Portlandbound
 

So I just booked my flight to Portland for 8 days next month and am looking for ideas for some things to do and places to go that are off the tourist track. I don't drink so anything alcohol related is out. I love doing anything outdoors and am bringing hiking shoes so trail recommendations would be great. Not sure how many folks here are familiar with Portland but all ideas are appreciated.

If you check the "if you're ever here GO there" thread, you'll find a few suggestions that have been posted recently in fact!

Have a fun trip!

TF??? Start on Page 9 of the "If You're Ever Here, Go There" thread by Candlion. ...... there's lots of things to do or go see.
I'll send you a private mssg, too! :balloon:

LINK:

http://www.butchfemmeplanet.com/foru...?t=7526&page=9

Voodoo donuts is a must!! Japanese garden/rose garden is beautiful. You should check out the gorge. The OMSI is fun if you are into science. Here is their website: https://g.co/kgs/M3sknS
If you like hiking, check out Opal Creek. The old mine entrances are pretty cool.
Their website: http://www.opalcreek.org/hiking/trails/

I live 2 hours south in Eugene. I mainly do photography in the gorge when I'm up there. I hope I gave you some useful info on some places to go 😃

I highly recommend spending some time at Powel's City of Books! It's located in downtown Portland and is basically an entire city block bookstore with the most amazing things!

If you are into shopping at all, Sockdreams and Fluevog both have stores there but there are also a ton of vintage market all of the place!

I'm in Portland now, and knowing how we both eat, check out the recent article "19 essential Vegetarian and Vegan restaurants in Portland." My step-son (Jacob's) good friend Cyrus recently also opened Ichiza Kitchen "Vegan Small Plates, Noodle Bowls, and Tea House." We ate there and loved it. It is all vegan and Cyrus is from Guam and cooks very special dishes. If you go, mention you know us ;). It is attached by a door to Vtopia, another vegan restaurant, also fun, more into vegan cheese and sandwiches.

Here's a link to PDX Pipeline September Calender of Events, tantalizingfemme. Lots of good things to check out, plus if you subscribe to their calender of events, there's a strong possibility that you could win free tickets to events in September! I hope you have a great time while you're on vacation.... :hk28:

https://www.pdxpipeline.com/events/p...tember-events/

Yes loved Hawthorne! Great thrifting!

Thanks for all of the suggestions and information! I'm looking forward to delving into the thread Homoe and Katzchen mentioned, when I get home tonight! All of the places everyone mentioned will go on my list of must sees.

Is there enough to do in Portland to fill 8 days (not that I am looking to overbook myself) only because I am trying to figure out if I should rent a car or not. I am staying at an air bnb one block south of Hawthorne Blvd.(Not sure where that lies in reference to all the places everyone mentioned) I know I really want to get some hiking in and have read about beautiful areas, just not sure if I need to drive myself there or if public transportation can get me there.

Again, thanks for everything.

I suppose if you run out of things to do in Portland you could always take a road trip down to Seattle........tons of stuff to do down there!

may be fun....
 

I'm not a big drinker, but I find wineries fun!

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I haven't lived in Portland since 2011 so some things may have changed. Public transportation in the city makes it pretty easy to get around, but if you want to hike and stuff like that I would say you need a car- maybe not for the whole time if you were spending part of your time doing city stuff.

Recommendations from actual local hikers!

(There is a forum there too so you might be able to ask questions there if you want.)

http://www.oregonhikers.org/field_guide/Must_See_Hikes

https://www.oregonhikers.org/field_g...e_Valley_Hikes

Hiking stuff close in

See Portland hiking guide: The 20 best places to hike in the city

http://www.oregonlive.com/travel/ind...ing_guide.html

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I am SO going here my next trip to Portland........

Homoe there is so much to do! When I went in 2017 I wasn't fortunate to see and do as much as I had planned due to the devastating forest fire that happened right before I went (I could still smell smoke in the air) and the crappy weather. I did go to some great places though.

Portland Japanese Garden - So much to see and a beautiful walk.

Pittock Mansion - I love to see how people lived at one time and the mansion is amazing. I believe there were some trails you could take, but it poured the day I went so I didn't get to check them out.

International Rose Test Garden - So many gorgeous varieties of roses.

Oregon Museum of Science and Industry - Spent my entire day here one day and still didn't get to see everything. Really enjoyed the submarine tour.

Powell’s City of Books - I love books and reading but I did find myself a bit bored, until I decided to look at the staff's book picks that were scattered throughout the store. There was also a rare book area but I never made it up.

I am not a shopper and don't really like eating out, but if you do... there are so many stores and restaurants for foodies and lots of breweries if you are into that.

Have a great time!

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For more info

https://www.portlandiamermaidparade.com/

Seriously H, have you ever been on the bridge between Portland & Seattle at rush hour?!?..it will make you think twice..even three times :|
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No I guess I was lucky enough to miss that catastrophe kittygrrl so I'll count my blessings !

Tenderly: The Rosemary Clooney Musical...
 

Coming in Fall to the Peninsula Odd Fellows Lodge - Portland, OR

Tenderly is a moving musical portrait of the woman whose unparalleled talent and personality made her a legend. This musical follows Clooney’s rise from a modest childhood to Hollywood stardom –- and a breakdown that nearly ended her career. Featuring her most beloved hits, including “Hey There,” “Sisters,” and “Mambo Italiano.” Never before seen in Portland, Tenderly, the Rosemary Clooney Musical is not a typical “juke-box musical.” It offers a fresh, remarkably personal, and poignant picture of the woman whose unparalleled talent and unbridled personality made her a legend.

http://www.portlandmusicaltheater.org/

Saturday June 29th - 30th .........
 

13th Annual Clackamas County Lavender Festival

Clackamas County Lavender Festival has vendors, live music, lavender ice cream & lemonade, and U-pick lavender at Oregon Lavender Farm in Oregon City. No pets!

Plan ahead for July......
 

July 26-28th Oregon Trail Days Tenino OR



Blacksmithing, candle-making, woodworking. Also a rock and gem show on Saturday. Framers market, vendors and live music.

Yes, I agree it does sound fun...:hangloose:

Mark your calendar.......
 

Portland Highland Games July 20th Mount Hood Community College Gresham OR

For more than 60 years, the Portland Highland Games have delighted participants with a unique, Scottish experience featuring incredible Scottish pipe bands, bag pipers and drummers, dancers and athletes. Explore Scottish clan tents and learn about your Scottish history. Immerse yourself in the music and culture. Watch fun demonstrations and powerful athletes competing on the Heavy Athletics field. Shop for regional Scottish products and gifts, and enjoy tasty food (and yup – there is beer).

Rare tornado touches down in Portland.....
 

Yikes, hope all are safe and so glad I wasn't Portland bound when this occurred!


NWS survey crews confirmed late Monday night that the tornado touched down at 5:24 p.m. in the northeast area of the city. For more info

https://www.seattlepi.com/local/weat...n-14066376.php

From what I can tell it touched down in Portland's Alameda neighborhood.

Craft Beer Festival..........
 

In a recent phone call, someone reminded me we were told about this event back in May!

July 13 - 14th
 

1:00 PM - 6:00 PM Hip Chicks do Wine 4510 SE 23rd Avenue, Portland

What goes better with Pinot than Pork??!!

A fun pairing of Porky goodness with our Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir and our limited production Ports. Menu TBA. This is a come and go event with no need to be here at a specific time. However tickets are limited so be sure to purchase early. Tasting Fee of $18 in advance or $20 at the door includes a tasting of 3 wines and two of our limited production Ports paired with small bites.

Additional wines available by the glass.

Americas Largest Antique & Collectible Show....
 

Portland Expo Center July 13 - 14 / Saturday - Sunday



There’s nothing more enjoyable than strolling around on a beautiful day, going treasure hunting at an all vintage show. The range of diversity makes sure there is something for everyone. Some examples include jukeboxes, vintage clothing, 40s kitchenware, estate jewelry, old tools, fishing, pop culture items from the 1970s and 80s, princess phones, die-cast toys, old board games, Sci-Fi books and comics and, well you get the drift....

Sorry in the previous post I forgot to include the address! It's 2060 N Marine Dr, The Portland Expo Center is a convention center located in the Kenton neighborhood of Portland.

Seattle to Portland........
 

Bike ride taking place today.


Kaiser Permanente Seattle to Portland. This 200+ mile bicycle ride is the largest multi-day bicycle event in the Northwest, with up to 10,000 participants riding from Seattle to Portland in one or two days. The route takes you through the scenic valleys, forests, and farmlands of western Washington and Oregon.

Portland Queer Comedy Festival........
 

Funhouse Lounge 2432 SE 11th Ave Portland, OR (503) 841-6734

Every day at 7:00pm between July 17th and July 21st

Now in its third year, this fest bills itself as “the first multi-day, multi-venue queer-performer focused comedy festival in the United States.” Acts include Kids in the Hall’s Scott Thompson doing queer-ascot-icon Buddy Cole and Nico Santos of Crazy Rich Asians. Performance times and venues vary the festival is spread across the Funhouse Lounge, Curious Comedy Theater, Kickstand, Rogue Brewing, and Ford Food & Drink, so check the website for details.

Portland Saturday Market.....
 

Saturday, July 20 at 10:00 am 5:00 pm → more dates through December 22, 2019 Governor Tom McCall Waterfront Park SW Oak Street And Naito Parkway, Portland

Portland Saturday Market, the largest arts-and-crafts fair in the United States, opens every Saturday and Sunday from March–December. The market combines the vibes of an arts show, a live street concert and an open-air bazaar, this riverside market has been a beloved Rose City tradition since 1974. In fact, the market is considered the largest continually operating arts-and-crafts fair in the United States, drawing up to 750,000 visitors during its annual season.

Website
http://www.portlandsaturdaymarket.com/

Just a reminder next weekend the 27th is the...
 

Portlandia Mermaid Parade Sat 12 – 4 PM Japanese American Historical Plaza
2 N.W. Naito Parkway, Portland

Portlandia Mermaid Parade is grassroots artistic event aimed at celebrating the community's connection to Portland's rivers and port history as well as celebrating all things mermaid and water-myth related

The name 'Portlandia' is in honor of the river goddess sculpture created by Raymond Kaskey, currently located above the entrance of the Portland Building located in downtown Portland. Portlandia is the second-largest copper repoussé statue in the United States, after the Statue of Liberty.

The Portlandia Mermaid Parade is also intended to celebrate the living culture of professional mermaid entertainers now thriving in Oregon and through out the Northwest who help to bring the magic and mythology of water myths to people everywhere. The Portlandia Mermaid Parade also recognizes the increasing struggle for creatives in the region to express their artistic ventures without the negative impacts of gentrification and other limits placed upon them.

The parade is a revitalization of Portland's artistic energy and an opportunity for creatives to have a more public forum for fantasy-based self-expression.

Portland
 

Looks like I am going to Portland. There is a conference there that I need to speak at. Homeo I hope to see you and have some fun.

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Portland
 

The one thing that I really want in Portland is that yummy west coast coffee. I can't wait to taste that.

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Chad, that would be nice, however I'm still living in WA state!

I did visit Portland back in May and fell in love with it! I've posted a lot of places we visited, scan them and see if any strike your fancy.

I hope to return again but I have no idea when :|