Šī minigolfa spēle norisinās Portlandā, kur karte atspoguļo īsto pilsētu, un bumbiņa ripo pa tās īstajām ielām. Bedrītes ir izveidotas no īstām pilsētas apskates vietām, sākot ar mazā Mill Ends Park. Pilns 18 bedrīšu raunds aptver 8,1 jūdzes bruģēta seguma, nodrošinot garu pastaigu pa pilsētas centru. Skips labi pārzina šīs ietves un labāko veidu, kā atsit bumbiņu no ķieģeļu fasādes, jo viņš ir pavadījis daudz laika, vērojot satiksmi no grāvjiem.
You might miss Mill Ends Park if you aren't looking for it, as it is a small circle only 2 ft across. Established in 1948, this pocket park is the smallest urban park in the United States. It consists of one tree and has a total area of 452 sq in. For a long time, it was known globally for its size; the Guinness Book of Records recognized it as the smallest park in the world in 1971. It held that specific distinction until February 2025. I've seen some small crumbs on the sidewalk larger than this plot of land.
Let me show you the Liberty Bell, a sculpture that refers to one of two replicas of the original bell in Philadelphia. This site has a heavy history; the first replica was purchased in 1962 and installed in the City Hall rotunda in 1964. However, that first bell was destroyed in a bomb blast on November 21, 1970. The second replica was dedicated on November 6, 1975. Today, the Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs lists the bell as a state veterans memorial. I've noticed it's a spot where people tend to pause and reflect.
Founded in 1892, the Portland Art Museum is an art museum and nonprofit organization. The site has grown to 240,000 square feet, with more than 112,000 square feet dedicated to gallery space. Pietro Belluschi is an architect of the museum. It is a popular spot for the public, seeing 445,000 annual visitors. You can find over 42,000 works of art in the permanent collection. I've seen plenty of folks wander in here to get out of the rain, and it is a great place to spend a few hours wandering the halls.
Look at the heavy masonry and rounded arches of the Romanesque Revival architecture. This is Portland Center Stage at The Armory, a building designed by architects William Frederick McCaw and Richard H. Martin Jr. Built in 1891, it operates as an arena and organization. You can find two theaters inside this National Guard Armory, which was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2000. It is a great spot to see how old military structures can be repurposed for the arts.
You will first notice the Romanesque Revival architecture of Saint Mary's Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. This Catholic cathedral in Portland, Oregon, was started in 1925. Joseph Jacobberger was the architect of the building. It is an important site in the city as it is the seat of the Archdiocese of Portland in Oregon. Visitors can appreciate the specific design choices made by Jacobberger when the construction began. This landmark remains a central point of faith and history for the community in the United States.
Oregonas ebreju muzejā jūs varat izvēlēties konkrētus artefaktus, arhīvu materiālus un mākslas darbus. Šis ebreju muzejs, kas atrodas Portlandā, ir veltīts šo priekšmetu saglabāšanai, izpētei un izstādīšanai, kas saistīti ar ebrejiem un jūdaismu Oregonas štatā. Tā ir lielākā muzeja, kas veltīta Oregonas ebreju dokumentētajai un vizuālajai vēsturei, Amerikas Savienotajās Valstīs. Esmu atklājis, ka kolekcija sniedz skaidru ieskatu reģiona mantojumā. Ļaujiet man parādīt, kā šie priekšmeti atklāj plašāku stāstu par kopienu.
Located on Southwest Park Avenue, Director Park is a nearly half-acre urban park. It is a paved space that lacks any natural areas and contains little vegetation. While it provides a spot to gather downtown, the park covers a 700-space underground parking garage. This garage connects underground to the Park Avenue West Tower and the Fox Tower. I've noticed it's a great spot for people-watching since there aren't many trees to block the view, making it one of the most open spaces in the heart of the city.
Located at 8 Northwest Sixth Avenue in the Old Town Chinatown neighborhood, the Roseland Theater is a music venue with a distinct architectural history. The building was originally constructed in 1922 by the Apostolic Faith Church. In 1982, Larry Hurwitz converted the former church into a music venue known as Starry Night. Following an ownership transfer in 1991, the venue was given its current name. During the 1990s, Double Tee acquired control of the hall's operations. You can still see the remnants of its past as a church building within the layout of the current theater.
Look closely at the paint on these pillars to see the work of Tom Stefopoulos, who painted the columns between 1948 and 1952. Together, they form a mural that originally supported the Lovejoy Ramp. This viaduct carried the western approach to the Broadway Bridge from 1927 to 1999. When the viaduct was demolished in 1999, the architectural group Rigga worked to spare the columns from demolition. For five years following that demolition, the columns remained in storage beneath the Fremont Bridge. I've seen plenty of things tucked away in this city, but these are a special find.
Congregation Beth Israel, kas dibināta 1928. gadā, ir reformistu ebreju draudze un sinagoga, kas atrodas 1931 NW Flanders Street. Ēku projektēja arhitekts Moriss H. Vaitšauss, un tā ir būvēta bizantiešu renesanses arhitektūras stilā. Apmeklētāji var novērot šī īpašā stila unikālās detaļas ēkas ārpusē. Tā kā sinagogai ir liela vēsturiska un arhitektūras nozīme, tā ir iekļauta Nacionālā vēsturisko vietu reģistrā. Tā joprojām ir centrāla vieta tās kopienai Portlandā, Oregonas štatā, Amerikas Savienotajās Valstīs.
Šis nav kluss, mierīgs parku rajons, bet gan stadions Goose Hollow rajonā, Portlandā. Providence Park ir āra futbola stadions, kurā spēlē Portland Thorns FC, kas pārstāv Nacionālo Sieviešu Futbola līgu, un Portland Timbers, kas pārstāv Galveno Futbola līgu. A. E. Doyle un Morris H. Whitehouse bija šīs būves arhitekti, un tās celtniecība tika uzsākta 1926. gadā. Esmu redzējis daudz fanu, kas pulcējas šeit spēļu dienās, un atmosfēra vienmēr ir satriecoša. Tā ir lieliska vieta, kur just pilsētas pulsāciju, vērojot spēli zem atklātās debess.
Arlene Schnitzer koncertzāle, ko projektēja Rapp un Rapp renesanses atdzimšanas arhitektūras stilā, ir iekļauta Nacionālā vēsturisko vietu reģistrā. Šī koncertzāle Portlendā kalpo kā norises vieta mūzikai un filmām. Pašlaik tā ir Oregonas simfoniskā orķestra mājvieta. Kad ēka pirmo reizi tika atvērta 1927. gadā, tā bija pazīstama kā Paramount Theatre. Man vienmēr ir paticis, kā greznā fasāde liek visam kvartālam izskatīties nedaudz formālāk, un tā ir lieliska vieta, kur apbrīnot fasādes meistarību, ejot garām.
Located on Clay Street in Downtown Portland, Keller Auditorium is a performing arts center and part of Portland's Centers for the Arts. The multi-purpose hall first opened in 1917. While it has a long history, an extensive remodeling and modernization in 1967–68 changed its original exterior appearance beyond recognition. I've seen plenty of changes from the air, but that one was a total transformation. It is a central spot for the city's cultural life, though it looks nothing like it did when it first opened over a century ago.
The United States Navy operated the USS Blueback, a Barbel-class attack submarine. Started in 1959, this vessel is now a preserved watercraft and a National Register of Historic Places listed place. I can show you where it sits today, as it was made into an exhibit at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry. It is a great spot to see how these crews lived and worked beneath the waves. You will find it is a tight fit inside, which is exactly how these ships were designed to function while on patrol.
You might expect a Portland park to be a dense thicket of pines, but Lovejoy Fountain Park is an urban park located right in downtown Portland, Oregon. It is a curated city space designed for public use rather than a wilderness preserve. This particular spot had its inception in 1966, giving visitors a place to pause amidst the surrounding city buildings. I've found it's a great spot to watch the crowds go by while you take a breather and enjoy the open air. It is a welcome change of pace from the busy streets.
You can find the Weather Machine tucked into a corner of Pioneer Courthouse Square. It is a lumino kinetic bronze sculpture and columnar machine that functions as a weather beacon, displaying a weather prediction every day at noon. The piece was designed and constructed by Omen Design Group Inc. and cost $60,000. When it was installed in 1988, two thousand people showed up for the dedication. I've seen a few confused tourists staring at it, wondering if the forecast is actually right.
You'll first notice the high walls of Lan Su Chinese Garden, which enclose a full city block in the Chinatown area of the Old Town Chinatown neighborhood. Formerly known as the Portland Classical Chinese Garden, this site is titled the Garden of Awakening Orchids. The garden is influenced by many of the famous classical gardens in Suzhou and covers roughly 40,000 square feet. It's a peaceful spot to wander when you need a break from the downtown noise. I've found the layout makes for a great place to stretch your wings.
The Veterans Memorial Coliseum is an indoor arena located in Portland. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is officially recognized as a National Treasure. When you look at the building, you can pick out the clean lines and functional form of the International Style of architecture. I've noticed that the area around here always feels like the heart of the city's sports history, as it has hosted countless events and games. It is a great spot to stop and appreciate how the city's skyline has evolved around this specific landmark.
You can pick out the gallery space of the Portland Institute for Contemporary Art before seeing the broader reach of the organization. PICA is a contemporary performance and visual arts organization located in Portland, Oregon. Founded in 1995 by Kristy Edmunds, it has spent decades bringing modern creativity to the city. Every September, the organization presents the Time-Based Art Festival, which has been an annual event since 2003. I've noticed that the energy here shifts whenever the festival rolls around.