Additional kid-friendly Willamette Valley adventures:

• The Evergreen Aviation Museum in McMinnville is all about high flying fun.  A visit to the home of the legendary Spruce Goose isn’t complete without checking out the new three-story IMAX theater where you can enjoy any of three films, some of which are shown in 3-D. 

Be a Kid Again - Mt. Hood Territory (Wilsonville Area)

• Fun is waiting to be had on six-acres, rain or shine at the Family Fun Center & Bullwinkle’s Restaurant in Wilsonville.  Kids of all ages can hit the greens with 18-holes of miniature golf, get behind the wheel of a go-kart, or cool off with a turn on the bumper boats. Other favorites are the climbing wall, sling shot ride, arcade and Kidopolis playland. The restaurant’s menu is full of kid-approved entrees.

Set up Camp - Lane County (Eugene Area)

• There’s nothing like the great outdoors. Bring your tent and supplies for a visit to Lane County, and you’re ready for a stress-free vacation at one of the many Willamette National Forest campgrounds. The area is perfect for everyone from veteran campers to families with the youngest of campers. Far away from city lights, the stars shine bright at the Indian Ridge Lookout, surrounded by mountains and pristine wilderness. During the day, take the kids to a fishing hole, or go for a swim in the river. If cooking over the coals isn’t for you, stop in for a slice at Ike’s Lakeside Pizza before turning in for the night.

• Maybe your family’s idea of a horseback ride involves horses of the wooden kind.  If that’s the case, visit the Historic Carousel and Museum in Albany. This “work in progress,” offers visitors an opportunity to see how carousel animals are designed, carved and painted - but be careful, they may hand you a carving tool and put you to work.  Children may be promoted to “saddle tester” status and plopped into a seat. While visiting the project, stroll through the Dentzel American Carousel Museum to see carousel animals and art that are more than a century old, representing four generations of Dentzel family carvers.

Jump into a Water Wonderland - Benton County (Corvallis Area)

• Get moving in Benton County. Bring your sunscreen and swim the day away at outdoor Otter Beach pool in Corvallis.  With a twisting waterslide, water canons and geysers, the kids won’t want to leave.  If you’re looking to stay dry, bike any of 60-miles of trails throughout Corvallis and get more than just a breath of fresh air. In the evening, grab a hotdog from the stadium stand and relax while taking in a Corvallis Knights baseball game at OSU’s Goss Stadium at Coleman Field.

Evergreen Aviation Museum
IMAX tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for children.  Combination admission passes are also available.
500 NE Capt M K Smith Way, McMinnville, OR
503.434.4180 
www.sprucegoose.org

Family Fun Center & Bullwinkle’s Restaurant   
29111 SW Town Center Loop W, Wilsonville, OR
503.685.5000
www.fun-center.com

Willamette National Forest
211 E 7th Ave, Eugene, OR
541.465.6521 

Historic Carousel and Museum
311 1st Ave W, Albany, OR
541.967.4189 

Dentzel American Carousel Museum
311 West First Avenue, Albany, OR
541.928.0911
www.dentzel.com

Otter Beach
1940 NW Highland Drive
Corvallis, OR 97330
www.ci.corvallis.or.us

Corvallis Knights at Coleman Field
26th Street & Washington Way
Corvallis, OR
www.corvallisknights.com

Lodging:

Willamette National Forest
211 E 7th Ave, Eugene, OR
541.465.6521 

Dining:

Family Fun Center & Bullwinkle’s Restaurant   
29111 SW Town Center Loop W, Wilsonville, OR
503.685.5000
www.fun-center.com

Ike’s Lakeside Pizza
44851 McKenzie Hwy, Leaburg, OR
541.896.0017

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