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Attractions
Classical
Chinese Garden
An urban, all-season oasis built by artisans from Suzhou, China.
The Garden is never twice the same. Serpentine walkways
surround foliage, pavilions, courtyards and lakes. 503-228-8131
Columbia River Sternwheeler
Step on board the Columbia
River Adventures and experience riverboat hospitality. The
authentic triple-decker Sternwheeler boards from the heart of
the Columbia River Gorge at Cascade Locks. Daily sightseeing
excursions, weekend champagne brunches, dinner cruises, and a
variety of holiday and special event cruises are offered.
503-224-3900 www.sternwheeler.com
Grotto,
The
A natural gallery in the woods,
The Grotto is an internationally renowned Catholic sanctuary
set among 62 acres of botanical gardens offering a place
of peace and quiet reflection for all people. More
than 100 beautifully sculpted statues, reflection ponds, spectacular
views of the Cascade Mountains and award-winning architecture
offer inspiration for all who visit. And each year, The
Grotto's Christmas Festival of Lights blends the sights,
sounds and emotions which are so intrinsically a part of the
holiday season. 503-254-7371; www.thegrotto.org
OMSI
(Oregon Museum of Science and Industry)
Climb aboard a real submarine, touch a tornado, explore the
outer reaches of the galaxy in the Harry C. Kendall Planetarium,
experiment in one of the seven labs, surf the web, experience
the power of an earthquake, or travel around the world in OMSI's
5-story high OMNIMAX Theater. Over 200 hands-on exhibits.
503-797-4000.
Oregon Historical
Society, The
The
105-year-old Oregon Historical Society houses one
of the country's most extensive collections of state history
materials, and now boasts an elegant new entrance building on
the Southwest Park Blocks in the heart of Portland's Cultural
District. 503-222-1741.
Oregon
Zoo
An innovative zoo with award-winning
exhibits. From Alaska to Africa, from Australia to South
America, discover new worlds in one afternoon at the Oregon
Zoo. Now, see the newest exhibit opened in May--Eagle
Canyon featuring bald eagles and endangered salmon cohabitating
for the first time ever in any zoo. 503-226-1561; www.oregonzoo.org
Outrageous
Columbia River Adventures
Take
an exciting jet boat adventure with the crew of the Outrageous,
the latest addition to the Portland Spirit fleet. Cruise
the scenic Columbia River to Bonneville Dam or enjoy a cruise
to beautiful Astoria, the Northwest's little San Francisco.
Excursions include food and beverages. 503-224-3900; 800-224-3901; www.outrageousjetboat.com
Muzzett TownCar Services and Sightseeing Tours
More than just an airport shuttle, Muzzett offers first class
sightseeing tours to anything inside of town, or outside of town.
(503) 890-1087; muzzettowncarservice@gmail.com
Pittock
Mansion
Escape the fast-paced world
in a vanished era of grace and beauty by visiting this renowned
National Landmark located atop Portland's West Hills.
Revealing sweeping views of mighty rivers and Cascade peaks,
this historic 1914 mansion features old world craftsmanship
in a spectacular natural setting. 503-823-3624
Portland
Art Museum
One of the top 25 museums
in the country and the oldest in the Northwest, the Portland
Art Museum offers special touring exhibitions in addition to
permanent collections of American, European, Asian, Native American
and contemporary art. Also home to the Northwest
Film Center. 503-226-2811.www.portlandartmuseum.org
Portland
Childrens Museum
Operate in the
kid's clinic, experiment with different
materials in the art studios, act out a fairytale--let your
imagination go wild! Designed for kids from 6 months
to 10 years old, the non-profit museum's mission is to inspire
imagination, creativity and the
wonder of learning in children and adults. Located in
Washington Park. 503-223-6500.www.portlandcm.org
Portland Japanese Garden
A serene beauty and
haven regardless of the season and nestled in the scenic west
hills of Portland, a few short blocks from downtown. It
has been acclaimed as one of the most authentic Japanese Gardens
outside Japan. Explore five traditional garden styles
on 5.5 acres recapturing the mood of ancient Japan. 503-223-1321;
www.japanesegarden.com
Portland
Saturday Market
The largest continuous
open-air, handmade crafts market in the nation with a main stage
in the food court area. Open the 1st weekend in March
and runs through Christmas Eve Day. 503-222-6072.
Portland
Spirit
Explore the Willamette's
magnificent waterways aboard Portland's only luxury cruise dining
ship, the Portland Spirit. Enjoy a Brunch or Lunch cruise,
a romantic Dinner cruise, or a sightseeing excursion.
And, new for 2004, try the Lewis & Clark exploration cruise!
503-224-3900; www.portlandspirit.com
Uwajimaya
Plaza
Find Oregon's Asia at Uwajimaya
Plaza (Beaverton)--the state's largest Asian shopping center.
A grocery super-store, Uwajimaya offers a vast variety of quality
gifts, products and services--Kinokuniya Bookstore, Azumano
Japan Travel Center and Sambi Restaurant. Minutes from
downtown. 503-643-4512; www.uwajimaya.com
Willamette
Jetboat Excursions
See
Portland's waterfront and more with the original Portland jetboat,
entertaining and trilling passengers since 1997. Enjoy sights,
history and scenic beauty while experiencing the fun and excitement
found only on a jetboat. Two hour excursions start
at $29 (lower prices for children). 503-231-1532; 888-JETBOAT
(538-2628); www.willamettejet.com
World Forestry Center Discovery Museum
How would you like to raft on the whitewater rapids,
crawl through a nurse log, or try your skill at smoke jumping?
Or maybe you’d rather get strapped in and lifted 60 feet
in the forest canopy to see life above the trees! If that’s
not enough excitement for you, take a trip to Russia, China,
South Africa and Brazil to see amazing forests all over the
world. You can do all this, and more, at the World Forestry
Center Discovery Museum, located in Portland’s Washington
Park. After a $7.5 million renovation, completed in 2005, the
Discovery Museum is the only forestry museum of its kind in
the world. It’ll change the way you look at trees. 503-228-1367.www.worldforestry.org