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Oregon Gift Ideas
Looking for some Uniquely Oregon gift ideas? Here are a few suggestions to help wow your friends and family this holiday season.
Vocation Vacations: Here's a gift idea for the person who has everything. Portland-based Vocation Vacations is a great way to try out your dream job - brewmaster, winemaker, innkeeper, floral designer-without quitting your day job.
http://www.vocationvacations.com/
Some Oregon Cheese, Please: Oregonzola Blue Cheese from Rogue Creamery in the Southern Oregon town of Central Point. http://www.roguegoldcheese.com
How about an Oregon Cookbook? "Wildwood: Coooking from the Source in the Pacific Northwest" cookbook by Cory Schreiber, Chef/Owner of Wildwood Restaurant; www.powells.com
Say it with Chocolate: A box of Wild Huckleberry truffles from Oregon-based Moonstruck Chocolates.
www.moonstruckchocolate.com
Made in Oregon: This online and retail store is one-stop-shopping when it comes to local gift ideas, including Oregon smoked salmon, wine, jewelry, gift baskets and more.
www.madeinoregon.com
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Portland Area
Bridgeport Village, Tigard
Bridgeport Village has a number of excellent, upscale shops (Coach, Crate & Barrel, Apple Store) and restaurants — even a movie theater — but still feels like an intimate, European village shopping experience with its charming outdoor setting and holiday lights.
www.bridgeport-village.com
Portland Saturday Market, Downtown Portland
This outdoor arts and crafts market features more than 350 artisans selling everything from handmade jewelry to pottery to fine art. It’s located under and around the Burnside Bridge in Downtown Portland, across the street from Waterfront Park. Open every weekend from March through December 24. Procrastinators rejoice...get to the Festival of Last Minute for those hard to find gifts!
Clackamas Town Center
Conveniently located off I-205. The newly-renovated mall (fall 2007) features 40 new stores and restaurants, including upscale retailers such as Coach and REI. Nordstrom, Macy's, JC Penney and Sears, as anchor stores, plus a newly designed center food court, and 20-screen movie theater (largest in Oregon). Enjoy a relaxing dinner at one of the center's destination restaurants, including Claim Jumper and Romano's Macaroni Grill.
www.clackamastowncenter.com
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Willamette Valley
Woodburn Company Stores, Woodburn
Woodburn offers one-stop, discounted shopping with more than 85 name brand stores, including Nike, Le Creuset, Gymboree and Ann Taylor. And it’s all set in a festive atmosphere, complete with holiday lights and a big Christmas tree. The kids will love Santa’s cottage, where it magically snows every night from 6 to 7 pm.
www.woodburncompanystores.com.
5th Street Market, Eugene
This market, held indoors on Saturdays and Sundays at the Lane County Fairgrounds, features handcrafted gifts, food, entertainment and more. Ends December 24.
www.holidaymarket.org
While you're visiting the Willamette Valley, be sure to check out Lane County's Green Gift Giving Ideas, which include white-water rafting packages, show tickets and more!
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Oregon Coast
Tanger Outlet Mall, Lincoln City
Lincoln City’s Tanger Outlet Mall houses 65 stores, including Old Navy, Liz Claiborne and more. And, it just happens to be located within walking distance to the beautiful, rugged beaches of the central Oregon coast.
http://www.tangeroutlet.com/
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Central Oregon
Old Mill District, Bend
Old Mill District borders the scenic Deschutes River near Downtown Bend, lending it a cozy, almost rustic feeling. The shops here range from brand name to one-of-a-kind boutiques. Also, there are fine-dining restaurants and a movie theater.
http://www.theoldmill.com/
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Southern Oregon
Art Galleries of Ashland
Downtown Ashland’s Main Street runs past the Oregon Shakespeare Festival theaters, and near many great jewelry and artisan shops, as well as a great number of galleries, featuring local artists making one-of-a-kind crafts from jewelry to glass art to oil paintings.
www.atasteofashland.com
Harry and David
Medford's Harry and David store carries a variety of delicious treats, from gourmet chocolates to fresh fruits to home décor and more. Surprise your loved ones with Moose Munch Snack Mix or a classic Tower of Treats.
www.harryanddavid.com