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Gresham /ˈɡrɛʃəm/ is a city located in Multnomah County, Oregon, in the United States, immediately east of Portland. Though it began as a settlement in the mid-1800s, it was not officially incorporated as a city until 1905; it was named after Walter Quinton Gresham, the American Civil War general and United States Postmaster General.
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1. Columbia River Highway
Overall Ratings
5 based on 414 reviews
A historical highway built as the first paved road in the Northwestern portion of Oregon.
Reviewed By roxyrue1 - Troutdale, Oregon
This is a sight not to be missed when visiting Oregon. Especially at Sunset. I live close and feel blessed to have such a wonderful getaway. It is on the Old Columbia River Hwy which leads to another steller sight, Multnomah Falls. Be advised that unfortunately due to a large fall forest fire the sight is closed at least until spring due to dangerous rock slides. So if you are planning a summer trip hopefully things will open up. It's a one of a kind scenic view of the mighty Columbia River Gorge with some great history.
2. Blue Lake Regional Park
Overall Ratings
4 based on 20 reviews
Metro's Blue Lake Regional Park, located just 20 minutes from downtown Portland, offers a wealth of recreational opportunities for people of all ages. Blue Lake is a 64-acre natural lake fed by underground springs. Children under 5 years of age are not allowed in the lake to help keep the water clean, but there is a spray ground for all ages with colorful features that shower, gush, dump and pour water. Visitors can also rent a paddle boat, row boat or canoe to explore Blue Lake. Blue Lake Regional Park provides opportunities for boating, fishing and swimming, and makes a beautiful backdrop for hundreds of family picnics, community events and special programs throughout the year. Water spray ground. Splash into Blue Lake's action-packed spray ground with colorful features that shower, gush, dump and pour water. On hot summer days the spray ground is open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Picnic reservations. Covered shelters and reservable picnic areas are available for gatherings of family and friends. Reservations are necessary for groups of 25 people or more. First-come, first-served tables for small groups are available along the lake front. The Lake House: in a beautiful garden setting overlooking Blue Lake, The Lake House provides a tranquil setting for weddings, receptions, recitals, memorial services, corporate functions and meetings. Boating at the lake. Paddle boats, row boats and canoes are available to rent at Blue Lake between May 1 and Sept. 30. For more information about boat rentals, call 503-661-6087. Privately owned watercraft are allowed on the lake for the purpose of angling between Oct. 1 and April 30, as long as they do not exceed 14 feet in length (17 feet for canoes) and 3.0 horsepower in motor capability.
Reviewed By marksmallwood - Portland, Oregon
Blue Lake Regional Park is officially in Fairview, Oregon, just off of Marine Drive and near 233rd Drive. If you are coming from Portland, you can take the 84 East and once you start seeing signs for Gresham, you should see signs for Blue Lake Park. You can also reach the park from Marine Drive, if you're coming from North or NE Portland.
The Park is quite large and boasts many different activities: a disc golf course, swimming for children over 5 and adults, a small but well-used water spray play area, a nature walk, large covered picnic areas, paddleboat rentals, and the wonderful Discovery Garden. Large trees are abundant around the park.
Drawbacks are that entrance to the park is not free and dogs are not allowed in the park. So leave the pooch at home. Park fees are $5 to $7 per car or trailer, and the park is open from 8 a.m. until legal sunset, whenever that happens to be on the day you're there.
If you take the kids, by all means visit the Discovery Garden which is right next to the water play toward the west side of the park. Metro specialists put a lot of thought into building this garden a few years ago, and their creativity and care really show. In addition to showing off several different types of gardens, such as a small vegetable garden, and container gardening ideas, they have rain gardens, butterfly gardens, and more. A couple types of compost bin are available to look at, as well as a worm bin, covered area with tables and benches where adults and kids can perform a number of different fun activities, that also might teach them a thing or two about sustainable gardening, water use, insects, and native plants. One of the most popular activities is a Bingo scavenger hunt, in which children and their parents are given a laminated card containing a dozen or so photographs of plants and critters (worms, butterflies, birds, squirrels). Children who at first seem a bit daunted by the garden are soon engaged in finding worms and sow bugs in the worm bin, a rascally frog in the compost bin, and numbers of flowers, leaf types, berries, and vegetables in the Discovery Garden. I've been a couple of times and have found some children engaged in Discovery Garden activities for more than an hour. They seem to come away with a new appreciation for just how much you can find in our own backyard. And parents find it useful to ask questions about plants and gardening, and to pick up free resource materials provided by the Metro team.
This is a great setting in which to spend a few hours or all day just playing and relaxing with your family.
3. Liberty Theatre of Camas-Washougal
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 62 reviews
The charm of a classic movie theatre with modern amenities and a wide range of programming at family friendly affordable prices. When you arrive at the Liberty you will step back in time to the days of the grand movie palaces. Both our 342 seat main auditorium as well as our intimate Granada Studio offer comfortable seating and a stunning picture and sound presentation with state of the art 2K Digital Projection and full surround sound. The theatre shows Hollywood hits along with award-winning art and independent films. The Liberty is the exclusive Clark County presenter of prestigious stage to screen presentations of National Theatre Live, The Bolshoi Ballet, World-Class Operas, Branagh Theatre, Art and Architecture and more. The theatre snack bar features traditional movie treats including the Liberty signature popcorn popped in Canola oil with Sea Salt, Pepsi products, alternative beverage selections and a wide assortment of candy including some retro-favorites. We serve a selection of Craft Beers including Mill City BrewWerks and Wine from the Pacific Northwest and California. Our concessions prices are lower than most mainstream theatres.
Reviewed By abanner2016 - Camas, Washington
This is an old theater with vintage appeal. Old movies are shown often and many times, they have movies appropriate for children of all ages. This theater has a charm of its own unlike the mega-movie theater venues that abound.
4. Gresham Japanese Garden
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By RSNN - Portland, Oregon
I was expected something a bit larger. So I was totally surprise to cross the bridge into the Japanese Garden to find that there wasn't that mush further for me to walk before I had pretty much seen it all. Nice to see what it is. And that it is free to the public to enjoy.
But not for me.
5. Portland Women's Forum State Scenic Viewpoint
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 167 reviews
Reviewed By Mike L - Longview, Texas
This site is great for pictures. Overlooks the Columbia River and Valley. The road to get to this overlook is beautiful, and goes right by Tad’s Chicken and Dumplings, which is a must stop. The road to. Mulhollan Fall was closed past the overlook on 10/28/17, due to the wildfires.
6. Oxbow Regional Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 25 reviews
Reviewed By Lisette P
Oxbow Park is beautiful just for a drive and quiet stop to enjoy the river, deer, squirrels, birds. I have enjoyed many picnics over the years. There is something for everyone. Camping, horseshoes, swimming, fishing, boat ramp, covered picnic areas, playground, softball field, you name it.
7. Salish Ponds Wetland Park
Overall Ratings
4 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By RSNN - Portland, Oregon
Salish Ponds Wetland Park is a place where you can go to enjoy nature and walk around the two ponds. The East and West Ponds. Both ponds have docks where you can fish. While I was walking around the ponds on the path I saw several boys on bicycles with fishing rods and tackle. A few people where fishing from the dock on the east pond. And a few people were fishing from rocks near the edge of the pond.
Myself, I cam to just walk around the ponds and enjoy the scenery. I saw squadrons of dragonflies buzzing the path and darting over the surface of the ponds. I also saw a Canadian Goose standing on a rock in the water over by The Lodge at Lake Salish Apartments next to the east side of the East Salish Pond
You can get to the Salish Ponds by driving to the parking lot on Glisan Street just west of the apartments and just walk to the adjacent Brown Bridge located there and follow the path to Salish Ponds. This will bring you by the Target Parking lot and under the Fairview Parkway and into a meadow where you will see a wide assortment of vegetation like cattails (I like to think of them as Mother natures organic corn dogs)
The smaller West Salish Pond is deeper than the East pond. It is also a popular fishing hole. For good reason. Last May this pond was stocked with 500 hatchery trout.
The larger and shallower East Salish Pond has various resident fish and has a more interesting habitat for largemouth bass and crappie. This pond also has bluegill and bullhead catfish
Keep in mind that the fish bite best in warmer seasons. And if you don't fish, this is still a very nice place to walk or just sit by the lake at one of the benches and enjoy the natural beauty that nature provides.
8. Mt. Hood Community College Planetarium
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By E K - Federal Way
This is a great way to spend an evening, especially during the dark, rainy evenings of winter. We've gone several times. The program is entertaining, you learn a lot, and the price can't be beat. It's especially cool with the new projector.
9. Wahkeena Falls
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 179 reviews
Reviewed By chimayred - New Durham, New Hampshire
about a half mile away, I'd guess, accessible by an easy road side trail, west of Multnomah; worth the visit to tack another nice looking falls onto the list.
10. Alexander OTB
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By RSNN - Portland, Oregon
I have wondered what Alexanders is a very unique place. I was surprised to find that it is a sports bar where the sport is horse racing. And that is what is featured on the televisions screens all around the place. In fact they even have a machine where you can get racing forms. and other machines where you can place bets on the horses racing. The tracks are nation wide I am told. It is a big change to see horse on the bar screens while you drink.
I ordered a pint and a couple of Tacos as it Was Taco Tuesday. You can buy two Tacos for $1. I played video poker. And found myself glazing back at the screens to get a look at the races. Yes, they can be rather interesting to watch.
There is a patio area that has a couple of pool tables.A Shuffle Board, A Foosball table, And a machine to place bets on the Off Track horses racing.
I am told that you can make some rather low bets. and that might be a good way to just learn about off Track Betting on the cheap.
HAPPY HOUR is 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM
TACO TUESDAY HOURS are 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
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