World of Speed
World of Speed was an automotive museum in Wilsonville, Oregon. Worth the trip, Moda Center is 15 mi off. For mild weather, aim for May to October (64–82°F highs).
A museum inside Wilsonville
You can stay in Wilsonville
World of Speed is inside Wilsonville, which has 11 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep and Oct
May, June, July, August, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 64–82°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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World of Speed
World of Speed was an automotive museum in Wilsonville, Oregon.
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Rooms near World of Speed
Hotels, motels or campgrounds are closest in Wilsonville (11) and Portland (257).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From World of Speed | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilsonville | in town | — | 11 9 hotels · 1 motel · 1 RV park | 27,833 | $615K | — |
| Portland | 16 mi north | 25 min | 257 182 hotels · 31 motels · 19 inns & B&Bs · 11 lodges & cabins · 3 hostels · 5 campgrounds · 6 RV parks | 635,109 | $582K | D− |
| Tigard | 7 mi north | 10 min | 12 11 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins | 57,929 | $611K | D |
| Beaverton | 11 mi north | 15 min | 17 16 hotels · 1 inn or B&B | 97,842 | $570K | C− |
| Newberg | 9 mi west | 15 min | 13 7 hotels · 1 motel · 5 inns & B&Bs | 26,896 | $472K | — |
| Lake Oswego | 7 mi northeast | 10 min | 9 7 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 campground | 39,722 | $932K | B |
| Tualatin | 4 mi north | 5 min | 6 4 hotels · 1 motel · 1 RV park | 28,139 | $628K | C− |
| Hillsboro | 16 mi northwest | 25 min | 23 20 hotels · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs | 111,126 | $521K | C− |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Make a day of it near World of Speed
All of these are within 67 miles.
Big draw67 mi MountainMount St. Helens
Big draw52 mi MountainMount Hood
115 mi Stadium & arenaModa Center
214 mi Stadium & arenaProvidence Park
36 mi WaterfallMultnomah Falls
320 mi MuseumEvergreen Aviation & Space Museum
414 mi MuseumPittock Mansion
58 mi WaterfallWillamette FallsPhoto credits
Mount St. Helens: U.S. Forest Service- Pacific Northwest Region, Public domain · Mount Hood: Oregon's Mt. Hood Territory., Public domain · Moda Center: Lugnuts, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Providence Park: Pdx.rollingthunder, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Multnomah Falls: John Fowler from Placitas, NM, USA, CC BY 2.0 · Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum: Notkeel at English Wikipedia, Public domain · Pittock Mansion: PittockBack.jpg: Cacophony derivative work: Tiptoety talk, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Willamette Falls: The original uploader was Cacophony at English Wikipedia., CC BY-SA 3.0
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What people ask about World of Speed
Is World of Speed in Wilsonville?
Yes. It’s inside Wilsonville, OR.
When is the best time to visit World of Speed?
May, June, July, August, September and October, with highs of 64–82°.
What is the closest airport to World of Speed?
Portland (PDX), about 20 miles away.
Where should I stay near World of Speed?
Portland (16 mi, 257 places to stay), Wilsonville (in town, 11 places to stay) and Tigard (7 mi, 12 places to stay).
Questions for Wilsonville
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