Portland, the largest city in the state of Oregon, is the seat of Multnomah
County in the US. This metropolis is a major seaport in the Willamette
Valley region of the Pacific Northwest and is located at the convergence of
the Willamette and Columbia rivers. Portland is designated the ‘City of
Roses’ because of its copious roses, and a major part of it is due to
favorable climate for growing roses. The city sits pleasantly in the
backdrop of the snow-capped Mount Hood. A captivating highlight of the city
wherever travelers go, it provides a delightful ambience to Portland’s many
scenic parks, quaint houses and historical monuments.
Things to do in Portland
Powell's City of Books
Powell's City of Books, the world’s largest independent bookstore, is home
to over 2 million new and used books on ready display. This unique
bookstore is expanded across a square city block, tops at 3 stories and is
so enormous from its insides that it is every so often best to use a map to
navigate here.
Washington Park
Washington Park, one of the finest and best parks in the United States,
features an unparalleled display in two of its blockbuster components- its
Japanese Garden and the International Rose Test Garden. This beautiful park
also encompasses other attractions like the Oregon Zoo and Portland
Children's Museum plus soccer fields and tennis courts
Japanese Garden
Japanese Garden is the place where nature meets heavenly qualities like
tranquility in Portland. Located in Washington Park, this around 6-acre
long cultivated space boasts 5 theme-based gardens, all landscaped as per
customary Japanese gardening techniques. There is an impeccable placement
of nature elements like stone, water and plants that are considered
imperative for healing in Japanese mythology.
Best Time to Visit Portland
Summer season, the months from June to August are the best to book flights
from Honolulu to Portland. It is the season when the city is busy with the
festivities of Portland Rose Festival and Oregon’s Brewer Fest. Tourists
can book flights from HNL to PDX during summer season to enjoy famous
street festivals like PDX Bridge Festival, Hawthorne Street Festival and
The Bite of Oregon.