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Cultural District
Art, history, performing arts, and fine dining create a mecca for
the cultural tourist. |
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Old Town Arts and Entertainment
District For tantalizing tastes and exhilerating evenings, satisfy
your insatiable appetite at Portland's premier destination for musci,
dining, art galleries, and fun. |
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West End District Eclectic,
unique shops & restaurants. Portland's largest, most diverse
collectionof independent retail. From Powells to the Library to
PSU. |
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Classical Chinese Garden Largest
urban Suzhou-style garden outside China. An ever-changing poetic
landscape. Tea house gift shop. N.W. 3rd & Everett. Information
call 228-8131. |
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The Govenor Hotel Combine your
hotel stay with a visit to the Portland Art Museum to view the latest
exhibition or perhaps enjoy the Portland Symphony, both within a
5-minute walk. Just one call takes care of everything. The Govenor
Hotel. S.W. 10th & Alder. 224-3400 or (800)554-3456. |
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Japanese Gardens "A must
see!" 5.5 acres featuring 5 traditional garden styles. Open
daily, year round. 611 S.W. Kingston ave. Information: 223-1321.
Tours: 223-9233. Gifts: 223-5055. |
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Oregon History Center The lively
museum boasts Northwest exhibitions that delight and enlighten visitors
of all ages. Explore the stories, sights and sounds of Oregon's
history. Many fascinating galleries and a great Museum Store. An
easy stroll from downtown hotels. 1200 S.W. Park Avenue. For information
call (503) 222-1741 |
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Oregon Museum of Science & Industry
(OMSI) Science was never this fun! Features hundreds of interactive
exhibits, an OMNIMAX® Theater, laser and planetarium shows and
a real submarine. Science store, river front cafe.East end of the
Hawthorne Bridge. 1945 S.E. Water Ave. 797-4000. |
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Oregon Zoo Visit the plains
and rain forests of Africa, the Alaskan tundra, the rocky coast
of Peru and the crest of the Cascade Mountains... all in a day.
Award-winning exibits. Open at 9:00am. Off Hwy. 26 West or take
MAX. 226-1561. |
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Pittock Mansion Rediscover your
past! Historic 1914 mansion features old world craftsmanship in
beautiful, natural setting. Hours: daily 12-4 pm, year 'round. 3229
N.W. Pittock drive. Tour info. call 823-3624. |
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Portland Art Museum Stroganoff
(February) treasures from Russia, Let's Entertain (July) with contemporary
art, and the August grand opening ofthe new Museum wing awaits you
in 2001! 1219 S.W. Park. 226-2811. |
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Portland Center for the Performing
Arts Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, Civic Auditorium, Brunish
Hall, Newmark and Dolores Winningstad theatres. 1,000 performances
annually-music, dance, theatre. Located in downtown Cultural District.
Tours Wed. & Sat. Information call 248-4337 or 796-9293. |
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Portland Saturday Market Nation's
largest open-air, crafts market. March-Christmas Eve. Sat./10-5,
Sun./11-4:30. Between Naito Parkway & 1st at Burnside &
Ankeny. 222-6072. |
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Portland Spirit See Portland
froma unique perspective: the Willamette River. Offering year-round
Brunch, Lunch, and Dinner cruises. 224-3900. |
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The Rialto Portland's finest
poolroom. Oregon lottery games, OFF TRACK BETTING parlor (Open 9:00am),
full bar and restaurant (Open 11am), Lunch specials, Dinner served
until 2am. Open 7 days. Near hotels, S.W. 4th & Alder, downtown.
228-7605. |
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Rose Quarter The Rose Garden,
Memorial Coliseum and Exhibit Hall. From the NBA to the hottest
concerts and family shows, we feature the best in entertainment.
Event Hotline: 321-3211. www.rosequarter.com |
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Widmer Brothers brewing Co.
The top-selling craft brewer in the Pacific Northwest. Free tours:
Fri. at 3 and Sat. at 1 & 2. Enjoy Lunch, Dinner at our Gasthaus
brewpub. 929 N. Russell. 281-2437. |
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World Forestry Center Remarkable
biodiversity in tropical rain forests. Unique N.W. old growth forests.
Rare petrified woods. Gift shop. Take MAX. By the Zoo, daily until
5:00pm. 4033 S.W. Canyon Rd. 228-1367. |
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