List of Oregon Universities

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Portland, Oregon

Portland lies at the confluence of the mighty Columbia River and the Willamette River and is also fondly called the "City of Roses" due to the oldest rose garden in North America. Portland is a wonderful base for touring Oregon. The hip metropolis and largest city in Oregon is an insider tip for gourmets and a trendsetter among American cities. Thanks to good public transport, you can also explore Portland comfortably without a car or simply on foot.

The greenery in the city, the colorful mixture of hip flair, an urban quality of life and the proximity to nature, the mountains, the rivers and the sea make Portland so special. Trendy restaurants in old factory buildings, cool shops in Victorian townhouses, indie music and the special art scene give Portland a unique nonchalance. Excellent wine bars tempt with delicious Pinot Noir from the Oregon wine region, some bakeries create perhaps the most unusual donuts in the world every day - and numerous small breweries inspire with their own beer creations. It is not for nothing that "Portlanders" like to call their city "Microbrew Capital of the World": with almost 100 small breweries, there is the highest number of breweries in a city all over the world.

Another highlight in Portland is a visit to the Portland Saturday Market. This takes place on Saturdays and Sundays from March to Christmas and is one of the largest outdoor markets in the United States with over 300 retailers and a concert stage. You can learn about the history of Oregon at the Oregon History Center. Also worth seeing are the USS Blueback, a submarine from 1959, and the laser and astronomy shows at the Oregon Museum of Science & Industry.

Portland Highlights

• Portland
  Portland, "The City of Roses", has many experiences in store for you. To get a first impression of the diversity, you should visit the city's tourism website.
• Rose Test Garden
  The International Rose Test Garden was originally set up to breed new types of roses. Thousands of roses of different varieties bloom here and make the garden a must visit in Portland.
• Breweries
  There are almost 100 small and large breweries in Portland. On a tour of the beer town you will get to know several breweries and you can also try a sip or two.
• Portland Saturday Market
  Regional handicrafts at over 250 stalls await you in the open air market. Every Saturday and Sunday from March to Christmas, the old town and Chinatown are transformed into a unique market street with a wide range of offers.
• Oregon Museum of Science & Industry
  The Oregon Museum of Science & Industry is one of the largest science museums in the United States. With many hands-on exhibitions, great events, its own theater and much more, this museum is suitable for young and old.
• Oregon Historical Society
  The Oregon Historical Society is dedicated to the rich and exciting history of the state of Oregon and delights its visitors with exhibitions, works of art and numerous artefacts from the life of the indigenous people to the development of the comic industry.
• Oregon Zoo
  Be sure to schedule a visit to one of the most advanced zoos in the world. Portland's wildest place is home to 232 species and over 1,800 animals. In this zoo it is very important that the animals can live as naturally as possible.

About Portland

Foundation: 1851

Population: approx. 585,000

Area: 377 km²

Height: 15 m

Tallest building: 166 m (Well Fargo Center)

Time zone: Pacific Standard Time (CET -8 hours)

Boarding school Airport: Portland International Airport

Eastern Oregon, Oregon

When you think of Oregon, one area is often given little attention: Eastern Oregon. Not enough - because in this diverse part of the state, the focus is not on wine or the sea: Alpine mountain landscapes, winding rivers, endless deserts, vast prairies, impressive scenic byways, lonely ghost towns and a rich history give Eastern Oregon its special charm.

There is, for example, the Alvord Desert in southeastern Oregon: In the shadow of the impressive Steens Mountain, the Cascade Range and the Oregon Coast Range, the cracked floor of the salt desert extends over an area of ​​218 km². With an average rainfall of just 180 mm per year, survival for plants and animals is practically impossible. In this unique and surreal region you will almost feel like you are on another planet. The same feeling could happen to you in the Painted Hills of the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument. The colorful stone layers of the gentle hills glow red, yellow, gold or black - a unique sight.

Hells Canyon, the deepest gorge in North America, in northeastern Oregon borders directly on Idaho. The Snake River has carved deep grooves in the Walowa Mountains for millions of years, creating a breathtaking landscape. Discover the canyon on a guided boat tour on the river - or set off on your own adventure. Are you looking for rest and relaxation? Then sail your canoe on the peaceful waters of the Anthony Lakes. Take a deep breath, enjoy the incredible panorama of the surrounding Elkhorn Range and the Gunsight Peak - and forget the worries of everyday life for a moment.

Once you have had enough of the wide state, tranquil cities like Joseph or Enterprise are just the right place to go. Visit art galleries, shop in small boutiques and enjoy the excellent local cuisine, where the ingredients usually come straight from the farm to your plate.

Highlights in Eastern Oregon

• Eastern Oregon
  The area of ​​Eastern Oregon is so vast that you should definitely visit the official tourism site to plan your vacation. Here you will find a lot of information and interesting places that you should consider.
• Painted Hills
  When you reach the Painted Hills you can see millions of years of Earth's history. Each color of the colorful hilly landscape represents a different era. The Painted Hills are part of the John Day Fossil Beds, which have a large collection of fossil finds. Here you can also dig for a fossil souvenir yourself.
• Hells Canyon
  Hells Canyon is the deepest canyon in North America where a river runs. You can go to various viewpoints on the Scenic Byway or take a rafting tour in the depths of the canyon.
• Joseph
  Joseph is a very idyllic town in the middle of a valley on Wallowa Lake and at the foot of towering mountains. Discover the diverse sculptures on the Art Walk, take a boat trip on Wallowa Lake and stroll on Main Street one of the "10 Most Beautiful Cities in Oregon".
• Oregon Trail Interpretive Center
  History buffs will especially get their money's worth at the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center. Discover the gripping stories that were written on the Oregon Trail during the arduous journey of the settlers at the time.

Information about the east of Oregon

Depth of Hell Canyon:
2,438 m

Visitors to the Painted Hills:
approx. 125,000

Largest city: Pendleton (approx.17,000)