Attractions/Shopping | Lodging | Transportation
Attractions/Shopping
Christmas Fantasy Trail
www.fantasytrail.com
19754 South Ridge Road
Oregon City, OR 97045
503.631.2047
Take a Christmas walk through a lighted wooded "Fantasy Trail," decorated with thousands of lights for your Christmas enchantment. Walk through a 40 foot lighted castle, with Christmas characters and scenes.
Take I-205 to the Park Place exit (#10). Turn right onto Redland Road at the second light. Drive 9 miles to South Ridge Road and turn left. (You will see three white, wooden crosses with a light on them where you turn). Fantasy Trail is 1.5 miles down the road on the right.
Open December 4 - 30, 6pm to 9pm, closed Sundays.
Christmas Festival of Lights at The Grotto
www.thegrotto.org
NE 85th and Sandy Blvd.
Portland, OR
503.254.7371
Enjoy a wonderful blend of the sights and sounds of the season. Over a half-million lights presented under towering firs with an angel covered cliffside and narrated fiber-optics of the first Christmas. Widely recognized as the largest holiday choral festival in the western US, more than 140 choirs offer their gift of music. A petting zoo, puppet show, outdoor caroling and living history appeal to young and old alike.
Open November 28 to December 30. Closed Christmas Day.
Portland Saturday Market
www.portlandsaturdaymarket.com
108 West Burnside
Portland, OR 97209
503.222.6072
Stroll down row upon row of local handcrafted items and homemade foods. The Portland Saturday Market—open Sundays too—is the nation's largest open-air Arts & Crafts market. Portland Saturday Market prides itself on featuring items that are displayed and sold by the people who made them. Located in Portland's historic Old Town under the West End of the Burnside Bridge.
March 1 - December 24. Saturday, 10am to 5pm and Sunday, 11 am to 4:30pm. "Festival of the Last Minute," December 17-24, daily, rain or shine.
Queen Anne Victorian Mansion
1441 N McClellan St.
Portland, OR 97212
503.283.3224
10th Annual Miracle of a Million Lights. 2.5 million lights adorn this 1885 Victorian Mansion and property. Tour the interior of the mansion beautifully decorated for the holiday season.
I-5 northbound: Lombard west exit #305B. At first stoplight, turn right. 7 blocks north.
I-5 southbound: Interstate Avenue exit #306B. Veer left at stoplight, 3 blocks on the left.
Open December 12th to December 30th.
Winter Wonderland
www.globaleventsgrouppdx.com
PO Box 3024
Portland, OR 97208
503.232.3000
Winter Wonderland is the largest drive-through animated holiday light show in the West, and one of the region's favorite holiday attractions. over 250 lighted displays are installed at Portland International Raceway, and close to 127,000 visitors come from throughout the Northwest to enjoy the "Two Miles of Smiles" from the comfort of their cars, trucks, vans, buses, and limos.
For event information, please call Rhonda Courtney 503.821.4342.
Woodburn Company Stores
www.woodburncomanystores.com
1001 Arney Rd
Suite 508
Woodburn, OR 97071
503.981.1900
Make it a holiday to remember for your Motor coach group and plan a visit to Oregon's ULTIMATE outlet shopping destination. Only at Woodburn Company Stores will you be able to find over 65 stores. Your group will be able to experience some of Oregon's best tax free shopping.
Here you will find a 70-foot holiday tree decorated with over 10,000 individual lights and decorations. Enjoy a guaranteed snowfall an have photos taken with Santa in his very own house. A wide variety of diverse holiday music and events will also be showcased throughout the holiday season.
Call Lisa at 503.981.1900 for more information.
ZooLights Festival 2003
www.oregonzoo.com
4001 SW Canyon Rd
Portland, OR
503.226.1516
The Oregon Zoo is transformed into a winter wonderland, aglow with a half-million lights. 200 sparkling animals come to life in all sizes & shapes, decorating buildings, trees, shrubs and two trains. Visitors begin their ZooLights experience at the Cascade Crest entry village (holiday dinner buffet served nightly) and explore exhibits ranging from the African plains to Alaska tundra. Enjoy seasonal music by choirs and bands.
20% group discount for 20 admissions. Open November 29 to December 28, 5:30 to 8:30pm (closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day).
Flower Farmer
www.flowerfarmer.com
2512 N Holly Street
\Canby, OR 97031
\503.226.3581
Over 15 acres of holiday lights! Kids will enjoy riding the authentic old-time train and Santa visits on the weekends. Christmas carols, real hot chocolate and more holiday fun!
Take I-205 S to Oregon City exit # 9. Follow signs on Hwy 99 to Canby. After approx 7.5 miles, you will see a blinking yellow light at Territorial Rd. Turn right and immediately cross over the railroad tracks. Continue on Territorial Rd. 1.5 miles until the intersection of Holly St. Turn right. The farm is about .6 miles down on the right side. the farm is about 9 miles from I-5.
Open weekends in December.
Lodging
Crowne Plaza
www.crowneplaza.com/lakeoswegoor
Located off I-5 and Hwy 217
503.624.8400
The Crowne Plaza is a perfect venue for your holiday getaway. We are a full service hotel located near shopping and many fine restaurants.
The hotel is pleased to offer the following amenities: restaurant, lounge, and room service. Each room has a coffee maker, iron, and ironing board. Special welcome packages available for tour groups. $55.00 standard rate.
Marriott Fairfield Inn and Suites
www.fairfieldinn.com
Located off I-5 and Hwy 217
Claire Duncan 503.670.7557
Conveniently located just minutes from downtown Portland, tax-free shopping, and Oregon's wine country and within walking distance to a variety of restaurants.
Enjoy comfortable rooms with 2 queen-size beds, complimentary buffet breakfast and free parking. Complimentary reception upon arrival. $49.00 rate for individuals and groups.
Monarch Hotel & Conference Center
www.monarchhotel.cc
I-205 at Clackamas Town Center
503.652.1515
Monarch Hotel is a full service hotel featuring 192 rooms and Sam's Restaurant and Lounge. Free transportation to and from the airport and Clackamas Town Center.
Transportation
Amtrak Cascades
www.amtrakcascades.com
1-800-USA-RAIL
Arrive on Amtrak Cascades to the heart of the Circle of Lights.
From the Portland or Vancouver station, rent a car for a few hours or day or take the transit system located nearby. Amtrack Cascades' sleek, new European-style trains with wide, comfortable seats; electrical outlets; bicycle racks and traditional Northwest food and drink make travel aboard the new trains perfect for getaways with family and friends.