Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #16 in Portland, United States

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Number of sights 6 sights
Distance 5.7 km
Ascend 83 m
Descend 55 m

Experience Portland in United States in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.

Activities in PortlandIndividual Sights in Portland

Sight 1: Ladd's Addition Historic District

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Ladd's Addition Historic District

Ladd's Addition is an inner southeast historic district of Portland, Oregon, United States. It is Portland's oldest planned residential development, and one of the oldest in the western United States. The district is known in Portland for a diagonal street pattern, which is at odds with the rectilinear grid of the surrounding area. Roughly eight blocks (east-west) by ten blocks (north-south) in size, Ladd's is bordered by SE Hawthorne, Division, 12th, and 20th streets. It is part of the Hosford-Abernethy neighborhood association.

Wikipedia: Ladd's Addition (EN)

1731 meters / 21 minutes

Sight 2: Genoa Building

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The Genoa Building, at the intersection of Southeast Belmont Street and Southeast 29th Avenue in Portland in the U.S. state of Oregon, is a single-story commercial building listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Built in a Vernacular style with Mediterranean features in 1930, it was added to the register in 1997.

Wikipedia: Genoa Building (EN)

1230 meters / 15 minutes

Sight 3: Laurelhurst Park

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Laurelhurst Park Pete Forsyth / CC BY 4.0

Laurelhurst Park is a city park in the neighborhood of Laurelhurst in Portland, Oregon. The 26.81-acre (10.85 ha) park was acquired in 1909 from the estate of former Portland mayor William S. Ladd. The City of Portland purchased the land in 1911, and the following year park superintendent Emanuel Mische designed the park in accordance with the Olmsted Plan.

Wikipedia: Laurelhurst Park (EN), Website

704 meters / 8 minutes

Sight 4: Peacock Lane Historic District

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Peacock Lane is a four-block street in southeast Portland, Oregon, in the United States. It is known for its elaborately decorated homes during the Christmas and holiday season. During this time of year, thousands of people come to view the displays, enjoy hot cocoa, and previously take horsedrawn carriage rides, and sing Christmas carols. The street earned a listing on the National Register of Historic Places in 2017.

Wikipedia: Peacock Lane (EN)

1095 meters / 13 minutes

Sight 5: Echo Theater

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The Frances Building and Echo Theater in southeast Portland in the U.S. state of Oregon is a property listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Built in 1911, it was added to the register in 1994. The Frances Building is a two-story structure that faces Southeast Hawthorne Boulevard, while the Echo Theatre is a one-story structure facing Southeast 37th Avenue. The adjoining buildings, constructed as parts of a single project, are separated by a party wall.

Wikipedia: Frances Building and Echo Theater (EN), Website

913 meters / 11 minutes

Sight 6: This All Happened More or Less

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This All Happened More or Less Original work: Crystal Schenk and Shelby Davis Depiction: Another Believer / Fair use

This All Happened More or Less is a 2014 outdoor public art installation by Crystal Schenk and Shelby Davis, located along Southeast Division Street in Portland, Oregon, United States.

Wikipedia: This All Happened More or Less (EN), Website

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