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“The City of Roses

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Portland 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. 

 

Portland 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.

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

 

 

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The Portland skyline from a bridge over the Willamette River

 

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

 

 

 

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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The Portland Chinese Garden

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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 – 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 Museumis 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/

 

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The Grotto

 

The Grotto – this 62 acre sanctuary and shrine were erected in 1924.  It is the National Sanctuary of our sorrowful Mother. 

 

The 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: