https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 04 May 2026 05:54:28 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-to-do-in-portland-or-wa-1-yo#post-2554251 Sun, 22 May 2016 19:45:29 +0000 808love 2554251@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I might be going too, in July. I was going to check out their awesome zoo and light rail. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-to-do-in-portland-or-wa-1-yo#post-2553940 Sun, 22 May 2016 00:44:53 +0000 youboots 2553940@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@golizzzard: check out the food cart pod in SW. Brunchbox is soooo goo. Check out Cafe Nell. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-to-do-in-portland-or-wa-1-yo#post-2553935 Sat, 21 May 2016 23:47:44 +0000 sarac 2553935@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yeah, from that area you can take the street car or the max anywhere - to OMSI, the zoo, the Children's museum. Those are all cool, but honestly I'd just stick to the parks in the Pearl district. Jamison square is the best fountain park in town, and next to it are Tanner Springs park, and The Fields park, two really cool new parks. There is also a fun indoor playplace called Playdate PDX in the area between the Pearl and where you'll be. Also make sure to check out Powell's, Bluestar Donuts, Lardo (for lunch), and all the other amazing things in that area. The streetcar will take you to a ton of great places.</p> <p>Le Happy creperie and Escape from New York pizza are in that area, and they are two of my favorite places in town. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-to-do-in-portland-or-wa-1-yo#post-2553934 Sat, 21 May 2016 23:43:37 +0000 golizzzard 2553934@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>You girls are awesome. Thanks for all your suggestions. Makes me wish we were going this weekend. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-to-do-in-portland-or-wa-1-yo#post-2553892 Sat, 21 May 2016 20:47:35 +0000 sapphire 2553892@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh yeah walks through Forest Park are really nice too </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-to-do-in-portland-or-wa-1-yo#post-2553743 Sat, 21 May 2016 12:59:55 +0000 Bibliolove 2553743@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I loved the rose garden and zen garden. We also drove to the Multnomah Falls, it was very close. The hike to the top was not bad, it was quite busy there too. <a href="http://www.oregon.com/attractions/multnomah_falls" rel="nofollow">http://www.oregon.com/attractions/multnomah_falls</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-to-do-in-portland-or-wa-1-yo#post-2553739 Sat, 21 May 2016 12:44:40 +0000 LindsayLou 2553739@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sapphire: Agreed. The max is convenient and parking is stressful. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-to-do-in-portland-or-wa-1-yo#post-2553681 Sat, 21 May 2016 10:24:10 +0000 sapphire 2553681@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@golizzzard: skip the car. You can walk bus or light rail everywhere. It's a<br /> PITA to park in NW anyway </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-to-do-in-portland-or-wa-1-yo#post-2553649 Sat, 21 May 2016 08:44:21 +0000 Portboston 2553649@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@golizzzard: you could take the bus from 23rd to get to the train but there are no train stops right on 23rd. </p> <p>Eta- I think there's a train that runs along lovejoy or one of the side streets so you might be ok! Check out the trimet website for the max stops. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-to-do-in-portland-or-wa-1-yo#post-2553571 Fri, 20 May 2016 23:50:07 +0000 youboots 2553571@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@golizzzard: that area is really walkable. There is also great public transportation. We also have uber if you have a stroller/car seat combo. @littlejoy ? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-to-do-in-portland-or-wa-1-yo#post-2553570 Fri, 20 May 2016 23:30:32 +0000 golizzzard 2553570@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks for all the recommendations. The splash pads looks awesome. I'll see which ones are nearby. We're staying in the Alphabet District on 23rd St. near Salt and Straw. </p> <p>Do you think we'll need a car? We arrive on a Thursday and leave early Sunday. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-to-do-in-portland-or-wa-1-yo#post-2553542 Fri, 20 May 2016 21:23:26 +0000 Portboston 2553542@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>There are a bunch of splash pads/fountains around the city. The one in Jameson park is my favorite and always full with kids. There are tons of good parks. Depending on where you're staying, the westmoreland natural park is awesome and they have a sand/water area where the smaller babies like to play. The children's museum has a toddler area but u haven't tried it out yet since my little guy isn't walking quite yet. I second OMSI and even if your LO isn't old enough to participate, there is still plenty to look at. The zoo is always good. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-to-do-in-portland-or-wa-1-yo#post-2553496 Fri, 20 May 2016 19:44:30 +0000 youboots 2553496@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@golizzzard: what neighborhood are you staying in? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-to-do-in-portland-or-wa-1-yo#post-2553493 Fri, 20 May 2016 19:37:22 +0000 Beth24 2553493@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Love the Oregon zoo and rose garden! If it's warm there's a great little splash pad/swimming area in the Pearl District. The streetcar is simple but DD would have loved riding it at that age I think. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-to-do-in-portland-or-wa-1-yo#post-2553409 Fri, 20 May 2016 16:54:23 +0000 sapphire 2553409@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oregon Zoo, Powell's Books, Rose garden, walks along the esplanade, maybe OMSI (not sure on age appropriateness of latter since I haven't been there in a long time). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-to-do-in-portland-or-wa-1-yo#post-2553396 Fri, 20 May 2016 16:17:18 +0000 golizzzard 2553396@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We'll be taking our first airplane ride with our 1 year old this June to Portland. We're excited for this mini-vacay but need ideas on where to stay (we're doing Airbnb) and what to do in Portland. Thanks. </p>