Overview
Milwaukie is a suburb of Portland, Oregon.
2 sights · 2 things to do · 2 bars & cafés
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Best things about Milwaukie
Milwaukie Bay Park
Milwaukie's Riverfront Park has been undergoing major renovations, and offers river access as well as lawn space to picnic or relax.
Milwaukie Museum
A small museum run by the local historical society dedicated to documenting the history of the city of Milwaukie.
North Clackamas Aquatic Park
Broken Arrow Archery
Indoor archery range and pro shop
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Apr–Oct. Summer highs reach about 82°F; winter lows dip to about 36°F. Wettest: Dec and Nov. (climate data from nearby Portland)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- PDX Portland International Airport, Portland — 10 mi away (major hub). Directions
- SLE Salem-Willamette Valley Airport/McNary Field, Salem — 41 mi away. Directions
OR-99E (McLoughlin Blvd) runs through the city on a north-south alignment. From I-5, there are signs directing drivers to OR-99E and Milwaukie/Oregon City.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Milwaukie Bay Park, Milwaukie Museum
- Afternoon North Clackamas Aquatic Park, Broken Arrow Archery
- Evening Decibel Sound & Drink
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
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Get in
By car
OR-99E (McLoughlin Blvd) runs through the city on a north-south alignment. From I-5, there are signs directing drivers to OR-99E and Milwaukie/Oregon City.
The OR-224 expressway goes through the center of the city, with its western terminus near downtown at OR-99E, and heading east to the rest of Clackamas County after intersecting with I-205.
By transit
The city is served by TriMet bus and light rail. Downtown Milwaukie is the transit hub of the city with stops for every bus route, as well as light rail.
The MAX Orange line is the fastest way to get to Milwaukie from Portland. From the east, transfer to line 33 (frequent service) at Clackamas Town Center which is served by the MAX Green Line. You can also get on line 33 at Oregon City Transit Center and ride north from there.
By bicycle
From downtown/inner Portland, take the Springwater Corridor to Sellwood, and then turn south (right) at 17th Ave, and follow the bike path to downtown Milwaukie. To reach the residential neighborhoods in the north, you can take the path along the northern border of the city to any of three access points: at 28th Ave just east of the bike bridge, at Johnson Creek Blvd., and at Stanley Ave. and then head south.
From Gladstone, cyclists can ride north along the Trolley Trail at the intersection of Portland Ave. and Jersey St.
Get around
Downtown Milwaukie is located at the western edge of town at the waterfront of the Wilamette River. OR-224 ("the expressway") and the railroad tracks cross the city to the southeast, dividing the city in two.
By car
From downtown, Lake Rd. Is the main arterial to neighborhoods south of the expressway, and Harrison St. (which routes on to King Rd. as it heads east) provides access to the north side of town.
Most driving in town is done to get on either OR-224 or OR-99E.
See
Do
Buy
Shop Pendleton Woolen Mill Store
Pendleton Woolen Mills is known for making high quality wool clothing, blankets, and other products. The Woolen Mill Store in Milwaukie is not one of their many outlets that sell these products, but rather an outlet for Pendleton's fabrics, factory scraps, and other sewing supplies.
Drink
Drink Arrivedecerci Wine & Jazz
As in the name, Arrividerci is a family-owned wine bar with nightly jazz performances. Located south of Milwaukie in an unremarkable location making it a bit of a "hidden gem". Reservations recommended.
Drink Decibel Sound & Drink
A trendy cocktail bar with a high-end sound system inside and patio seating outside.
Sleep
There are no hotel accommodations within the city of Milwaukie, however there are budget hotels close by in Clackamas along I-205. Travellers who wish to stay in mid or upper range lodging would be better served in Portland.
Go next
- Gladstone and Oregon City are probably the next stops for anyone touring the greater Portland Metropolitan Area.
Nearby
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Gladstone
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Tigard
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Tualatin
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Gresham
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