Washington Park is located centrally in Portland, Oregon. Over 400 acres, the park includes Hoyt Arboretum, the Oregon Zoo, the Portland Japanese Garden, and many trails. The wedding venue, World Forestry Center, is also located in Washington Park right next to the Oregon Zoo.

Visiting Washington Park is a great introduction to the natural beauty surrounding Portland.

From Alphapublisher.com: "Powell's Books is the largest independent bookstore in the world, located in Portland, Oregon. It was founded in 1971 by Walter Powell, and has since grown to become a major player in the bookselling industry. Powell's Books is known for its vast selection of used, new, and rare books, as well as its unique architecture and decor."

This is a staple of Portland's downtown and a great attraction for any book lover.

A personal favorite of Kinsey's, the Portland Art Museum is a five story art museum filled with local and international works of art, spanning periods from the renaissance to modern era. A great indoor activity, for those wanting to stay out of the February weather.

Kinsey's Favorite Featured Work: Cart with Black Ox by Vincent Van Gogh

Pete's Favorite Featured Work: Fir Trees by Ernst Ludwig

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Portland is known for food carts around the city, and also some impeccable restaurants.

Looking for a snowy adventure out of town? Situated 50 miles east of Portland, Mt. Hood is one of Oregon's primary natural landmarks. Mt. Hood includes the historic Timberline Lodge, Meadows Ski Resort, and majestic fir trees.

From travelportland.com: "Today, the 80-mile (128 km) long, 4,000-foot (1,219 m) deep Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area stretches from the edge of the Portland area in the west to the community of The Dalles at its easternmost point. Along the way, the gorge transitions from a mossy, forested procession of waterfalls into an arid landscape..."