Portlandbound

tantalizingfemme · 08-13-2017, 07:43 PM

So I just booked my flight to Portland for 8 days next month and am looking for ideas for some things to do and places to go that are off the tourist track. I don't drink so anything alcohol related is out. I love doing anything outdoors and am bringing hiking shoes so trail recommendations would be great. Not sure how many folks here are familiar with Portland but all ideas are appreciated.

homoe · 08-13-2017, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by tantalizingfemme

So I just booked my flight to Portland for 8 days next month and am looking for ideas for some things to do and places to go that are off the tourist track. I don't drink so anything alcohol related is out. I love doing anything outdoors and am bringing hiking shoes so trail recommendations would be great. Not sure how many folks here are familiar with Portland but all ideas are appreciated.

If you check the "if you're ever here GO there" thread, you'll find a few suggestions that have been posted recently in fact!

Have a fun trip!

Kätzchen · 08-13-2017, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by tantalizingfemme

So I just booked my flight to Portland for 8 days next month and am looking for ideas for some things to do and places to go that are off the tourist track. I don't drink so anything alcohol related is out. I love doing anything outdoors and am bringing hiking shoes so trail recommendations would be great. Not sure how many folks here are familiar with Portland but all ideas are appreciated.

TF??? Start on Page 9 of the "If You're Ever Here, Go There" thread by Candlion. ...... there's lots of things to do or go see.
I'll send you a private mssg, too!

LINK:

http://www.butchfemmeplanet.com/foru...?t=7526&page=9

hopelessromantic69 · 08-13-2017, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by tantalizingfemme

So I just booked my flight to Portland for 8 days next month and am looking for ideas for some things to do and places to go that are off the tourist track. I don't drink so anything alcohol related is out. I love doing anything outdoors and am bringing hiking shoes so trail recommendations would be great. Not sure how many folks here are familiar with Portland but all ideas are appreciated.

Voodoo donuts is a must!! Japanese garden/rose garden is beautiful. You should check out the gorge. The OMSI is fun if you are into science. Here is their website: https://g.co/kgs/M3sknS
If you like hiking, check out Opal Creek. The old mine entrances are pretty cool.
Their website: http://www.opalcreek.org/hiking/trails/

I live 2 hours south in Eugene. I mainly do photography in the gorge when I'm up there. I hope I gave you some useful info on some places to go 😃

Medusa · 08-13-2017, 10:20 PM

I highly recommend spending some time at Powel's City of Books! It's located in downtown Portland and is basically an entire city block bookstore with the most amazing things!

If you are into shopping at all, Sockdreams and Fluevog both have stores there but there are also a ton of vintage market all of the place!

nycfem · 08-14-2017, 01:43 AM

I'm in Portland now, and knowing how we both eat, check out the recent article "19 essential Vegetarian and Vegan restaurants in Portland." My step-son (Jacob's) good friend Cyrus recently also opened Ichiza Kitchen "Vegan Small Plates, Noodle Bowls, and Tea House." We ate there and loved it. It is all vegan and Cyrus is from Guam and cooks very special dishes. If you go, mention you know us

. It is attached by a door to Vtopia, another vegan restaurant, also fun, more into vegan cheese and sandwiches.

Kätzchen · 08-15-2017, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by tantalizingfemme

So I just booked my flight to Portland for 8 days next month and am looking for ideas for some things to do and places to go that are off the tourist track. I don't drink so anything alcohol related is out. I love doing anything outdoors and am bringing hiking shoes so trail recommendations would be great. Not sure how many folks here are familiar with Portland but all ideas are appreciated.

Here's a link to PDX Pipeline September Calender of Events, tantalizingfemme. Lots of good things to check out, plus if you subscribe to their calender of events, there's a strong possibility that you could win free tickets to events in September! I hope you have a great time while you're on vacation....

https://www.pdxpipeline.com/events/p...tember-events/

girl_dee · 08-15-2017, 04:38 PM

i just remember Hawthorne Street and how fun it was, and the Buffalo Exchange...

and Voodoo Donuts... "The Magic is in the hole "

nycfem · 08-15-2017, 04:40 PM

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i just remember Hawthorne Street and how fun it was, and the Buffalo Exchange...

and Voodoo Donuts... "The Magic is in the hole "

Yes loved Hawthorne! Great thrifting!

tantalizingfemme · 08-16-2017, 04:45 AM

Thanks for all of the suggestions and information! I'm looking forward to delving into the thread Homoe and Katzchen mentioned, when I get home tonight! All of the places everyone mentioned will go on my list of must sees.

Is there enough to do in Portland to fill 8 days (not that I am looking to overbook myself) only because I am trying to figure out if I should rent a car or not. I am staying at an air bnb one block south of Hawthorne Blvd.(Not sure where that lies in reference to all the places everyone mentioned) I know I really want to get some hiking in and have read about beautiful areas, just not sure if I need to drive myself there or if public transportation can get me there.

Again, thanks for everything.

homoe · 08-16-2017, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by tantalizingfemme

Thanks for all of the suggestions and information! I'm looking forward to delving into the thread Homoe and Katzchen mentioned, when I get home tonight! All of the places everyone mentioned will go on my list of must sees.

Is there enough to do in Portland to fill 8 days (not that I am looking to overbook myself) only because I am trying to figure out if I should rent a car or not. I am staying at an air bnb one block south of Hawthorne Blvd.(Not sure where that lies in reference to all the places everyone mentioned) I know I really want to get some hiking in and have read about beautiful areas, just not sure if I need to drive myself there or if public transportation can get me there.

Again, thanks for everything.

I suppose if you run out of things to do in Portland you could always take a road trip down to Seattle........tons of stuff to do down there!

Stronghealer · 08-16-2017, 10:39 AM

https://www.yelp.com/search?cflt=win...Portland%2C+OR

I'm not a big drinker, but I find wineries fun!

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BullDog · 08-16-2017, 11:31 AM

I haven't lived in Portland since 2011 so some things may have changed. Public transportation in the city makes it pretty easy to get around, but if you want to hike and stuff like that I would say you need a car- maybe not for the whole time if you were spending part of your time doing city stuff.

BullDog · 08-16-2017, 11:58 AM

Recommendations from actual local hikers!

(There is a forum there too so you might be able to ask questions there if you want.)

http://www.oregonhikers.org/field_guide/Must_See_Hikes

https://www.oregonhikers.org/field_g...e_Valley_Hikes

Hiking stuff close in

See Portland hiking guide: The 20 best places to hike in the city

http://www.oregonlive.com/travel/ind...ing_guide.html

homoe · 06-23-2019, 08:43 AM

I am SO going here my next trip to Portland........

tantalizingfemme · 06-23-2019, 02:03 PM

Homoe there is so much to do! When I went in 2017 I wasn't fortunate to see and do as much as I had planned due to the devastating forest fire that happened right before I went (I could still smell smoke in the air) and the crappy weather. I did go to some great places though.

Portland Japanese Garden - So much to see and a beautiful walk.

Pittock Mansion - I love to see how people lived at one time and the mansion is amazing. I believe there were some trails you could take, but it poured the day I went so I didn't get to check them out.

International Rose Test Garden - So many gorgeous varieties of roses.

Oregon Museum of Science and Industry - Spent my entire day here one day and still didn't get to see everything. Really enjoyed the submarine tour.

Powell’s City of Books - I love books and reading but I did find myself a bit bored, until I decided to look at the staff's book picks that were scattered throughout the store. There was also a rare book area but I never made it up.

I am not a shopper and don't really like eating out, but if you do... there are so many stores and restaurants for foodies and lots of breweries if you are into that.

Have a great time!

homoe · 06-26-2019, 12:30 AM

For more info

https://www.portlandiamermaidparade.com/

kittygrrl · 06-26-2019, 03:15 PM

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For more info

https://www.portlandiamermaidparade.com/

Seriously H, have you ever been on the bridge between Portland & Seattle at rush hour?!?..it will make you think twice..even three times

<<crunch city...

kittygrrl · 06-26-2019, 08:45 PM

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Seriously H, have you ever been on the bridge between Portland & Seattle at rush hour?!?..it will make you think twice..even three times

<<crunch city...

i should be a little more clear the I-5 exchange between Vancouver & Portland..horrific traffic, i was stuck for an hour in it..not impressed!

homoe · 06-27-2019, 03:12 AM

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i should be a little more clear the I-5 exchange between Vancouver & Portland..horrific traffic, i was stuck for an hour in it..not impressed!

No I guess I was lucky enough to miss that catastrophe kittygrrl so I'll count my blessings !

08-13-2017, 07:43 PM	#1
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tantalizingfemme Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Me Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: * Posts: 4,184 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 3,957 Thanked 4,010 Times in 823 Posts Rep Power: 21474855	Thanks for all of the suggestions and information! I'm looking forward to delving into the thread Homoe and Katzchen mentioned, when I get home tonight! All of the places everyone mentioned will go on my list of must sees. Is there enough to do in Portland to fill 8 days (not that I am looking to overbook myself) only because I am trying to figure out if I should rent a car or not. I am staying at an air bnb one block south of Hawthorne Blvd.(Not sure where that lies in reference to all the places everyone mentioned) I know I really want to get some hiking in and have read about beautiful areas, just not sure if I need to drive myself there or if public transportation can get me there. Again, thanks for everything.

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BullDog Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: Dominant Stone Butch Daddy Preferred Pronoun?: She Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: In A Healing Place Posts: 5,371 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 18,160 Thanked 22,781 Times in 4,469 Posts Rep Power: 21474856	Recommendations from actual local hikers! (There is a forum there too so you might be able to ask questions there if you want.) http://www.oregonhikers.org/field_guide/Must_See_Hikes https://www.oregonhikers.org/field_g...e_Valley_Hikes Hiking stuff close in See Portland hiking guide: The 20 best places to hike in the city http://www.oregonlive.com/travel/ind...ing_guide.html __________________ Love consists in this, that two solitudes protect and touch and greet each other. - Rainer Maria Rilke

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tantalizingfemme Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Me Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: * Posts: 4,184 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 3,957 Thanked 4,010 Times in 823 Posts Rep Power: 21474855	Homoe there is so much to do! When I went in 2017 I wasn't fortunate to see and do as much as I had planned due to the devastating forest fire that happened right before I went (I could still smell smoke in the air) and the crappy weather. I did go to some great places though. Portland Japanese Garden - So much to see and a beautiful walk. Pittock Mansion - I love to see how people lived at one time and the mansion is amazing. I believe there were some trails you could take, but it poured the day I went so I didn't get to check them out. International Rose Test Garden - So many gorgeous varieties of roses. Oregon Museum of Science and Industry - Spent my entire day here one day and still didn't get to see everything. Really enjoyed the submarine tour. Powell’s City of Books - I love books and reading but I did find myself a bit bored, until I decided to look at the staff's book picks that were scattered throughout the store. There was also a rare book area but I never made it up. I am not a shopper and don't really like eating out, but if you do... there are so many stores and restaurants for foodies and lots of breweries if you are into that. Have a great time!

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