among the city. A leisurely walk through the garden will put your state of mind of calmness and escaping the day to day. The views are beautiful. The bonsai trees are a very welcoming addition. Go from place to place and see what a bit of meditation can bring around. Take in the air in its purest form. This is definitely a place that I'll come back to visit again. Gift shop, restrooms, and a fairly decent sized restaurant. There are plenty of customer service attendants walking around if you do have questions regarding the area. Go by and see. Look into your own personal life and see what happens.
Robert Herrera — Google review
Beautiful, of course. Can't take in outside food or drinks. There is ramps in places, but a lot of stairs and uneven ground. Lots of benches to stop rest or take it all in. Think fall would be the best time to come and enjoy the mapels showing off and a nice chill in the air
Misky B — Google review
Very beautiful Japanese garden. A wonderful and educational place for family pastime and enjoy Japanese culture. We walked for 2 hours and enjoyed it very much. We managed to see the feeding of koi carp, it was very interesting for the children. Beautiful and very picturesque place, solitude and peace. Wonderful gift shop. There is a restaurant nearby in case you get hungry after a 2 hour walk through this incredible place. The price justifies expectations. Thank you very much, we will definitely be back.
Kseniya Pfau — Google review
Our early October visit to the Portland Japanese Gardens provided us a monochromatic view of the beauty of the gardens. Having read some of the Google Maps Reviews, we saw how other visitors have contributed photos of beautiful gardens full of color. We missed that season by months, but that didn’t take away from our visit. We were fascinated by the textures, the variety of steps, the water. Even though the clouds were low and it began to lightly rain, it didn’t distract from our visit.
We did take advantage of the free shuttle to the top of the hill and enjoyed our stroll down.
There are no restrooms by the entrance; they are at the top of the hill.
Would love to return and visit during the other seasons.
Sue Martindale — Google review
This is an oasis in Portland. The grounds are meticulously kept, and the buildings are beautiful recreations of historic Japanese structures. There are tours offered, a gift shop, and a modern tea house on site. However, it was an hour and a half wait on the Sunday we visited, so we had to skip it. It is a hike to get from the shuttle drop off area or parking to the top of the hill where this resides but there is also a free shuttle back and forth from the top fi you need it. Limited options for refreshments: On Sunday afternoon we went, I was informed they had sold out of water, but there were a few water fountains available. The bathrooms are nice, and the garden areas are varied. Your experience may be affected by others who don't understand keeping their voices subdued in tranquil and relaxing settings. There are plenty of small seating areas to enjoy some snatched privacy or the views. On a clear day like we had you can also catch an amazing view of Mount Baker in the distance towering over the city.
M A — Google review
I go here every month with my family and it’s so fun! Never gets boring. It has a very nice cafe and gift shop :) I got my friend a really nice birthday gift from there. 10/10 would definitely recommend! Although I suggest getting a membership because it can get really crowded on some days.
silly — Google review
Very nice design. It has three levels, ground entry level, middle exhibition level, and garden level. You can enjoy the design concept that combines artificial with nature in an elegant way. You need to spend at least 1 hour to appreciate the beauty of the garden.
Zhong Shang — Google review
This place is beautiful! Very relaxing and amazing place to take pictures. My girls really enjoyed the fish and site seeing. They have a Cafe restaurant, a gift shop, a learning center and bathrooms. The walk is not crazy long but it took is about 1 1/2 hours to go through it all. Most of it is up hill , with some leveled areas. If you have never been it's definitely a place to try out.
Parking was tight lots of people on a Sunday. You have to pay for parking and then line up to pay the entrance fee. Children 5 and younger are free.
Jessenia Renteria — Google review
What a great start to our weekend Portland trip. The grounds are beautiful and so well maintained. It took us about 1.5 hours to wander the grounds. The only feedback I would give is that when I researched the garden before going it did not mention that there is a bit of a hike to even get to the garden. I navigated it fine but I could see this being an obstacle for others.
Meghan McGee — Google review
This is definitely one of my favorite places in Portland and one of my favorite garden spaces in the country. What a gem of a space. Definitely sign up for a tour as it is time well spent getting the background and history of the space and learning about all of the thoughtfulness and intentionality that went into this beautiful space. It was great to catch a tea ceremony demonstration and to have tea in the tea house at the end. This is one place in Portland I will plan to visit on every trip.
Ryan C. Van Wyk — Google review
It is best to arrive early to avoid the crowds and truly soak in the serenity. This was my first time, and even at 11am on a summer Wednesday, there were lots of people on the paths. There's a lot to enjoy from the bonsai, trees, bushes, bamboo, coi fish, stone pathways, streams, and gift shops. It was inspiring to consider some of these designs for my own garden.
Sabrina Lozano — Google review
This is a wonderful place to stroll through. The ticket price is justifiable considering this is a private funded garden. We spent 2 hours walking through. Fun art installments and gift shop. Not to mention the cultural performers. This is a fun outing and worth a visit. Thank you Portland Japanese Garden!
Nik Ledger — Google review
Probably THE Most popular tourist place in Portland city. Claimed to be the biggest Japanese garden in north America. True to the fame, the garden is really well designed and staffed. Beautiful view throughout the year. Often you can find surprise local Japanese capture presentations at the site for free. Also right next to the Japanese garden is the beautiful rose garden. so lot of things to do there. At the top of the hill, some time it could get chilly. Bring a thick jacket if needed.
Shrek Wynn — Google review
The Portland Japanese Garden is a serene oasis that offers a tranquil and beautiful escape from the city’s hustle and bustle. As you wander through the paths, you’re greeted with meticulously maintained landscapes that showcase the art of Japanese gardening. Each area of the garden has its unique charm, from the peaceful Koi ponds to the stunningly manicured trees and plants.
The attention to detail in every aspect of the garden is remarkable. It’s a place where you can truly appreciate the changing seasons, each bringing its own unique beauty. The garden also offers lovely views of the city, adding to its charm.
The staff is knowledgeable and friendly, contributing to an overall welcoming atmosphere. It’s a perfect spot for contemplation, photography, or simply a peaceful walk. A visit to the Portland Japanese Garden is a must for anyone looking to experience a slice of tranquility and beauty.
Nihar Bendre — Google review
If you're out in Portland visiting, I highly recommend coming here! It was raining when I went, but I was still able to see everything the garden had to offer. The views are absolutely breathtaking, and there's enough to keep you occupied at least for half of the day. It wasn't too crowded either and very peaceful to walk around the garden. There's a decent sized parking lot, but you do have to pay. Also, you do have to walk uphill and climb a few stairs to get to the actual garden as a fair warning. But I had a great experience and would come back again!
franchesica kilt — Google review
If you’re coming here you probably have an interest in Japanese gardens or wanted a pretty place to be in nature whether by yourself or with friends and family, well I have to say it was indeed beautiful.
I’d say if you were to really speed run the sites you can walk through the whole park in 30 minutes to an hour but considering we should be mindful of the details that go into this beautiful garden I’d say if you’re an adult you can properly take in the sites and surroundings in 1.5-2 hours. So many small details and signs of beauty you would miss if you hurry through.
It was a great way to spend the day, it was gorgeous and I really did feel at peace here while trying to be mindful of the work the staff put into maintaining this beautiful garden. On a clear day there’s a wonderful view of Mt. Hood? And you could spend much longer than 1.5-2 hours there if you chose to do so. You can walk up from the entrance to the main gardens or there is a bus and or parking that can get you up to the main attractions (I think). There’s also an area in the gardens where they hold exhibits, the current miniature exhibit (as of 02/24) was great and interesting and I’d recommend checking it out as well.
There were no real negatives but I’ll list out what I wish I knew, as of now (02/24) the koi aren’t out in their usual numbers as they are doing something to keep them healthy until spring time comes in. And the traditional tea house is not what’s generally open to the public but a place where you can take photos of and walk by. I’m sure you can reserve a tea ceremony somehow, but I was excited to drink tea in a traditional tea house and didn’t realize the tea house/cafe on site was more modern (yet good and welcoming but not what I was hoping to do while here).
Overall it’s gorgeous, a good time and when in Portland I’d recommend checking it out for sure, even in the winter (02/24) it was gorgeous and I can’t wait to experience this place during the different seasons!
Joe Johnson — Google review
We went 3/24 - the cherry blossoms were gorgeous and in full bloom, along with the camellias and magnolias. It was a wonderful stroll but definitely not very accessible, lots of stone pathways and rocky slopes. I would also suggest putting your name in for the cafe when you first get there - you can then enjoy the garden and have tea after as there is usually a long wait it seems.
Hayley Resk — Google review
I've been to the Portland Japanese Garden twice, once with a buddy of mine and then again with my partner. It's such a tranquil environment to spend some time in a controlled and well-organized mixture of culture nature. The garden itself isn't huge and you can explore a lot of it in a couple of hours, but I would recommend taking your time in viewing the scenery and experiencing the places with all senses possible.
If you're able to go on a weekday, it's especially well worth your money, as there are less people and you can enjoy the calmness of the environment. My partner and I went here on Valentine's Day and had an amazing first part of our day. It can get distracting and hectic here on the weekends with more people and a lot of kids involved, which I feel can be detracting from the place, though they do a good job attempting to combat that problem by setting a limit on how many people can enter at a certain time.
The garden is different during all four seasons, and now my partner and I want to experience all of them together. There are a lot of reasons to go back besides that, though. It's a nice way to spend some time and decompress while still being outside and feeling productive. They have a cute little café and gift shop. Employees are kind and knowledgeable, and they look happy to work at this place.
Angelyka Cava — Google review
Our visit to the Portland Japanese Garden was really nice. Walking through the garden felt like stepping into a peaceful place, far away from the usual hustle and bustle. The paths, the well-kept plants, and the calm atmosphere made our time there very enjoyable. The Umami Cafe offered We especially liked the small ponds and the view. It's clear a lot of care goes into keeping the garden beautiful. Adding to the experience, the Umami Cafe offered great-tasting tea and pastries that are definitely worth trying. We had a great time and definitely recommend a visit.
Aysa Fan — Google review
Wrapping 2023 in a peaceful and tranquil place. As soon as you walk in the garden you feel relaxed and your mind quiets down. Everything looks so green and fresh in the rain, I’m sure that spring time is gorgeous with all the flowers, I will have to go back to check it out then. There is a little cute shop when you get to the top of the gardens and also a miniature sculptures exhibit. On a nice clear day you can see mount Hood. There is enough parking space but you have to pay for parking, and of course a restroom on premises.
This 16,000 square foot French Renaissance mansion from 1912 is now a museum and features period furnishings and scenic views. It is interesting to learn about the history of Portland and how it has evolved from a tiny Northwest town to its current city status.
The start of the story of Portland. The home of the family that put Portland on the map. If you want to know the story of our city you must visit the Pittock Mansion at least once. The architecture is beautiful, the gardens are well maintained. The views are a must see wether on a rainy or a clear day. If you only have a few hours in our city go to the Pittock Mansion. There’s some wonderful trails on this side of the park too. Just don’t forget to pay for parking.
lorena S — Google review
I can't believe in over a decade living in Portland I've never visited the Pittock Mansion. What a spectacular glimpse of history. Loaded with beautiful architecture and fun facts about the family and home. We really enjoyed our visit. I'm glad it's ticketed so it didn't feel too crowded despite a beautiful, December weekend day. I can't wait to be back and stroll the property (on a less chilly day!).
Kelsea LaVoie — Google review
Beautiful place to visit. It’s fun to read about the history of the mansion. You do have a pay for parking and then tickets to the mansion were $14.50 a person. They also have a gift shop. The view that overlooks Portland was really nice. The rooms are set up and some of the pieces are originals but some are not.
Greg Towers — Google review
Really nice mansion with a lot of information on the origins of Portland and history of the city. The furniture is more representative of the period than actually from the mansion itself. Tickets can be purchased at the door, there was no wait on a Saturday. Museum is paid, although you can walk the grounds and go to the viewpoint for free.
Liza — Google review
I enjoyed the visit to Pittock Mansion. I was able to avail of the Cultural Passes through our local library and get two free adult tickets and one child ticket. I paid for one more adult ticket and it was an easy process on the website. The house is delightful and the views from there look to be beautiful. We visited on a very foggy/overcast day, so sadly did not have the greatest vista views, but I can see they would be great on a sunny day.
Preeti Sugathan — Google review
This is a charming historical mansion built in 1914. Being from the East Coast, I am used to houses built earlier, so seeing one restored to the early 1900s was especially interesting. It is a self-guided tour. Informational signs made it easy to learn about the house, family, and time period. There are also wonderful gardens and trails that we didn't have time to explore.
Sherri Meyer — Google review
This place is absolutely amazing! If your in Portland or near the West Hills this place is a must on sunny day, great views and just a super cool vibe being here. I've never been and I lived in Portland all my life! 🤟🏼
Cory Ternes — Google review
Fantastic views over the city and excellent photo ops in the beautiful surrounds. A small expense on parking only, about 2 dollars an hour. Could be a great trek or hike down from here to Washington park but we drove to a from. A great first stop when visiting Portland to get your overall bearings. Possibly worth touring the mansion too but we didn't have time. Give yourself 30mins to an hour to explore the outside surrounds.
John Phelan — Google review
Great place to visit. Very interesting mansion and had a great view of Portland. You have to pay to park and then another fee to pay to go inside. Probably spend a good hour here. I don't think you need to pay if you just want to look around outside.
Jessa Mitchell — Google review
Portland Life at the top circa 1912… worth the walk through a lifestyle of the past. Sweeping Views of Portland. Wedding photography going in there! Hiking trials too. $8 to park and don’t leave valuables in car…
Cam Mu — Google review
My friend took us here right before they were set to close to get a nice view of Portland at sunset. We arrived at the parking area at 8:50pm and the ranger told us that he closes the gate at 9pm. But he still let us go check out the view quickly and also look at the mansion. The mansion looks nice from the outside because we couldn't go inside. But the view from the backyard is priceless and was perfect at sunset. They have a decent amount of parking but I think it can get busy during the afternoon time.
Peter Xaymountry — Google review
The botanical grounds and views are arguably the best in Portland. Add in a hike on the Forest Park trail the intersects.
Interior on the home is kept in period pieces and decor. Cared for by a non-profit, not the city. Consider donating!
Parking: try parking on the city street outside the gate to avoid crowded parking, then walk up to the Mansion or find the trail offshoot just inside the gate and stay to the left to end up at near the Mansion after a short walk.
Brad — Google review
Not too far from the city and the mansion is on a hill with a parking lot. Buy a ticket will allow you to enter the mansion and another building. There’s a spot can make you shoot a nice city view down there. The entire environment has well maintained the grass, flowers, even the trees are very good condition and beautiful.
Stanley Yeh — Google review
So worth it. Even if you don't go inside ($20 admission fee). My friend says the tour is great. The views are amazing and the trails were great. A little muddy, but hey, it's Portland. Seriously great views, don't miss this.
Andrew Kub — Google review
when you walk into this mansion you feel like you just traveled back in time. It does not disappoint for the price it has loads of rooms for you to explore and has some amazing views. It took me about 2 hours to go through the mansion. The parking is reasonable for 2 dollars and hour.
pandish panda — Google review
06/10/23: this awesome mansion is near the Witch’s Castle and it definitely is worth a visit. It has an outstanding horizon view of the city of Portland.
I did not buy a ticket to get inside the mansion but I heard so many great things inside. Please consider buying a ticket to have a full experience. The mansion is well-maintained, clean, and spacious. I enjoyed the beautiful view and historical meaning of this mansion. Worth a visit!!
Danny Tram — Google review
Beautiful house on top of the hill, love all the flowers along the way. On a sunny day, blue sky, green grass, colorful flowers - the view is just fabulous. Looking at the mountain and the city, probably one of the best places to visit in the area.
The Christmas decorations are beautiful.
Lila C — Google review
It was nice to see the property and learn a bit about the history. The Christmas decorations were fun for my wife and the views are great. During December they have live music which was nice. We got lucky with parking. Worth a visit or two. We would like to come back in the Spring / Summer to see the foliage and flowers in full bloom.
Sung Cho — Google review
It's hard to believe I've never been here in all the years I've lived here! So glad I came when it was all decked out for Christmas!
Note: park in the pull outs up the driveway for free and hike up the road a tad to avoid the city's parking meter and minimal parking. You must use their parking kitty app or their meter, which was not working when we were there. Parking tickets are sky high if they issue you one for not paying so word to the wise!
They do have an elevator, clean bathrooms, a gift shop, and a wonderful view of the city!
The 16,000 Sq ft French Renaissance style home is characterized by its impressive architecture and 23 art- and antique-filled rooms, where you can learn about the fascinating success story of early Portland moguls Henry and Georgiana Pittock, instrumental in the city's development.
Crystal Atkinson — Google review
It is a well kept mansion that represent what wealth could buy a hundred years back. The architecture is beautiful, art and amenities are excellent. Ticket is bit pricey for not letting the viewers to see the upper areas. Paid parking is bit annoying.
Ram Dongre — Google review
Great stop on my trip to Portland, the house is beautiful and there’s a lot of history to read about. The view was super scenic and a short ride up from the inner city! Highly recommend if you enjoy historical sight seeing.
Shannon Gaskin — Google review
The tour of Pittock Mansion was amazing. Its French Renaissance style really caught my eye. I loved the fancy woodwork and beautiful stained glass windows. The gardens were lovely too, blending perfectly with the mansion. It was a visit I won't forget!
Daysi T — Google review
The self guided tour during Christmas is the best as the mansion is decorated for the season. I would plan for good weather to tour the grounds and view point, at the front of the property, as it is best on a clear day. We were lucky enough to see portland and down town. Allow about an hour to tour the mansion.
George Scott — Google review
Pittock Mansion is a museum dedicated to Henry and Georgianna Pittock. The museum is located at the top of a hill that is somewhat steep.
The museum is in pristine condition and is very popular. The mansion is well organized and offers a glimpse into life at the beginning of the 20th century.
Parking is not free and it is best to download the app. The reason is, the kiosks are not always operational and parking enforcement does patrol the area.
A bit of advice, avoid insulting the place out loud. You might regret it.
Adam Wear — Google review
Perched in the West Hills, Pittock Mansion offers stunning city views and a peek into early 20th-century life. The mansion and its gardens are beautifully kept, making it a great spot for history buffs or anyone enjoying a scenic outing. A must-see in Portland.
Aysa Fan — Google review
Absolutely beautiful. To see the top notch for 1914. Indoor plumbing, refrigerator room, an elevator and a dumbwaiter. Beautiful views. You can also go to hike and see the lookout
Lindsey Large — Google review
One of the best views in Portland Oregon all for free. The views are treasures by many who live here for good reason, as the moment you see Mt. Hood and the rest of the city on a clear day your breath will be taken away and you'll gain an appreciation for the beauty of our city.
One of my favorite spots to climb to by bike (very hard but fun!) and one of my favorite spots to enjoy thirty minutes of our beautiful city and nature.
Salmon Creek Regional Park, also known as Klineline Pond, is a spacious and picturesque green space that offers a variety of amenities. It boasts a refreshing pond for swimming, as well as a splash pad and playgrounds for children to enjoy. The park offers plenty of picnic tables in shaded areas with BBQ pits nearby, although visitors should arrive early to secure their spot. Additionally, the park has accessible bathrooms and lifeguards on duty during specified hours.
This park is absolutely gorgeous! It's perfect for a variety of activities such as fishing (alot of people were fishing while I was here), picnics and BBQ's, birthday parties; there is a splash pad here for the kids along with a designated swimming area too, walking, biking, and taking the dog for a nice walk just to name a few. You will definitely get plenty of exercise here while exploring all the many trails. There is literally something for everyone of all ages, as you will see from my photos/videos.
This park is a part of the Salmon Creek Greenway Trail, which is just beautiful, and one of my favorite local spots to frequent. All sorts of wildlife can be found along the greenway. I have captured photos of deer, turtles, a variety of bird species, squirrels, muskrats, and today, my husband and I saw a beaver! We saw the damage it did to a tree first though. 😳
If you have not been here, GO! It is one of my favorite areas in Salmon Creek.👍🏼
Cynthia Scott — Google review
Beautiful park. Great place for riding a bike or wildlife viewing. Klineline Pond is super popular in the summer for swimming. There's also a splash pad and a playground for the kids.
Mack Pines — Google review
Pretty good park. Went on a ride here with the family. We did about 6 miles but there was a lot more to explore. There were a lot of people on the trails enjoying the day. There were some cool birds around in and out of the water as there is a huge wetlands area. There is a great swimming hole for all ages that is roped off, lots of parking and ball fields at the east end. A great place to explore. Parking fee was 3 dollars.
Mr. Fixit — Google review
Nice local spot. The water is gross, but there are places surrounding by the flowing creek that are wonderful!
Lori Casanas — Google review
Took my 11year old grandson fishing but turned out to be a disaster. Not the fault of the park which is absolutely beautiful. Next time he will play in the water park I'm sure he will have much more fun. The pay to park station was a little confusing. But like the fishing, I think it was a grandma problem not the parks
kathy gibbs — Google review
This is a great place to see Canadian geese, Cormorants, and other water fowl. A lot of people were fishing here today. I rode my bike in from the Salmon Creek Greenway parking lot. It's free to park there if you don't mind biking or walking to Klineline pond. It's about .3 miles down the trail.
Luana — Google review
Nice Park. In the summer, the splash pads are open which makes it better for children. Off season they have a great playground and places to walk. Love to go there during fall.
Olesya Stepanyuk — Google review
Our church did some baptisms and it all went really well, it's safe for kids, there's lots of green areas and there is also a splash pad and a playground. Would definitely come again!
Tania Moreno — Google review
We love this place! The playground, splashpad and lake for swimming are all close together which is great! Just $3 for parking day pass and that was it for costs. They have life jackets for anyone who needs them.
A.D. Wilson — Google review
The trail is well maintained and busy. The river and pond are pretty. There are activity fields for a variety of sports. There is an eagle family by the river that are neat to watch. There are restrooms, plenty of parking, and most of the park is accessible. My only issue is lack of shade on the trail, but otherwise, it's a beautiful walk.
Squiffy Bumbo — Google review
Salmon Creek is a great place to bring your family and friends for a nature walk. Accessible friendly too! The pond an creek provide food and shelter for some beautiful birds, including an eagle or two (we've seen two fly together) and hawks. The ducks in the pond are beautiful and there's plenty of fishing to be done! In the summer it's wonderful to bring your kids to play in the water or at the park near the restrooms. Enjoy your day!
Olivia Covarrubias — Google review
I've been coming here since the late 80's before they added trails and a sports park, and before it was nearly destroyed by floods in 1996. It's changed a lot. It's a good place to walk the trails, or walk your dog, or take a bike ride. Come in the evening if you really want to get some peace and quiet. You can get some amazing sunsets here, and you can see lots of birds like red wing blackbirds, killdeer, mourning doves, rabbits, and ducks. The trails are really nice. There's more walking and trails than you think for a smallish place. There's a very nice park for picnics as well. The pond is good for mostly fishing during Spring and Summer when they stock it. You can swim here, but the water can be gross at times from the birds and fish. They also have the Spring Fishing Derby here in April which is amazing for kids. Yes, they charge you for parking here in the peak months. Overall a nice place to come kick back, swim, fish, picnic, bike, walk your dog, or watch some ball games in the Spring.
Nick Bruns — Google review
We came here on a late Monday afternoon, parking lot wasn't super packed, still plenty of parking and no cars parked in the overfill lot. It was only $3 for a car/truck. Shortly after arriving a table opened up in the shade with a BBQ setup, only six BBQ pits in the park so I would recommend getting here earlier or bring her own to be on the safe sides as tables are claimed early with the BBQ stations next to them. Bathroom are easily accessible, and life guards are on duty from 11-7PM.
Penelope Gregor — Google review
My husband and I came to check this place out after hearing about it through his work. We loved it. It has everything you might want in an outdoor adventure. You can go fishing, take a walk through their paths and trails that follow Salmon Creek, or bring your children to the park to play(which also includes a splash pad), have a bbq, or have a picnic. This is also a great place to bird watch as well. There's truly something to do for everyone. They do have stocked bathrooms, life vests for borrowing, water fountains, baseball fields, an event area, covered areas for birthday parties, new bbq grills, a pond and lake, (which were just stocked with trout), maps, benches for resting, waste bags for your fur babies, etc. We really had a blast visiting this park! And definitely want to return again soon! The only thing I would say is... I would bring $1 bills and a pen,(for the envelope) for parking. Whether the entry booth is open or not, you have to pay a $3 parking fee. Pictures Of all areas are included!