Things to do in Portland OR
As of late, Portland is best known for its hipster and crunchy (ie. extremely liberal and environmentally-friendly) behavior, but historically, the city is a shipping port with a strong affinity for strip clubs — in fact, it has the highest number of strip clubs per capita in the country.Oct 22, 2016
— Oregon may be one of the safer states in the country, according to data released by the National Council for Home Safety and Security, but Portland is one of its most dangerous cities. ... Portland's violent crime rate is 5.2 reported crimes per 1,000 people and its property crime rate is 56.8 per 1,000.Jan 31, 2019
Portland, OregonFounded1845IncorporatedFebruary 8, 1851Named forPortland, MaineGovernment39 more rows
DescriptionPortland, Oregon’s largest city, sits on the Columbia and Willamette rivers, in the shadow of snow-capped Mount Hood. It’s known for its parks, bridges and bicycle paths, as well as for its eco-friendliness and its microbreweries and coffeehouses. Iconic Washington Park encompasses sites from the formal Japanese Garden to Oregon Zoo and its railway. The city hosts thriving art, theater and music scenes.
Portland
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Landscaped park with 10,000+ plants
City-maintained rose test gardens founded in 1917, featuring 10,000+ plants in manicured displays.
Serene botanical oasis with a tearoom
Tranquil botanical garden featuring rare plants native to China, decorative stonework & a tea shop.
3601 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Closed ⋅ Opens 12PM
Low-key eatery serving traditional African grub such as samusas, attiéké, fried fish & plantains.
1403 SE Belmont St
Closed ⋅ Opens 5PM
Inventive multi-course vegan menu in a rustic-chic spot with chef's counter seating.
2131 SE 11th Ave
Closed ⋅ Opens 5:30PM
Weekend- & reservation-only farm-fresh New American tasting menus in a chic, light-filled space.