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 Skidmore Fountain by Gypsystravels
Erected in 1888 this fountain provided refreshment for the "horses, men and dogs" of Portland as provided by "Stephen Skidmore's will". the fountain is inscribed "Good Citizens Are The Riches Of A City," a quote from C.E. S. Wood.
This fountain is now a gathering spot for visitors to the Saturday Market. Leave a Comment Address: Southwest Frist Ave & Ankeny Street
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November, 2004 by ZanieOR
It is basically a huge brick amphitheater occupying 40,000 with a big water fountain in the middle. It incorporates all kinds of sculptures, a Weather Machine which announces the weather every day at noon in musical and symbolic form, bronze and mosaic tiles …. In the winter the city Christmas tree is put up here and all kinds of cultural festivals are held here. All year round the square attracts commuters waiting for MAX, shoppers, tourists and students. A friend of my daughter held her wedding in the square a few years ago.
The block used to be home to a hotel and later was owned by Meier and Frank Co. which sold it to the city in 1979 and donated half a million for a public square; it was officially opened in 1984.
I think Pioneer Square gives Portland a public heart, a gathering place for everyone. Portland’s downtown is fun to visit and the square is one of the reasons. It is said to be the single most visited place in the city. Leave a Comment
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Like what I've said, the downtown portland area is small and easily travelled by walking, it is not as congested as San Francisco or Los Angeles since tourist are not that many here. the attractions include the number of bridges traversing Portland's two rivers, Washington park, Waterfront Park, Portland Museum and the MAX light rail.
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 South Park Block Gardens by Geoff_WrightLeave a Comment Directions: Near the Portland State University, West Park Avenue/Jefferson/Columbia Streets
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 Oregon History Center by Geoff_WrightLeave a Comment Directions: East Park Avenue and Madison Street
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Spend and afternoon working your way through Powells Books entire city block.. 3? story book store. Its huge and overwhelming, and somehow haphazard and organized at the same time. They have a great bargin section, so you can always find something at the right price. Enjoy some coffee or oregon chai to help you get through it all or enjoy the books you found. They also have some cool gifts ideas, candles, cards, asian stuff, trinkets ect. You can take the street car strait to it or away, as it stops on opposite sides of the block. Address: Between Couch St. and Burnside St. downtownDirections: Edge of the Pearl district, right between Burnside and Couch.
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 by cjg1
Have since been back to see a game. A great time I must say.
Also home of the Portland Timbers soccer team. Leave a Comment
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 Bronze Statue by phildeni
Lush,green,clean,friendly. Not too cold not too hot. Wonderful cleansing rain.Plenty of sunshine. Address: The buses are FREE in downtown PortlandDirections: Pioneer Courthouse Square
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 by Shaft28
Yes, the biggest in the US. New, used, priceless books - all here. Most my friends (the one's that read) just about pass out when they come here.
It is a tad overwhelming, but so cool.
Portland has more bookstores per capita than anywhere in the world- and the ultimate ruler in bookland is by far Powell's.
Not to be missed.
FYI- it's an independant bookstore. So none of that platic feel like Narns and Bobles. Leave a Comment
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 Gravitram: OMSI's famous
mechanical monstrosity by glabah,
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For decades, one of the favorite exhibits has been the Gravitram, a "gravity powered" sculpture that has inspired many similar falling ball displays in a number of other locations. There are those who will spend an hour or more just watching this interesting contraption.
Exhibits do change from time to time. Right now there is a robot display which wasn't there until fairly recently. At one time there was a hovercraft restored by one of the local gearheads, but that is gone now.
One exhibit that is not moving anywhere: the Turbine Hall was once part of the old power plant that operated in this building, and there is one turbine remaining where it once operated.
Sometimes some of the exhibits include live animals: after all, biology is part of science too. OMSI explores a little bit of everything.
Much of the museum here is designed to appeal to children. Ifyou aren't the type that likes to interact with museum exhibits, this isn't the place for you.
OMSI is nowhere near as large or as well funded as the Chicago Museum of Science and Industry, but it is a museum created with the same goals in mind: arouse curousity and interest in science. Leave a Comment Address: 1945 SE Water Avenue, Portland, OR 97214-3354Phone: 503.797.OMSI (6674)Directions: Signs for "OMSI" are everywhere in inner SE Portland. Just keep your eyes open.
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