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PortlandMap01.jpgPortland is a unique city with the Columbia River and the Washington / Oregon state line as its Northern border.  The Willamette River cuts Southward right through the heart of the City.  Portland is also the Western end of Interstate 84 a main East / West Interstate highway and Interstate-5 intersects I-84 on its north / south track through the city.

 

Portland was founded in 1851, has a population of around 440,000 and is 77 feet above sea level. 

 

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Interstate-5 in downtown Portland with the convention center towers in the background

 

ConvCtrPortland is located just south of the confluence of the Columbia and Willamette Rivers.  It is also at the north end of the Willamette Valley, one of the most fertile agricultural areas in the world.  Today wine grapes are one of the major crops grown in the region.

 

Portland is surrounded with tourist activities and scenery.  Vineyards and wineries to the south, Mt. Hood with its skiing and hiking to the east, Mt. St. Helens with its volcanic activity to the northeast, the Pacific Ocean Beaches  to the west and Crater Lake and the national forests to the southeast to mention only a few.

 

 

The Portland skyline from a bridge over the Willamette River

 

A photo is loading.....Portland is a college town with four universities; Portland State University, the University of Portland, Lewis & Clark College, and Reed College.

 

Portland is also a city proud of its parks.  The city abandoned a four lane highway on the west bank of the Willamette River and constructed the Governor Tom

 

McCall Waterfront Park.  This park runs through the entire downtown along the river bank.  There are concerts, picnickers, sightseers, and festivals in the summer months and runners and walkers through out the year. Visit the park’s web site:

Portland Parks - Gov. Tom McCall Park

 

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The Portland Chinese Garden

The Portland Chinese Garden is a joint project of the Cities of Portland and Suzhou.  It is the largest Chinese-style garden outside of China.  It is bounded by 2nd and 3rd Avenues and Everett and Flanders streets.

 

Set aside about four hours to view this garden, it is extraordinary.  Visit their web site: Visit their web site.

 

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One of the Bridges over the Willamette River

 

Children’s Museum – a facility designed for children from 6 months to 10 years old with displays in which the children can participate. 

 

Take I-405 Exit 2A onto The Sunset Highway westbound (US-26) go to US-26 Exit 72 and exit, then turn right onto Canyon Road and into Washington Park via the south entrance.  The Children’s Museum is at 4015 Canyon Road.

Visit their web site: http://www.portlandcm2.org/

 

Oregon Zoo

This world class facility has exhibits that replicate the natural habitat of the animals in the zoo.  Allow a minimum of 4 hours to absorb this wonderful place.

 

Visitors can also board a train for a 4 mi. ride through the hills of Washington Park and view the Japanese Garden and the International Rose Test Gardens.  The Zoo is located in Washington Park.

 

Take I-405 Exit 2A onto The Sunset Highway (US-26) go to US-26 Exit 72 and exit then turn right onto Canyon Road and into Washington Park.  The Children’s Museum is at 4015 Canyon Road.

Visit their web site: http://www.oregonzoo.org/

 

Oregon Historical Society

The Historical Society has permanent and changing exhibits about the history of Oregon.  Besides the exhibits the society maintains a large research library on the history of the state.  Eight story tall western theme murals decorate the exterior of the building.  It is located at 1200 SW Park Avenue.  Visit their web site:  http://www.ohs.org/

 

Portland Art Museum

The Portland Art Museum is Oregon’s oldest visual arts museum.  Founded in 1892 it has developed an art collection consisting of 32,000 pieces.  Its collections include northwest, American Indian, Asian, contemporary and European art works.  It is located at 1219 SW Park Avenue.  Visit their web site: http://www.portlandartmuseum.org/

 

 

The Grotto

This 62 acre sanctuary and shrine were erected in 1924.  It is the National Sanctuary of our sorrowful Mother. 

 

grottoThe Grotto is a peaceful spot to stop and reflect on your journey.  The Grotto is an outdoor cathedral located at the bottom of a 10-story cliff and there is an elevator to take you to the gardens located above the Grotto.

Located at the intersection of NE 85th and Sandy Boulevard (US-30) in northeast Portland.  If you take I-205 Exit 23 onto US-30 and head west it is only 0.7 mi.  Visit their web site: http://www.thegrotto.org/

 

 

Hoyt Arboretum – is located in Washington Park (above).  This 183 acre area of the park contains more than 1100 varieties of shrubs, flowering trees, and coniferous  It has more than 12 mi. of trails.  Visit their web site:

http://www.hoytarboretum.org/

 

Pittock Mansion – is nearly 1000 feet above the city below with a view of the city, rivers, and cascade mountains.  This restored 1914 home built by Henry Pittock, the founder of The Daily Oregonian, has French Renaissance architecture and is filled with 17th & 18th century antiques.  It is located at 3229 NW Pittock Drive.  Visit their web site:  http://www.pittockmansion.com/

 

Washington Parkthis 130 acre park in northwest Portland is the crown jewel of Portland’s parks.  It contains the Children’s Museum and the Oregon Zoo (see both above) along with many memorials and statues.  The park’s main entrance is at the west end of Burnside (The Burnside Bridge and Burnside St is at the northern end of downtown).  Travel west on Burnside to 23rd Ave. (23rd on the right & Vista on the left) turn left onto Vista Ave. and go 1 block to SW Park Place and turn right, the entrance is at the head of Park Place.

Visit the park’s web site:

Portland Parks - Washington Park

 

Oregon Museum of Science and Industry – has a planetarium and a 330 seat Omnimax theater with a 5 story domed screen.  As if that isn’t enough there is food available and five exhibit halls. Interactive exhibits are featured with more than 200 hands-on exhibits on subjects from the internet to fossils and earth quakes.

 

The USS Blueback is docked outside the museum.  This Navy Submarine is the last diesel-electric sub built for the US Navy and was decommissioned in 1990.  The sub starred in the film “The Hunt for Red October.”  There are tours daily.  It is located at 1945 SE Water Ave.

 

 Visit their web site: 

http://www.omsi.edu/

 

 

The Forest Discovery Center – has educational exhibits about forests both in Oregon and worldwide.  Exhibits include petrified wood and children’s exhibits.  Located at 2033 SW Canyon Road in Washington Park.  (see above for directions.)  Visit their web site: http://www.worldforestry.org/

 

 

 

The Portland Oregon Visitors Association, 26 SW Salmon St., 97204 has a great web site:

 http://www.pova.com/visitors/

 

Photo of a streetcar is loading......The Trolley

One of the many modes of transportation in Portland that you should try.

 

Oregon Maritime museum – is located on the sternwheeler Portland.  The museum displays the history of the Columbia River and Portland through the use of photos and models.  Located at 198 SW Naito Parkway on the river at the foot of Pine Street. 

 

Visit their web site:

http://www.oregonmaritimemuseum.org/

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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