What is there to do in Portland?
Aug 31st 2007, 3:53 pm
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What is there to do in Portland?
Looking for trip advice.
Aug 31st 2007, 4:42 pm
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Re: What is there to do in Portland?
Which one? Guessing not the one in Maine? If it is, drink beer, eat lobster and that's about it...
Aug 31st 2007, 5:06 pm
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Re: What is there to do in Portland?
Sorry, yes Oregon.
Aug 31st 2007, 5:44 pm
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Re: What is there to do in Portland?
Mount Hood.
My dh spent a couple of days there on his way to a conference and I was green with envy that I didn't go.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Hood
My dh spent a couple of days there on his way to a conference and I was green with envy that I didn't go.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Hood
Aug 31st 2007, 9:39 pm
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Re: What is there to do in Portland?
You can stand on a hillside on the Pacific coast and watch the sun rise over Mt Hood like I did (see photo)
http://britishexpats.com/photopost/i...lay-roundp.gif
Portland area is beautiful and Oregon is the most beautiful state I ever drove through.
http://britishexpats.com/photopost/i...lay-roundp.gif
Portland area is beautiful and Oregon is the most beautiful state I ever drove through.
Sep 1st 2007, 6:42 am
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Re: What is there to do in Portland?
You can stand on a hillside on the Pacific coast and watch the sun rise over Mt Hood like I did (see photo)
http://britishexpats.com/photopost/i...lay-roundp.gif
Portland area is beautiful and Oregon is the most beautiful state I ever drove through.
http://britishexpats.com/photopost/i...lay-roundp.gif
Portland area is beautiful and Oregon is the most beautiful state I ever drove through.
So which hill? Saddle Mountain? Lived in OR for 18 months now... love it, agreed with the most beautiful state!
Sep 1st 2007, 1:49 pm
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Re: What is there to do in Portland?
You can stand on a hillside on the Pacific coast and watch the sun rise over Mt Hood like I did (see photo)
http://britishexpats.com/photopost/i...lay-roundp.gif
Portland area is beautiful and Oregon is the most beautiful state I ever drove through.
http://britishexpats.com/photopost/i...lay-roundp.gif
Portland area is beautiful and Oregon is the most beautiful state I ever drove through.
I agree - Oregon is gorgeous, especially at this time of year.
To the OP - are you looking for city things especially? It might somewhat depend on your age and likes. Bars and clubs, (don't ask me), or perhaps enjoy browsing the Saturday Market or Farmer's market. Also depends how much time you have to see stuff. or if you have a family to think of too.
For instance if you are a young single guy a day at the zoo might not appeal!
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Sep 1st 2007, 1:59 pm
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Re: What is there to do in Portland?
Patrick, the photo link seems blank?
I agree - Oregon is gorgeous, especially at this time of year.
To the OP - are you looking for city things especially? It might somewhat depend on your age and likes. Bars and clubs, (don't ask me), or perhaps enjoy browsing the Saturday Market or Farmer's market. Also depends how much time you have to see stuff. or if you have a family to think of too.
For instance if you are a young single guy a day at the zoo might not appeal!
I agree - Oregon is gorgeous, especially at this time of year.
To the OP - are you looking for city things especially? It might somewhat depend on your age and likes. Bars and clubs, (don't ask me), or perhaps enjoy browsing the Saturday Market or Farmer's market. Also depends how much time you have to see stuff. or if you have a family to think of too.
For instance if you are a young single guy a day at the zoo might not appeal!
http://britishexpats.com/photopost/d...32107_0715.jpg
Sep 1st 2007, 2:15 pm
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Re: What is there to do in Portland?
I'm getting ready to go myself and am overwhelmed by the options. Lots of funky hotels, restaurants, shops, things to do. Do some searches online and you can order some brochures, etc - I've done so and am enjoying reviewing them.
In Portland you'll be 2 hours from the coast, less than that from wine country, maybe 1.5-2 hours from Mt. Hood - I think it really depends on what you want to do! There are tons of options.
In Portland you'll be 2 hours from the coast, less than that from wine country, maybe 1.5-2 hours from Mt. Hood - I think it really depends on what you want to do! There are tons of options.
Sep 1st 2007, 4:17 pm
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Re: What is there to do in Portland?
I'm getting ready to go myself and am overwhelmed by the options. Lots of funky hotels, restaurants, shops, things to do. Do some searches online and you can order some brochures, etc - I've done so and am enjoying reviewing them.
In Portland you'll be 2 hours from the coast, less than that from wine country, maybe 1.5-2 hours from Mt. Hood - I think it really depends on what you want to do! There are tons of options.
In Portland you'll be 2 hours from the coast, less than that from wine country, maybe 1.5-2 hours from Mt. Hood - I think it really depends on what you want to do! There are tons of options.
Sep 1st 2007, 4:24 pm
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Re: What is there to do in Portland?
Tons.
Check out these current two threads for starters:
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=474681
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=475539
Come over and water the plants while you're here; I'm headed out of town.
Check out these current two threads for starters:
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=474681
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=475539
Come over and water the plants while you're here; I'm headed out of town.
Sep 2nd 2007, 1:13 pm
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Re: What is there to do in Portland?
I don't know which hill ???? I was being loaded by a group of Mexicans at a tree growing place and my cab was facing east..... thats the pic I took from the driving seat.