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Pittock Mansion, Portland
Portland / Oregon / United States
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Pittock Mansion is a look back at Portland's history. The family home of the influential Pittock family, one of the city's founding families, the home and grounds are now open to the public. The historical home, which was a private residence well into the last century, is set amidst some of Portland's most popular hiking trails and picnic grounds. The former home includes rooms that have been restored into their original time period as well as exhibition rooms with rotating exhibits that tell stories of Portland's past.

Best and worst time to go to Pittock Mansion
The area surrounding the Pittock Mansion is filled with hiking trails and weekend warriors on bike rides. Avoid visiting on weekends if possible and aim for a quiet afternoon during the week so that you can explore both the home and the grounds at your leisure. Rainy days are best because the home tour is indoors and there will be far few hikers and bikers to hit on your way up to the mansion.

Must see/do at Pittock Mansion
Although it can be tempting to skip the admission fee and tour the grounds, go ahead and pay the fee and explore the mansion's many rooms. From kitchens to bedrooms, each room has been recreated to look and feel like it would have been when it the home was built in 1914. If available, take a guided tour to get more details about the mansion's historical relevance in Portland as well as the family. Guided tours are random, according to volunteer availability and the number of visitors to the mansion.

Admission to Pittock Mansion
Admission to Pittock Mansion is free for members and then varies in price according to age.

Parking and public transportation to Pittock Mansion
Free parking is available outside of the mansion, part of the Pittock Acres Park. The Pittock Mansion is also accessible via Tri-Met bus, but there is an uphill hike of half a mile from the bus stop on West Burnside to the mansion itself.

Food at Pittock Mansion
Due to the small size, there are no dining options at Pittock Mansion. However, the beautiful grounds and stunning views have made Pittock Mansion a favorite place for picnics.

Insider tips for visitors to Pittock Mansion
If you plan a trip to Pittock Mansion, also take time to explore the surrounding hiking trails and have a picnic. There is also a gatekeeper's cottage, which is only open when there is a volunteer, so if it is open during your visit, be sure to check it out. Before you go, search local coupon sites for discounts on admission prices.

Author's bio: Carly Zinderman is a freelance writer from Los Angeles that loves to travel. She has written for many websites on topics including travel, food and drink.

 

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Eugene Water & Electric Board
Eugene / Oregon / United States
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Eugene Water & Electric Board, also known as EWEB, is one of the largest public utility companies in Oregon. Chartered by the city of Eugene as a municipal utility with a separate elected board, EWEB provides electricity, water and steam to more than 83,000 homes, business, schools and other customers in Eugene, Ore. Founded in 1911, the board, in partnership with other local agencies, offers assistance to farmers and growers in disposing unwanted chemicals through its agricultural chemical program. The utility provides more than $700,000 annually to support education programs on energy and water resources. It also offers various recreational opportunities, from trails along the Walterville Power Canal to boating and fishing at Carmen Reservoir on the upper McKenzie River. The utility supports a variety of community events, including Eugene Celebration and the annual Solar Challenge race for middle school students.
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Boys & Girls Clubs of Emerald Valley, Eugene
Eugene / Oregon / United States
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City of Rufus
Rufus / Oregon / United States
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Brookings City Hall
Brookings / Oregon / United States
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City Hall is governed by the City of Brookings in Oregon, which administers building and planning departments. The City of Brookings s government has an administrative services department that is responsible for the supervision of banking, purchasing, financial accounting, and utility and assessment billing services. The city s government also offers janitorial, budgeting, auditing, pool supervision, phone and computer solutions. Its government has a fire department that offers public service assistance and emergency medical services. The City of Brookings s government additionally administers a public works department that is responsible for the repair and maintenance of streets and roads. The city s government also operates planning and police departments.
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City of Harrisburg
Harrisburg / Oregon / United States
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Beaverton Community Development
Beaverton / Oregon / United States
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The City of Beaverton Community Development operates a planning services division that provides a variety of urban planning services for residents and property owners. It works with the members of the public through hearings, presentations, open houses, neighborhood association meetings and other civic gatherings. The department also participates with local, regional and state agencies on land use issues to develop long-range growth policies. The City of Beaverton Community Development is responsible for issuing building, plumbing, electrical, and heating and cooling permits. Its development process services include land use permitting, construction inspection and comprehensive plan amendments. The department issues applications for building, site construction, erosion control and search permits. The City of Beaverton Community Development is located in Beaverton, Ore.
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Monmouth City of
Monmouth / Oregon / United States
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Milwaukie Center, Portland
Portland / Oregon / United States
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City of Portland Bureau of Development Services photos
City of Portland Bureau of Development Services
Portland / Oregon / United States
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The Bureau of Development Services is administered by the City of Portland in Oregon. The bureau is responsible for promoting safety and economic vitality through efficient and collaborative application of building and development codes. Its land use services division offers guidance to applicants, citizens and other government agencies through various phases of the development review process. The Bureau of Development Services also issues residential, commercial, electrical, plumbing and sanitation permits, as well as conducts inspections. In addition, its compliance services section is responsible for the enforcement of city and state building codes. The bureau distributes applications and handouts related to site development and residential and commercial construction.
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City of Cannon Beach
Cannon Beach / Oregon / United States
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Seaside Visitors Bureau
Seaside / Oregon / United States
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Canby Area Transit
Canby / Oregon / United States
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City Of Roses Hypnosis, Portland
Portland / Oregon / United States
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City of Lincoln City
Lincoln City / Oregon / United States
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The City Hall governed by the City of Lincoln City in Oregon. The city government s police department maintains human rights while enforcing state and local laws, as well as protecting persons and properties. It operates the Driftwood Public Library, which maintains a selection of books for children, adults and senior citizens. The city government s human resources department proactively develops and maintains policies and procedures for recruiting and retaining eligible employees. In addition, the department offers training, employee record management and labor contract administration programs. The city government also administers the planning and community development department that reviews various potential development opportunities. Its public works department oversees the design, construction, maintenance and management of public infrastructure.
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Bend City Hall
Bend / Oregon / United States
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Coos-Curry Housing Authority, North Bend
North Bend / Oregon / United States
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East Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District photos
East Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District, Portland
Portland / Oregon / United States
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The East Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District ( EMSWCD ) is a unit of local government serving Multnomah County East of the Willamette River. We are led by an elected board of five directors and several associate directors. We work entirely on a voluntary, non-regulatory basis. All our work is geared toward keeping water clean, conserving water and keeping soil healthy. Our district is a very diverse place. We serve areas from downtown Portland and Gresham out to the National Forest and our work is designed to fit that diversity. Our twelve member staff provides a wide variety of programs and services to urban and rural residents and businesses. Our free naturescaping workshops will show you how to landscape with native plants, minimize the need for watering, eliminate the need to apply toxics and provide gorgeous backyard habitat for birds and butterflies as well as you and your family! Our free rain garden workshops will show you how to put your roof water back into the ground, not into the storm sewer. Our invasive species efforts are keeping threats like garlic mustard and Japanese knotweed out of sensitive streamside habitats. Our annual native plant sale provides thousands of low cost plants for naturescaping and for restoration projects. Our annual Welcome the Rain! Festival showcases a wide range of stormwater solutions and other tools for our glorious rainy season. We help rural landowners on an entirely voluntary basis meet their conservation goals for their land. We help livestock owners manage mud and manure to prevent pollution while improving conditions for the animal. We can help keep pastures healthy, provide off stream watering, handle barn roof water and more! All of our services are provided free of charge. We also help fund conservation projects with landowners and partners. We offer cost share on certain practices and have funded community projects like Hacienda and Riegler School Garden.
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SP+ Parking, Portland
Portland / Oregon / United States
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SP+ Parking offers convenient parking at 818 SW 4th Ave. For additional information such as rates, nearby attractions and options to reserve parking, please visit our website.
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Albany Public Works Department
Albany / Oregon / United States
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The Albany Public Works Department is responsible for the maintenance of public infrastructure systems. It offers a range of services that includes road maintenance, street sweeping and transportation management. The department also conducts neighborhood calming programs to assist public in solving problems related to traffic speed and volume. In addition, the Albany Public Works Department promotes management practices required to reduce the amount of fats, oils and grease that is discharged to the wastewater collection systems. It also undertakes various wastewater system improvement projects. The department additionally provides online water conservation tips. It also provides installation and maintenance services for street signs, traffic signals and pavement markings. The department is located in Albany, Ore.
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