Best Family-Friendly Attractions
Explore the best best family-friendly attractions options for kids and families in Vancouver
Esther Short Park and Playground
Public square with art & activities. Historic square with playgrounds & public art featuring activities for all ages, including concerts.
605 Esther St, Vancouver, WA 98660
Fort Vancouver National Historic Site
Historic fort with self-guided tours. Park in a former trading post & fort with self-guided tours & 19th-century blacksmith demos.
1001 E 5th St, Vancouver, WA 98661, United States
Fort Vancouver Visitor Center
Pioneer life at a former trading center. Old trading post with cultural exhibits of 19th-century life, including a blacksmith & weapon demos.
1501 E Evergreen Blvd, Vancouver, WA 98661, United States
Wintler Community Park
Beach park with scenic mountain views. 12.5-acre riverfront park providing beach access, benches, picnic tables & scenic mountain views.
Vancouver, WA 98661, United States
Vancouver Lake Regional Park
Waterfront park with a beach & BBQs. Regional park with a sandy lakefront beach, BBQ grills, picnic tables & volleyball courts.
6801 NW Lower River Rd, Vancouver, WA 98660, United States
Wilshire Park
Park & picnic spot with a dog area. A 14.4-acre park open since 1940 with a playground, ball fields, dog-run & picnic areas.
4116 NE 33rd Ave, Portland, OR 97212, United States
The Wishing Tree
Visit this great place for kids and families!
2954 NE 7th Ave, Portland, OR 97212, United States
Forest Park
Enormous wooded area with many trails. 5,000+-acre wooded area with trails for hiking, biking & bird-watching, including a 30-mile route.
Portland, OR 97231, United States
The Freakybuttrue Peculiarium and Museum
Odd collection of exhibits, art & gifts. Museum featuring strange & creepy exhibits, artwork & merchandise (not recommended for children).
2234 NW Thurman St, Portland, OR 97210, United States
The Grotto
Peaceful Catholic shrine & garden. Cliffside Catholic sanctuary known for its Pieta sculpture in a grotto & serene botanical gardens.
8840 NE Skidmore St, Portland, OR 97220
Lan Su Chinese Garden
Serene botanical oasis with a tearoom. Tranquil botanical garden featuring rare plants native to China, decorative stonework & a tea shop.
239 NW Everett St, Portland, OR 97209, United States
Witch's Castle
Abandoned stone house in the forest. On the Lower Macleay Trail, this old stone building with no roof is surrounded by dense woodland.
Lower Macleay Trail, Portland, OR 97210, United States
Pittock Mansion
Historic 1914 home turned into a museum. 23-room mansion from 1914 now a museum, featuring gardens, period furnishings & scenic views.
3229 NW Pittock Dr, Portland, OR 97210, United States
Rocky Butte Natural Area
Remote grassy area with scenic views. Out-of-the-way option for relaxing on the grass amid sweeping views of the city, airport & river.
3102 NE Rocky Butte Rd, Portland, OR 97220, United States
International Rose Test Garden
Landscaped park with 10,000+ plants. City-maintained rose test gardens founded in 1917, featuring 10,000+ plants in manicured displays.
400 SW Kingston Ave, Portland, OR 97205, United States
Laurelhurst Park
Dog-friendly park with a duck pond. 32-acre park featuring an off-leash dog area & a duck pond, plus walking trails & picnic areas.
SE Cesar E Chavez Blvd & Stark St, Portland, OR 97214, United States
Portland Japanese Garden
Serene, landscaped greenery & waterfall. Many styles of gardens showcased in serene 5.5-acre space with waterfall, teahouse & mountain view.
611 SW Kingston Ave, Portland, OR 97205, United States
Portland Art Museum
Asian, American & Native American art. Collection of Asian, American, Native American & European art, plus touring shows & film screenings.
1219 SW Park Ave, Portland, OR 97205, United States
The Famous U Tree
Visit this great place for kids and families!
11504 NE Prescott St, Portland, OR 97220, United States
Washington Park
400-acre park with zoo & rose garden. Huge park with varied attractions including zoo, rose garden, Japanese garden & 12 miles of trails.
4033 SW Canyon Rd, Portland, OR 97221, United States
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