Check out Shemanski Fountain and imagine the conversations it's heard from people who have long gathered there. If this historic meeting point could talk, it would have many tales to tell!
You'll be spoiled for sightseeing choice in Downtown Portland. Shemanski Fountain is a good place to begin here, but there are plenty of other worthwhile places to check out. Oregon Zoo, Portland State University, and Portland Japanese Garden are close to the historic water feature and and will cap off your day nicely.
