Portland, OR Travel Guide

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Portland, OR Travel Guide

Sightseeing

The oldest continuously operated, the official public rose test garden in the United States attracts visitors with spectacular views and more than 10,000 rose bushes. The best viewing months are May through October. 400 S.W. Kingston Ave. (in Washington Park); rosegardenstore.org
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Jardí de proves de roses internacional
400 SW Kingston Ave
627 residents recomanen
The oldest continuously operated, the official public rose test garden in the United States attracts visitors with spectacular views and more than 10,000 rose bushes. The best viewing months are May through October. 400 S.W. Kingston Ave. (in Washington Park); rosegardenstore.org
Located atop the hills west of downtown, Washington Park is one of the oldest, best-loved, and most well-used parks in Portland. Its grounds include the International Rose Test Garden, Japanese Garden, Hoyt Arboretum, Oregon Zoo, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Holocaust Memorial, World Forestry Center and the Portland Children’s Museum. Head of Southwest Park Place, one block west of Vista Avenue; washingtonparkpdx.org
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Parc de Washington
4033 SW Canyon Rd
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Located atop the hills west of downtown, Washington Park is one of the oldest, best-loved, and most well-used parks in Portland. Its grounds include the International Rose Test Garden, Japanese Garden, Hoyt Arboretum, Oregon Zoo, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Holocaust Memorial, World Forestry Center and the Portland Children’s Museum. Head of Southwest Park Place, one block west of Vista Avenue; washingtonparkpdx.org
Covered walkways, bridges, open colonnades, and a richly planted landscape frame a small lake, creating ever-changing views. This urban oasis of tranquil beauty was built by artisans from Suzhou, Portland’s Chinese sister city. Admission charged. Northwest Everett Street and Third Avenue; lansugarden.org
405 residents recomanen
Jardí xinès Lan Su
239 NW Everett St
405 residents recomanen
Covered walkways, bridges, open colonnades, and a richly planted landscape frame a small lake, creating ever-changing views. This urban oasis of tranquil beauty was built by artisans from Suzhou, Portland’s Chinese sister city. Admission charged. Northwest Everett Street and Third Avenue; lansugarden.org
One of the most authentic Japanese gardens outside of Japan is nestled in Portland’s scenic West Hills. Encompassing five separate garden styles, the grounds include meandering streams and views of Mount Hood. Admission charged. Closed Sept. 2015–March 2016. 611 S.W. Kingston Ave. (in Washington Park); japanesegarden.com
1015 residents recomanen
Jardí Japonès de Portland
611 SW Kingston Ave
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One of the most authentic Japanese gardens outside of Japan is nestled in Portland’s scenic West Hills. Encompassing five separate garden styles, the grounds include meandering streams and views of Mount Hood. Admission charged. Closed Sept. 2015–March 2016. 611 S.W. Kingston Ave. (in Washington Park); japanesegarden.com
This southeast Portland park features nearly 2,500 rhododendrons and azaleas, as well as 94 species of birds. The best viewing times are spring (blooming rhododendrons) and autumn (fall foliage). Admission is charged during peak times from March-August; free otherwise. Southeast 28th Avenue, one block north of Woodstock Boulevard
195 residents recomanen
Jardí de rododendrons de Crystal Springs
5801 SE 28th Ave
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This southeast Portland park features nearly 2,500 rhododendrons and azaleas, as well as 94 species of birds. The best viewing times are spring (blooming rhododendrons) and autumn (fall foliage). Admission is charged during peak times from March-August; free otherwise. Southeast 28th Avenue, one block north of Woodstock Boulevard
The West’s oldest zoo, located just minutes from downtown in visitor-friendly Washington Park, is home to 2,200 animals, including a herd of Asian elephants. 4001 S.W. Canyon Road; oregonzoo.org
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Zoo de l'Oregon
4001 SW Canyon Rd
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The West’s oldest zoo, located just minutes from downtown in visitor-friendly Washington Park, is home to 2,200 animals, including a herd of Asian elephants. 4001 S.W. Canyon Road; oregonzoo.org
Founded in 1892, the museum is noted for its Native American art, extensive permanent collection, outdoor sculpture garden, and ambitious special exhibitions. 1219 S.W. Park Ave.; portlandartmuseum.org
785 residents recomanen
Museu d'Art de Portland
1219 SW Park Ave
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Founded in 1892, the museum is noted for its Native American art, extensive permanent collection, outdoor sculpture garden, and ambitious special exhibitions. 1219 S.W. Park Ave.; portlandartmuseum.org
This historic estate perched above downtown was the home of Portland pioneers Henry and Georgiana Pittock from 1914 to 1919. The mansion offers a glimpse into the city’s history and boasts idyllic views from its manicured gardens. 3229 N.W. Pittock Drive; pittockmansion.com
622 residents recomanen
Mansió Pittock
3229 NW Pittock Dr
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This historic estate perched above downtown was the home of Portland pioneers Henry and Georgiana Pittock from 1914 to 1919. The mansion offers a glimpse into the city’s history and boasts idyllic views from its manicured gardens. 3229 N.W. Pittock Drive; pittockmansion.com
This hands-on museum (OMSI to locals) features fun exhibits, the Northwest’s largest planetarium, and the USS Blueback, a decommissioned U.S. Navy submarine. 1945 S.E. Water Ave.; omsi.edu
646 residents recomanen
OMSI
1945 SE Water Ave
646 residents recomanen
This hands-on museum (OMSI to locals) features fun exhibits, the Northwest’s largest planetarium, and the USS Blueback, a decommissioned U.S. Navy submarine. 1945 S.E. Water Ave.; omsi.edu

Food scene

Departure takes a modern approach to Asian cuisine in a sleek setting with great views and rooftop decks atop the Nines Hotel. 525 S.W. Morrison St.; departureportland.com
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Departure Restaurant + Lounge
525 SW Morrison St
196 residents recomanen
Departure takes a modern approach to Asian cuisine in a sleek setting with great views and rooftop decks atop the Nines Hotel. 525 S.W. Morrison St.; departureportland.com
ANDINA is renowned for its upscale New Peruvian cuisine and cocktails served in a lively space filled with music and art. Gluten-free menu available. 1314 N.W. Glisan St
183 residents recomanen
Andina
1314 NW Glisan St
183 residents recomanen
ANDINA is renowned for its upscale New Peruvian cuisine and cocktails served in a lively space filled with music and art. Gluten-free menu available. 1314 N.W. Glisan St
FOOD CARTS number in the hundreds and are clustered in “pods” throughout the city. Many are located downtown and serve cheap, authentic eats. foodcartsportland.com
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Food Carts SW 4th Ave & SW Hall St
Southwest Hall Street
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FOOD CARTS number in the hundreds and are clustered in “pods” throughout the city. Many are located downtown and serve cheap, authentic eats. foodcartsportland.com
Portland Farmers Market has three weekly locations downtown, where — from late spring to early fall — you’ll find the freshest local produce and prepared foods. The Saturday market at Portland State University is open year-round. portlandfarmersmarket.org
123 residents recomanen
Portland Farmers Market at PSU
1803 SW Park Ave
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Portland Farmers Market has three weekly locations downtown, where — from late spring to early fall — you’ll find the freshest local produce and prepared foods. The Saturday market at Portland State University is open year-round. portlandfarmersmarket.org
More than 50 of these funky, family-friendly neighborhood bars, movie theaters, and historic inns dot Oregon and Washington. mcmenamins.com
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McMenamins Kennedy School
5736 NE 33rd Ave
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More than 50 of these funky, family-friendly neighborhood bars, movie theaters, and historic inns dot Oregon and Washington. mcmenamins.com

Neighborhoods

Portland’s compact, walkable downtown offers easy access to great food, green spaces, cultural offerings and tax-free shopping. Hotels and museums are interspersed with the city’s most diverse mix of stores, as well as its biggest collection of food carts. Attractions like Washington Park and the Oregon Convention Center are a short MAX light rail ride away. downtownportland.org
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Downtown Portland
98 residents recomanen
Portland’s compact, walkable downtown offers easy access to great food, green spaces, cultural offerings and tax-free shopping. Hotels and museums are interspersed with the city’s most diverse mix of stores, as well as its biggest collection of food carts. Attractions like Washington Park and the Oregon Convention Center are a short MAX light rail ride away. downtownportland.org
This upscale neighborhood adjacent to downtown was once an uninviting industrial zone. In the mid-1990s the Pearl began a tremendous makeover, its warehouses and factories gradually converted into mixed-use buildings that hold condos, art galleries and mouth-watering eateries. Boutiques, major retailers and Powell’s City of Books make the Pearl a top shopping destination. explorethepearl.com
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Pearl District
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This upscale neighborhood adjacent to downtown was once an uninviting industrial zone. In the mid-1990s the Pearl began a tremendous makeover, its warehouses and factories gradually converted into mixed-use buildings that hold condos, art galleries and mouth-watering eateries. Boutiques, major retailers and Powell’s City of Books make the Pearl a top shopping destination. explorethepearl.com
This river district adjoining downtown and the Pearl District is Portland’s oldest neighborhood. Today, it’s a bustling arts and entertainment district, home to the Portland Saturday Market, Ankeny Alley (a car-free block that contains the famed Voodoo Doughnut) and the tranquil Lan Su Chinese Garden. oldtownchinatown.net
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Old Town Chinatown
13 NW 4th Ave
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This river district adjoining downtown and the Pearl District is Portland’s oldest neighborhood. Today, it’s a bustling arts and entertainment district, home to the Portland Saturday Market, Ankeny Alley (a car-free block that contains the famed Voodoo Doughnut) and the tranquil Lan Su Chinese Garden. oldtownchinatown.net
Hippies and hipsters mingle on these eastside streets where eclectic is the norm. Amid the relaxed, casual atmosphere, you’ll find bars, vintage shops, cafés and boutiques. Food carts dot Hawthorne and are centralized at the Good Food Here pod on Belmont, while Hawthorne’s retail offerings include two outposts of Powell’s Books. thinkhawthorne.com; belmontbusiness.org
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Hawthorne
121 residents recomanen
Hippies and hipsters mingle on these eastside streets where eclectic is the norm. Amid the relaxed, casual atmosphere, you’ll find bars, vintage shops, cafés and boutiques. Food carts dot Hawthorne and are centralized at the Good Food Here pod on Belmont, while Hawthorne’s retail offerings include two outposts of Powell’s Books. thinkhawthorne.com; belmontbusiness.org

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Trimet

The regional transit authority operates a network of buses, light rail, and streetcars.
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Portland Aerial Tram

Portland’s tram, which runs between the South Waterfront district and Oregon Health & Science University offers stunning views of mountains, the Willamette River and the downtown skyline.