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Things to do in Portland, Oregon (OR): The Best Monuments & Statues
You’ll wonder why you don’t live in Portland after you’ve visited this laid-back and friendly city. With a reputation for manicured parks, eclectic nightlife, fine micro-breweries and distilleries, and nature that cuts right into the city, Portland’s a Pacific Northwest must-visit. Don’t miss the famous Japanese Garden, one of the largest and most beautiful of its kind outside of Japan.
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1. Vietnam Veterans Living Memorial
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 40 reviews
Reviewed By MEC15_12 - Sandwich, United States
Having grown up during the Vietnam War it was important for me to stop and visit this memorial while in Portland. As many others have stated I found this to be a beautiful and peaceful living memorial. The gardens and trees are exquisite, the circular walk and bridge allow one to walk in the peace and quiet of the grounds and remember the men and women who lost their lives during the Vietnam War. Along the walk there are beautiful panels broken down into short spaces of time from 1959-1975 that list the names of the fallen as well as what was taking place in towns throughout Oregon while these brave men and women were fighting so far away. Oregon has done a beautiful job remembering those who gave the ultimate sacrifice.
2. Beverly Cleary Sculptures at Grant Park
3. Japanese American Historical Plaza
4. Oregon Holocaust Memorial
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 216 reviews
Reviewed By sexybaby7399 - Oregon, United States
We visited here on a cold spring day during the coronavirus and were moved to tears by the poignant memorial featuring a marble wall etched with the names of the dead and survivors and a violin, a suitcase, shoes and a teddy bear. This poignant memorial includes earth and ashes from the six extermination camps built by the Nazis and used on Jews, Gypsies and b political opponents. If you don’t shed a tear or more you may not be human! I shed several! Highly recommended!
5. Portlandia
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4.0 based on 289 reviews
Controversial 36-foot sculpture of a woman that is placed on a landing from the third floor of the Portland Building.
Reviewed By 211pamelaq - Portland, United States
The largest woman of her kind. Viewed from inside the building across the street. Portland has many surprises hidden in plain sight. This is one.
