Carole’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Henry and Georgiana Pittock were central figures in making Portland the city it is today. This home and the story behind it's construction and the Pittock's who built it are fascinating and truly stunning. The gardens and grounds are also beautiful and you can see then entire city of Portland laid out before you with Mount Hood in the backdrop from their gardens. Inexpensive and with volunteers to tell you all about it, it's something you'll truly enjoy!
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Pittock Mansion
3229 NW Pittock DrHenry and Georgiana Pittock were central figures in making Portland the city it is today. This home and the story behind it's construction and the Pittock's who built it are fascinating and truly stunning. The gardens and grounds are also beautiful and you can see then entire city of Portland laid out before you with Mount Hood in the backdrop from their gardens. Inexpensive and with volunteers to tell you all about it, it's something you'll truly enjoy!
Reputed to be the most authentic and stunning Japanese Garden outside of Japan, this is a must see for anyone who loves beauty, serenity, Nature or gardens. It is truly gorgeous in all four seasons!
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Portland Japanska garðurinn
611 SW Kingston AveReputed to be the most authentic and stunning Japanese Garden outside of Japan, this is a must see for anyone who loves beauty, serenity, Nature or gardens. It is truly gorgeous in all four seasons!
Powell's Books is AMAZING! With all the online shopping that's been putting brick and mortar bookstores out of business, it's hard to find one where you can actually sit down and look through a book to see whether you'd like to buy it. Powell's is a Portland institution and takes up and entire city block with several floors!
You can find an astounding variety of new and used books in every category you can imagine, in addition to maps, cards, journals, and even extremely rare books there.
With a lovely coffee shop that serves a variety of beverages, baked goods and sandwiches, you can bring an armload of books in with you to peruse while sipping your tea or having lunch. Absolutely love this place!
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Powell's City of Books
1005 West Burnside StreetPowell's Books is AMAZING! With all the online shopping that's been putting brick and mortar bookstores out of business, it's hard to find one where you can actually sit down and look through a book to see whether you'd like to buy it. Powell's is a Portland institution and takes up and entire city block with several floors!
You can find an astounding variety of new and used books in every category you can imagine, in addition to maps, cards, journals, and even extremely rare books there.
With a lovely coffee shop that serves a variety of beverages, baked goods and sandwiches, you can bring an armload of books in with you to peruse while sipping your tea or having lunch. Absolutely love this place!
At 5,200 acres, Portland's Forest Park is one of the largest urban forests in the United States. With more than 80 miles of trails, fire lanes and forest roads, Forest Park stretches for more than seven miles along the eastern slope of the Tualatin Mountains, overlooking Northwest Portland and the convergence of the Columbia and Willamette Rivers. Forest Park offers an unparalleled opportunity for visitors to experience a true Northwest forest without leaving the Portland city limits.
If you have any questions about Forest Park, please call 503-223-5449 or email info@forestparksonservancy.org.
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Forest Park NW PDX Entrance
4099 NW Thurman StAt 5,200 acres, Portland's Forest Park is one of the largest urban forests in the United States. With more than 80 miles of trails, fire lanes and forest roads, Forest Park stretches for more than seven miles along the eastern slope of the Tualatin Mountains, overlooking Northwest Portland and the convergence of the Columbia and Willamette Rivers. Forest Park offers an unparalleled opportunity for visitors to experience a true Northwest forest without leaving the Portland city limits.
If you have any questions about Forest Park, please call 503-223-5449 or email info@forestparksonservancy.org.
This famous Portland garden has over 10,000 rose bushes of approximately 650 varieties. The roses bloom from April through October with the peak coming in June, depending on the weather. New rose cultivars are continually sent to the garden from many parts of the world and are evaluated on several characteristics, including disease resistance, bloom formation, color, and fragrance. It is the oldest continuously operating public rose test garden in the United States and exemplifies Portland's nickname, "City of Roses".
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Alþjóðlegur rósa prófunar garður
400 SW Kingston AveThis famous Portland garden has over 10,000 rose bushes of approximately 650 varieties. The roses bloom from April through October with the peak coming in June, depending on the weather. New rose cultivars are continually sent to the garden from many parts of the world and are evaluated on several characteristics, including disease resistance, bloom formation, color, and fragrance. It is the oldest continuously operating public rose test garden in the United States and exemplifies Portland's nickname, "City of Roses".
You've never experienced anything like it; it's an absolute blast! It's actually down by Eugene, but it's totally worth getting yourself down there if you come to this area when it's happening.
If you're interested in finding out more, check out the link: www.oregoncountryfair.org
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Oregon Country Fair
24550 Chickadee LaneYou've never experienced anything like it; it's an absolute blast! It's actually down by Eugene, but it's totally worth getting yourself down there if you come to this area when it's happening.
If you're interested in finding out more, check out the link: www.oregoncountryfair.org
Food scene
The Hawthorne district is known for its bohemian vibe and an eclectic mix of quirky gift shops, bookstores and resale boutiques along Southeast Hawthorne Boulevard. Low-key eateries include classic diners, taco spots and vegetarian restaurants, while pubs, music clubs and beer bars make for lively nightlife. Mt. Tabor Park, on an extinct volcano, has walking and biking trails and panoramic city views.
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Hawthorne
The Hawthorne district is known for its bohemian vibe and an eclectic mix of quirky gift shops, bookstores and resale boutiques along Southeast Hawthorne Boulevard. Low-key eateries include classic diners, taco spots and vegetarian restaurants, while pubs, music clubs and beer bars make for lively nightlife. Mt. Tabor Park, on an extinct volcano, has walking and biking trails and panoramic city views.
One of the first theaters in the country to offer dining with your movie, you can order a beer and a meal to enjoy while you watch your movie here.
The Bagdad is utterly unique!
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McMenamins Bagdad Theater and Pub
3702 SE Hawthorne BlvdOne of the first theaters in the country to offer dining with your movie, you can order a beer and a meal to enjoy while you watch your movie here.
The Bagdad is utterly unique!