Portland, Oregon is a city with many charms, and there is something to please any type of traveler. You'll find excellent food and superb microbreweries, a bustling music scene, plenty of museums and galleries, as well as parks and miles of hiking and biking adventures. But if you just have a few days in this Pacific Northwest town, here is a list of the top venues.
There are many amazing gardens in Portland, including the renowned Japanese Garden and the Classical Chinese Gardens, which are both worth a visit. However, the International Rose Test Garden not only boasts more than 8,000 rose bushes; it has great historical significance, as well. The garden is the oldest continuously operated rose test garden in the United States and was created to protect species of European roses during World War I. Since then, roses from around the globe are sent here for testing. The garden is inside Washington Park, as is the Japanese Garden.
If your stay includes a Saturday or Sunday, why not enjoy a stroll through the popular Portland Saturday Market, which is open both Saturday and Sunday from March to Christmas Eve. Artists display and sell all sorts of amazing items, including pottery, jewelry, toys and so much more. You'll also enjoy live music and can try a little Portland cuisine at the international food court.
Portland Spirit offers another excellent adventure for visitors to this river city. You can enjoy lunch, brunch or dinner as you cruise along the Willamette River in the comfort of a spacious boat. In addition to the river sightseeing tours, there are longer treks to the Willamette Falls and a boat trip to Astoria, which includes tours of several historic homes.
Portlanders are consider outdoor enthusiasts, ecologically-minded, foodies and finally, great readers. As proof of this latter claim, we offer Powell's City of Books. This amazing store, which runs for a city block, is said to be the largest independent new and used bookseller on the planet. There are several branches, but it's the main downtown location that you'll want to visit, as it contains more than a million volumes, include an impressive collection of rare and out-of-print books.
After perusing the shelves at Powell's, walk into the Pearl District and experience urban renewal at its best. This former industrial section of town has been completely transformed and is now home to art galleries, funky boutiques and plenty of restaurants.
If you truly want the best of Portland, avoid a staid, lifeless hotel and book your accommodations at the historic Bellaterra Bed & Breakfast, located in Portland's historic Lair Hill neighborhood and conveniently close to all the action.
There are five beautifully appointed guest rooms, each decorated with a special nature or cultural theme in mind, and all have a private bathroom, two even include an original clawfoot tub. Several rooms at this Portland bed & breakfast offer up views of Mount Hood or the Willamette River.
There are many amazing gardens in Portland, including the renowned Japanese Garden and the Classical Chinese Gardens, which are both worth a visit. However, the International Rose Test Garden not only boasts more than 8,000 rose bushes; it has great historical significance, as well. The garden is the oldest continuously operated rose test garden in the United States and was created to protect species of European roses during World War I. Since then, roses from around the globe are sent here for testing. The garden is inside Washington Park, as is the Japanese Garden.
If your stay includes a Saturday or Sunday, why not enjoy a stroll through the popular Portland Saturday Market, which is open both Saturday and Sunday from March to Christmas Eve. Artists display and sell all sorts of amazing items, including pottery, jewelry, toys and so much more. You'll also enjoy live music and can try a little Portland cuisine at the international food court.
Portland Spirit offers another excellent adventure for visitors to this river city. You can enjoy lunch, brunch or dinner as you cruise along the Willamette River in the comfort of a spacious boat. In addition to the river sightseeing tours, there are longer treks to the Willamette Falls and a boat trip to Astoria, which includes tours of several historic homes.
Portlanders are consider outdoor enthusiasts, ecologically-minded, foodies and finally, great readers. As proof of this latter claim, we offer Powell's City of Books. This amazing store, which runs for a city block, is said to be the largest independent new and used bookseller on the planet. There are several branches, but it's the main downtown location that you'll want to visit, as it contains more than a million volumes, include an impressive collection of rare and out-of-print books.
After perusing the shelves at Powell's, walk into the Pearl District and experience urban renewal at its best. This former industrial section of town has been completely transformed and is now home to art galleries, funky boutiques and plenty of restaurants.
If you truly want the best of Portland, avoid a staid, lifeless hotel and book your accommodations at the historic Bellaterra Bed & Breakfast, located in Portland's historic Lair Hill neighborhood and conveniently close to all the action.
There are five beautifully appointed guest rooms, each decorated with a special nature or cultural theme in mind, and all have a private bathroom, two even include an original clawfoot tub. Several rooms at this Portland bed & breakfast offer up views of Mount Hood or the Willamette River.
About the Author:
Francene Mccraig is a frequent traveler and enjoys writing about her travels. For additional details about bed and breakfast Portland Oregon or additional info about bed and breakfast in Portland, please go to the Bellaterra site today.
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