Battleground is a small country town with many outdoor activities for your visit. Battleground is within commuting distance of Portland, OR but still offers small town charm. While in the area you can see what 1920 farm life was like at the Pomeroy Living History Farm, or visit Old Town Battle Ground which is full of unique shops and restaurants.
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Things to do in Battle Ground
Oregon Historical Society
Oregon Historical Society is at 1200 S.W. Park Ave. Eight-story-tall trompe l'oeil murals of Western themes by Richard Haas grace the center, and its museum presents permanent and changing exhibits with the sights, sounds and stories of Oregon history. A comprehensive history exhibit includes artifacts, artwork, photographs, films and videos, and hands-on displays. The center's research library is the primary resource center for information about state history. Call (503) 222-1741 for more information.
1200 S.W. Park Ave., Portland, OR 97205
Oregon Sports Hall of Fame and Museum
Oregon Sports Hall of Fame and Museum is downtown at 321 S.W. Salmon St. The hall of fame honors Oregon athletes from professional sports to high school. The museum contains interactive, sports-related exhibits; for instance, visitors can lift a shot put and try on hockey goalie gear. A locker room area displays memorabilia from such sports as hockey, skiing and soccer, and a large timeline traces the history of Oregon sports. Changing exhibits and videos also are featured. Call (503) 227-7466 for more information.
321 S.W. Salmon St., Portland, OR 97204
Oregon Zoo
Oregon Zoo is off I-405 exit 1D, then 3 mi. w. to US 26 exit 72. The zoo entrance welcomes visitors to the alpine atmosphere of a mountain village. The plaza overlooks a simulation of the Cascade Mountains, with mountain goats and a snow cave. Exhibits replicate the natural environments of zoo inhabitants. The zoo's Great Northwest exhibit offers visitors a close-up view of black bears, bobcats, cougars and eagles, while the Africa Savanna features a giraffe, hippopotamuses and a black rhino. The Africa Rain Forest includes bats, colobus monkeys and tropical birds. Streams, foliage and thunderstorms in the Bamba du Jon Swamp provide a habitat for crocodiles, fish and reptiles. During the summer, visitors can board a train for a 4-mile ride through wooded hillsides to the International Rose Test Garden and Japanese Garden before catching a later train back to the zoo. Call (503) 226-1561 for more information.
4001 S.W. Canyon Rd., Portland, OR 97221
Portland Art Museum
Portland Art Museum is in the downtown cultural district. The museum was founded in 1892 and is the region's oldest visual and media arts center. It is internationally recognized for its permanent collection of 40,000 objects displayed in 112,000 square feet of galleries. The distinguished collection includes French painting, English silver, the arts of North America's native peoples, graphic arts and centers devoted to Pacific Northwest artists as well as modern and contemporary art. The museum's Northwest Film Center hosts the annual Portland International Film Festival. Call (503) 226-2811 for more information.
1219 S.W. Park Ave., Portland, OR 97205
World Forestry Center Discovery Museum
The museum has hands-on, interactive exhibits that engage visitors to learn about the forests and trees of the world. Highlights include a water-free raft ride, smoke jumper simulator and a lift allowing visitors to climb 45 feet for a birds-eye view of the trees. Call (503) 228-1367 for more information.
4033 S.W. Canyon Rd., Portland, OR 97221
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