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Powell's City of Books-November 2024
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Nov 16, 2024

　　Powell's is one of the USA's largest independent bookstores, with a whole city block of new and used titles, and a well-attended series of readings.

　　There's another branch at 3723 SE Hawthorne Blvd (with a Home and Garden bookstore next door), and one at the airport.

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International Rose Test Garden
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　　These gardens practically gave Portland its 'Rose City' nickname. They sprawl across 4.5 acres of manicured lawns, fountains and flowerbeds, and on a clear day you can catch peeks of downtown and Mt Hood. Over 700 rose varieties grow in the permanent gardens, including many old and rare specimens, and...
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Mill Ends Park
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Forest Park
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Powell's City of Books
Portland
　　Powell's is one of the USA's largest independent bookstores, with a whole city block of new and used titles, and a well-attended series of readings. 　　There's another branch at 3723 SE Hawthorne Blvd (with a Home and Garden bookstore next door), and one at the airport. ...
Stark's Vacuum Museum
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　　A small sample of historical models collected by this large local retailer hangs on one wall of the Southeast Portland location. Since moving from its original space in 2017 to occupy a smaller portion of the store, with a new timeline of vacuum cleaners throughout history, you could say the...
Japanese Garden
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　　Often called the most authentic Japanese garden outside Japan, this tranquil escape recently underwent a $30-million expansion under the guidance of renowned architect Kengo Kuma. 　　Completed in 2017, the expansion added three new buildings to the already impressive array of water features, koi ponds, ornamental cherry trees, a ceremonial teahouse...
Washington Park
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