The Quest, Portland

Name: The Quest
Address: 900 SW 5th Ave, Portland, United States

#282 among attractions in Portland

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Facts and practical information

The Quest, sometimes referred to as Saturday Night at the Y or Three Groins in a Fountain, is an outdoor marble sculpture and fountain designed by Count Alexander von Svoboda, located in Portland, Oregon in the United States. The sculpture, carved in Italy from a single 200-ton block of white Pentelic marble quarried in Greece, was commissioned by Georgia-Pacific in 1967 and installed in front of the Standard Insurance Center in 1970. It depicts five nude figures, including three females, one male and one child. According to the artist, the subjects represent man's eternal search for brotherhood and enlightenment. ()

Completed: 1970 (55 years ago)Coordinates: 45°31'2"N, 122°40'41"W

Address

900 SW 5th AveDowntown PortlandPortland United States

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Day trips

The Quest – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Pioneer Place, Pioneer Courthouse Square, Nordstrom, Mark Building.

~360 ftNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Pioneer Place, Portland
2 min walk • Nestled in the bustling downtown of Portland, Oregon, Pioneer Place stands as a beacon of modern retail and entertainment. This shopping center, a hub of activity and commerce, offers a diverse shopping experience that caters to a variety of tastes and preferences.
~670 ftNW
Park, Postmodern architecture
Pioneer Courthouse Square, Portland
4 min walk • Pioneer Courthouse Square, affectionately known as Portland's "living room," is a bustling urban park situated in the heart of downtown Portland, United States. This public space plays host to over 300 events a year, ranging from cultural festivals to political...
~930 ftNW
Shopping, Department store
Nordstrom, Portland
5 min walk • Nordstrom in Portland, Oregon, is a beacon of high-end retail in the Pacific Northwest, offering a sophisticated shopping experience for those seeking quality and style. Located in the heart of downtown Portland, this upscale department store has become a staple for...
~1280 ftW
Museum, Art gallery
Mark Building, Portland
7 min walk • The Mark Building is a building in Portland, Oregon. It previously served as a Masonic Temple, and was acquired by the Portland Art Museum in 1992. The building was remodeled in 2005.
~1020 ftW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, Portland
5 min walk • The Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall is a historic theater building and performing arts center in Portland, Oregon, United States.
~730 ftN
Shopping, Department store, Chicago school architecture
Meier & Frank Building, Portland
4 min walk • The Meier & Frank Building is a fifteen-story, glazed terra cotta building located in downtown Portland, Oregon, across from the northeast corner of Pioneer Courthouse Square. The building is the former flagship store and headquarters building for the Meier & Frank department store chain, which was taken over by Macy's in 2006.
~840 ftS
Architecture, City hall
Portland City Hall, Portland
5 min walk • Portland City Hall is the headquarters of city government of Portland, Oregon, United States. The four-story Italian Renaissance-style building houses the offices of the City Council, which consists of the mayor and four commissioners, and several other offices.
~710 ftN
Monuments and statues
Weather Machine, Portland
4 min walk • Weather Machine is a lumino kinetic bronze sculpture and columnar machine that serves as a weather beacon, displaying a weather prediction each day at noon. Designed and constructed by Omen Design Group Inc. the approximately 30-foot-tall sculpture was installed in 1988 in a...
~880 ftNW
Nightlife, Cinema
Fox Tower, Portland
5 min walk • The Fox Tower is a 27-story, 113.39 m office skyscraper in downtown Portland, Oregon, along Broadway between Yamhill and Morrison streets. The tower was completed in 2000 at a cost of $64 million, and was named after the Fox Theatre that occupied the site from 1911 until the late 1990s.
~600 ftSW
Tomb, Architecture, Postmodern architecture
Portland Building, Portland
3 min walk • The Portland Building, alternatively referenced as the Portland Municipal Services Building, is a 15-story municipal office building located at 1120 SW 5th Avenue in downtown Portland, Oregon.
~910 ftNE
Dancing, Nightlife
Jack London Revue, Portland
5 min walk • The Jack London Revue is a jazz club in Portland, Oregon, United States. The venue is beneath the Rialto Poolroom Bar and Cafe at the intersection of Southwest Fourth Avenue and Southwest Alder Street in downtown Portland. The Jack London Revue opened on May 27, 2017, shortly after Jimmy Mak's closed, and replacing the Jack London Bar.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to The Quest?

Nearby attractions include Standard Insurance Center, Portland (1 min walk), Public Service Building, Portland (2 min walk), Fountain for Company H, Portland (2 min walk), Congress Center, Portland (3 min walk).

How to get to The Quest by public transport?

The nearest stations to The Quest:

Bus

Southwest 5th & Taylor • Lines: 17, 19, 9 (1 min walk)
Southwest 5th & Salmon • Lines: 105, 199, 2, 30, 4, 99 (1 min walk)

Light rail

Pioneer Place/Southwest 5th Avenue • Lines: Green, Orange (3 min walk)
Pioneer Square South • Lines: Blue, Red (3 min walk)

Tram

Central Library • Lines: A, Ns (7 min walk)
Art Museum • Lines: A, Ns (8 min walk)

Train

Portland Union Station (21 min walk)