Portland Downtown - Three Days
Home to approximately two and half million people in the Portland Metropolitan Area. Portland is the largest city in the State and sceond only to Seattle, Washington. Located where the Columbia River meets the Willamette River Portland was grew as the major port for shipping grain in the Pacifi Northwest. Portland is named for Portland, Maine and the settlement was established in the 1830s at the end of the Oregon Trail. Today it is known as a city with progressive political values and very ecology minded. It is also an easy city to get around.
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Portland Downtown |
The Metro |
Portland Shopping |
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With a downtown hotel as our base we can walk and enjoy the city. We can also take full advantage of using the Metro. |
The Portland Metro services all of downtown and the surrounding communities. |
Portland has all the shopping venues though shop for things you don't see elsewhere. |
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Art Museum |
Saturday Market |
History Museum |
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Strong collections ranging from Native American AArt to American, European, Asian Clasical to Modern. |
The Saturday market is fun with a great view of the harbor. |
Very good small history museum. |
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Voodoo Doughnuts |
Restaurants |
Washington Park - Rose Garden |
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Everyplace has a special business. Voodoo Doughnuts is one of Portland's. If you like doughnuts you have to visit. |
With a downtown hotel as our base we can walk and enjoy the city. We can also take full advantage of using the Metro. https://pdx.eater.com/maps/38-best-portland-oregon-restaurants |
Washington Park is home to the Zoo, The Forestry Exhibit, The Japanese Gardens and the Rose Garden. We get there using the Metro. |
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Craft Beer |
Chinatown |
Powell's Books |
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Portland is home to one of the richest craft beer cultures in the country. If you don't visit onw of the brew pubs enjoy a local stout when you order dinner. |
Old Chinatown has many Restaurants and the Chinese Graden. Though located in the city you will not know it when in the walking the garden. |
Powell's Books is the largest independent book Store in the country and if you like book stores or books, it is a must. |