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If your time here is limited, opt for a downtown hotel and stay in the city. It is easy to wander all over the heart of this city on foot, and Portland also offers an incredible public transportation system that allows you to ride the bus or MAX light rail free inside "Fareless Square." Begin your tour at the Portland Oregon Visitor's Association (POVA) where you can plan the day's destinations and pick up any maps or tickets you will need. Do not worry about getting lost when leaving the premises-—the folks in the green jackets on the city's streets are not fashion victims, but Portland guides who will be happy to point you in the right direction.

From POVA, cross the street to Waterfront Park. Stroll along the seawall, splash in the fountains and visit Portland Saturday Market. Head west to Fifth Avenue and seek shelter under the huge outstretched arm of the copper statue Portlandia. Continue down Fifth Avenue to Southwest Yamhill Street where the sidewalk is called Street Wise. This public art offers great quotations and no shortage of wisecracks. Take in the nearby Soaring Stone Sculptures located directly in front of Saks Fifth Avenue. There is always people-watching at Pioneer Courthouse Square.

Continue toward the South Park Blocks to find out what is happening at the Portland Art Museum or the Oregon History Center. Stop at the Heathman Restaurant and Bar and dine alfresco while soaking in the city's atmosphere.







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Portland Art Museum


Oldest in Pacific Northwest
 1219 Southwest Park Avenue
Portland, OR 97205
+1 503 226 2811
http://www.pam.org
Portland Art Museum
Waterfront Park


City by the river
 Front Avenue
(Between Southwest Harrison and Northwest Glisan)
Portland, OR 97204
+1 503 823 2223
http://www.portlandparks.org/Parks/TomMcCallWaterfront.htm
Waterfront Park
South Park Blocks


University mall
 Southwest Park Avenue
(between Salmon and Jackson streets)
Portland, OR 97201
+1 503 823 2223
South Park Blocks
MAX


Portland light rail
 Gresham to Hillsboro east-west through downtown
(numerous stops along the route)
Portland, OR 97209
+1 503 238 7433
http://www.trimet.org/guide/usingmax.htm
MAX
Oregon History Center


Look at our past
 1200 Southwest Park Avenue
Portland, OR 97205
+1 503 222 1741
http://www.ohs.org
Oregon History Center
Portland Oregon Visitors Association (POVA)


Starting point
 701 Southwest Sixth Ave
Portland, OR 97204
+1 503 275 8355/ +1 877 678 5263 (Toll Free)
http://www.pova.com/visitors/visitor_info_center.html
Portland Oregon Visitors Association (POVA)
Pioneer Courthouse Square


City square
 701 SW Sixth Avenue
Portland, OR 97204
+1 503 223 1613
http://www.pioneercourthousesquare.org
Pioneer Courthouse Square
Portlandia


36-foot copper statue
 1150 Southwest Fifth Avenue
(Portland Building between Main and Madison streets)
Portland, OR 97204
Portlandia
Heathman Restaurant and Bar


Cultured cocktails
 1001 Southwest Broadway
(The Heathman Hotel)
Portland, OR 97205
+1 503 790 7752 / +1 503 241 4100
http://www.heathmanhotel.com/heathmanrestaurant/
Heathman Restaurant and Bar
Portland Guides


Walking tourist info
 520 Southwest Yamhill Street
(Suite 1000)
Portland, OR 97204
+1 503 224 8684 (Association for Portland Progress)
Portland Guides
Soaring Stones


Floating boulders at Pioneer Place
 Southwest Fifth Avenue and Yamhill Street
Portland, OR 97204
+1 503 222 2223 +1 877 678 5263
Soaring Stones
Street Wise


Wisdom at your feet
 Southwest Yamhill Street
(Between Third and Fourth avenues)
Portland, OR 97204
Street Wise
Downtown Portland/City Center


Park city
 Between Interstate Highway 5 and 405
Portland, OR 97204
http://www.downtownportland.org/
Downtown Portland/City Center
Saturday Market


Open-air craft fair
 108 West Burnside St
Portland, OR 97209
+1 503 222 6072
http://www.portlandsaturdaymarket.com/
Saturday Market
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