Portland Holidays 2012

Portland at a Glance

Portland is the largest city in the north western state of Oregon in the United States and is one of the largest and most popular cities in the country. The city itself sits on the Willamete River in a beautiful stretch of Oregon countryside and to the east of the city is the beautiful Mount Hood, the highest mountain in the state. The city has a laidback feel to it and there are a large number of parks to relax and unwind in.

You'll Love Portland if...

• You love exciting city holidays in a modern destination.
• You are looking for a holiday with plenty of attractions and activities.
• You are a couple looking for a romantic city break in a beautiful north western city.

Portland Highlights

The city is home to an exciting arts and music scene with plenty of performances and exhibitions taking places throughout the city. Portland is also an important city in the history of America and as such has a number of museums and culturally significant monuments and buildings. Portland is a wonderful city that makes a great holiday destination for those looking for a city break in the Pacific Northwest of the USA.

• Portland Art Museum has a large number of collections from a range of influential artists from around the world.
• The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry is a great museum with hundreds of interactive exhibits which are great for children as well as adults. The museum also has an IMAX theatre and a retired Navy submarine with guided tours.
• Portlandia is an enormous statue outside the Portland Building. It is the second largest statue of its kind in the USA, the largest being the Statue of Liberty in New York.
• Old Town Portland is at the centre of the city and is home to a large number of old buildings as well as a lively collection of bars and clubs.
• Forest Park on the hills of Downtown Portland is the largest urban park in the USA. There are a great number of paths and trails that are perfect for walking and mountain biking.
• Portland has a number of shopping districts, such as the Washington Square district for clothes and shoes or Hawthorn District with plenty of vintage clothing and book stores to explore.

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