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!

Mt. Rainier Railroad

Mt. Rainier Railroad

1-888-783-2611

54124 Mountain Hwy E, Elbe, WA 98330, United States

Reservations: M-F 6AM-6PM, Sat 7AM-3PM, Sun 11AM-3PM Gift Shop: Thu-Fri 10AM-5PM, Sat-Sun 9AM-5PM

Located in the small town of Elbe in beautiful Washington State is a heritage railroad south of Mount Rainier National Park. Passengers enjoy steam train rides through the forest and across the glacial fed Upper Nisqually River to a museum located in Mineral, Washington.Read More

NW Trek

NorthWest Trek Wildlife Park

360.832.6117

Northwest Trek Wildlife Park, Trek Drive East, Eatonville, WA, United States

Hours vary by season--check the website before you go.

Tram tours, walking tours, animal trailside encounters, family discovery center, research cabin and more!  You can even meet baby animals, ride a zip line or play on a nature-inspired playground.Read More

Oysterville Sea Farms

Oysterville Sea Farms

360-665-6585

Oysterville, WA, United States

The 80-acre Oysterville National Historic District and the areas immediately adjacent to it are the heart of Oysterville. With Willapa Bay as its backdrop, the historic district feels like a movie back lot version of a 19th century coastal community.Read More

Cranberry Museum

Cranberry Museum

360-642-5553

2907 Pioneer Road, Long Beach, WA, United States

Visit 10am - 5pm Daily • April 1st - December 15th & by appointment • Walking Tours Open Year-Round

Cranberries are as American as apple pie – in fact, even more so! Long before the Pilgrims arrived in 1620, and before Lewis and Clark walked these parts a century ago, Native Americans combined crushed cranberries with dried deer meat and melted fat to make pemmican – a convenience food…Read More

World Kite Museum & Hall of Fame

World Kite Museum & Hall of Fame

360-642-4020

303 Sid Snyder Drive, Long Beach, WA, United States

Summer: April thru September Daily, 11 am to 5 pm. Winter: October thru March Friday thru Tuesday, 11 am to 5 pm. Spring: During Spring Breaks Open every day – 11:00 to 5:00

The world Kite Museum & Hall of Fame is dedicated to the thrill, art, science, sport, and history of kites worldwide. The museum’s exhibits and educational events introduce the kite as a multicultural art, in celebrations, modern day design, pulling power and application to energy production.Read More

Oaks Park

Oaks Park

503-233-5777

7805 SE Oaks Park Way, Portland, OR 97202

Where the fun never ends!  Amusement park, roller skating, miniature golf, and carnival games!Read More