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Autism-Friendly Places in Portland, Oregon
22 items
By
Carlene Primus
Autism-friendly locations in Portland, Oregon, covering accommodations, restaurants, recreational spaces, and cultural attractions.
Sections
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Hotels / Lodging
New Restaurants / Cafés
Museums / Cultural Venues
Parks / Outdoor Spaces
Special Interest & Sensory-Friendly Activities
Hotels / Lodging
Historic hotel with quiet, spacious suites. Staff can accommodate room location requests to minimize noise.
The Benson Hotel | Portland Hotel | Hotels in Downtown Portland Oregon
Suites with kitchens; calm riverside setting; walkable to parks.
Residence Inn Portland Downtown/RiverPlace
Colorful, apartment-style rooms; complimentary streetcar passes; easy for structured outings.
Inn at Northrup Station
Waterfront location; pet-friendly (animal-assisted comfort); smaller property for less sensory overload.
Kimpton RiverPlace Hotel
New Restaurants / Cafés
Healthy, customizable menu; relaxed environment; many locations with open seating.
Laughing Planet
Former school turned hotel/restaurant; quiet courtyards; off-peak hours recommended.
Kennedy School Hotel
Comfort food; private booth seating; downtown location with predictable menu.
The Old Spaghetti Factory
Interactive pancake-making; best during morning weekdays for quieter experience.
Slappy Cakes
Grocery with café seating; sensory-friendly shopping hours on select days.
New Seasons Market
Museums / Cultural Venues
Sensory-friendly events; hands-on exhibits; quiet areas available.
OMSI
Play-based learning; occasional low-sensory hours.
Kids ❤️ Museums
Quiet galleries; accessibility programs for neurodiverse visitors.
Portland Art Museum
Historic home with self-paced tours; smaller crowds on weekdays.
Pittock Mansion
Parks / Outdoor Spaces
Sensory-friendly ride days; picnic areas; accessible paths.
Oaks Amusement Park
Home to playgrounds, gardens, and the zoo; many quiet corners.
Washington Park
Sensory-inclusive programming; downloadable sensory map.
Oregon Zoo
Calm, enclosed garden; gentle water features; limited crowding during mornings.
Lan Su Chinese Garden
Riverside park under St. Johns Bridge; open spaces for movement and picnics.
Cathedral Park
Special Interest & Sensory-Friendly Activities
Indoor play space with quieter weekday mornings; café for parents.
PlayDate PDX
Leisure pool; limited-capacity swim times available.
North Clackamas Aquatic Park
Craft store with workshop space; encourages hands-on creativity.
SCRAP PDX
Curated, low-noise toy shop; staff familiar with sensory needs.
Mudpuddles Toys and Books
