Sightseeing in Portland - what to see. Complete travel guide

The Chinook people were the indigenous inhabitants of the region. This tribe was actively fishing and then selling their catch on the riverbank. Women were mostly picking berries and searching for different tuberous vegetables. In 1843, William Overton saw potential in this area and decided to establish a commercial settlement here. However, Overton lacked money, and so he had to make an agreement with a partner from Boston, Asa Lovejoy. The official registration of the settlement as a new town took place in 1851. Portland started rapidly developing.
The Oregon Zoo is one of the most visited places in the city. This is one of the oldest zoos in the country. The zoo is open in the old Washington Park that also has a Japanese garden and an arboretum. The park is so big that there a small railroad, and a train takes visitors to different parts of the park. As expected, children are very excited to get around on a train. The zoo opened in 1888. Initially, there was only one animal here – the Grizzly bear rescued by local pharmacists. However, the zoo started growing in size quickly, expanding to half of the park’s territory.

How about visiting a true rose paradise? Portland is often referred to as the city of roses. This name is not random. The city is home to the worldwide famous International Rose Test Garden. This is where local botanists grow exotic Portland flowers. Starting from May and until October, professional plant breeders try to get new cultivars by mixing different varieties of plants. In the blooming paradise, visitors can find approximately seven thousand different rose bushes of more than six hundred varieties. Every year, a festival dedicated to roses takes place in the garden. During the event, a team of judges examines different varieties of roses and selects the winner.

Travelers from Europe and many other regions of the world usually fly to a major US international airport first and then take a domestic flight to Portland. A connecting flight with a stop in Los Angeles is the most popular choice. The total journey time is up to fifteen hours when traveling from Europe. The second part of the journey is shorter – only two and a half hours. Upon arrival at the airport in Portland, simply get on a commuter train that goes to the city center.
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Shopping streets in Portland
♥ Shopping area ' Pioneer Place' Portland, 0.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Pearl District' Portland, 0.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Northwest District' Portland, 7.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Pioneer Place' Portland, 0.5 km from the center. On the map


♥ Shopping area ' Pearl District' Portland, 0.9 km from the center. On the map


♥ Shopping area ' Northwest District' Portland, 7.7 km from the center. On the map


National and city parks around Portland
♥ State Park 'Chapman' , 0.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ State Park 'Peninsula' , 4.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ State Park 'Cathedral' , 9.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ State Park 'Aloha' , 14.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ County Park 'Oxbow' , 29 km from the center. On the map
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♥ State Park 'Chapman' , 0.9 km from the center. On the map


♥ State Park 'Peninsula' , 4.9 km from the center. On the map


♥ State Park 'Cathedral' , 9.8 km from the center. On the map


♥ State Park 'Aloha' , 14.1 km from the center. On the map


♥ County Park 'Oxbow' , 29 km from the center. On the map


Art galleries in Portland and around
♥ Art museum 'Portland Art Museum' Portland, 0.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Portland Art Museum' Portland, 0.9 km from the center. On the map


Sights around Portland from our guide 'Extreme places on Earth'
Security Glass Ads
From the series “Creative and Incredible Advertising Constructions”
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Distance from Portland center - 13.1 km.
Unfortunately, no one in the city got rich with this advertising campaign, the glass was really incredibly firm. Hundreds of people tried to break the constructions day and night, but they did not succeed. The investment in the original advertising stock has formed about 6,000 US dollars. The value of the unique Glass of Security Glass Society can not be compared with the advantages it can bring to people. …
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Hilton builds third luxury hotel in Kyoto
The project organizers note that the new Kyoto hotel is perfect for both business and leisure. Just to remind you, the opening of the Roku Kyoto hotel took place in the city in 2021. The luxury hotel also never ceases to amaze guests with its exquisite atmosphere and variety of services. It is close to famous attractions like Kinkaku-ji Temple, and Shozan Resort Kyoto Pavilion is a short walk from the hotel.
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27.03.2023
The project organizers note that the new Kyoto hotel is perfect for both business and leisure. Just to remind you, the opening of the Roku Kyoto hotel took place in the city in 2021. The luxury hotel also never ceases to amaze guests with its exquisite atmosphere and variety of services. It is close to famous attractions like Kinkaku-ji Temple, and Shozan Resort Kyoto Pavilion is a short walk from the hotel.

27.03.2023
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