Portland is a wonderful place to visit, with much to offer. Hopefully you'll be able to spend some time exploring while you are here. Shop at the boutiques on NW 23rd Avenue and SE Hawthorne Avenue, visit art galleries / bars in the Pearl District, wander through Saturday Market (open Saturday and Sunday), browse in Powell's Books, or take a stroll along Waterfront Park.

There are many outdoor activities including the Portland Zoo, Japanese Gardens, Rose Gardens, and hiking in Forest Park. For those with additional days to spend around Oregon, potential destinations to visit include Mt. Hood, the Cascade Range, Columbia Gorge and Multnomah Falls are 45-90 minutes east of the City. Or drive ninety minutes west and visit the Oregon Coast. Cannon Beach is a recommended destination.

If you would like any other suggestions, please let us know. Here are some websites to help you on your way:

Portland Citysearch (www.portland.citysearch.com) for information on local restaurants, hotels, etc.

DINING  ~ Some of Our Favorites

Mio Sushi  (http://portland.citysearch.com/profile/8465175/portland_or/mio_sushi.html)

Wildwood http://wildwoodrestaurant.com/cory.htm

Blue Hour http://www.bluehouronline.com

Hurley’s http://www.hurleys-restaurant.com/

Higgins http://higgins.citysearch.com/

Lucy’s Table http://www.lucystable.com/

Breweries: http://beerexpedition.com/or/b_portland.shtml


Other Stuff  ~ Some of Our Favorites

Clear Creek Distillery http://www.clearcreekdistillery.com/

Downtown Portland Guide (www.downtownportland.org)

Pearl District Guide (http://shopthepearl.com)

Powell's Books (www.powells.com)

Portland Parks (http://www.portlandonline.com/parks/)  information about the Zoo, Rose Gardens, Japanese Gardens, etc.

Forest Park (http://www.friendsofforestpark.org/html/about_thepark.html)

Portland Children's Museum (www.portlandcm2.org)

Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (www.omsi.edu)

Portland Art Museum (www.portlandartmuseum.org)

Columbia Gorge (http://www.fs.fed.us/r6/columbia/forest/)

Multnomah Falls (http://trips.stateoforegon.com/multnomah_falls/)

Mt. Hood (http://www.fs.fed.us/r6/mthood/)

Cannon Beach (http://www.visittheoregoncoast.com/)

Travel Oregon (www.traveloregon.com)