Portland: Attractions and more...
Portland’s biggest attraction is the large number of parks in the city. These include the Forest Park, which is the largest wilderness park in the US, and the Mill Ends Park, which the world’s smallest park. The International Rose Test Garden, Peninsula Park Rose Garden and the annual Portland Rose Festival celebrate the city’s illustrious relationship with roses.
Portland is famous as an arts destination and was named as the tenth best Big City Arts Destination in the US by American Style in 2006. Portland Art Museum is home to a dazzling art collection and Oregon Ballet Theatre, Portland Opera and Oregon Symphony are the major performing arts institutions.
The important museums in the city include the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, Portland Art Museum and the Children’s Museum. Oregon Zoo houses exotic species of birds and animals from all over the world.
What to see in detail
Landmarks and Historic sites (2)
Museums (1)
Streets, Squares and Neighbourhoods (2)
See also
Parks and gardens (4)
Will find places of interest on the map. Clock on the attractions for details
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