Henry Pittock, el fundador del periódico de Oregón, Portland, construyo esta mansión espectacular en 1914 y vivió allí de 1914 a 1919. Esta mansión señorial cuenta con el estilo de un castillo francés del Renacimiento y contiene tres pisos además de una vista increíble de la ciudad. La mansión ahora es un museo y exhibe la historia de la ciudad por medio de artefactos y exposiciones. Las personas pueden visitar la mansión e incluso alquilar un lugar en las funciones privadas.
This is all that is left of Portland's once-grand trolley system. It still runs smoothly, and views from the open glass-free windows are great. You almost slip back to a time when the rails were the only way to get around. It is a nice break from traffic and the best way to get intimate with the Willamette River without jumping in. The round trip cost a little bit, however the prices for adults, senior citizens and children are different. You can ride the rails Saturdays and Sundays from April through May.
This 600-acre (242 hectare) area in the Willamette Valley offers some of the most scenic and lush lands in Portland. The grapes grown here have helped give the Northwest a name in wine. At Montinore Vineyards, a tasting room is located within an old mansion. The Pinot Noir, a local mainstay, is worthy of that name. For something a little different, taste the Gewürztraminer, a dessert wine on the sweet side.
Built in 1907, this museum was once the home of prominent citizens of Oregon, Mary Elizabeth Crawford and Harley Stevens. It still contains the original antique furnishings of both the owners and other long passed prominent citizens of this area. The classic foursquare architectural style was popular in the 1910s and 1920s so tours through the museum are like taking a trip back in time.
Established in 2012 by Lynda Parrish, an ex-patriot from Somerset, England and Jeff Parrish, an Oregon native. Their marriage inspired them to brew English-style ciders made using Northwest apples and that's how Portland Cider Co was found. The ciders are crafted using Northwestern cidery techniques that do not permit the use of any artificial flavors, colors and concentrates. Portland Cider Co distributes its flagship and seasonal ciders in 4 states that include Washington, Colorado, California and Oregon.
Dr. John McLoughlin is affectionately known as the "Father of Oregon." His house remains almost as it was when the good doctor built it in 1845. Some of the original furniture and furnishings are still there, so it is a real treat for history buffs. Do not miss the bed that was owned by the family of Meriwether Lewis (Lewis and Clark). The guided tour is educational and amazing. Admission is free. The house remains closed between mid-December and March.