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How Portland ended up home to the world s smallest park
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How Portland ended up home to the world s smallest park
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“Ireland” may be the first answer that comes to mind when asked where in the world you might be most likely to spot a leprechaun, but Portland, Oregon, is home to its very own population of tiny, pot-o’-gold-loving Irishmen, too. They’ve even got a dedicated area Mill Ends Park to prove it. Here are 11 fun facts about what has been described as “the only leprechaun colony west of Ireland.”
1. Mill Ends Park is the creation of journalist Dick Fagan.
Upon his return home from World War II in 1946, Dick Fagan went back to work as a journalist at the
20 free things to do in Portland, Oregon
Lonely Planet Editors
12 February 2021
Portland, Oregon keeps it low key â this is a place that s all about paperback books and beer, pinball machines and pretty urban hikes, street art and soapbox derby races down the side of a dormant volcano. So it s no surprise that it s easy to find plenty of free things to do in Portland, from trails accessible by public transit to community art projects, street fairs, and unusual museums.Â
Here are twenty of the best free things to do in Portland, aka Rose City, Stumptown, Bridgetown, and PDX.
Editor s note: during COVID-19, there are restrictions on travel, and some of these free attractions may be temporarily closed or require pre-booking. Always check before departure, and be sure to follow local health guidance.