Top 7 Cheap Must See Portland Attractions
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Portland, Oregon is a city known for its diversity, alternate cultures, lifestyles and even interesting eating styles. All the year round Portland experiences tourist from all over the world. This is because Portland has very interesting, fun and inviting local attractions that are unique just like its place. These attractions are quite cheap and some of them are free thereby ensuring that visit to Portland is very affordable. If you are planning to visit Portland this vacation read on to find some of the top cheap Portland local attractions that you must visit.
• International Rose Test Garden: The International Rose Test Garden is the oldest official continuously operated public rose test garden in United States. Every year thousand of visitors from every corners of the world gather at this beautiful garden to enjoy the stunning beautiful sights and smell of roses. This is one of the most popular Portland local attractions. With more than 8000 roses the garden offers fantastic view to both local and outsiders. It is one of the Portland’s most notable signature landmarks. Located in Washington Park, the right time to experience lovely rose sight is May and September.
• Lan Su Chinese Garden: As the name suggests, Lan Su Chinese Garden is authentically built Ming Dynasty styled garden. This local attraction of Portland is year-round wonder. It was built by artisans from the sister city of Portland, Suzhou. This wonderful urban oasis has covered walkways, pavilions, bridges, perfect planted landscape along with picturesque lake. This Chinese garden hosts many events including summer concerts and two week Chinese New Year celebrations. The Garden also offers public and audio tours where visitors can enjoy light snacks and traditional teas.
• Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI): OMSI is Portland’s leading science museum. Covering 219,000 square feet of area. The museum seems to bring science to life with hundred of interactive displays and exhibits. Visitors can experience earthquake, participate in live lab demonstrations, explore universe in planetarium and even tour on real submarine.
• Oregon Zoo: The Oregon Zoo allows visitors to experience more than 2000 animals from around the world. Tourists can see agouti, a rain forest rodent to their well known zebra. Oregon Zoo is extremely famous for its Asian elephant breeding program. The zoo is also located in Washington Park.
• Pittock Mansion: Pittock Mansion is a century old symbol of dramatic transformation of Portland from small lumber town to busy bustling city. The mansion is 1,000 feet above the city skyline offering perfect view of river, bridges, forest and mountain tops. Its 23 storied rooms are filled with treasures offering a breathtaking view of the past of Portland.
• Portland Art Museum: For art lovers, Portland Art Museum is a must visit Portland local attractions. Internationally renowned for its exciting art experience the museum campus includes outdoor sculpture court and historical interiors. It features extensive collection of native American Art, six stories of modern art and special exhibitions.
• Portland Farmer’s Market: This is the finest farmer market of the world operating six weekly from spring to fall. Other than fresh produce, the market offers varieties of prepared food items and cheese, meat, flowers etc.
About the Author
Steffani Parrington is a local travel enthusiast with a flair for writing. She enjoys local restaurant, outdoor activities and helps her readers in finding neat ways to save money and be good to environment. She considers Portland is the best city and also talks about different Portland local attractions in her articles.
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