Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #14 in Portland, United States

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Number of sights 8 sights
Distance 5.9 km
Ascend 171 m
Descend 384 m

Experience Portland in United States in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.

Activities in PortlandIndividual Sights in Portland

Sight 1: Hoyt Arboretum Visitor Center

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Hoyt Arboretum is a public park in Portland, Oregon, which is part of the complex of parks collectively known as Washington Park. The 189-acre (76 ha) arboretum is located atop a ridge in the Tualatin Mountains two miles (3.2 km) west of downtown Portland. Hoyt has 12 miles of hiking trails, two miles of accessible paved trails, and is open free to the public all year. About 350,000 visitors per year visit the arboretum.

Wikipedia: Hoyt Arboretum (EN), Website

1838 meters / 22 minutes

Sight 2: Portland Japanese Garden

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The Portland Japanese Garden is a traditional Japanese garden occupying 12 acres, located within Washington Park in the West Hills of Portland, Oregon, United States. It is operated as a private non-profit organization, which leased the site from the city in the early 1960s. Stephen D. Bloom has been the chief executive officer of the Portland Japanese Garden since 2005.

Wikipedia: Portland Japanese Garden (EN), Website, Website, Youtube

1416 meters / 17 minutes

Sight 3: Loyal B. Stearns Memorial

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The Loyal B. Stearns Memorial Fountain, also known as the Judge Loyal B. Stearns Memorial Fountain, is an outdoor 1941 drinking fountain and sculpture by the design firm A. E. Doyle and Associates, located in Portland, Oregon. It was erected in Washington Park in honor of the former Oregon judge Loyal B. Stearns.

Wikipedia: Loyal B. Stearns Memorial Fountain (EN)

785 meters / 9 minutes

Sight 4: Vista Bridge

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The Vista Bridge is an arch bridge for vehicles and pedestrians located in Portland, Oregon, United States. It connects the areas of King's Hill and Vista Ridge which are both in the Goose Hollow neighborhood. The MAX Light Rail line and Jefferson Street/Canyon Road travel under the bridge, and Vista Avenue crosses the bridge.

Wikipedia: Vista Bridge (EN)

354 meters / 4 minutes

Sight 5: King's Hill Historic District

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King's Hill Historic District Ian Poellet (User:Werewombat) / CC BY-SA 4.0

King's Hill Historic District, located in southwest Portland, Oregon, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Wikipedia: King's Hill Historic District (EN)

533 meters / 6 minutes

Sight 6: Packard Service Building

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The Packard Service Building is a building located in northwest Portland, Oregon listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Wikipedia: Packard Service Building (EN)

649 meters / 8 minutes

Sight 7: Alphabet Historic District

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The Alphabet Historic District, is a historic district in the Northwest District of Portland, Oregon which was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2000. It is 156.9 acres (63.5 ha) in area and includes 478 contributing buildings. It is roughly bounded by NW Lovejoy St., NW Marshall St., NW 17th Ave., W. Burnside St., and NW 24th Ave.

Wikipedia: Alphabet Historic District (EN)

363 meters / 4 minutes

Sight 8: Congregation Beth Israel

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Congregation Beth Israel is a Reform Jewish congregation and synagogue, located at 1931 NW Flanders Street, Portland, Oregon, in the United States.

Wikipedia: Congregation Beth Israel (Portland, Oregon) (EN), Website

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