Today’s city overview includes most of these highlights: Pearl District, International Rose Test Garden, Bridges of Portland, the Pittock Mansion, Washington Park, Mt. Tabor Park, Alberta Arts District, Historic Mississippi District, and Powell’s Bookstore, where you may choose to be dropped off at the tour’s end for endless literary exploration.
Itinerary
Portland, also known as The City of Roses, Stumptown, Bridgetown, Rip City, Little Beirut, Beervana or Beertown, is Oregon’s most populous city, and the third most populous city in the Pacific Northwest. Whether in the Cultural District downtown or a transfigured warehouse in the trendy Pearl District, it is easy to see why Money magazine has called Portland the “Best Big City” in North America. Portland is known for its large number of microbreweries and micro-distilleries, as well as its enthusiasm for coffee. Rich in Northwest arts and heritage, the city and region are also noted for strong land-use planning, excellent public transportation and a progressive regional government. We will start our day by enjoying tea and other refreshments while taking in the iconic views of Portland and surrounding volcanic peaks at the historic Pittock Mansion. The Pittock Mansion was home to two influential Portland pioneers Henry and Georgiana Pittock from 1914 to 1919 and is now a city park and treasured landmark.
Next we explore the neighborhoods! Portland is divided into four main quadrants: Northeast, Northwest, Southeast and Southwest. Each quadrant has its own distinct feel and unique attractions including art galleries, boutiques, cafes, restaurants and performance spaces. Included in your guide’s narration will be the fascinating history of a few of Portland’s ten famous bridges. Some of the other neighborhoods we will be visiting include the Pearl Disctrict, Nob Hill and Hawthorne. Portland is proud of its parks and its legacy of preserving open spaces. Parks and greenspace planning date back to John Charles Olmsted, and today more than 8,100 acres of ecologically valuable natural areas have been purchased and permanently protected from development.
Today we will visit at least two of the following parks: Washington Park, Mt Tabor Park, McCall Waterfront Park and when the season is right, the International Rose Test Garden. Your naturalist guide will bring the parks alive by interpreting history, flora and fauna. Our tour ends at one of Portland’s greatest treasures: Powell’s Books – the largest independent, new and used bookstore in the world! Portland has been referred to as the most environmentally friendly or “green” city in the United States and the second most in the world.Today your guide will be sure to share a few examples of how the city of Portland has become a leader in community sustainability!
Points of Interest: Pearl District; International Rose Garden; Portland Bridges; Pittock Mansion; Washington Park; Mt. Tabor Park; Alberta Street; Mississippi Street; Powell’s Book Store.
Inclusion
Pick-up and Drop-off at your Downtown Portland Hotel or Cruise Terminal
Highly qualified naturalist Escape Artist guide
Travel in adventure-outfitted luxury Mercedes Van or Crossover
Morning tea or coffee and fresh-baked pastries
Seasonal snacks and refreshments throughout the tour
Comprehensive naturalist commentary
Hours of operation
Departs at 8:00am and 1:00pm
Duration
Tour is 3.5 hours
Redemption instructions
Present voucher to driver at the time of pick up.
Itinerary
Portland, also known as The City of Roses, Stumptown, Bridgetown, Rip City, Little Beirut, Beervana or Beertown, is Oregon’s most populous city, and the third most populous city in the Pacific Northwest. Whether in the Cultural District downtown or a transfigured warehouse in the trendy Pearl District, it is easy to see why Money magazine has called Portland the “Best Big City” in North America. Portland is known for its large number of microbreweries and micro-distilleries, as well as its enthusiasm for coffee. Rich in Northwest arts and heritage, the city and region are also noted for strong land-use planning, excellent public transportation and a progressive regional government. We will start our day by enjoying tea and other refreshments while taking in the iconic views of Portland and surrounding volcanic peaks at the historic Pittock Mansion. The Pittock Mansion was home to two influential Portland pioneers Henry and Georgiana Pittock from 1914 to 1919 and is now a city park and treasured landmark.
Next we explore the neighborhoods! Portland is divided into four main quadrants: Northeast, Northwest, Southeast and Southwest. Each quadrant has its own distinct feel and unique attractions including art galleries, boutiques, cafes, restaurants and performance spaces. Included in your guide’s narration will be the fascinating history of a few of Portland’s ten famous bridges. Some of the other neighborhoods we will be visiting include the Pearl Disctrict, Nob Hill and Hawthorne. Portland is proud of its parks and its legacy of preserving open spaces. Parks and greenspace planning date back to John Charles Olmsted, and today more than 8,100 acres of ecologically valuable natural areas have been purchased and permanently protected from development.
Today we will visit at least two of the following parks: Washington Park, Mt Tabor Park, McCall Waterfront Park and when the season is right, the International Rose Test Garden. Your naturalist guide will bring the parks alive by interpreting history, flora and fauna. Our tour ends at one of Portland’s greatest treasures: Powell’s Books – the largest independent, new and used bookstore in the world! Portland has been referred to as the most environmentally friendly or “green” city in the United States and the second most in the world.Today your guide will be sure to share a few examples of how the city of Portland has become a leader in community sustainability!
Points of Interest: Pearl District; International Rose Garden; Portland Bridges; Pittock Mansion; Washington Park; Mt. Tabor Park; Alberta Street; Mississippi Street; Powell’s Book Store.
Inclusion
Pick-up and Drop-off at your Downtown Portland Hotel or Cruise Terminal
Highly qualified naturalist Escape Artist guide
Travel in adventure-outfitted luxury Mercedes Van or Crossover
Morning tea or coffee and fresh-baked pastries
Seasonal snacks and refreshments throughout the tour
Comprehensive naturalist commentary
Hours of operation
Departs at 8:00am and 1:00pm
Duration
Tour is 3.5 hours
Redemption instructions
Present voucher to driver at the time of pick up.
Policies
Complete information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, will be included on your Confirmation Voucher.
All information requested must be supplied or booking is subject to automatic cancellation
Highlights / General details
Today’s city overview includes most of these highlights: Pearl District, International Rose Test Garden, Bridges of Portland, the Pittock Mansion, Washington Park, Mt. Tabor Park, Alberta Arts District, Historic Mississippi District, and Powell’s Bookstore, where you may choose to be dropped off at the tour’s end for endless literary exploration.
Itinerary Portland, also known as The City of Roses, Stumptown, Bridgetown, Rip City, Little Beirut, Beervana or Beertown, is Oregon’s most populous city, and the third most populous city in the Pacific Northwest. Whether in the Cultural District downtown or a transfigured warehouse in the trendy Pearl District, it is easy to see why Money magazine has called Portland the “Best Big City” in North America. Portland is known for its large number of microbreweries and micro-distilleries, as well as its enthusiasm for coffee. Rich in Northwest arts and heritage, the city and region are also noted for strong land-use planning, excellent public transportation and a progressive regional government. We will start our day by enjoying tea and other refreshments while taking in the iconic views of Portland and surrounding volcanic peaks at the historic Pittock Mansion. The Pittock Mansion was home to two influential Portland pioneers Henry and Georgiana Pittock from 1914 to 1919 and is now a city park and treasured landmark.
Next we explore the neighborhoods! Portland is divided into four main quadrants: Northeast, Northwest, Southeast and Southwest. Each quadrant has its own distinct feel and unique attractions including art galleries, boutiques, cafes, restaurants and performance spaces. Included in your guide’s narration will be the fascinating history of a few of Portland’s ten famous bridges. Some of the other neighborhoods we will be visiting include the Pearl Disctrict, Nob Hill and Hawthorne. Portland is proud of its parks and its legacy of preserving open spaces. Parks and greenspace planning date back to John Charles Olmsted, and today more than 8,100 acres of ecologically valuable natural areas have been purchased and permanently protected from development.
Today we will visit at least two of the following parks: Washington Park, Mt Tabor Park, McCall Waterfront Park and when the season is right, the International Rose Test Garden. Your naturalist guide will bring the parks alive by interpreting history, flora and fauna. Our tour ends at one of Portland’s greatest treasures: Powell’s Books – the largest independent, new and used bookstore in the world! Portland has been referred to as the most environmentally friendly or “green” city in the United States and the second most in the world.Today your guide will be sure to share a few examples of how the city of Portland has become a leader in community sustainability!
Points of Interest: Pearl District; International Rose Garden; Portland Bridges; Pittock Mansion; Washington Park; Mt. Tabor Park; Alberta Street; Mississippi Street; Powell’s Book Store.
Inclusion
Pick-up and Drop-off at your Downtown Portland Hotel or Cruise Terminal Highly qualified naturalist Escape Artist guide Travel in adventure-outfitted luxury Mercedes Van or Crossover Morning tea or coffee and fresh-baked pastries Seasonal snacks and refreshments throughout the tour Comprehensive naturalist commentary
Hours of operation
Departs at 8:00am and 1:00pm
Duration
Tour is 3.5 hours
Redemption instructions Present voucher to driver at the time of pick up.
Itinerary
Portland, also known as The City of Roses, Stumptown, Bridgetown, Rip City, Little Beirut, Beervana or Beertown, is Oregon’s most populous city, and the third most populous city in the Pacific Northwest. Whether in the Cultural District downtown or a transfigured warehouse in the trendy Pearl District, it is easy to see why Money magazine has called Portland the “Best Big City” in North America. Portland is known for its large number of microbreweries and micro-distilleries, as well as its enthusiasm for coffee. Rich in Northwest arts and heritage, the city and region are also noted for strong land-use planning, excellent public transportation and a progressive regional government. We will start our day by enjoying tea and other refreshments while taking in the iconic views of Portland and surrounding volcanic peaks at the historic Pittock Mansion. The Pittock Mansion was home to two influential Portland pioneers Henry and Georgiana Pittock from 1914 to 1919 and is now a city park and treasured landmark.
Next we explore the neighborhoods! Portland is divided into four main quadrants: Northeast, Northwest, Southeast and Southwest. Each quadrant has its own distinct feel and unique attractions including art galleries, boutiques, cafes, restaurants and performance spaces. Included in your guide’s narration will be the fascinating history of a few of Portland’s ten famous bridges. Some of the other neighborhoods we will be visiting include the Pearl Disctrict, Nob Hill and Hawthorne. Portland is proud of its parks and its legacy of preserving open spaces. Parks and greenspace planning date back to John Charles Olmsted, and today more than 8,100 acres of ecologically valuable natural areas have been purchased and permanently protected from development.
Today we will visit at least two of the following parks: Washington Park, Mt Tabor Park, McCall Waterfront Park and when the season is right, the International Rose Test Garden. Your naturalist guide will bring the parks alive by interpreting history, flora and fauna. Our tour ends at one of Portland’s greatest treasures: Powell’s Books – the largest independent, new and used bookstore in the world! Portland has been referred to as the most environmentally friendly or “green” city in the United States and the second most in the world.Today your guide will be sure to share a few examples of how the city of Portland has become a leader in community sustainability!
Points of Interest: Pearl District; International Rose Garden; Portland Bridges; Pittock Mansion; Washington Park; Mt. Tabor Park; Alberta Street; Mississippi Street; Powell’s Book Store.
Inclusion Pick-up and Drop-off at your Downtown Portland Hotel or Cruise Terminal Highly qualified naturalist Escape Artist guide Travel in adventure-outfitted luxury Mercedes Van or Crossover Morning tea or coffee and fresh-baked pastries Seasonal snacks and refreshments throughout the tour Comprehensive naturalist commentary
Hours of operation Departs at 8:00am and 1:00pm
Duration Tour is 3.5 hours
Redemption instructions Present voucher to driver at the time of pick up.
Policies Complete information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, will be included on your Confirmation Voucher.
All information requested must be supplied or booking is subject to automatic cancellation
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