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Sophisticates, pack-rats and junk-collectors will all enjoy antiquing around Southeast Portland and the Northern Willamette Valley.
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Portland Explorer
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Portland's metro area is a shopper’s paradise, from department stores, to boutiques, to antique malls, tax-free, for the holidays and beyond!
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Family Fun
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A 20-minute drive west of downtown Portland puts visitors at the gateway to more than a dozen wineries nestled among rolling hills, fruit and hazelnut orchards and green, dynamic forests. Within this area, known as the “Countryside of Portland”, visitors can access one of Oregon’s first Pinot noir producing wineries (Ponzi Vineyards), the historic farmhouse tasting room at David Hill Winery, and so much more.
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Culinary & Wine
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See why Portland is called the "City of Roses" and how Oregon wines get raves worldwide.
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Portland Explorer
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In Portland, Voodoo Doughnut shop uses fruit loops and bacon as ingredients. Nearby, an entire art gallery called Velveteria is dedicated to velvet paintings. At the coast, you can see life-size dinosaurs in a forest setting at Prehistoric Gardens. Or head to the Oregon Vortex in Gold Hill, where balls roll uphill and brooms stand on end. Or sign up for a murder mystery dinner on the Crooked River Railroad of Central Oregon. These are just some of Oregon’s quirky attractions.
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Family Fun
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You know the old saying: A family that plays together, stays together. Well, we’ve got a whole lot of family-friendly activities to offer-up.
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Family Fun
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Summer’s not over yet! Here is a road trip idea that takes you from Milwaukie in the Portland Metro region, through Eugene and into Florence on the central Oregon coast for a weekend (or more) o’ family fun!
Be sure to use My Travel Journal to map this route and plan your trip!
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Family Fun
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This time of year, Oregon is full of vibrant farmers’ markets and country roads that are dotted with farm stands selling everything from just-picked strawberries to fresh berry jams to perfectly baked cherry pies. It’s also a great time of year to hit the u-pick farms, of which there are plenty.
Did you know that Oregon grows 99 percent of America’s hazelnuts? And that we have
more than 600 vineyards feeding over...
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Culinary & Wine
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Oregon has long been a filming destination for Hollywood movies, from classics like The Goonies and Kindergarten Cop (both filmed at the Oregon coast) to not-yet-released films starring the likes of Jennifer Aniston, Dakota Fanning, and Woody Harrelson. Even scenes from Sean Penn’s Into the Wild were shot in Astoria, Mt. Hood and the Portland area.
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Creative Arts
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In Oregon, if there’s a waterway, someone has kayaked it. And there are a lot of waterways, from white-water rivers to calm estuaries and bays to even calmer wetland areas that are great for wildlife viewing. Here are three kayak trips we’re excited about…
When participating in water activities, please be sure to practice extreme caution. For more information on water safety and certified guides, please visit the
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Rivers, Waterfalls & Lakes
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The best ways to experience the sights, sounds and smells of the Rose City are via bicycle, foot or public transportation. Many national magazines have referred to Portland as one of "America's Best Walking Towns," and ranked it one of the "Ten Best Cycling Cities in North America." It's no wonder. Downtown's relatively flat terrain, short city blocks and extensive bike lanes make it a great place for walkers and cyclists. And the Hawthorne, Morrison, Burnside and Broadway bridges offer safe...
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Portland Explorer
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In a state that has welcomed pets since Lewis and Clark brought a dog along the trail, there are pet-friendly hotels galore. Here is a smattering of some properties that are just sitting up and begging for your pets to be guests.
For more pet-friendly lodging options head to our lodging page, pick a city and check the “Pets allowed” box under the search.
(Story by Susan G. Hauser; Photo...
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Family Fun
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In Oregon, shopping is always tax-free and we have some great suggestions on where you can find that perfect gift, from holiday bazaars to open-air craft markets to outlet malls — even a European-style shopping center. Here, some ideas to help you start (or finish!) your holiday shopping list.
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Family Fun
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There aren’t many places in this world where you can hit the slopes, paddle a river, then enjoy a night on the town — all in the same weekend. Fortunately for sports enthusiasts, one of those rare places is right here in Oregon.
There are many ways to dice up a multi-sport vacation, but here’s one stellar option: Start your adventure high on Mt. Hood, duck down into the valley to paddle the famous Columbia, then hang low in the city for an evening of wining and dining.
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Portland Explorer
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Plant a ruler in fall in Oregon and by spring it will be a yardstick. Spring, with its high color, sounds and smells, is Oregon's most glorious season
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Flowers & Gardens
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Long Live the "King of Roads." When the highway first opened in 1916, Teddy Roosevelt praised its scenic grandeur and remarkable engineering. And The Illustrated London News went on to call it "the king of roads." With its mossy stone walls and graceful viaducts winding past dozens of waterfalls, this All-American Road still reigns as one of the world's most glorious drives.
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Scenic Drives & Landscapes
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Wind, Waves and a Long, Winding Road. Yes, it's possible to drive the entire Pacific Coast Scenic Byway in a single day. But it's also pointless. Because you wouldn't have time to experience any of the breathtaking viewpoints, stunning state parks and quaint coastal towns. So rather than drive with blinders on, take a full day to explore each of the following regions detailed on the following page.
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Scenic Drives & Landscapes
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In Portland, Voodoo Doughnut shop uses fruit loops and bacon as ingredients. Nearby, an entire art gallery called Velveteria is dedicated to velvet paintings. At the coast, you can see life-size dinosaurs in a forest setting at the
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Family Fun
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A Scenic Alternative to the Freeway. Contrary to popular belief, cruise control on Interstate 5 is not the only way to travel between the Portland and Eugene areas. If you're in no hurry, this journey through the colorful western Cascades makes getting there all the fun. Especially because, in addition to the open road, there are miles of rivers and trails to explore.
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Scenic Drives & Landscapes
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