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1. Pearl District
- Portland's Pearl District is home to fine art galleries, trendy city dwellers, and upscale dining. The art galleries and cobble stone streets alone... read more
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- Nile Expert Tip: This is a perfect place to spend an afternoon wandering in and out of galleries and boutiques.
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2. Rose Festival
- The Rose Festival is Portland's excuse to throw one large party in celebration of life and flowers. Fun for all ages, this is not to be missed... read more
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4. The Japanese Garden
- A work of art in itself, Portland's Japanese Garden is the largest in the United States, and is located just outside Downtown Portland. Only 40... read more
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5. Rose Festival Fleet
- Every year, just before the city streets shut down for the Rose Parade, the bridges raise for a parade of ships that floats up the Willamette River... read more
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6. Columbia River Gorge/Mount Hood Loop
- This scenic route tours the Columbia River Gorge and Mount Hood. The "Old Highway" is America's first scenic byway and winds along the cliffs of... read more
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7. Alberta Street Fair
- Every last Thursday of the month, Alberta street erupts in creativity, fire, and music. Lining the streets are hundreds upon hundreds of local... read more
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8. Multnomah Falls National Park
- The fifth largest falls in the United States, hiking this waterfall is a great way to spend an afternoon. Great for all ages, these hikes can range... read more
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9. New Renaissance Bookshop
- New Renaissance Bookshop is a great place to hit up if you're in the mood for all things spiritual. From philosophy to religion to art, New... read more
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10. International Rose Test Garden
- Although Portland's roses peak in June, these roses are in bloom almost all year. The International Rose Test Garden is completely free, and not... read more
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The Best of NileGuide
- With so many unique things to do in Portland, the list can seem a bit daunting. Nile Guide is here to help you sort through the large list of attractions and find the ones most worthy of your time. Portland boasts such a large variety of things to do that you'll want to make sure you're staying here for at least a week. There are both major attractions here, such as Mount Hood, as well as off-the-beaten-path local sights.
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