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Parks and cultural sites in Portland

Portland contains cultural venues and green spaces. Powell's Books occupies a city block. Washington Park includes gardens and a zoo. The Japanese Garden and Chinese Garden present Asian landscaping styles. Parks define the city layout, including Mount Tabor on an extinct volcano. The Portland Art Museum holds Native American art collections. Multiple bridges span the Willamette River, connecting different districts.

Powell's City of Books

Portland, United States

Powell's City of Books

The bookstore covers an entire city block with a collection of one million new and used books in several languages.

Portland Japanese Garden

Portland, United States

Portland Japanese Garden

The 5-hectare garden features eight landscape sections with tea houses, water features and a pond with koi fish.

Lan Su Chinese Garden

Portland, United States

Lan Su Chinese Garden

The garden displays Ming Dynasty design elements with pavilions, water features and Chinese plants in traditional arrangements.

The science museum features a public laboratory, a World War II submarine, exhibition spaces and a cinema theater.

International Rose Test Garden

Portland, United States

International Rose Test Garden

A botanical center featuring 10,000 rose species, plant collections and a viewing area overlooking Portland and Mount Hood.

Pittock Mansion

Portland, United States

Pittock Mansion

A historical estate from 1914 in French Renaissance style with 23 furnished rooms and city views from the terrace.

Voodoo Doughnut

Portland, United States

Voodoo Doughnut

A downtown bakery operating since 2003 that produces donuts with various glazes, fillings and special decorations.

Portland Art Museum

Portland, United States

Portland Art Museum

An art museum since 1892 with collections of North American and Asian art plus contemporary works across 112,000 square feet of exhibition space.

Tom McCall Waterfront Park

Portland, United States

Tom McCall Waterfront Park

A public park stretching 1.5 miles along the Willamette River with bicycle and pedestrian paths, seating areas, and event spaces.

St. Johns Bridge

Portland, United States

St. Johns Bridge

A green steel suspension bridge constructed in 1931 spanning the Willamette River between St. Johns and Northwest Portland neighborhoods.

Washington Park

Portland, United States

Washington Park

An urban park containing a zoo, Japanese gardens, paths, children's play area, tennis facilities and a forestry museum.

Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden

Portland, United States

Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden

A botanical garden spanning 9.5 acres with 2500 rhododendrons and azaleas, multiple ponds, waterfalls and stone pathways.

OHSU Tram

Portland, United States

OHSU Tram

The aerial tram transports passengers between downtown and OHSU campus with views over Mount Hood and the Willamette River.

Portland Saturday Market

Portland, United States

Portland Saturday Market

This market features local artisans and vendors selling handmade products, food, and live music during weekends.

Alberta Arts District

Portland, United States

Alberta Arts District

This district houses art galleries, independent shops, restaurants and murals along Alberta Street.

Sellwood Riverfront Park

Portland, United States

Sellwood Riverfront Park

The park features a sandy beach, walking trails, a dog play area and viewpoints along the Willamette River.

Hoyt Arboretum

Portland, United States

Hoyt Arboretum

A botanical research area containing 12 miles of marked paths through a collection of 2000 trees and shrubs from around the world.

World Forestry Center

Portland, United States

World Forestry Center

An educational facility presenting information about forest ecosystems, forestry and wood production through interactive stations and multimedia displays.

The Grotto

Portland, United States

The Grotto

A religious garden with basalt rocks, forest paths and a stone-carved chapel surrounded by trees.

Leach Botanical Garden

Portland, United States

Leach Botanical Garden

A garden area with native Northwest plants, a historic residence and a creek with stone bridges.

A garden with Japanese design elements including stone lanterns, a circular pond, and plants trimmed according to traditional methods.

Oaks Amusement Park

Portland, United States

Oaks Amusement Park

Operating since 1905, this park contains carousels, a roller coaster, a roller skating rink and miniature golf courses for families.

Mount Tabor

Portland, United States

Mount Tabor

An extinct volcano measuring 630 feet in height, with multiple walking paths and tennis courts offering views of Portland.

Blue Lake Regional Park

Portland, United States

Blue Lake Regional Park

A regional park with a lake for water sports and fishing, equipped barbecue spots and outdoor recreation areas.

Tryon Creek State Natural Area

Portland, United States

Tryon Creek State Natural Area

A 670-acre natural park with eight miles of forest trails crossing streams and ravines for hikers and horse riders.

Mill Ends Park

Portland, United States

Mill Ends Park

A two-foot-diameter circular park space in the middle of a street, recognized by Guinness World Records.

Fremont Bridge

Portland, United States

Fremont Bridge

A 2,154-foot steel bridge over the Willamette River, built in 1973, with two traffic decks at different levels.

House Spirits Distillery

Portland, United States

House Spirits Distillery

A distillery with production facilities for gin, vodka and whiskey that offers tours and sampling sessions.

Ochoco's Gorge Tunnel

Columbia River Gorge, United States

Ochoco's Gorge Tunnel

The 150-meter railway tunnel crosses a basalt formation. The walls reveal distinct rock layers from volcanic deposits of the Columbia River.

Tilikum Crossing

Portland, United States

Tilikum Crossing

The bridge opened in 2015 measures 520 meters and connects South Waterfront district to Central Eastside. It is reserved for streetcars, buses, cyclists and pedestrians.