5 Things to do in “Portland”

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Portland, Oregon provides visitors with a stunning array of facilities, nestling amidst stylish facilities, offering a delightful trip for all ages and tastes.  The top 5 things to do are:

1. Chinese Garden.  Visit the Chinese Garden, situated on the Willamette River.  This garden has been designed to be an exact image of a classical, serene Chinese garden.  With its  traditional Chinese architecture and a quaint tearoom, you could be thousands of miles away, in the heart of China.  A real treat for the senses.  For more information on the Gardens click on the link.

2. Saturday Market near Burnsside Bridge.  For authentic Portland why not take a trip to the Saturday Market near Burnsside Bridge?  A huge open air market, hosting hundreds of stalls, kiosks and tents, this market also is the pitch for musicians, magicians and street entertainers.  The food vendors alone make this visit worthwhile and you get a real taste of Portland’s way of life.

3. Rose Test garden.  Indulge your sense of smell with the wonderful aromas to be found in the Rose Test garden, on Kingston Avenue.  First established in 1917, this garden boasts a huge range of roses, many which are extremely rare and fast becoming unique.  For more information on the Rose Gardens click on the link.

4.  Oregon Maritime Museum.   Spend a day at the Oregon Maritime Museum, which is actually a tugboat called the Portland.  This gives a real flavour of the history of Portland (and Oregon) and the important role which the rivers and sea have played in shaping modern day Portland. 

5. World Forestry Centre and Museum.  Learn a little about forestry and its history at the World Forestry Centre and Museum SW Canyon Road, which shows just how important forestry is in Oregon and the role of conservation in forestry.