Portland 101

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Updated: May 08, 2002

From Northwest cuisine and microbrews to rivers and roses, it's easy to fall in love with Portland.

What to See

Washington Park Rose Garden Amphitheatre
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2368 W Burnside St, Portland, OR 97201 (map)

From the Rose Test Garden to the scenic views and acres of lush grounds, it's the pinnacle of our city.
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Oregon Zoo
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4001 SW Canyon Rd, Portland, OR 97221 (map)

Our ever-expanding zoo has become one of the nation's finest.
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Portland Saturday Market
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108 W Burnside St, Portland, OR 97209 (map)

Tarot-card readings, tamales and tunes are all under one bridge at this open market.
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Powell's City Of Books
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1005 W Burnside St, Portland, OR 97209 (map)

Billed as the nation's largest independent bookstore, Powell's occupies an entire city block.
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Portland Classical Chinese Garden
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239 NW Everett St, Portland, OR 97208 (map)
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Jake's Famous Crawfish
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401 SW 12th Ave, Portland, OR 97205 (map)
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Portland City Grill
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111 SW Fifth Ave 30th floor, Portland, OR 97204 (map)
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Higgins Restaurant and Bar
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1239 SW Broadway, Portland, OR 97205 (map)

Upscale downtown bistro delivers elegantly simple Northwestern fare.
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Paley's Place
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1204 NW 21st Ave, Portland, OR 97209 (map)
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Heathman Restaurant
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1001 SW Broadway, Portland, OR 97205 (map)
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Henry's 12th Street Tavern
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10 NW 12th Ave, Portland, OR 97209 (map)
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Saucebox Cafe & Bar
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214 SW Broadway, Portland, OR 97205 (map)

Slick eatery tips the hip scale for sizzling scene and creative pan-Asian cuisine.
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Vault Martini Bar
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226 NW 12th Ave, Portland, OR 97209 (map)

This refined lounge shakes and remakes the perennially cool martini in Portland's hippest 'hood.
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BridgePort Ale House
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3632 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR 97214 (map)

Casual dining in the heart of Hawthorne featuring award winning ales and unique, tasty pub fare.
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Hotel Lucia
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400 SW Broadway, Portland, OR 97205 (map)

Fans of boutique hotels will swoon for these sleek, stylish downtown digs.
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The Governor Hotel
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614 SW 11th Ave, Portland, OR 97205 (map)

The Landmark Choice For Portland Downtown Hotels
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Avalon Hotel & Spa
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0455 SW Hamilton Court, Portland, OR 97239 (map)
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McMenamins Edgefield
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2126 SW Halsey St, Troutdale, OR 97060 (map)
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Benson Hotel
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309 SW Broadway, Portland, OR 97205 (map)

Historic, opulent hotel in downtown hosts visiting rock stars and politicos.
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Aequis An Inclusive Retreat
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419 SW 11th Ave Penthouse, Portland, OR 97205 (map)

A cocoon of serenity and warmth, this spa specializes in ancient ayurveda treatments.
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Nirvana Apothecary & Day Spa
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736 NW 11th Ave, Portland, OR 97209 (map)

Pearl District spa provides luxurious treatments in an exotic Moroccan setting.
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Rejuvenation Day Spa
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6333 SW Macadam Ave, Portland, OR 97239 (map)

This comforting, peaceful oasis provides various body treatments, as well as manicure and pedicures.
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Dosha Northwest
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2281 NW Glisan St, Portland, OR 97210 (map)

The best place in town to pamper yourself silly.
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