Portland Family Adventures, 2nd Edition

City Escapades, Day Trips, Weekend Getaways, and Itineraries for Fun-Loving Families

Non-Fiction - Travel
304 Pages
Reviewed on 08/24/2025
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Reviewed by Liz Konkel for Readers' Favorite

Portland Family Adventures by Jen Stevenson is a highly recommended guide that offers family-friendly activities, food locations, stroller-friendly areas, and more. This can be used for day trips or vacations, with an informative and extensive list of activities that is perfect for all ages to enjoy. The book can provide locals or tourists with places they’ve never been, from hidden gems to burger places. These creative destinations offer lots of fun and excitement for the whole family, with reliable initiatives that take away the hassle of planning. Families can flip through the chapters to find the right fit for their children without the online research.

Plan your perfect vacation with this comprehensive guide to the greater Portland area that will make everyone in your family happy. This is structured so that families with children of all ages can find age-appropriate activities, whether it’s hiking or bug museums, or even puppet theater. The book is divided to make it easier to plan an afternoon out, a day trip, or a summer vacation. Jen Stevenson has crafted the ideal guide for family-friendly fun so that a family can remove the stress and enjoy the fun. This easy guide can even travel along on the trip, allowing you to change plans on the spot without panic or the need for an internet connection. The book provides price range, age range, and more, so that every family can find what they’re looking for. You can even find family-friendly locations where parents can have fun too, such as a brewery with a children’s play area. If you’re a sports enthusiast, the book contains everything from horse riding farms to archery. The locations featured are extensive and unique, with highlights including the Oregon Zoo, the Midtown Beer Garden, Doe Donuts, and Farina Bakery. Portland Family Adventures is the perfect vacation guide for tourists or a day trip planner for locals who want to try something new with their families.