Holly Hao’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Considered the most authentic Japanese Garden outside of Japan, the Portland Japanese Garden is a haven of tranquil beauty in all four seasons.
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Portland Japanese Garden
611 SW Kingston AveConsidered the most authentic Japanese Garden outside of Japan, the Portland Japanese Garden is a haven of tranquil beauty in all four seasons.
Just half an hour’s drive to the east of the city you can find one of the most spectacular sights in the state – the majestic Multnomah Falls. Towering to 620 feet in height, it makes for some fabulous photos and is the most visited natural recreation site in the Pacific Northwest.
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Multnomah Falls station
Just half an hour’s drive to the east of the city you can find one of the most spectacular sights in the state – the majestic Multnomah Falls. Towering to 620 feet in height, it makes for some fabulous photos and is the most visited natural recreation site in the Pacific Northwest.
Nestled among the woods of the West Hills is one of Portland’s most loved landmarks: the Pittock Mansion. Newspaper publisher Henry Pittock started construction on the French Renaissance-style chateau in 1909. It was finished in 1914, just five years before his death in 1919.
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Pittock Mansion
3229 NW Pittock DrNestled among the woods of the West Hills is one of Portland’s most loved landmarks: the Pittock Mansion. Newspaper publisher Henry Pittock started construction on the French Renaissance-style chateau in 1909. It was finished in 1914, just five years before his death in 1919.
Just about 50 minutes drive. Mt. Hood is home to six ski areas and the nation’s longest ski season.
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Government Camp
Just about 50 minutes drive. Mt. Hood is home to six ski areas and the nation’s longest ski season.
Located near downtown Portland in Washington Park, the Oregon Zoo is home to more than 2,600 animals.
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Grădina Zoologică Oregon
4001 SW Canyon RdLocated near downtown Portland in Washington Park, the Oregon Zoo is home to more than 2,600 animals.
The oldest official, continuously operated public rose test garden in the United States boasts more than 8,000 roses.
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International Rose Test Garden
400 SW Kingston AveThe oldest official, continuously operated public rose test garden in the United States boasts more than 8,000 roses.
Lan Su Chinese Garden is much more than just a beautiful garden. It’s a creative wonder — an authentically built, powerfully inspiring experience based on a 2,000-year-old Chinese tradition that melds art, architecture, design and nature in perfect harmony.
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Grădina Chineză Lan Su
239 NW Everett StLan Su Chinese Garden is much more than just a beautiful garden. It’s a creative wonder — an authentically built, powerfully inspiring experience based on a 2,000-year-old Chinese tradition that melds art, architecture, design and nature in perfect harmony.
Portland is a very pretty city, but it can also be a very busy one. A good place to escape the hustle and bustle is the Grotto Gardens, known officially as the Sanctuary of Our Sorrowful Mother. This national Catholic shrine is dedicated to Mary and operated by the Order of the Friar Servants of Mary.
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Grota
8840 NE Skidmore StPortland is a very pretty city, but it can also be a very busy one. A good place to escape the hustle and bustle is the Grotto Gardens, known officially as the Sanctuary of Our Sorrowful Mother. This national Catholic shrine is dedicated to Mary and operated by the Order of the Friar Servants of Mary.
The Clackamas River Trail is for hikers only and features mostly moderate terrain and of course views of the gorgeous Clackamas River. There are a variety of landscapes, including flat areas for camping or picnicking, as well as forest, beaches and waterfalls. Pup Creek Falls is the perfect resting spot in the middle of the trail and a dramatic view that's both unexpected and breathtaking.
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Clackamas River
The Clackamas River Trail is for hikers only and features mostly moderate terrain and of course views of the gorgeous Clackamas River. There are a variety of landscapes, including flat areas for camping or picnicking, as well as forest, beaches and waterfalls. Pup Creek Falls is the perfect resting spot in the middle of the trail and a dramatic view that's both unexpected and breathtaking.
A theme park nestled in the beautiful lush forests of Oregon with lots of hands on see and do adventure. Stroll through Storybook Lane, the Western Town. and the English Village, home of the Fantasy Fountains water-light show. Rides include the Ice Mountain Bobsled Roller Coaster, the Big Timber Log Ride, indoor target shooting Challenge of Mondor, bumper cars plus several kiddy rides and a walk-through Haunted House. The outdoor comedy theatre presents farces on fairy tales during the summer months. Picnicking, gift shops, food and more
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Pădurea Fermecată
8462 Enchanted Way SEA theme park nestled in the beautiful lush forests of Oregon with lots of hands on see and do adventure. Stroll through Storybook Lane, the Western Town. and the English Village, home of the Fantasy Fountains water-light show. Rides include the Ice Mountain Bobsled Roller Coaster, the Big Timber Log Ride, indoor target shooting Challenge of Mondor, bumper cars plus several kiddy rides and a walk-through Haunted House. The outdoor comedy theatre presents farces on fairy tales during the summer months. Picnicking, gift shops, food and more
Food scene
Diverse food trucks parked around an industrial-chic pavilion with a beer bar & picnic tables.
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Happy Valley Station food carts
13551 SE 145th AveDiverse food trucks parked around an industrial-chic pavilion with a beer bar & picnic tables.
The best seafood and steak restaurant in Portland isn’t downtown, it’s on the Columbia River. Salty’s Waterfront Seafood Grill is truly in a class by itself.
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Salty's on the Columbia River
3839 NE Marine DrThe best seafood and steak restaurant in Portland isn’t downtown, it’s on the Columbia River. Salty’s Waterfront Seafood Grill is truly in a class by itself.
Stylish bar & grill offering tapas, pizza & South American dishes, plus a robust whiskey selection.
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de Fuego Grille
12566 Southeast 93rd AvenueStylish bar & grill offering tapas, pizza & South American dishes, plus a robust whiskey selection.
Family-friendly chain eatery featuring traditional Italian entrees amid turn-of-the-century decor.
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The Old Spaghetti Factory
Family-friendly chain eatery featuring traditional Italian entrees amid turn-of-the-century decor.
Operating since 1974 the Portland Saturday Market is the largest continually operating outdoor arts and crafts market in the nation. Located in Waterfront Park and Ankeny Plaza in Portland’s historic Old Town the Market is one of the most popular shopping destinations for local handcrafted goods. The Market offers a unique opportunity for customers to meet the artist as well as see one of a kind pieces created in the artist’s booth. Over 250 small businesses and individuals artists from across the NW region gather each week for the Saturday/Sunday event with live music and a plethora of exotic foods that will satisfy everyone’s appetite.
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Piața de sâmbătă din Portland
2 SW Naito PkwyOperating since 1974 the Portland Saturday Market is the largest continually operating outdoor arts and crafts market in the nation. Located in Waterfront Park and Ankeny Plaza in Portland’s historic Old Town the Market is one of the most popular shopping destinations for local handcrafted goods. The Market offers a unique opportunity for customers to meet the artist as well as see one of a kind pieces created in the artist’s booth. Over 250 small businesses and individuals artists from across the NW region gather each week for the Saturday/Sunday event with live music and a plethora of exotic foods that will satisfy everyone’s appetite.
Grand Central Bakery
714 N Fremont StBest place for breakfast and coffee!
Dean's Homestyle Cafe
15730 SE 130th Ave7 mins away. Another best place for breakfast
Museum
The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry is a science and technology museum in Portland, Oregon, United States. It contains three auditoriums, including a large-screen theatre, planetarium, and exhibition halls with a variety of hands-on permanent exhibits focused on natural sciences, industry, and technology
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OMSI
1945 SE Water AveThe Oregon Museum of Science and Industry is a science and technology museum in Portland, Oregon, United States. It contains three auditoriums, including a large-screen theatre, planetarium, and exhibition halls with a variety of hands-on permanent exhibits focused on natural sciences, industry, and technology
The Portland Art Museum is the largest art museum in Oregon and one of the oldest in the country.
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Muzeul de Artă din Portland
1219 SW Park AveThe Portland Art Museum is the largest art museum in Oregon and one of the oldest in the country.