Portland Travel Forum

Hi, Have an 8 hr layover in PDX next Sunday. Can anyone give me some hints what to do: take MAX somewhere? restaurants? Will be solo, layover from 1-9 PM. Thanks so much!

I will be in Portland in late August for a conference and will be staying in the Jantzen Beach area on Columbia river. Any recommendations on thing to do in that area in the evening and is there good public transportation in that area?

Has anyone stayed at the Avalon Hotel just SE of Downtown Portland?

http://www.avalonhotelandspa.com

If so, what was your experience?

Robert

Has anyone gone on this tour: http://www.shanghaitunnels.info

If so, what was it like?

Robert

Hey everyone! My boyfriend and I are taking a trip to Portland OR in July (brew festival) We are both looking to relocate to Portland OR in the next year/year and 1/2. We are going to be in town for 10 days and we wanted some ideas of what we should check out before coming back to "dirty" Jersey! LOL
I know I want to see Cannon Beach, take a few scenic Byways and climb the tallest of the 3 sisters mountains, but we want to make sure that we see allot to make that final decision on the move. PLEASE help us figure it all out.
We are outdoors people that love, hiking, biking, micro brews, coffee shops, bohemian styles etc......

also if you can help - I have been looking into Hawthorne, and North Mississippi for a location to live on day SOON..... Any ideas on that area? I have a 5 year old who will need to be in a good school - but not looking for uptight areas????

sorry for sooo many questions - just excited to find the Perfect place to start my life over in PORTLAND

We are going to Portland "on a whim" for the weekend. We have reservations for the Epicurian walking tour Saturday, and reservations for brunch at London Grill on Sunday. We also plan on riding the Arial Tram on Saturday - Anyone have any suggestions what else we should see - or where else we should eat? Thanks in advance for your help!

I'm going to be traveling to Portland from L.A. and I was wondering if anyone could recommend a good place to eat. I'm not sure if Portland is known for any specific type of dish, so I'm turning to you to let me know. Thank you and happy travels!

I found a great airfare in May so we are gonna spend the 13th thru the 20th in Portland.Couple of questions:

Weather: What should I expect?

Music: Can someone find me a good concert calender?Anybody good playing that week?I like Jam bands ( Phish,Disco Biscuits,Keller Williams,Allman Bros ,ect....Nothing heavier than Government Mule).What are some good (and relativly safe) Venues to look into?

Hotels: Cheap Clean Good location .A friend we're traveling with want to stay at the Jupiter Hotel.She's been there before-says it's OK.Any other suggestions in that section of town?

Food: I'll be visiting someone who's been there 10 years now but I don't want to depend on just his advice.Any suggestions-I like Pan-Asian But really my goal is just to not eat the same stuff I get at home. What's uniquely "Portland " food wise?

Special Events: Anything going on I shouldn't miss?

Thanks a bundle-C

I am taking my kids to the zoo and wondered what else is good to see. we'll be taking a train trip from Seattle down. just wanted to mix it up. taking public transport to the zoo from the train station. any ideas/suggestions?

Hi,

I will be driving up to Portland from Los Angeles in the first part of April. I was wondering if anyone can give me some advice on the best/most scenic route to take and once I'm there, what are some things to do in Portland. I have never been, so my knowledge of the city is very small.

Hey everyone, one of my really good friends is moving to Portland and is begging me to go with her. However, she has never been and just plans on winging it. I'm not like that.. I need to check the place out before I decide to live there.. We are both in our early 20's and I'm looking to go to school in Portland.

Basically I would love local advice on a place to stay (hotel), the most important things to see/do in order to experience Portland.. the realistic stuff (not the whole fancy vacation things) in just a few days to really help me make a decision!

Thank you for your help!!
Alison

We are long retired, fairly well-travelled, and are finally ready to take our long-delayed tour of the parts of the U.S. we've never visited. Part of our 8000 mile, 5-6 week trip will take us from SF to Portland OR. I'm familiar with VT tips as I have read & written many over the years, but I still need help in discovering interesting stops in and between these 2 cities. You can check my homepage for our preferences and/or check our posting in the United States forum for our preliminary itinerary. We will be traveling the southernmost states first

I have seen over 15 spots on airabovewater.com, what places have you been too, and which ones would you recommend. We are gonna be there for about a week in late july 2008. Has anyone ever heard of cascade locks or forty footfalls in washington? Any replies will help. thanks.

please share your experience if you have stayed at the above resort.comments on the type of accommodation (comfort level), accessibility to eateries, activities etc appreciated.
musaphir

Hi
we plan to visit portland, in particular the rockaway beach area during the third week of oct 2007. i write to seek advise as to the kind of weather to expect so that suitable clothing can be packed.

we will also need to drive from the portland international airport to the rockaway beach resort, roackaway beach and details driving instructions for that route will be appreciated.

there is a winery in that area. would we be able to access it on the way from the airport to the rockaway beach resort.

regards
musaphir

Hi,
We are driving down from Spokane in early September, should we go through Salem or Dundee to get to Depoe Bay? We want the quickest way with the least amount of traffic, this will be probably on the monday of the long weekend. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

What is the best route to take? All the way up 101, or partway up I5 and then switching over to 101? i am aware it is about an eight to nine hour drive. We will be driving this all on a Wednesday, I don't know if the day of the week makes a difference with traffic or not. Thanks!

We will be in the portland area for about 4 days, we want to visit multonomah falls, boneville dam, and drive the columbia river gorge. hubby would also like to visit mount st helens, is this all do able in 4 days. Thanks.

Hi,
I will be in Portland for the day for The Polyphonic Spree concert on July 14. Is there anything to do or see around the Aladdin Theater? Good places to eat? Cool retro/vintage shops? Any information would be much appreciated!

Hi all,

I will be in Portland OR for a few days next week and I need recommendations for restaurants and any must see/do ideas. Thanks.

C

Hi. I'll be in Portland for 5 days next month. I'd like to know how easy it is to get around on foot if I stay in a downtown hotel (shopping, restaurants, etc.).

otoh, if I choose to book a hotel away from the city center(and rent a car), would driving/parking be a hassle (in the downtown area).

I've stayed in downtown Seattle before, and found the city pretty walkable (if hilly). I would describe that downtown area as not big, but a tad bit spread out. Is Portland similar?

Thanks in advance.

I am trying very hard to move to Portland. But have yet to visit. I am from Philadelphia, and love it, but moved to Colorado for school and need to get out! It is me my gf and her 3 year old son. We want a safe neighborhood, but I need city life as well. Where should we look in Portland, or even surrounding areas?

I'm trying to understand if Portland is so gray and rainy as I read in Internet.
It's important because I want use bike in the city

How often rain? Is it a shower or a fine mist?

Is it true that rain every day in the winter?

Thanks :-))

Massimo - Italy

Hiya all!
any ideas / experience for budget lodging? I'm checking out cottages, guesthouses and hostels. Looking for recommendations - likes and dislikes and daily/weekly rates. looking for $40ish and under/ night for 2 people. Cheers!

I am moving to Portland from North Carolina in January and hope you
> can help me out with a couple of questions.
>
> My fiance' and I are looking to find an apartment to rent for 6 to 9 months
> until our home in Asheville, NC sells. Can you give us an idea of a
> neat place to live downtown that will be close and have an active social
> climate. These are some we are considering:
> 10th and Hoyt Apartments
> McCormick Pier Condos
> Kearney Plaza
>
> Any other ideas or help would be great!!!
>
> Thanks,
> Leah

Hey! I heard that there are many fruit orchards in and around Portland...

Guess what, I simply love cherries, apples and pears and I screamed when I heard that there are actually fruit harvest festvivals.

My question is: what is your alltime favorite fruit orchard in and around Portland? I heard that I really should check out the orchards at Mount Hood...

Help a fruitlover out! Thanks :)
Beee

I am flying into PDX & need to know how to get to Union Station ?

Hiya all:
My boyfriend and I are excited about visiting Portland when we both get vacation time in a few months. I've been looking up airfare prices from Orlando - Portland, and some exceed $600/roundtrip/each! The least expensive I've found is Southwest in early March for around $250/roundtrip/each. Suggestions on low-budget airlines to Portland would be appreciated. Also, what can one expect as a reasonable round trip airfare price from the east coast - Portland/roundtri/per person? Many thanks!

does amtrak or greyhound have routes to scarecrow farm

I want to take my husband on a romantic cruise for our anniversary. So far I've only been able to find large ships, I want something smaller, more private, more romantic, a sunset cruise on a private boat is what I'm dreaming about...any ideas?