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Located in an historic building dating back to 1890, Elliot Bay books, located in the middle of a revitalized Pioneer Square, is the area's preeminent independent book seller. Known for the...
Located in an historic building dating back to 1890, Elliot Bay books, located in the middle of a revitalized Pioneer Square, is the area's preeminent independent book seller. Known for the attractive cedar shelving along brick walls in several different rooms, the store contains some 150,000 different titles. New, used, and antique.
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If you want to see Portland’s waterfront and skyline and enjoy speeding on the water, then the small, fun Willamette Jetboats are for you. You might see a passing ship, will see bridges, riverfront...
If you want to see Portland’s waterfront and skyline and enjoy speeding on the water, then the small, fun Willamette Jetboats are for you. You might see a passing ship, will see bridges, riverfront homes, Oregon City and Willamette Falls. Excursions are two hours in length and start at $29 for adults; $19 for the one hour bridge tour. Children are $10 and $5 off, respectively.
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Take this "dinner ship" down the Willamette River or Columbia River and enjoy the views of Portland’s downtown skyline and beyond. Decks are temperature controlled, there are full-service bars, and...
Take this "dinner ship" down the Willamette River or Columbia River and enjoy the views of Portland’s downtown skyline and beyond. Decks are temperature controlled, there are full-service bars, and even live entertainment to enjoy. Children are welcome and receive discounts on certain meals and cruises. There are also cruises available to Astoria.
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Also home to the NW Film Center, the Portland Art Museum surprisingly is one of the 25 largest museums in the country. Considering Portland's size, that's astounding, and with an addition due to be...
Also home to the NW Film Center, the Portland Art Museum surprisingly is one of the 25 largest museums in the country. Considering Portland's size, that's astounding, and with an addition due to be completed in October 2005, it'll be the largest cultural art resource center in the Pacific Northwest.
Collections and exhibitions are mainly centered around American, European, Asian, Native American and contemporary art.
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You can always tell the good diners by the crowds, and this one often has a small line out the door on weekend mornings, and certainly has a lot of weekday traffic, too. With a charming retro look...
You can always tell the good diners by the crowds, and this one often has a small line out the door on weekend mornings, and certainly has a lot of weekday traffic, too. With a charming retro look and supposed purposefully brusque behavior on the part of the wait staff (a little Soup Nazi influence?), this small diner serves up a vast array of breakfast and lunch fare (heavy on the egg and omelette dishes). Normally open from mornings until the afternoon, they're also open latenight into the wee hours of the morning Thursdays through Sunday for those insomniacs who are also hungry.
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A unique warehouse-sized surplus operation (some used, some new) that is likely to always have something that outright surprises you. Categories mainly include, but are certainly not limited to:...
A unique warehouse-sized surplus operation (some used, some new) that is likely to always have something that outright surprises you. Categories mainly include, but are certainly not limited to: computers, electronics, electrical, hardware, auto parts, wire, office, seasonal, arts and crafts, containers, and a partridge in a pear tree (possibly literally, the place is kind of large).
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60 miles east of Portland, this vintage railroad's 4-hour round trip is perhaps the best way to see the Mt. Hood region. Built a century ago, this classic engine will take you from the Columbia...
60 miles east of Portland, this vintage railroad's 4-hour round trip is perhaps the best way to see the Mt. Hood region. Built a century ago, this classic engine will take you from the Columbia Gorge to the foothills of Mt Hood, April through December. One of the cars even offers a narrated tour, while other cars offer special dinner packages.
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Across the Columbia River from Portland, this collection of sites includes Fort Vancouver National Historic Site, originally an area for fur trappers and traders; Pearson Air Museum, where you can...
Across the Columbia River from Portland, this collection of sites includes Fort Vancouver National Historic Site, originally an area for fur trappers and traders; Pearson Air Museum, where you can explore early aviation; Vancouver Barracks, the oldest military post in the Northwest; and many turn-of-the-century Victorian homes known as Officers Row. A trip on the waterfront is also available. On the 4th of July, site of the largest fireworks display in the region.
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Grotto
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Catholic Church
Sandy Blvd & NE 85th
Portland, Oregon 97201
(503) 254-7371
Located in an area north of the city where beauty is not abundant, these botanical gardens are set amid 60 acres of land. Technically a Catholic sanctuary, The Grotto affords peace and quiet in...
Located in an area north of the city where beauty is not abundant, these botanical gardens are set amid 60 acres of land. Technically a Catholic sanctuary, The Grotto affords peace and quiet in place of the din of the surrounding area. Ponds statues, shrines, and wooded pathways round out the setting. After, visit the gift shop.
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This centrally located zoo offers more than the typical animal exhibits. Go on an African savanna safari, go on a pony ride, or explore a barn, among other things. All the expected animals are there...
This centrally located zoo offers more than the typical animal exhibits. Go on an African savanna safari, go on a pony ride, or explore a barn, among other things. All the expected animals are there too, of course, so it's typical in that respect. Children get in for $7, adults $10, but toddlers up to age 2 are free.
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