Portland

Beginning 620 feet above the bottom pool of the falls, Multnomah Falls is the second highest waterfall that flows year-round. Visitors can hike up a winding mile-long trail to a bridge which crosses in front of the falls and up to the top of Larch Mountain, from which the falls begin. At the base of the falls, a small visitors center provides information on the falls and surrounding areas. The falls are about 30 miles east of Portland along the Columbia River Gorge, beside Benson State Park.

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A place to test new varieties of roses and preserve some of the most prized rose varieties in the world, the International Rose Test Garden in Portland is full of beautiful, exotic and fragrant roses. Its 4.5 acres is divided into many areas, with the Gold Medal Garden containing roses grown in the garden that have garnered this prestigious award while the Royal Rosarian Garden honors the civic group by this name. Part of the expansive Washington Park, the garden is close to other attractions including the Oregon Zoo, the Portland Japanese Garden and the Hoyt Arboretum.

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A bustling neighborhood full of Chinese restaurants and shops, Chinatown is an excellent spot for a meal and a dose of Eastern culture. The Portland Classical Chinese Garden takes up a full block just north of the neighborhood, which can be entered through a massive gate spanning the street. Occupying three full blocks of space, Chinatown is just north of Downtown, next to Old Town Portland.

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The End of the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center illuminates the hardships faced during the pioneer exodus to the West during the mid- and late-19th century, and what rewards these adventurers found, or at least expected, at the end. Live presentations of various crafts, hands-on activities, reconstructed buildings, antique items and an informative 30-minute video help bring this story into focus for visitors of all ages. The center is close to the Willamette River on the northern side of the city, with the street entrance marked by a large covered wagon.

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Jutting 235-feet above the Pacific Ocean, Haystack Rock is a popular spot for spotting sea gulls, sea lions and nesting seabirds. In the spring, gray whales can be spotted migrating past the rock and year-round during low tide, a number of tide pools form around the rock exposing various forms of sea life. The famous rock is located on Cannon Beach, a popular tourist town with plenty of lodging and many restaurants, about 80 miles west from Portland.

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