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 Public transportation tour |
4012 Southeast 17th Avenue (Tri-Met Office at Pioneer Courthouse Square) Portland, OR 97204 United States +1 503 238 7433 http://www.tri-met.org |
Ride the P-town Cultural Bus No. 63, and you will hit most of Portland's downtown attractions. Painted by Henk Pender with his two sons, the bus is a colorful sight known throughout the city. Stops include the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI), Washington Park, Oregon History Center and the Portland Art Museum, to name a few. Identification is required for discounted fares. Call ahead for further details. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Sea blues |
2030 Southeast Marine Science Drive Hatfield Marine Science Center Portland, OR 97365 United States +1 541 867 0100 / +1 541 867 0212 (Venue) http://hmsc.oregonstate.edu/se... |
Are you interested in crab life cycles, the salmon journeys or even dolphin behavior? The Oregon State University's Hatfield Marine Science Center might just be able to help you. Pick up your "Passport to the Ocean" from the Kid's Zone Tent and keep checking out the questions on it as you find answers during your tour. At the end of the tour, you get a gift just for participating. Check out the dozens of exhibits created only for the fest—sea urchins, sea horses, anemones, and hold your breath—the giant Pacific octopus. Clear all your queries on fishing, tsunamis, and shark attacks, while your children go gaga over the marine specimens! Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Country river crossing |
Where the Willamette River meets Southwest Mountain Road and North Locust Street Portland, OR 97002 United States +1 503 650 3030 / +1 800 348 8401 (toll free) http://www.ohwy.com/or/c/canby... |
This nine-car barge is ferried across the Willamette River by an underwater cable. Operating almost continuously since 1914, the boat resembles a trolley connected to an overhead electric power supply. The cost is $1.25 per car and the ride is an essential part of your leisure visit to Southeast Portland. Expect a wait, the ferry is one of the few ways to cross the river in this part of town, making it very popular with commuters. Note that this business accepts only cash. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Ecotours of Oregon Day Tours |
3127 SE 23rd Ave. Portland, OR 97202 United States +1 503 245 1428 / +1 888 868 7733 ( Toll Free ) http://www.ecotours-of-oregon.com |
This tour is all about the different faces of Oregon. It is not just rain up here and these tours prove it. You can go to the Pacific coast, Columbia River Gorge and Cascade Mountains. Themes include Native American culture, whales and breweries. There is hiking and other activities, too, so you will not just be looking out a window. Tour hours vary. Winery Tour: USD55, Mount Hood Loop: USD47.50, Native American Tour: USD69.50 + USD5 for the museum. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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All you can play |
3451 Southeast Belmont Street (at the Avalon Theater) Portland, OR 97214 United States +1 503 238 1617 |
These days it is hard to find a good arcade anywhere. Once you find this one, you may want to come back day after day. With five locations around Portland, it is a favorite attraction for kids and kids at heart. The pinball and video games are the newest and hottest around. Prizes are given to the top players. Bring cash only. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Hip hippy hangout |
Hawthorne Boulevard (from 17th to 43rd avenues) Portland, OR 97214 United States +1 503 222 2223 (Portland Oregon Visitors Association) |
Twenty-first century hippies constitute most of the population in this popular southeast neighborhood. Colorful boutiques, bookshops and eateries saturate the district. You will be hard-pressed to find an establishment here that is duplicated anywhere else. This is the counterpart to Haight-Ashbury in San Francisco. It is a fun place to spend the afternoon, even if you never followed the Grateful Dead. Credit card acceptance varies by shop. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fun and exercise |
4030 Northeast Halsey Street Portland, OR 97232 United States +1 503 288 9237 |
Can you still bowl for a buck a game? You can if you come here on Sundays. The usual charge is $2.75 per person/game and $3 after 6pm, except on Sundays! This favorite spot in the trendy Hollywood District features a diverse crowd. You will find the typical elderly league bowlers in the mornings and afternoons, and a wilder crowd for Monte Carlo (7p) and Rock 'N Bowl (10pm) on Saturdays. Enjoy a break at the full-service, onsite bar and restaurant. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Sandy Boulevard |
Northeast Sandy Boulevard (between 39th and 60th avenues) Portland, OR 97213 United States |
Sandy Boulevard slices diagonally through Portland's east side. This section of Sandy, a popular shopping district and trendy neighborhood, forms the core of Northeast Portland. You will not find any stars on the sidewalks or any concerts at the Hollywood Bowl, but the neighborhood is full of stores and restaurants: A-Boy Electric, Just 4 Kids, Poor Richard's and the Hollywood Burger Bar, to name a few. This is another Portland area on the rise, and it shows. Credit card acceptance varies by establishment. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Low-key neighborhood gym |
4246 Southeast Belmont Street Portland, OR 97215 United States +1 503 236 2442 |
This small neighborhood gym verges on the rinky-dink. There's only one bathroom/locker room that members take turns using. Don't look for cups by the water cooler, because management enforces a strict BYOWB (bring your own water bottle) policy. Still, it's kind of charming and totally unpretentious. Neighborhood folks walk, bike or drive to get a good workout. There's one treadmill, about six stair-climbing machines and six stationary bikes and a whole lot of weight machines and free weights. Cardio kickboxing classes meet at 6:30p Monday through Thursday in a big carpeted area that is used for stretching when class isn't in session. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Mount Tabor Villa pool |
8219 Northeast Glisan Street Portland, OR 97220 United States +1 503 823 3675 / +1 503 823 2223 http://www.portlandparks.org/A... |
Just east of Mount Tabor Park, you'll find this charming neighborhood park and pool. In the vicinity of the airport, it's a great place to get in a quick swim before or after your flight. Lap, open and lesson sessions are offered throughout the week. You can even rent the facility for your own event on weekend evenings. The pool is also home to the local Portland Master Swim Team, for swimmers 19 and older. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Urban volcano |
Southeast 60th Ave and Salmon St Portland, OR 97215 United States +1 503 823 2223 |
This 200-acre city park features an extinct volcano, one of the only two urban volcanoes in North America. (The other is in Bend, Oregon.) Climb to the top for one of the best views offered from the Eastside. Lots of open space makes it a good place for Frisbee, basketball, tennis and other activities. There is plenty of room for group picnics, and young children will enjoy the playground area. Conveniently located near the hip Hawthorne District, this is a come-as-you-are park. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Lighting the neighborhood |
SE Stark St (1 block east of SE 39th Ave; SE Stark St to Belmont St) Portland, OR 97214 United States |
Since the 1920s, each house in this quaint southeast area has been required to decorate for Christmas. Mostly Tudors, the houses are adorned with not only beautiful sparkling lights, but also nativity scenes, rotating Christmas trees and stunningly lifelike replicas of Santa and Frosty. Be forewarned: this is a very popular Portland tradition and the crowds become quite thick. It is wise to park several blocks away and walk, rather than drive, through the area. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Public plots |
6437 Southeast Division Street Portland, OR 97215 United States +1 503 823 1612 / +1 503 823 2223 http://www.portlandparks.org/P... |
Twenty-four gardens in the Parks and Recreation system are available for public use and private cultivating. Since 1975, this program has offered many activities and events to encourage earth-friendly cultivating. Subjects have included everything from composting and organic gardening to education and demonstrations. For $30 (and a $10 deposit), you can rent a 400-square-foot plot. For $10 more, raised plots are available for wheelchair accessibility. The parks department provides the water. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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