Some of the highlights downtown are: Pioneer Square, the park blocks, the Chinese Garden. Tom Mcall Waterfront Park, The Pearl District and NW 23 Ave. If the weather is nice (and it does get very nice August through October) grab a coffee and head for a park or the Pioneer Square. Every year on one Sunday in August the city closes down the entire bridge system for bicycle traffic called the Providence Bridgepedal. The ride lasts all day and is a great way to see the city. You have to register to ride (http://www.providence.org/oregon/events/rose_pedal/default.htm ) but it is worth it. Quick Tips: For local information pick up a free Willamette Week available in newstands all over downt
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