Portland, OR in June - what to do?

[txaggirl91]

I'm heading to Portland the first week of June. I will have all Tuesday to sightsee, etc. Any recommendations and where to go?

[MacPhin]

Which state, Me. or Or.?

[txaggirl91]

Oregon..

[MacPhin]

Duh! My bad, I just saw it in the thread title. Sorry. I can't help ya out with this one.

[RinglingRingling]

http://www.travelportland.com/

http://wikitravel.org/en/Portland_(Oregon)

[Big Phan]

If you have a car, drive out to Seaside. Rose Gardens. There's a waterfall...forget the name. Powell's Books. Have fun!

[spartan1979]

Drink Beer. Portland is one of the best beer cities in the US.

[txaggirl91]

The Rose Gardens is on my list.

Beer you say? I'm pretty good at drinking beer!

[hikingontuesday]

The first week of June is the Rose Festival, and I think the Navy Ships arrive on that Tuesday.

Be sure to hit Rogue Brewery in the Pearl District or Deschuttes Brewery if you want a "nicer' environment.

You didn't mention where you are from... I ask because the Beach/Seaside - Cannon Beach is only an hour away -- but if you live on a coast, you may want to skip it. Also, Multnomah Falls in the Columbia River Gorge is only 45 minutes away -- pretty drive and you can keep going to Hood River and watch the crazy wind surfers and get a beer at Full Sail Brewery. There is year-round skiiing on Mt. Hood -- Timberline Lodge is an hour away and they have a brewery. Also, we are known for our Pinot Noir wines and our "wine country" is 45 minutes away too.

In town, hit the Rose Gardes in Washington Park as the Roses will be at their prime. You can take the Max/Lightrail there from downtown. Also, be sure to hit Voo Doo Donuts... trust me everyone must go there once. Jakes is the place for salmon, Henry's Tavern across the street has many beers -- and Portland City Grill for Happy Hour is a MUST.

If you are looking for "funky Portland" walk down NE 23rd street for shops and food -- or even SE Hawhorne St. or NE Alberta Ave. N. Misissippi has a few more Breweries too...

PM me and let me know where you are staying, I'll have more ideas. Other than beer.

[txaggirl91]

The first week of June is the Rose Festival, and I think the Navy Ships arrive on that Tuesday.

Be sure to hit Rogue Brewery in the Pearl District or Deschuttes Brewery if you want a "nicer' environment.

You didn't mention where you are from... I ask because the Beach/Seaside - Cannon Beach is only an hour away -- but if you live on a coast, you may want to skip it. Also, Multnomah Falls in the Columbia River Gorge is only 45 minutes away -- pretty drive and you can keep going to Hood River and watch the crazy wind surfers and get a beer at Full Sail Brewery. There is year-round skiiing on Mt. Hood -- Timberline Lodge is an hour away and they have a brewery. Also, we are known for our Pinot Noir wines and our "wine country" is 45 minutes away too.

In town, hit the Rose Gardes in Washington Park as the Roses will be at their prime. You can take the Max/Lightrail there from downtown. Also, be sure to hit Voo Doo Donuts... trust me everyone must go there once. Jakes is the place for salmon, Henry's Tavern across the street has many beers -- and Portland City Grill for Happy Hour is a MUST.

If you are looking for "funky Portland" walk down NE 23rd street for shops and food -- or even SE Hawhorne St. or NE Alberta Ave. N. Misissippi has a few more Breweries too...

PM me and let me know where you are staying, I'll have more ideas. Other than beer.

PM on its way!

Did you say Navy ships will be in? There will be Navy boys in town?

I'm from Texas silly! I've been to good beaches and not so good beaches. The beach probably isn't on my list of priorities for my Oregon trip.

[Dutch Harbor PH]

The first week of June is the Rose Festival, and I think the Navy Ships arrive on that Tuesday.

Be sure to hit Rogue Brewery in the Pearl District or Deschuttes Brewery if you want a "nicer' environment.

You didn't mention where you are from... I ask because the Beach/Seaside - Cannon Beach is only an hour away -- but if you live on a coast, you may want to skip it. Also, Multnomah Falls in the Columbia River Gorge is only 45 minutes away -- pretty drive and you can keep going to Hood River and watch the crazy wind surfers and get a beer at Full Sail Brewery. There is year-round skiiing on Mt. Hood -- Timberline Lodge is an hour away and they have a brewery. Also, we are known for our Pinot Noir wines and our "wine country" is 45 minutes away too.

In town, hit the Rose Gardes in Washington Park as the Roses will be at their prime. You can take the Max/Lightrail there from downtown. Also, be sure to hit Voo Doo Donuts... trust me everyone must go there once. Jakes is the place for salmon, Henry's Tavern across the street has many beers -- and Portland City Grill for Happy Hour is a MUST.

If you are looking for "funky Portland" walk down NE 23rd street for shops and food -- or even SE Hawhorne St. or NE Alberta Ave. N. Misissippi has a few more Breweries too...

PM me and let me know where you are staying, I'll have more ideas. Other than beer.

PM on its way!

Did you say Navy ships will be in? There will be Navy boys in town?

I'm from Texas silly! I've been to good beaches and not so good beaches. The beach probably isn't on my list of priorities for my Oregon trip.

.......Uhhhhh howa 'bout the tasting room at Ye Ol Grog Distiillery....????? And then a visit to VooDoo Donut.....?????

[txaggirl91]

Dutchy - if you check fb, you should have a message from me and also see my post on the Grogs page.


I'm too close not to get a little grog in me!

[Lightning Bolt]

I'm from Texas silly! I've been to good beaches and not so good beaches. The beach probably isn't on my list of priorities for my Oregon trip.

Cannon Beach is one the more beautiful beaches I've been to! ...but OK, maybe not the best for suntanning

[Pepe T. Pirate]

Geeze.....had me going there for a second..........thought that the West Coast tour dates had been released and that I was learning about it on the travel thread! Nope, wrong!

[txaggirl91]

LB - it looks great!

Pepe - Sorry. I wish he would announce West Coast dates too.

[Dutch Harbor PH]

I'm from Texas silly! I've been to good beaches and not so good beaches. The beach probably isn't on my list of priorities for my Oregon trip.

Cannon Beach is one the more beautiful beaches I've been to! ...but OK, maybe not the best for suntanning

That picture has to be in the winter....Summer = fog........

[Pepe T. Pirate]

BTW, that Cannon Beach photo is beautiful!

[txaggirl91]

Trip is next week!

For any of you that have used it, how safe is the light rail from the airport to downtown?