Posted in Portland
June 22, 2017
12 Out Of This World Summer Day Trips To Take From Portland
Here in Portland, we are situated in the perfect place to explore outward. We are surrounded by so much beauty and so many great entertainment options. If you want to truly embrace summer, take a day trip to one of these amazing places for a seriously great day trip.
Archery Summit is great winery to start your wine country day trip. Featuring an underground wine cave, this is one winery with a truly fascinating tour.
Head to Washington's small town across the border Lyle. Great views, quiet hikes, and amazing scenery awaits.
Enjoy a day in small town Newberg. The downtown area is great for strolling, there are wineries nearby, and even a lovely ice cream shop so you can indulge in a sweet treat.
Opal Creek is a great place to swim, but did you know you can also enjoy a natural waterslide there? Hike along the water to find this gem just waiting for you to slide down it.
Head to the Oregon coast for a high swinging adventure bridge and a wonderfully scenic hike.
Take the scenic trip down to Bandon to see this wild animal park. The whole family will enjoy this up-close encounter with big cats and more.
If you want to just enjoy a day away, consider a scenic Columbia Gorge drive. Travel the country's oldest scenic highway, stopping along the way at waterfalls and other scenic vistas for an escape from the everyday.
There is no better way to be up close and personal with the mountain than to take a trip on the Mt. Hood Railroad.
If adventure is your thing, a trip to the Pumpkin Ridge Zip Tour is just the thing to energize you.
A summer is not complete without a day trip to Hood River. An outdoor wonderland, the city beach is perfect for swimming, paddle boarding and windsurfing.
We have so many great places to swim that is impossible to pick just one. But whatever you do, take a trip to one of these great Portland-area swimming spots for a day in the sun.
If you want to go somewhere magical, head even further to Kah-Nee-Ta Resort & Spa's amazing pool hidden to the east.
Are you planning any fun day trips this summer? Where are you planning on going? Let us know in the comments below.
