Es difícil de creer que este bosque se encuentra tan cerca de la ciudad. El Forest Park, que tiene kilómetros y kilómetros de un camino peatonal, tiene lugar para andar en bicicleta, realizar picnics, participar de excursiones, entre otras actividades. Es una de las reservas de bosque urbano más grande del país y cuenta con más de 20.649.700 m² (2064 hectáreas) de espacio para que disfrutes una grandiosa experiencia natural. Las visitas guiadas pueden ser organizadas y los amantes de la naturaleza y de la vida silvestre tendrán un día de gala para observar las especies de mamíferos y aves que viven en este refugio rico en verde.
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.
A Portland se los llama "Ciudad de la Rosa" por un motivo. Estos jardines públicos, creados en 1917 y situados en el norte del paisaje urbano del centro de Portland, son los jardines oficiales públicos de rosas más antiguos de los Estados Unidos. También es el único lugar de América del Norte que puede emitir premios oficialmente reconocidos para las rosas híbridas cultivadas en todo el mundo. El mejor momento del año para apreciarlas es durante el Festival de Rosas de Junio; estas flores con un hermoso perfume comienzan a florecer en mayo y continúan hasta que comienzas las heladas. ¡Entonces, tomate un tiempo para venir y oler las rosas!
Walk through the grand plaza and step into Oregon's past. Located in Portland's cultural district, The Oregon Historical Society has bountiful collections of historical artifacts, photographs, moving pictures, maps and more. Many exhibits are interactive, and the atmosphere is friendly. The museum is very well-maintained and curated in a way to provide easy navigation, it appears as though you are living history as you navigate your way through the interior. The center's shop is full of Native American jewelry, baskets and pots. The book collection covers all of the Northwest's history for adults and children.
Great entertainers such as Marvin Gaye, James Brown and the Grateful Dead have performed in this historic ballroom that is now owned by the McMenamin Brothers. Three on-site bars—including a popular nightclub, Ringlers - will satiate your hunger and thirst. It is worth a visit just to behold the local landmark's ornate chandeliers, picturesque windows and a 7500-square -foot (696.7728 square meters) dance floor that floats on ball-bearings.
A serene sanctum lying to the east of downtown Portland, this picturesque city park is unusual in more ways than one. Built on the grounds of an old volcanic cone, the park is a natural wonderland where trails and paved pathways wind through rolling meadows and dense forests. The park is also home to an amphitheater, a dog park, a horseshoe pit and courts used for various other sports. A delight for the avid hiker, Mount Tabor affords splendid views of the city's diverse landscape. Although much of the volcano's cinder cone has been paved, a part of it still remains, letting visitors in on the long-standing history and geological marvel it cradles in its depths.
This gallery has a wide range of art, including painting, etchings, jewelery, photography and more. Oil, pastel, watercolor and even glazes are used to interpret the spirit of the Northwest and beyond. The gallery even features work from local artists. Custom framing is also available.
The grand Smith Center Ballroom occupies the third floor of the PSU's Smith Memorial Student Union building. Spread across 6,400 sq.ft, the facilities has the capacity of up to 500 guests. The interiors are is vividly rich and elegant, and a large screen adorns the wall. This breath-taking venue is a great place for hosting all kinds of college level and non-collegiate events and it is the hub of all student activities. At the same time it is flexible enough to accommodate any private event or party and they also offer great lighting and sound support for all occasions.
Embark on a diverse culinary sojourn with Portland's Forktown Food Tours. Offering an epicurean journey across Portland's most distinctive neighborhoods, the Forktwon Food Tours are the finest in the business. Stop by at the flamboyant Mexican food carts in the iconic Pearl District or explore some fine dining treasures along the Alphabet District. Experience Portland's nouveau culinary side on the Southeast Division Street and chug on beers from quaint microbreweries along the way. Through every walk you take and every treat you bite into, a Portlander foodie guide will engage you in a culinary commentary. For our vegetarian friends, this tour also includes vegetarian food stops.
Do away with mainstream tourist traveling and embrace the way Portland should actually be experienced - on foot. Conducting walking tours with a difference, Know Your City tours highlight the city's quirks that make it so special. From special 'People's History of Portland Tours' that tell the story of this city from an outsider's lens to sing-along tours that make their merry way through Portland's musical riches, Know Your City has something for everyone. An expert, fun-loving guide is on board, making the experience more enjoyable. Private tours suited to your group's needs and expectations can also be arranged, on request. Tours run from May to mid-September, Thursday to Sunday. While the tours are free, a good tip is always welcome!