Portland

Portland

Portland Oregon is a stylish, well planned city with an abundance of great hotels and restaurants. Key Attractions include the Pearl District, Japanese and Rose Gardens, Oregon Zoo, Museum of Science and History, Pittock Mansion, and Aerial Tram. 

Hotels

Some notable hotels include:

• Historic Hotel de Luxe or Benson Hotel
• Elegant Heathman Hotel or The Nine Portland
• Trendy Jupiter Hotel

Restaurants

Review the table below for some fabulous Portland Restaurants, including Le Pigeon, Blue Hour and Andina.

Pearl District

After arriving in Portland, many visitors stretch their legs by spending a few hours exploring the popular Pearl District.  The Pearl is world famous for its blend of modern architecture, historic buildings, and unique public spaces. 

A great starting point is Jamison Square in Portland, located between NW Johnson and 11^th, or the Tanner Springs Park on NW Marshall and 10^th.   From either of these locations you can explore Portland's sophisticated restaurants, art galleries, boutiques and the world’s largest independent bookstore, Powells.  

Japanese Garden, Rose Garden in Portland Oregon

Portland also has a range of offerings for garden enthusiasts, including:

• Rose Garden Portland
• Chinese Garden Portland
• Japanese Garden
  

Portland Oregon Zoo, Science Museum (OMSI)

Portland Oregon also has many activities for kids; including the Oregon Zoo with a 1-mile Zoo Run railway, and Oregon Museum - OMSI with a planetarium, laser light shows and motion simulator ride.

Pittock Mansion

The impressive Pittock Mansion is a must-see, built by Portland pioneers Henry and Georgiana Pittock.  

Portland Aerial Tram

For best views of the city of Portland, don't forget to take a trip on the Portland Tram. Tickets can be purchased at the Lower Tram Terminal adjacent to the OHSU Center for Health and Healing on the South Waterfront.

Near Portland Oregon

0 - 49 miles:

• Columbia Gorge - 16.7 miles
• Old Aurora - 23.9 miles
• Salem Oregon - 46.6 miles
• Mission Mill Museum | Salem Oregon - 47.9 miles

50 - 99 miles:

• Oregon Garden & Frank Lloyd Wright Gordon House - 50.9 miles
• Enchanted Forest Theme Park | Salem - 54.1 miles
• Timberline Lodge | Mt Hood | The Shining - 55 miles
• Hood River & Wineries - 63.3 miles
• Silver Falls | 10 waterfalls - 67.5 miles
• Cannon Beach - 79.5 miles
• Cape Meares - 81.9 miles
• Oceanside - 82.6 miles
• Cape Lookout - 83.5 miles
• Lost Lake | Mt Hood National Forest - 87.2 miles
• Fort Stevens State Park - 93.6 miles
• Manzanita - 93.7 miles
• Astoria - 97.5 miles

100 - 170 miles:

• Yaquina Head Lighthouse - 111 miles
• Newport - 135.5 miles
• Cape Perpetua - 162.1 miles