If you’re planning a trip to Portland, Oregon and wondering what there is to do in the City of Roses, you’ll be pleased to know that the activities are literally endless! With unique boutiques (and no sales tax!), critically renowned restaurants, savory dessert venues, funky bars, lavish hotels, and entertaining street fairs, there’s something for …
As a Portland, Oregon native, I’ve often joked that the rainy season here stretches from Halloween until the Fourth of July. And it’s not the kind of aggressive but short thunderstorms that you often get in the south. It’s a drizzly, gloomy, unrelenting kind of rain. The kind that is just light enough that you …
When you think of the state of Oregon you may conjure up images of the city of Portland, known for hipsters and craft beer. Or maybe you think of lumberjacks sporting denim coveralls while chopping down old-growth timber. Well, we have all of that… and so much more. Oregon has gorgeous waterfalls, arid deserts, snowcapped …
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Planning a trip to Portland, Oregon and wondering where exactly you should stay? It’s a great question because Portland has so many cute, quirky neighborhoods that vary in terms of what activities are nearby to keep you entertained and whether or not you’ll need a car to get around. I’ve lived in Portland for most …
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Planning a trip to Portland, Oregon and wondering where you should stay? Portland is full of unique hotels and darling little Airbnbs so you’ll have endless options to choose from. Most of the hotels are clustered around the downtown area so if you’re looking to stay in a quaint Portland neighborhood with local coffee shops …
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Referred to lovingly as both the “City of Roses” and the “Bridge City”, Portland has a lot of both. Sandwiched between the Willamette and Columbia Rivers, visitors will love the waterfront views of historic bridges while wandering along the well-maintained riverwalk. And when you’ve had your fill of city life, head to Washington Park, right …
Affectionately known as Rip City, Stumptown and the City of Roses, Portland is one of the most eclectic cities in the USA. Bursting with personality and creative energy, this vibrant Pacific Northwest city seems to be on everyone’s must-visit list these days. But with a dizzying array of microbreweries, trendy coffee shops, art galleries, and …
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Hood River, Oregon is a quaint little town nestled in the Columbia River Gorge, just 60 miles east of Portland. It’s a popular place for visitors from out-of-state, as well as Portland locals who want to escape the city and spend the weekend exploring the great outdoors. And it’s impossible not to fall in love …
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Hood River, Oregon is a darling little town set right on the Columbia River about 60 miles east of Portland. It’s a popular vacation spot for outdoor enthusiasts who love hiking, mountain biking, and various watersports. Kitesurfers especially love Hood River due to the perfect windy conditions and sunny skies. If you are planning a …
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Portland, Oregon is a quirky city that has gained notoriety over the past few years for being a little “weird”. The pedestrian-friendly downtown area has bigger lanes for bicycles than cars and you’re more likely to eat out of a truck than a restaurant. Portland has the most breweries and independent microbreweries of any city in …
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