Attraction

From parks to museums, we’ve collected our favorite things to do in the Northwest. We’ve also made lists of our favorite Northwest roadside attractions and, in our opinion, the most underrated attractions in the Northwest. Come and explore with us!

Idaho Botanical Garden

Idaho Botanical Garden

208.343.8649

2355 Old Penitentiary Road, Boise, ID, United States

Monday-Thursday: 9-5 p.m. Friday-Sunday: 9-7 p.m. Garden Summer Hours: March 16- November 5 Mon.- Thurs. 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Friday-Sun. 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Garden Winter Hours: November 6 – March 15 Monday- Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

The Idaho Botanical Garden blossoms into numerous specialty gardens, each with a unique focus.Read More

Old Idaho Penitentiary

The Old Idaho Penitentiary

(208) 334-2844

2445 Old Penitentiary Road, Boise, ID, United States

Open 7 days a week Regular Hours Noon-5:00 pm

The Old Idaho Penitentiary opened its doors in 1872 to some of the West’s most desperate criminals.  Today, visitors can experience over 100 years of Idaho’s unique prison history with a visit to Solitary Confinement, cell blocks, and the Gallows.Read More

Columbia River Maritime Museum

Columbia River Maritime Museum

(503) 325-2323

1792 Marine Drive, Astoria, OR, United States

9:30-5 Daily

Discover the stories of the legendary Columbia River Bar, one of the most dangerous passages in the world, at the nationally renowned Columbia River Maritime Museum.Read More

SAGE Center

SAGE Center

541-481-7243 (SAGE)

101 Olson Road, Boardman, OR, United States

Memorial Day thru Labor Day Sunday- Thursday 10-5 Friday & Saturday 10-6 Labor Day thru Memorial Day Monday - Saturday 10-5; CLOSED on major holidays

The SAGE Center is an interactive visitor center that highlights sustainable agriculture and energy. Developed by the Port of Morrow, the SAGE Center gives visitors a unique opportunity to learn about the technology that takes place locally within the Port of Morrow and region without visiting each industry.Read More

Birch Bay Waterslides

Birch Bay Waterslides

(360) 371-7500

Birch Bay Waterslides, Birch Bay-Lynden Road, Blaine, WA, United States

Open 10 am - 6 pm from Memorial Day Weekend to Labor Day

The Birch Bay Waterslides is a fun and family friendly water park located in beautiful Birch Bay, Washington featuring: 9 DIFFERENT SLIDES A POOL A HOT TUB KIDDIE POOL AREA & MORE! THE WATER IS HEATED! Our park also includes a gift shop, concession stand, volleyball and basketball courts, and…Read More

Columbia Gorge Discovery Center & Museum

541.296.8600

5000 Discovery Drive, The Dalles, Oregon 97058, United States

9:00 am - 5:00 pm Daily

Discover the Columbia River Gorge! Located at the eastern gateway to the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, the Columbia Gorge Discovery Center & Museum is home to numerous exhibits to help introduce visitors to the geology, flora, fauna, history, and economic development of the Gorge.Read More