Tour Length: 3.5 hours
Dates: daily (year round)
Departure Time: 9:00am or 2:00pm (passenger van or bus)
Price: $50 per person
(Pick up & drop off at select locations in Portland)
The New Portland City Tour
We don’t just show you the highlights of downtown; we introduce you to the City of Portland. Travel through the
various parts of the city and visit all the must-see attractions as we take you throughout the city learning about the
neighborhoods, history, culture, businesses and current events. Throughout the year America’s Hub World Tours
will continue to include more information about cultural groups and their importance in the state of Oregon. Take
advantage of the only tour that gives you a well-rounded view of Portland and the surrounding area.
Itinerary Summary
Downtown Portland:
Enjoy the sites of Pioneer Square and learn about the great diversity found in Portland’s downtown area, the
historical importance it has played in the state’s history and the fast-growing culture that exists in the City of
Portland. Learn about the final resting place of many prominent and notable citizens of Oregon, including many
governors and United State Senators and other notable burials in the City of Portland. Here’s just a few you may
hear about on our city tour.
a. Lola Baldwin, (1860–1957) first female police officer in the United States
b. Simon Benson, (1852–1942) Portland businessman and philanthropist
c. Abigail Scott Duniway, (1834–1915) women’s rights pioneer
d. Dorothy McCullough Lee, (1902–1981) first female mayor of Portland
e. Henry Pittock, (1836–1919) publisher The Oregonian newspaper
f. Isaac W. Smith, (1826–1897) Pioneer of Portland’s water system
g. Henry Weinhard, (1830–1904) brewer and Portland businessman
Pittock Mansion:
A French Renaissance Chateau listed on the national registry of historic places. Enjoy the spectacular views from
the grounds of the Pittock Mansion.
Portland International Rose Gardens:
With our 550 different varieties of Roses and the lush and beautiful Washington Park featuring some of the most
amazing cascade mountain views around.
Portland Center Backstage Tour:
A perfect opportunity to learn about what it takes to put together a professional theater production. Let theater
professionals take your group on a virtual tour through there state-of-the-art facility, giving you an in-depth look at
how we create costumes, sets and new worlds onstage. Learn facts about professional actors, the rehearsal timeline,
costume design, creating wigs, props, building sets and other professional theater “fun” facts. The group would see
the backstage area for both theaters in the building, dressing rooms, green rooms and the costume shop.
Portland Neighborhoods:
Some of the most popular neighborhoods may include: Nob Hill, The Pearl District, North Mississippi, Alberta and
North Portland, Vista Hills, The Pioneer District and Council Crest.