What is Portland Like for Family-Friendly Vacations?

If you've been trying to find the ideal family-friendly vacation spot, you may want to consider Portland. Here you'll find an intriguing array of activities sure to appeal to both children and adults alike. From the theater scene to the live music, Portland has many things to see and do that everybody will appreciate. Spend a day checking out attractions like Moda Center, Veterans Memorial Coliseum and Oregon Zoo. When it's time to rest after a day of sightseeing with the family, Portland has various places to stay, such as family hotels with pools and hotels with suites for families. You can make a choice from 151 Portland accommodations to locate one you and your whole family can appreciate.

What Are Some Places to Stay with Kids in Portland?

Our travelers have rated these as their favorite kid-friendly hotels:

McMenamins Kennedy School

Suburban hotel with 5 bars
• • Free cribs • Restaurant • Free in-room WiFi • Attentive staff



Oakwood Indigo Twelve West

Hotel with health club, near Roseland Theater
• • In-room kitchens • Arcade



Econo Lodge Portland City Center

City-center hotel within walking distance of Keller Auditorium
• • Free in-room WiFi • Laundry room • Central location




Eclectic Hideaway in the Trees

Adults-only property with balcony, near Oregon Zoo
• • In-room kitchens • In-room kitchenette • BBQ grills • Central location

What Should I See and Do with Kids in Portland?

You’ll discover that Portland and the surrounding area offers lots of entertaining things to see while you're visiting with the kids. Here are some ideas to make your getaway educational and fun:

Parks
• • Pioneer Courthouse Square
• • Tom McCall Waterfront Park
• • Portland Japanese Garden

Museums & Art Galleries
• • Portland Art Museum
• • Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI)
• • Kidd Toy Museum

Sights & Landmarks
• • Moda Center
• • Veterans Memorial Coliseum
• • Oregon Zoo

Food & Drink
• • Gravy
• • Providence Park
• • Apizza Scholls