Visiting Oregon: Portland’s Coffee Shops & Espresso Cafes Guide to Portland, Oregon’s unique artsy coffee houses for casual business meetings, chatting with friends, a relaxing mid-day getaway, or a good morning hot cup of java. Rain or shine, a good cup of coffee almost anywhere in the beautiful, funky city of Portland, Oregon is a […]
Family Fun Things to Do in Portland with Kids
Best Portland Places to Take Kids Portland, Oregon is fun for all ages and a great family vacation destination. Following are some good places to go that adults and kids will enjoy together as a group. There are lots of fun family activities and places to visit in Portland, Oregon. Whether traveling on a vacation, […]
Visit Museums in Portland, Oregon
Visit Art and Craft Museums, OMSI, Oregon Historical Society, & More From the Portland Art Museum to the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, Forestry Center, Museum of Contemporary Craft, and Oregon Historical Society discovery awaits. Portland’s museums can take visitors on a tour of world art, immerse them in technological innovation, and offer a […]
How To Enjoy a Rainy Winter Vacation in Portland
Fun, Worthwhile Family Activities Await Travelers to Portland Whether under an umbrella in the Portland Japanese Garden or finding interesting indoor activities at OMSI, guests to this NW city enjoy a winter vacation. When planning a winter vacation, a trip to the Northwest should not be counted out because of wet, cold weather. Many indoor […]
Nature Parks in Portland, Oregon
Two Natural Areas to Explore Using Public Transit Portland, Oregon is deemed the “City of Roses” and here’s the reason – within the city’s 37,000 acre park system are three separate, very fragrant, rose gardens. The Classical Chinese Gardens located downtown (N.W. Third Ave and Everett St.) as well as the Japanese Gardens (tranquility) located […]
Public Gardens in Portland, Oregon
See a Chinese Garden, Japanese Garden, Rhododendron and Rose Gardens Rose Gardens, a Classical Chinese Garden, an authentic Japanese Garden, and a Rhododendron Garden draw locals and tourists alike for picnics, weddings or a quiet stroll. Portland, Oregon, is blessed with a temperate climate, plus citizens who support and nurture an array of public gardens. […]
Portland’s Washington Park
Park features the Oregon Zoo, Rose Garden, Hoyt Arboretum, museums Ride the train at the Oregon Zoo, hear a concert in the Rose Garden, stroll the Japanese Garden or visit the World Forestry Center at Washington Park in Portland, Oregon. If you’re planning a trip to Portland, plan to spend time at the city’s 400-acre […]
Gold Beach Oregon
Oregon’s Banana Belt is a Haven for Artists & Summer Adventurers Gold Beach may be famous for its Gold Rush-era name, but it is its sparkling beaches, spectacular views, and intriguing river haunts that have put the town on the map. Situated on a strip of coastline referred to as the Oregon Coast’s “Banana Belt”, […]
Visiting Port Orford, Oregon
Storm Watching at the South Coast’s Most Westerly Paradise Famous for its peculiar geography and hurricane-force storms, Port Orford captivates its visitors with its dramatic scenery and intriguing history. Every city has its distinctive characteristics. Port Orford, located on the rocky, windy shores of Oregon’s South Coast, is no exception. Settled in 1851, it is […]
Floras Lake, near Blacklock Point Oregon
Oregon’s Loneliest Beach has a Goldmine of Activities Windsurfing, kiteboarding, kayaking, camping, hiking, and fishing are all standard fare at this unspoiled lake where nature and human ingenuity work together. The expansive coastline that borders Floras Lake has been referred to by some as “Oregon’s loneliest beach.” To the traveler who hasn’t had the opportunity […]