What to see in Portland Oregon?

[JEBB]

We will be in Portland for four days starting this Saturday. What should we see and do?

[weapon]

how old are you?

Do you want to party or fine dine or just see the sights?

[spearmint]

Start and end with Powell's Books. May be the biggest in US but it has to be the most fun.
http://www.powells.com/info/places/burnsideinfo.html

Portland is a fun city. Young people can tune you in to all the clubs which it has a bunch.

[jdc]

dont drink the water!!

http://www.sunset.com/sunset/travel/arti...89,00.html

http://www.sunset.com/sunset/travel/arti...58,00.html

http://www.sunset.com/sunset/travel/arti...62,00.html

http://www.sunset.com/sunset/travel/arti...58,00.html

and so on, just search their site...

[ztirffritz]

Go to Huber's and get a Spanish Coffee. Even if you don't drink, it is worth the show.

Go the the Chinese Garden in China Town. There is also a Japanese garden that is very nice.

There are lots of cool little stores on Hawthorne, but probably not enough to justify a visit unless you run out of things to do.

There are also some good stores in Northwest on or around 25th I think. While you're over in that part of town go to the zoo. It isn't the biggest, but it is very nice. The Japanese Garden is in this area too I believe.

As mentioned earlier, don't drink the water...there is too much good beer to drink. Rogue, Hair of the Dog, McMenamin's, Bridgeport, the list is near endless.





Changed NorthEast to NorthWest...oops.

[spearmint]

NW 23rd North of Burnsides is a fun neighborhood. Not far from Powell's and downtown. Coffeeshop heaven. Bars and clubs too.
http://www.viamagazine.com/weekenders/portland04.asp

[ztirffritz]

http://www.hubers.com/

http://www.japanesegarden.com/

http://www.portlandchinesegarden.org/

http://www.mcmenamins.com/

http://www.bridgeportbrew.com/

http://www.omsi.edu

http://www.apple.com/retail/pioneerplace...80113.html

[ztirffritz]

If you're into Mountain Biking, Forest Park is among the best places that I've biked. The only place better that I've found is Cashmere WA.

[rexs]

With any luck you won't need to buy an umbrella first.
Voodo doughnuts. where else can you get Nyquil Glazed and pepto-bismol doughnuts.
http://voodoodoughnut.com/
22 S.W.Third
Portland, Or 97204
(503) 241-4704

If you do it right Powell's will take up all 4 days

McCormick & Schmick's or Jake's has the best hamburger for happy hour -$2
http://www.mccormickandschmicks.com/inde...nt.display&pageid=96&areaid=2

Federal court house (unless you have a reason to avoid it. ) The sculpture work on the upper level outside patio is nice. my sister was the senior designer for it.

[ztirffritz]

Until recently, there was the 24 Hour Church of Elvis too.
http://www.24hourchurchofelvis.com/

Unfortunately, the rent forced an eviction and they've been looking for a new home.