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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Alþjóðlegur rósa prófunar garður
400 SW Kingston AveThe 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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Washington Park
4033 SW Canyon RdLocated 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
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Lan Su kínverski garðurinn
239 NW Everett St 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
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Portland Japanska garðurinn
611 SW Kingston AveOne 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
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Kristalbrunnur Rhododendron Garden
5801 SE 28th AveThis 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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Oregon dýragarður
4001 SW Canyon Rd 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
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Portland Listasafn
1219 SW Park AveFounded 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
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Pittock Mansion
3229 NW Pittock Dr 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
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OMSI
1945 SE Water Ave 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 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
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Andina
1314 NW Glisan StANDINA 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 StreetFOOD 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
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Portland Farmers Market at PSU
1803 SW Park AvePortland 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 AveMore 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
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
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 AveThis 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
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
Borgartillaga
Samgöngur
Trimet
The regional transit authority operates a network of buses, light rail, and streetcars.
Samgöngur
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.