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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 342 attractions in Portland

Powells City of Books Over 30 years ago, Walter Powell decided to stock all editions of books, whether they were hardback, paperback, new or used, side by side on the shelves of his bookstore. Today...

Attraction type: Speciality shop
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 342 attractions in Portland

The Portland Classical Chinese Garden  Also referred to as the Garden of Awakening Orchids.  The Portland Classical Chinese Gardens location was donated by Northwest Natural. The land was originally...

Attraction type: Garden; Nature centre
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 342 attractions in Portland

The Pittock Mansion is a beautifully furnished turn-of-the-century home in  Portland . The Pittock Mansion was once the home of Portland pioneer and owner of the Oregonian newspaper, Henry Pittock and

Attraction type: Historic home; Other
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #4 of 342 attractions in Portland
Attraction type: Tour
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #5 of 342 attractions in Portland
Attraction type: Group tour/boat; Tour
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #6 of 342 attractions in Portland

This amusement park opened in 1905 to celebrate the Lewis and Clark world Expo.

Attraction type: Amusement/theme park
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #7 of 342 attractions in Portland

In the summer months, this peaceful park comes alive with brightly colored rhododendrons.

Attraction type: Garden
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #8 of 342 attractions in Portland

Best known for its diverse agriculture, this verdant valley is flanked by the Coast Range and the Cascades.

Attraction type: Valley; Scenic drive
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #9 of 342 attractions in Portland

This museum contains an extensive collection of fossils found in the Gobi desert.

Attraction type: Science museum; Other
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #10 of 342 attractions in Portland

A fountain located in Portland.

Attraction type: Fountain; Park
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #11 of 342 attractions in Portland

The Portland Japanese Gardens    . When visiting the Gardens, you can park in the lot and walk up the path towards the Gardens, pausing now and then to look through the trees, looking back, down the...

Attraction type: Garden; Other
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #12 of 342 attractions in Portland
Attraction type: Tour
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #13 of 342 attractions in Portland

The Portland Art Museum The Portland Art Museum is the oldest art museum in the Pacific Northwest. It was founded in 1892 and now has a collection of over 35,000 works of art.The collections consist...

Attraction type: Art gallery; Museum; Other
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #14 of 342 attractions in Portland

 This is definitely a "must-see" while visiting Portland.  There is no admission fee.  Stroll through the gorgeous rose gardens here.  If it is a clear day, you will be able to view Mt. Hood in the...

Attraction type: Garden
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #15 of 342 attractions in Portland

The Portland Childrens Museum The Childrens Museum is located across from the Portland Zoo on SW Canyon Road, off Highway 26. You can get to it by Max Lightrail or car, parking is free. The museum is...

Attraction type: Children's museum
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #16 of 342 attractions in Portland
Attraction type: Tram
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #17 of 342 attractions in Portland
Attraction type: Park; Monument; Historic site
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #18 of 342 attractions in Portland

Known to Oregonians as just Waterfront Park, there are many outdoor activities to enjoy here.

Attraction type: Park; Urban park
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #19 of 342 attractions in Portland

This popular park offers miles of trails, an extensive rose garden, a large Japanese garden and a zoo.

Attraction type: Park; Zoo; Garden; Urban park
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #20 of 342 attractions in Portland

Nestled in a serene 1920's Portland bungalow, Spa Willamina is one of Portland's most unique day spas. Each service is customized to fit the personal needs of every client. No more than four clients are booked at any given time to ensure all guests are properly pampered. With over 21 years of experience in the industry, spa owner Willow Light creates special therapeutic blends of essential oils that are incorporated into the spas extraordinary treatments. Please call for appointment.

Attraction type: Spa
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