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Rock State Park
Overseeing the mighty Columbia River, Rooster Rock
looks upon windsurfers, boats, tugs and barges. This dark basalt column, “of
irregular conical shape” is located on the Oregon side of the Columbia River. |
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Oregon
Rhododendrons
Our mix of moisture, mild weather, and acidic soil, make this region a Rhododendron
paradise. There are a number of outstanding public and private gardens in the
Pacific Northwest dedicated to this species. |
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In Oregon
It was the force of water that turned these wheels, that
engaged the gears, that revolved the millstones, that ground the grain, that fed
the farmers and their families. Experience an important part of farming history. |
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Western
Washington County Wineries
Also part of the famed Willamette Valley Appellation, Washington
County is the
closest winegrowing region to Portland and has a long viticulture history, fabulous
views and scenic rural roads. |
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American Heritage
There's no need to travel all the way to Washington,
DC or Japan to witness the spectacle of blooming cherry trees when we have our
own show right here in Portland. |
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Portland's
Central Library
Comfortable, well assembled space, where even the stairway is remarkable. While
not the typical description for a book shrine, Multnomah County's Central Library
is just that kind of place. |
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Art Museum
From exhibits featuring Egypt to a sculpture from Pablo
Picasso, from modern to Pacific Rim, there is something that will catch your eye
and imagination. |
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Giusto
Farms
As you head out towards the far northeast corner of Portland you enter an area
of mixed use land where light industrial meets pockets of residential. It is in
this direction, that you come across a few slices of the Old Country. |
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Mexico in Woodburn
Woodburn, an unassuming town in the heart of Marion
County, offers the charms of south of the border without venturing far from the
metropolitan area. |
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Alberta
Street in Portland
Known as the Alberta Art District, new art galleries, restaurants, clothing boutiques
and gift shops have been popping up here for over a decade. Alberta Street has
become a hipster hotspot and Portland's best kept fashion secret. |
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Washington Park in Metro Portland - A walk on the famous Wildwood
Trail through Washington Park is a reminder of what's so wonderful about Portland.
What other city would have a forest path from a zoo to a mansion with a mountain
view? |
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Jamison
Square
Located
in the artistic Pearl District, Jamison Square is an interactive fountain offering
wonderful water fun that is safe for kids of all ages. The fountain attracts hundreds
of families and children on warm days and weekends. | |
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Oregon
Museum of Science and Industry
With
an IMAX theater, a laser light planetarium, a motion simulator, a real US submarine
out front, and rooms filled with science activities, the whole family will enjoy
as they learn something new at OMSI. | |
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Oregon
Zoo
From
jungle cats to exotic birds, the Oregon Zoo is a great way to spend an afternoon
traveling the globe. Memories like these are things that you create when visiting
the Oregon Zoo. | |
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Saturday
Morning Market
The
Portland Saturday Market is the largest and longest running market of its kind
in the country and when you go you'll see why it's still a major Portland attraction. |
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Portland’s
Pittock Mansion
Visit a 16,000 square foot mansion in Portland's west
hills that is rooted in history. Visitors can enjoy the architecture, stunning
views or the history of the Pittock family. | |
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Willamette
Falls
The
Willamette Falls near Portland provides views of geology, history and industry.
By visiting the museum, you could even get the special treat of seeing boats go
through the locks and watch how the locks operate. | |
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Portland
Classical Chinese Garden
Winding
walkways, a bridged lake, and open pavilions frame this exquisitely arranged landscape
of plants, water, stone, architecture, and poetry. | |
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Cultural
Tours of Portland
Portland is enriched by the combination of many
cultures. These guides will help you tour some of them. | |
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Multnomah Falls near Portland - Discover Oregon's
tallest waterfall - 542
feet tall - from both the bottom and the top. Oregon's most popular trail climbs
to viewpoints above the two-tiered plume that plummets into a misty, mossy forest
grotto. | |
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Portland
Children's Museum
The
Children's Museum is dedicated to inspiring imagination, creativity, and the wonder
of learning in children and adults by inviting moments of shared discovery. |
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Shopping
in Portland
Discover the wonders of the Rose City's unique
shopping districts. You will find one-of-a-kind boutiques and three major retail
areas within a mile or so of each other. And, best of all, there's no sales tax. |
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End
of the Oregon Trail
The trail started in 1843 as 2,000 miles of landmarks from Missouri to Oregon.
The Trail ended in Oregon City along the banks of the Willamette River. Now three
giant covered wagons waiting to usher you back in history. |
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Portland's
Square-Shaped Heart
Portland offers many places to be entertained,
educated and involved. Pioneer Courthouse Square has been doing it all for 150
years. | |
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Mt.
Hood Travel Ideas
Mt. Hood Territory covers a lot of ground and so
do we. Here are nine, count 'em, 9, travel itineraries on around Oregon's landmark
Mt. Hood. |
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Powell’s
Bookstore
Cities
like Amsterdam and Leipzig may compete for the title, but Portland, Oregon, claims
the prize itself: the City of Books. | |
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Gateway
to the Columbia Gorge
Head east from Portland on Interstate 84 and
you get your first glimpse of our natural wonder, the Columbia Gorge. It's well
worth the drive. |
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The
Grotto was established by the Servite Friars in 1924. The central attraction,
Our Lady's Grotto, was carved from solid basalt in the cliff wall in 1925, where
the Pieta is featured. | |
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Japanese
Gardens
Take
a guided tour or wander through the garden on your own, enjoying five different
gardens on more than five acres. | |
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Tulips,
Tulips, Tulips
The annual Woodburn Tulip Festival welcomes more than
20,000 people each year looking to enjoy the color and blooms. |
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Portland
Waterfront Walk
Wedged between the Willamette River and a wall of
steep, forested parks, Portland's downtown is compact enough to explore on an
easy, flat two-hour walking tour. | |
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Portland's
Aerial Tram
New commuter ride to hilltop hospital also gives visitors
a special view over the city. |
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Portland
Unplugged:
Portland
is quickly becoming one of the most "unwired" cities in the nation.
Here are 10 places to escape the tourist track and open your laptop with the locals. |
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Nodaway
Blues Blueberry Farm
With
nearly three acres of round blueberries, the farm is gearing up for another season
of blueberry magic. People who pass through Nodaway Blues, the bushes are picked
fairly quickly. |
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Portland
Gardens
A gardener's paradise of lush green
foliage and waves of blossoms are available nearly year round. Portland
is home to a collection of some of the most beautiful and diverse public gardens
in any American city. |
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The
Coffee Cafes of Portland
If cafes are a symbol
of the good life, then Portlanders must know how to live. Coffee shops seem to
occupy nearly every corner in town. Some
of the city's most eccentric cafes serve up coffee and much more. |
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Underground
Portland
Yes, the Shanghai Tunnels below old
town Portland really existed. Walk back (and down) to a darker part of Portland's
history with this historical tour. |
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What's
Your Favorite Metro Portland Experience?
We're always
looking for new ideas, too. Please send us
an e-mail message briefly describing how you experience Oregon. We'll
personally get back to you! |
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