Portland, Oregon Travel Guide - Sightseeing, Hotel, Restaurant & Shopping Highlights (Illustrated)
Nonfiction, Travel, United States, West, Museums, Tours, & Points of Interest
| Author: | Karen Paterson | ISBN: | 1230000590884 |
| Publisher: | Astute Press | Publication: | August 4, 2015 |
| Imprint: | Language: | English |
| Author: | Karen Paterson |
| ISBN: | 1230000590884 |
| Publisher: | Astute Press |
| Publication: | August 4, 2015 |
| Imprint: | |
| Language: | English |
Portland lives in the shadow of the larger Pacific Northwest cities of Seattle and Vancouver but is one of the most overlooked gems in the United States. The city is a leader in progressive thinking including social justice and green values. Portland is the bicycling capital of the United States and a mecca for the outdoor enthusiast. TABLE OF CONTENTS: Introduction to Portland, Oregon - Overview - Culture - Location & Orientation - Climate & When to Visit - Sightseeing Highlights - Powell’s City of Books - Pittock Mansion - Portland Art Museum - Oregon Museum of Science & Industry - Pearl District - Mount Hood - Columbia River Gorge - Willamette Valley & Oregon Wine Country - Highlights of the Oregon Coast - Recommendations for the Budget Traveler - Places to Stay - Northwest Hostel Portland - Ramada Portland South I-205 - Briarwood Suites - Hi Portland Hawthorne - Ester Lee Motel - Places to Eat & Drink - The Voodoo Doughnut - Les Bistro Montage - Kenny and Zuke’s Delicatessen - The Brewpubs of Portland - Places to Shop - Queen Bee Creations - The Music Millennium - Columbia Sportswear Flagship Store - Flutter - In Other Words
Portland lives in the shadow of the larger Pacific Northwest cities of Seattle and Vancouver but is one of the most overlooked gems in the United States. The city is a leader in progressive thinking including social justice and green values. Portland is the bicycling capital of the United States and a mecca for the outdoor enthusiast. TABLE OF CONTENTS: Introduction to Portland, Oregon - Overview - Culture - Location & Orientation - Climate & When to Visit - Sightseeing Highlights - Powell’s City of Books - Pittock Mansion - Portland Art Museum - Oregon Museum of Science & Industry - Pearl District - Mount Hood - Columbia River Gorge - Willamette Valley & Oregon Wine Country - Highlights of the Oregon Coast - Recommendations for the Budget Traveler - Places to Stay - Northwest Hostel Portland - Ramada Portland South I-205 - Briarwood Suites - Hi Portland Hawthorne - Ester Lee Motel - Places to Eat & Drink - The Voodoo Doughnut - Les Bistro Montage - Kenny and Zuke’s Delicatessen - The Brewpubs of Portland - Places to Shop - Queen Bee Creations - The Music Millennium - Columbia Sportswear Flagship Store - Flutter - In Other Words
