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Portland Oregon question

17 years ago

How long do you feel we can stay entertained in Portland???

Looking for two more day trips to take from there~~~already have Tillamook picked out, Trinitytx mentioned Mt Hood.

We have two weeks to be out and about~~I am thinking 3-4 nights up and back, but 6 days maybe to long in Portland??? DH will not do the coast up or back~~he is a been there done that kinda guy.

Last year we went to Flagstaff for a week that was easy to plan this is getting complicated for me:( What to do??

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monica_pa Grieves
17 years ago
Haven't been there for a few years, but I recommend a drive out rt 26 to Seaside,OR.
When I used to go to Beaverton, I always left a day open to drive out there...beautiful beach town, fantastic Pacific ocean beach.

Only a little over an hour's drive from Portland...through timber country. The ride itself is enjoyable.

One of my top 5 beaches in the US.

Here is a link that might be useful: Seaside,OR
char2_gw
17 years ago
I live close to Portland. We have a great Zoo, shopping, beautiful rose gardens, and a ton of other stuff. Not sure what type of things you are interested in.
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wildchild
17 years ago
The Portland Zoo is one of the best in the country IMO.

A day trip up the coast to Astoria is a must. You'll also call through Seaside. Astoria a beautiful little town where the Columbia River meets the sea.Awesome. Nice little maritime Museum there. Come back by way of the Columbia river or continue East to Hood River.
jemdandy
17 years ago
Take drive east of Portland on the south side of the Columbia river. That's where the waterfalls are. They come tumbling down Mt. Hood and eventually fall over the edge of the Columbia river gorge. A few of these sites have hiking trails where you can trace a stream up the cliftside. There are many photo-ops. You will recognize having seen many of these scenes on post cards and calendars. These falls are at their best during the wet season.

West of Portland, there are many nice views on the seacoast and quaint little towns.

The Cascade mountains are scenic. Go for a picnic atop of Mt. Larch.

There is a new visitor's center on Mt. St. Helens. That is within a day trip from Portland and educational. If you go, be sure to take in the slide show in the auditorium. The end of the show is spectacular.
nanny98
17 years ago
I was going to suggest Mt St. Helens. I was most surprised at the different visitor centers going up to the Mountain. All wonderful. And the Weyerhouser (OMG how do you spell it?) center, which we almost passed up, is a must see...think it is first one. The highway and bridges and the millions of trees that they have planted is astonishing, as well as the massive amounts of "mother earth" that was moved. It is a one day trip that is well worth it.
nanny98
17 years ago
Just to add....if you are there around the 15 of July, Mt Hood college has the Quaintest Highland Games...with the gathering of the clans in the evening that is so much like the games we went to in the little villages in Scotland. It always brings back sweet memories. And don't fail to purchase raspberries from the local berry stands....you will never taste better berries.
oscarthecat
17 years ago
second that on the raspberries!!! Steve in Baltimore County.
whidbeykathy
17 years ago
Yamhill Wine Country, Multnomah Falls, The Columbia Gorge, Portland Farmers Market, Fort Vancouver, OMSI, love the new gondola too! Ther Pearl District, and Voodoo Donuts. IKEA! Want me to keep going? How about Camp 18 logging museum restaurant on HWY 26? Spirit Mountain Casino is about 1 hour away and HUGE. There is LOTS to do in the Portland area.
OklaMoni
17 years ago
Uh, Oh, don't miss the BIG bookstore! It is one of a kind. :)

Moni
kris_zone6
17 years ago
Mt St Helens is a must, I have been there twice and want to go again.
whidbeykathy
17 years ago
Moni..That's Powells Books! Love it...
jennmonkey
17 years ago
yep, Powells is the best book store I've ever been to. I always end up spending hours there and coming out with tons of books. Definitely go to a coastal town, Astoria or one of the many others. You could always drive a few hours up here to Seattle too if you have 6 days.

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