The accompanying preview from each link will give you a sample of the adventure that awaits...
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| International Rose Test Garden Get up close and personal with 8,000 rose bushes! In 1905, Portland had 200 miles of rose-bordered streets - to draw attention to the Lewis and Clark Centennial celebration - and had been dubbed the 'City of Roses.'
Today Portland's International Rose Test Garden is considered the oldest official, continuously-operated, public rose test garden in the United States. |
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| Japanese Garden The garden is tucked into a cusp in Portland's West Hills, situated approximately five hundred feet above sea level. Experience "borrowed scenery" - the remarkable vista across the city of Portland toward the Cascade Mountains and Mount Hood - and the
"hide and reveal" concept within the five formal gardens. A five and one-half acre haven of tranquil beauty, it has been proclaimed one of the most authentic Japanese gardens outside Japan. |
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| Lloyd Center Ice Rink Why not try out this unique ice skating rink in the
center of Lloyd Center Mall? You'll need this directory map of the mall if you plan to stay and shop! |
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| Oregon Historical Society Museum and Research Library Is history your thing?
Winner of a 2005 MUSE Award,
Oregon My Oregon features the most important pieces from the Society's collection of artifacts and
occupies an entire floor (7,000 square feet) of the Society's Museum building. |
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| Oregon Museum of Science and Industry A multi-attraction complex, OMSI |
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| is one of the nation's top ten science museums. Located on the east side of the |
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| Willamette River in downtown Portland, OMSI has 5 exhibit halls and |
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| 8 science labs, as well as the offerings listed on the right.... |
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Submarine |
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| The Pearl District Take a walk around Portland's premier shopping district. Comprised of historic industrial buildings that have been transformed into unique retail storefronts, galleries, lofts, and townhouses,
the Pearl District has dozens of restaurants, most of which get rave reviews. Easily accessible, The Pearl is only a short walk or streetcar ride from downtown. |
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| Pioneer Courthouse Square Affectionately known as the City's "living room," it is the single most visited site in Oregon's most visited city.
The Square is one of Portland's leading outdoor venues, hosting over 300 events each year. |
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Need directions, recommendations, or itinerary suggestions? Located in Pioneer Courthouse Square is the Portland Oregon Information Center where you can get brochures, maps, and assistance from knowledgeable travel consultants. Sharing space with the center is the TriMet ticket office, where you can purchase passes to ride the city's light rail trains and streetcars. They're open Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m and on Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Use this handy Trip Planner first to plot your route. |
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| Pittock Mansion Home to Portland pioneers Henry and Georgiana Pittock from 1914 to 1919,
the mansion is fully furnished and is situated on 46 acres of land almost 1,000 feet above downtown Portland. The final estate included the mansion, a three-car garage, a greenhouse, and the Italianate gate lodge servants' residence. A magnificent turn-of-the century architectural treasure, the house and surrounding grounds offer sweeping views of Portland and the Cascade Mountains. |
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| Are you a photography buff? |
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Don't miss self-taught photographer
Steve Terrill, a Portland native. |
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| Portland Art Museum The oldest art museum in the Pacific Northwest, it has amassed a diverse collection numbering over 35,000 objects and works of art.
Representing the culmination of a ten-year, $125-million master plan of expansion and growth, the Portland Art Museum completed a massive project to preserve and renovate the adjacent 141,000 square-foot Mark Building which now houses
the new Center for Modern and Contemporary Art. |
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Portland Center for the Performing Arts Nationally recognized as one of the top 10 performing arts centers in the nation, the PCPA hosts over 900 performances every year. Check out what's playing while you're in town...
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| Portland Chinese Classical Garden The walled garden encloses a full city block and is
based on a garden built in Suzhou (Portland's sister city) during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644 AD).
In the west we speak of planting a garden, the Chinese think of building one. Rather than imitate nature, the Chinese gardener tries to recreate an ideal landscape in miniature. |
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| With 3 different types of watercraft available, it's easy to experience our rivers - |
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Portland Spirit River Cruises A lunch, brunch, or dinner cruise on one of these vessels is perfect for out-of-town visitors. |
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Willamette Jetboat Excursions Board one of these exciting tours at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) dock. |
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Scovare Expeditions Sailing Adventures For everyone who dreams of mystical transport to the wonder of sailing, hop aboard for a dinner cruise or an afternoon sail. |
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| Powell's City of Books Used and new, hardcover and paperback, all on the same shelf, open 365 days a year and staffed by knowledgeable and dedicated book lovers. What more could a bookworm ask? |
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| Northwest Film Center Love movies? The Film Center conducts an active year-round exhibition program of foreign, classic, experimental and independent films. |
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| What about Tax-Free Shopping??? And don't forget to take some souvenirs home ! |
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| World Forestry Center Located in Portland's beautiful Washington Park, this is the place to learn about the world's forests and trees. Spend the day or the afternoon in the 20,000 square foot Discovery Museum. Built in dramatic Cascadian style architecture, you'll marvel at the intricate hand carvings and grand entry outside, then delight in all the new exhibits inside. |
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| Portland has more to offer! Visit: |
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The Official Tourism and Meeting Website for Portland, Oregon |
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Portland Without Car Keys |
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