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Portland is the state of Oregon’s largest city, and it’s also the second largest city in the Pacific Northwest region of the USA, despite this it retains a small city charm and a vibrant atmosphere, making this a popular alternative to the larger Seattle.
Portland Rose Festival
Something that Portland is well known for is roses. It’s actually nicknamed Rose City because of its long association with growing these beautiful plants and flowers and the best time to see them is at the Portland Rose Festival. This takes place in June every year and attracts around half a million spectators to the Grand Floral Parade, and the fairground and other attractions.
No matter what time of year you’re visiting Portland you can still go and see the Portland International Rose Test Gardens.
Other Parks and Gardens in Portland
If you enjoy parks and gardens then you can visit more than just the International Rose Test Gardens in Portland. This is quite a green city after all and as well as the numerous public parks you’ll find landscaped gardens such as the Portland Japanese Garden, and the Chinese Classical Garden. Both of these are very authentic reproductions of their home nations. Grotto Gardens is also popular, as are the Crystal Springs Rhododendron Gardens.
Portland’s Museums
The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) is among the museums in Portland. This is a good museum for getting children interested in science as there are many hands-on exhibits focusing on many aspects of science. One of the most popular exhibits is the submarine, USS Blueback, which was used in the filming of ‘The Hunt for Red October’.
The Portland Museum of Art is also a popular museum and it’s home to Portland’s largest collection of arts.
The Portlandia Sculpture
One of Portland’s interesting landmarks is the Portlandis Sculpture. This is the second largest hammered copper statue in the United States, and is second only to New York’s Statue of Liberty! The sculpture is based on the city’s official seal and can be seen outside the Public Services Building.
Flights to Portland
The airport for flights to Portland is about 24 miles (15km) out from the city's downtown core, and can be reached by taxi or light rail. The Portland International Airport (airport code: PDX) is the largest in Oregon and can be very busy, with more than a million passengers each month. British Airways has a flight to Portland from the UK with a transfer in Philadelphia, and Virgin Atlantic goes through San Francisco. Other flights to Portland are available with Continental Airlines and United, both of which fly via Denver.Portland Tourist Attractions
Portland may not have as much to see and do as Seattle but it’s a lovely city all the same. If you want to experience the culture of the Pacific Northwest but don’t want to go to a really large city, then Portland makes a great alternative to Seattle.Portland Rose Festival
Something that Portland is well known for is roses. It’s actually nicknamed Rose City because of its long association with growing these beautiful plants and flowers and the best time to see them is at the Portland Rose Festival. This takes place in June every year and attracts around half a million spectators to the Grand Floral Parade, and the fairground and other attractions.
No matter what time of year you’re visiting Portland you can still go and see the Portland International Rose Test Gardens.
Other Parks and Gardens in Portland
If you enjoy parks and gardens then you can visit more than just the International Rose Test Gardens in Portland. This is quite a green city after all and as well as the numerous public parks you’ll find landscaped gardens such as the Portland Japanese Garden, and the Chinese Classical Garden. Both of these are very authentic reproductions of their home nations. Grotto Gardens is also popular, as are the Crystal Springs Rhododendron Gardens.
Portland’s Museums
The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) is among the museums in Portland. This is a good museum for getting children interested in science as there are many hands-on exhibits focusing on many aspects of science. One of the most popular exhibits is the submarine, USS Blueback, which was used in the filming of ‘The Hunt for Red October’.
The Portland Museum of Art is also a popular museum and it’s home to Portland’s largest collection of arts.
The Portlandia Sculpture
One of Portland’s interesting landmarks is the Portlandis Sculpture. This is the second largest hammered copper statue in the United States, and is second only to New York’s Statue of Liberty! The sculpture is based on the city’s official seal and can be seen outside the Public Services Building.