Once known as America's best kept secret, Portland is now one of the country's hottest travel destinations.
Money magazine recently ranked Portland #2 among Big Cities in which to live in the U.S., and its unique and
thriving festivals, outdoors and dining scenes keep it consistently among the travel hotspots. Portland has the
personality of a small community and the activities and vitality of a large city.
With moderate temperatures and varied and beautiful terrain, Portland is the quintessential outdoor city. The magnificent waterways overlook the Mount Hood glacier, a backdrop that sets the scene for a spectacular visit at any time of year.
Attractions
Oregon Zoo
From bats to zebras and everything in between, it's all here at the Oregon Zoo. Check out the many
exhibits that are featured including the Rain Forest, the Alaska Tundra, and the kids-only section at "ZooFun Safari".
About 1,029 specimens representing 200 species of birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates. Of these, 21 species are endangered and 33 are threatened. The zoo is currently active in 21 Species Survival Plans.
Cedar Crossing Bridge
When Multnomah County officials wanted a covered bridge, they built one to replace an earlier uncovered bridge. It is not supported by a wooden truss, but by a laminated stringer.
Arts & Culture
Portland Art Museum
Opened in 1892, the art museum was created for all citizens in the Portland area to enjoy. Permanent galleries include work from the Americas, Europe and Asia. Past exhibits have presented Native American Indians, regional artists, and the Stroganoff family of Russia.
Portland Children's Museum
Specifically designed for children under 10, this attraction is a child's sanctuary. The "Under Construction" exhibit allows children to pretend that they are architects and construction workers. Other exhibits include a babies-only room and a shopping area for older children to make them feel more grown up.
Portland Performing Arts
The Portland Center for the Performing Arts (or PCPA as we call it), is your premier arts and entertainment venue in the Pacific Northwest. Nationally recognized as one of the top 10 performing arts centers in the nation.
Things To Do
Portland Area Boating
With seven rivers and more than 40 lakes, Oregon's Mt. Hood Territory is the ideal destination for watersports adventurers.
Kayakers and rafters get the adrenaline pumping as they challenge the whitewater on the Sandy and Clackamas rivers.
For something a little more relaxing how about paddling a canoe on one of our pristine lakes or water skiing on the Willamette River.
Click on the link above for information on boating activities in the Mt. Hood area!
Portland Area Hiking
From wooded urban trails like those found in Mary S. Young State Park to the heights of the Cascades on the Pacific Crest Trail, Oregon's Mt. Hood Territory has hundreds of miles of trails for every hiker's skill level. Choose from trails that take you through lush canopied forests, alongside rushing streams, or up steep hillsides where you are rewarded with spectacular views or a crystal clear mountain lake.
Click on the link above for a list of hiking trails in the Mt. Hood area!
Portland Area Fishing
Get out the frying pan! Our lakes, rivers and streams are teeming with salmon, winter steelhead, trout and small mouth bass. Imagine yourself waist-deep in one of our crystal clear mountain streams fly fishing for trout, or drift boating the Clackamas River for winter steelhead.
Click on the link above for information on area fishing!
Portland Golf
Oregon's Mt. Hood Territory is home to 16 public golf courses providing both novices and expert
golfers with challenging rounds. Many courses offer breathtaking views of Mt. Hood which some
golfers claim distracting to their game, but the majority find exhilarating.
Portland Golf Course Information
A three-day, loop backpack in the Bull of the Woods Wilderness. Although this hike is perfect for several days, it s a wonderful day hike as well day hike, that is, if you limit yourself to the first 5 miles of the loop. So, if time is limited, try hiking the easiest 5 miles of them all. Special attractions: A waterfall; scenic Elk Lake Creek; old-growth forest; wildlife; grand views.
Portland Area Shopping
The Portland area offers a multitude of shopping venues, and your purchases are completely free of sales tax!
The fun starts 12 miles south of Portland s International Airport on I-205 at Clackamas Town Center, one of Oregon's largest malls. The 185-store mall features Nordstrom, Macy's, JC Penney, and Sears, as anchor stores, plus a food court, and movie theaters. Just across the street is the Clackamas Promenade with Nordstrom Rack, Target, and Old Navy as anchors.
A shopping excursion you won't want to miss is a visit to the newly opened Lake View Village in Lake Oswego. This collection of boutique stores includes Sur La Table, Ravenna Gardens, CC McKenzie, Pendleton Woolen Mills and Urbane Zen to name just a few.
Oregon is world-renowned for its seafood, fresh produce, mushrooms, berries, hazelnuts, micro-brews and wines. Chefs in Oregon's Mt. Hood Territory take pride in creating Northwest entrees using this local bounty.
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From bats to zebras and everything in between, it's all here at the Oregon Zoo. Check out the many
exhibits that are featured including the Rain Forest, the Alaska Tundra, and the kids-only section at "ZooFun Safari".
About 1,029 specimens representing 200 species of birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates. Of these, 21 species are endangered and 33 are threatened. The zoo is currently active in 21 Species Survival Plans.
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