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Portland has something to offer to travelers belonging to all age groups and regions. With its rich culture and eclectic environment, the city is a delight to explore.

Tip 1 - For people looking to have some adventurous and explorative time in Portland, there cannot be a better place than Forest Park spread over 5000 acres with the distinction of being the largest city park. It offers activities like biking, hiking, trail biking, etc.

Tip 2 - Portland is a culinary delight, one can't ask for better than this. A plethora of restaurants, all with separate and unique themes offer cuisines from all over the world that will leave you finger licking.

Tip 3 - A Portland vacation is never complete without a trip to the Saturday market. So try to plan your vacation with a weekend falling in between so that you are able to shop the local handicraft, jewelry, clothing and potteries. Live performances from local musicians as well as some superb street performances are also staged.

Tip 4 - While in Portland, don't miss a chance to be among the roses at International Rose Test Garden, which is home to more than 8000 varieties of roses. The Japanese garden will give you a taste of authentic Japanese style garden architecture.

Tip 5 - Don't forget to pay a visit to the Pioneer Courthouse Square, which is used to stage some of the Oregon's national events every year.
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The Grotto

Are you planning to travel to Portland, Oregon? Have you made a list of the places that you would like to visit? If you already have then you must definitely add one more stop in your city travel of Portland. Although this stop is a religious one, you don't really have to be catholic or religious to visit this place. The place we are talking about is The Grotto Portland. It is a destination that will enhance your Portland trip and will make it even more memorable.

The Grotto Portland is actually a holy place or rather a sanctuary that was built by the Grotto community in dedication to Mary, Our Sorrowful Mother. The Grotto is actually a shrine built by Fr. Ambrose Mayer, OSM. When his mother survived through a difficult child birth, he promised God that he would do something in his service, in order to show his gratitude. And hence this shrine was created in 1924 in Portland. Portland was earlier not known to be a catholic city but the emergence of this shrine changed all that for Portland.

The Grotto Official Website

http://www.thegrotto.org/

The Grotto On Wiki

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Grotto

The Grotto Festival Lights

http://www.thegrotto.org/events/lights.htm

It is built in a very scenic place, and that may be one of the reasons why so many non catholic tourists also get attracted to the Grotto.

This sanctuary is set at the foot as well as at the top of the hill. It is a very calming place and can really serve as a spiritual stop on your Portland journey.

It has a really huge meditation hall as well, and hence it doesn't matter whether you are a catholic or not. Meditation can be carried out by everyone. And meditation at the Grotto, is one hell of a calming experience.

The Grotto on Brittanica

http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/767087/The-Grotto

Hotels Near The Grotto

http://www.roadsideamerica.com/hotels_motels/poi/64940.html

The Grotto Address
8840 NE Skidmore St.
Portland, Oregon 97220

Contact:
Tel: (503) 254-7371
Fax: (503) 254-7948
Email: gifts@thegrotto.org

The Grotto Hours:
May 9, 2010 thru Sept. 7, 2010

Grounds
Monday thru Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: 9:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Gift Shop
Monday thru Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: 9:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Office
Monday thru Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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