Oregon

Every December, Portland, the City of Roses turns into the City of Lights as some of the best light shows and festivals of the Northwest light up the winter sky.

Trekaroo families found top family-friendly state parks that rival national parks with spectacular scenery and kid-friendly beaches, trails, and lakes.

Astoria is about a 2 hour drive from Portland, and lies at the mouth of the Columbia River, where it collides with the Pacific Ocean. Astoria has a lot to offer and makes for a perfect weekend get-away for families. There is no actual beach in Astoria, to get that you need to go 20 minutes down the road to Warrenton, but you are on the river, and you can see plenty of sea activity from sea lions to the massive cargo ships making their way up and down the river.

It’s only fitting that our top 10 list for Oregon reflects its geological diversity! Without further ado, here are Trekaroo’s Top 10 Kid-Friendly Places to Visit in Oregon!

Portland, Oregon is a city with a reputation for beautiful roses, rain, lots of bicycles, and great coffee. But, it’s so much more than just those things; it’s also a wonderful city for families, with never-ending opportunities for fun and adventure. Here are some favorite activities and places that Trekaroo families love!

Photo Courtesy of BigStock/Andy Dean Photography The holiday season is officially here and for many of us, the season’s celebrations are not complete without a colorfully trimmed tree in our …

If you’re headed to Portland for a weekend with the kids, you’re in for a treat. It’s truly one of the country’s great towns, known for funky neighborhoods, food truck, …

Oregon is an outdoor family’s playground. From mountain peaks to miles and miles of beautiful forests, it has the variety and the fresh air families love. Here are few of …

Does your child love gadgets and technology? Have a budding inventor or scientist on your hands? A visit to a fantastic science and technology museum can inspire great scientific and scholastic achievement in even the non-motivated student. We poured through 1,150 reviews on our site and put together this handy guide to the top science & technology museums across the country, as voted by your trusted and experienced Trekaroo users. Get your inner Einstein on!