In the beginning, Portland was known to be the most dangerous port city in the world with organized crime. However, everything related to that under control, and it currently is the 8th most popular city in America.
If you love doing adventurous and fascinating things, then you must go hiking in the Forest Park. It is one of the largest parks in the nation, covering almost 5,000 acres of land. You can do 70 miles of hiking and biking trails. You can take a break and watch the more than 100 species of the bird flying freely and more than 62 different species of mammals in the meantime of hiking. This is the best place for camping with your friends and exploring the wildlife of the forest.
In the International Rose Test Garden, there are more than 650 varieties of roses. You will find more than 10,000 rose bushes. In this place, many companies test new types of roses. However, you can visit that place and take a deep breath of the beautiful scent of nature. They also host an annual completion of the city's best rose. Make sure you visit the Shakespeare Garden, where the only types of roses are grown, which were named in the play.
This event is amazing for everyone who loves food. Most probably, everyone in this world has some taste. You can take a food tour where you will get to sample some of the cities best food. If you are a foodie, you are going to love this place. You will get to learn about the history and culture of the city. You will get to meet other travelers as well.
In case you don't know, Portland is the Beer Capital of America, and it has more than 70 microbreweries in the city.
You can go for tours in the breweries and taste the fresh beers. Thus, you won't get such a marvelous opportunity to taste Portland's authentic beers, so you must take a tour to learn the histories of these breweries.
The Columbia River is a remarkable region, and it is a place which you can't miss. Basically, it is the Oregon-Washington State border. The Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area covers around 292,500 acres, and it is the largest river in the Pacific Northwest. Many tourists stop here to take pictures of the huge waterfall. You can even go camping in Ainsworth State Park.
Portland's Washington Park is not just a park; it has many fascinating attractions, including museums, a zoo, and an international rose test garden. You can find more than 500 varieties of roses, and it feels like you are diving into the river of roses. Other than that, the zoo consists of some dangerous wildlife animals such as the crocodile, American Beavers, the huge Asian Elephants. The museum is very attractive for children.
The Pittock Mansion is located in the hills to the west of Portland, it is an absolutely beautiful home that is worth a visit. You will get to learn the history of the huge mansion with 46 rooms made over 46 acres of land, and the property is currently owned by the city of Oregon. Approximately more than 8,000 people visit this house every year. This house even appears in several TV shows. Thus visit this house and un reveal the unknown stories it has.
The Ming Dynasty Garden of Suzhou is extremely beautiful, and currently, the Lan Su Chinese Garden is one of the most authentic and popular gardens outside China. You will feel that you are not even in the United States as you enter the Garden. There you will get to explore authentic Chinese culture. If you translate the name, then it means "Garden of the Awakening Orchids." You will feel revived and fresh in this Garden. Make sure you add this place to your 'to make' list.
The perfect time to visit this city is between June to August. During this period, the warm weather gives the cities outdoor culture to bloom. Also, this is the perfect time for the roses to grow.
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