Walking Portland (Falcon Guides Walking) - Softcover

Cook, Sybilla Avery; Avery Cook, Sybilla

 
9781560446040: Walking Portland (Falcon Guides Walking)

Synopsis

Portland, the largest city in Oregon, is a paradise for pedestrians. History buffs will find the best of the past preserved in its stately homes and terra-cotta businesses. Art connoisseurs will delight in the "street art" tucked in unexpected crannies. And nature lovers will find sanctuary in the acres of urban parks.This compact guidebook will walk you through the best Portland has to offer. It includes step-by-step descriptions and detailed maps of 22 excursions--from half-mile strolls to more rigorous four-mile jaunts. It will lead you along the Willamette River, through the elegant downtown and well-preserved older neighborhoods, and along the trails of popular city parks.If you're planning to visit Portland--or explore your hometown--you'll be sure you're on the right track with "Walking Portland" to guide you.

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From the Back Cover

This compact guidebook will walk you through the best Portland has to offer. It includes step-by-step descriptions and detailed maps of 22 excursions--from half-mile strolls to more rigorous four mile jaunts. It will lead you along the Willamette River, through the elegant downtown and well-preserved older neighborhoods, and along the trails of popular city parks. If you're planning to visit Portland--or explore your hometown--you'll be sure you're on the right track with Walking Portland to guide you.

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