Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #4 in Portland, United States

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Number of sights 6 sights
Distance 1.8 km
Ascend 46 m
Descend 50 m

Experience Portland in United States in a whole new way with our free 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: Hōlon

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Hōlon Original work: Donald Wilson Depiction: Another Believer / Fair use

Holon, also known as Hōlon, is an outdoor stone sculpture by Donald Wilson, located in the South Park Blocks in Portland, Oregon, United States. It was originally commissioned in 1978–1979 and re-carved in 2003–2004. It is part of the City of Portland and Multnomah County Public Art Collection courtesy of the Regional Arts & Culture Council, which administers the work.

Wikipedia: Holon (sculpture) (EN)

309 meters / 4 minutes

Sight 2: South Park Blocks

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South Park Blocks

The South Park Blocks form a city park in downtown Portland, Oregon. The Oregonian has called it Portland's "extended family room", as Pioneer Courthouse Square is known as Portland's "living room".

Wikipedia: South Park Blocks (EN), Website

277 meters / 3 minutes

Sight 3: Urban Hydrology

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Urban Hydrology Original work: Fernanda D'Agostino Depiction: Another Believer / CC-BY-SA-4.0

Urban Hydrology is a series of twelve outdoor 2009 granite sculpture by Fernanda D'Agostino, installed along the Portland Transit Mall in Portland, Oregon, United States. The work is part of the City of Portland and Multnomah County Public Art Collection courtesy of the Regional Arts & Culture Council, which administers the work.

Wikipedia: Urban Hydrology (EN), Website

447 meters / 5 minutes

Sight 4: Keller Fountain Park

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Keller Fountain Park is a city park in downtown Portland, Oregon. Originally named Forecourt Fountain or Auditorium Forecourt, the 0.92-acre (0.37 ha) park opened in 1970 across Third Avenue from what was then Civic Auditorium. In 1978, the park was renamed after Ira C. Keller, head of the Portland Development Commission (PDC) from 1958 to 1972. Civic Auditorium was renamed as Keller Auditorium in 2000, but is named in honor of Ira's son, Richard B. Keller.

Wikipedia: Keller Fountain Park (EN), Website

154 meters / 2 minutes

Sight 5: Keller Auditorium

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Keller Auditorium, formerly known as the Portland Municipal Auditorium, the Portland Public Auditorium, and the Portland Civic Auditorium, is a performing arts center located on Clay Street in downtown Portland, Oregon, United States. It is part of the Portland's Centers for the Arts. Opened in 1917, the venue first changed names in 1966, being renamed again in 2000 in honor of a $1.5 million renovation donation by Richard B. Keller. An extensive remodeling and modernization in 1967–68 effectively changed its original exterior appearance beyond recognition.

Wikipedia: Keller Auditorium (EN), Website

563 meters / 7 minutes

Sight 6: TECOTOSH

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Tecotosh is an outdoor 2005–2006 stainless steel and glass sculpture by Ed Carpenter, installed at the Portland State University campus in Portland, Oregon, United States.

Wikipedia: Tecotosh (EN), Website

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