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Portland is a laid-back and friendly city in the Pacific Northwest with a reputation for great scenery, a good standard of living and fine micro-breweries. The city is bike and pedestrian-friendly, and visitors won't want to miss the famous Japanese Garden, one of the largest and most beautiful displays of its kind outside of Japan. Gardening enthusiasts will also want to see the International Rose Test Garden and Washington Park, while other attractions include a wealth of museums and of course, the great outdoors.
 
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Don't-Miss Attractions
TripAdvisor's editorial team reviewed our attractions database and selected the best local attractions to highlight in this itinerary. Some are popular, some are off the beaten path, but all are worth a visit.
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Washington Park: This popular park offers miles of trails, an extensive rose garden, a large Japanese garden and a zoo.
Address: SW Park Place, Portland, Oregon
Phone: (503) 823-2525
Free
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Portland Japanese Garden: Known to house the most authentic Japanese gardens outside of Japan, this attraction is a horticulturist's dream.
Address: 611 SW Kingston Ave, Portland, Oregon
Phone: 503 223 1321
Admission fee
International Rose Test Garden: The oldest official, continuously operated public rose test garden in the United States boasts more than 8,000 roses.
Address: 400 Southwest Kingston Avenue, Portland, Oregon
Phone: (503) 823-3636
Free
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Portland Art Museum: Although this venerable art museum, established in 1892, houses a large number of international works, its highlight is a renowned collection of Native American art.
Address: 1219 SW Park Avenue, Portland, Oregon
Phone: 503-226-2811
Admission fee
Oregon Museum of Science and Industry: This museum contains an extensive collection of fossils found in the Gobi desert.
Address: 1945 SE Water Avenue, Portland, Oregon
Phone: 503-797-6674
Admission fee
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Oregon Zoo: A popular family attraction featuring many different species of mammals and the largest captive breeding herd of elephants in the world.
Address: 4001 Southwest Canyon Road, Portland, Oregon
Phone: 503-226-1561
Admission fee
Portland Children's Museum: Kids are sure to stay busy at this lively museum filled with hands-on activities and exhibits.
Address: 4015 SW Canyon Road, Lair Hill Park, Portland, Oregon
Phone: 503-223-6500
Admission fee
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Pambiche: A wait for a table is common, as everyone seems to love the large plates of authentic Cuban food. A few tables outside are perfect in nice weather.
Address: 2811 NE Glisan St, Portland, Oregon
Phone: (503) 233-0511
Save room for the delectable desserts.
Bluehour: The food and service are top-notch at this stylish restaurant. A separate cheese menu and a varied wine list compliment the enticing offerings from the main menu.
Address: 250 NW 13th Ave, Portland, Oregon
Phone: 503-226-3394
Brunch served on Sundays.
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Where to Stay
Our editorial team selected local hotels and resorts that have good reputations and good deals. Because we know travelers' budgets differ vastly, we chose hotels at different price points rather than listing the city's top five hotels, which might all be in the same price range.
Luxury hotelsLuxury hotels
RiverPlace Hotel, a Kimpton Hotel
Popularity index: #2 in Portland
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Hotel Monaco Portland - A Kimpton Hotel
Popularity index: #1 in Portland
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Hotel Lucia
Popularity index: #22 in Portland
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Oxford Suites Portland - Jantzen Beach
Popularity index: #10 in Portland
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Shilo Inn Portland Rose Garden
Popularity index: #83 in Portland
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Recommended Reading
"The friendliest big little city in America"  guardianunlimited.co.uk / The Guardian, Dec 15, 2007
Here's the inside scoop on Portland, Oregon, from someone who knows.
"What's old is new again in Portland's gem"  sfgate.com / San Francisco Chronicle, Oct 2, 2005
The hip Pearl District is one reason to visit Portland.
"Portland: City of Books, Beer, Bikes and Blooms"  Lodging.com
Portland has a youthful if not laid-back ambiance.
"Big City, Small Town"  Gayot.com
Portland features a mild climate that makes a perfect setting for its many lush urban parks, cultural attractions and breathtaking scenic wonders.
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