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Powell's City of Books
Powell's City of Books was founded by Walter Powell in 1971 and is a chain bookstore in Oregon. Its flagship store (Powell's City of Books) is said to be one of the world's largest independent bookstores, with a retail area of 6,300 m².Portland · 401m from downtown
Oregon Zoo
Oregon Zoo was formerly known as the Washington Park Zoo. The zoo is located 3.2 km southwest of downtown Portland and is situated within Washington Park in Portland,and is adjacent to the International Rose Test Garden. Since its inception in 1887, the zoo has grown to over 60 acres and is one of the oldest zoos west of the Mississippi River.Portland · 3.4 km from downtown
Washington Park
Washington Park is a Portland attraction situated on a hill on the west side. It houses the world-famous International Rose Test Garden, a hybrid of a rose origin site and an experimental farm. It frequently cultivates precious new and improved rose varieties, making it quite charming for gardening enthusiasts. The garden contains over 500 rose varieties and more than 10,000 rose bushes. From mid-May to November each year, the roses are in full bloom, which is truly stunning. The tiles embedded in the walkways throughout the park feature the autographs of every Rose Queen from 1907 to the present, which makes many visitors stop to admire them. In addition, the park includes the World Forestry Center, theJapanese Garden, and a zoo. The zoo next to the park is a breeding ground for Asian elephants outside of the Asian jungle. In the zoo, there is a penguin parade where the penguins wear suits. The park and the zoo are connected by the zoo railway. This famous park also features the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry.Portland · 2.8 km from downtown
Moda Center
Moda Center officially opened in the fall of 1995. As a basketball arena, it can accommodate 19,980 spectators and features 650 televisions throughout the arena to help fans keep track of the game. The middle level of the arena consists of 70 suites, each accommodating 22 people. A special sound control system is suspended from the ceiling. During games, it reflects crowd noise back into the arena to create a more intense atmosphere. During concerts, the angle of the reflectors on the system can be adjusted to absorb excess noise, ensuring high-quality sound propagation throughout the venue. The arena features an outstanding design that combines high-quality facilities with high-tech equipment.Portland · 1.2 km from downtown
Portland Japanese Garden
The Portland Japanese Garden is a 5.5-acre traditional Japanese garden nestled in Washington Park. The garden was opened to the public in 1967. The Portland Garden combines Western forms and Japanese elements very well. Traditionally designed, gardens generally contain three elements representing the earth: stone represents mountains and islands, water represents center and purity, and plants represent color and growth. These themes are evident in the Portland Japanese Garden. The Japanese Garden focuses more on the sophistication and beauty of gardening. You can see redwood trees from the West Coast of the United States and plants with Japanese characteristics. Of course, you can see small waterfalls and water flowing between rocks everywhere. The Portland Japanese Garden is a masterpiece of Japanese gardens outside of Japan. It also holds some activities and cultural festivals every year, attracting more than 200,000 tourists almost every year.Portland · 2.5 km from downtown
OMSI
The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry is located in Portland. It often holds various exhibitions on education, science and culture. The planetarium is open for a long time, and there will be more novel performances such as laser shows.Portland · 1.9 km from downtown
International Rose Test Garden
There is a beautiful rose garden on the hillside west of Portland, established in 1917. The Portland Rose Garden is an experimental area for international rose cultivation, so about 50 new roses come to be cultivated here every year. In addition, it is also a selection site for international roses. People can plant their own roses here. feel honored. Since its establishment, the rose garden has nearly 550 varieties and more than 10,000 roses. The roses bloom from April to September, and the best time to enjoy the flowers is in June. At this time every year, many tourists are welcomed, and the annual number of visitors is more than 500,000. The roses are splendid and fragrant, making this garden a romantic tourist attraction.Portland · 2.3 km from downtown
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Pioneer Courthouse Square
Pioneer Court Plaza is named after the Pioneer Court opposite the courthouse. The square covers an area of more than 3,000 square meters, and the ground is covered with many eye-catching red bricks, which are engraved with the names of the people who helped to build and maintain the square. This comes from a project called "BuyaBrick". There are also many high-end shopping malls near the square, and since Portland is tax-free, shopping here is also a good option. It is located in downtown Portland, with all the shops extending along the square, which is a good place for shopping. There is also a pillar on the east side of the square marked with a circle of road signs. These road signs point to Portland's sister cities around the world and their distances. You can also see the name of Suzhou on it, which is very interesting. Usually there are many large-scale activities, such as music performances, marketing activities, etc., will be held here.Portland · 561m from downtown
Pittock Mansion
Every house tells a story, and this is Portland's story. The Piddock Mansion was built in 1914 and is the former residence of Portland's city-building heroes. This place helps us better understand how Portland is what it is today. Standing here, you can also overlook the whole city, which is a good place to watch the sunset and watch the night view.Portland · 3.1 km from downtown
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Dolly_DAugust 30, 2025
5.0
The zoo is laid out so nicely, with clean bathrooms and places to stop for snacks at just the right time! We went on a Friday and it was not crowded at all.
Oregon Zoo
西溪老翁September 8, 2020
5.0
Washington Park, Portland
Washington Park, located in the suburbs of Portland, is a natural park built on hills with a history of more than 100 years. The park includes the Portland Zoo, the World Forestry Center, the Portland Children's Museum (established in 1946, located in the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI)), the Hoyt Arboretum (with a series of coast redwoods over 150 feet high, which were the first trees planted in the arboretum in 1931), the International Rose Test Garden (established in 1917, the oldest public rose test garden in the United States), and the Portland Japanese Garden (established in 1962 on the site of the former Washington Park Zoo, after which the zoo moved to its current location). In the warm sunshine of early spring, the flowers are charming, and it is really pleasant to spend a day here.
Washington Park
ZOE爷September 17, 2025
5.0
Rosé of City, Oregon, boasts stunning scenery, crystal-clear waters, and crisp, cool air. Enjoy NBA games, traditional Western cuisine, the dreamlike Moda Center, and the Trailblazer. It truly is America's all-around sports kingdom.
Moda Center
KvltfailSeptember 10, 2022
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such a fun time even in the rain. beautiful place to spend some nice time in nature and take gorgeous photos.
Portland Japanese Garden
137***66April 7, 2021
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[Scenery] The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry is really impressive, with a large lecture hall and movies to watch
[Fun] There are many exhibitions, and the layout is very modern
[Value for money] Convenient parking and direct access to the subway
OMSI
孔垂信001January 28, 2020
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In this experimental garden, you can see many beautiful roses, but it is mainly an experimental garden, so don’t pick them easily.
International Rose Test Garden
love is blueSeptember 17, 2019
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This is an important part of Portland's urban landscape and anyone interested in architecture or urban design should visit it. Yes, there are always some weird street people here, but it seemed very safe to me. Enjoy a picnic on the steps in front of the fountain, relax, read a book, or just take in the local atmosphere.
Pioneer Courthouse Square
MS98June 20, 2019
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Amazing... Built in 1914, the Mansion is incredible, full of history of Portland's first families. The Oreganian newspaper publisher, together with his family helped transform Portland. It is really worth to visit.
Pittock Mansion
