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[http://www.seasideor.com/ Seaside, OR] and [http://www.cannon-beach.net/ Cannon Beach, OR] - a couple of nearby beaches if you'd like to see the coast. They're about 1.5h from Hillsboro. The water is very chilly, but the beach sand is warm. Great places to relax and fly a kite. | [http://www.seasideor.com/ Seaside, OR] and [http://www.cannon-beach.net/ Cannon Beach, OR] - a couple of nearby beaches if you'd like to see the coast. They're about 1.5h from Hillsboro. The water is very chilly, but the beach sand is warm. Great places to relax and fly a kite. | ||
[http://www.forestparkconservancy.org/forest-park/ Forest Park] - a huge natural area in Portland filled with trails (not unlike Ottawa's greenbelt, for the Canadians!). The trails are mostly free, but there is a charge for parking | [http://www.forestparkconservancy.org/forest-park/ Forest Park] - a huge natural area in Portland filled with trails (not unlike Ottawa's greenbelt, for the Canadians!). The trails are mostly free, but there is a charge for parking. | ||
* The lovely [http://japanesegarden.com/ Japanese garden] is a great spot for photos, but costs $9.50 for adults. | |||
* Perhaps the most popular garden is the [https://www.portlandoregon.gov/parks/finder/index.cfm?action=viewpark&propertyid=1113 International Rose Test Garden], which is free and on a clear day, you can get a nice view of Mount Hood. | |||
* Looking for a short trail that's a bit less crowded? The [http://audubonportland.org/sanctuaries/visiting/visiting Audobon trail] has a little pond and a wild bird care centre. | |||
* [http://pittockmansion.org/ Pittock mansion] has great views of the mountains around Portland: Mount Hood and Mount St. Helen's are the close ones, with Mount Rainier and Mount Adams further out. I've never been in the museum but I hear it's neat! | |||
= Shopping = | = Shopping = | ||
[http://powells.com/ Powell's] - Portland's giant independent bookstore has a few locations, but if you want the full experience check out the city-block-o-books downtown. And don't forget, no sales tax in Oregon! | [http://powells.com/ Powell's] - Portland's giant independent bookstore has a few locations, but if you want the full experience check out the city-block-o-books downtown. And don't forget, no sales tax in Oregon! | ||
Revision as of 03:46, 28 June 2016
Food
Tao of Tea - Fee required to enter the garden the tea house is in ... for a full flight of tea plan on 2-3 hours.
Batter Up - Tastiest Waffles in the world. This is John and Terri's favourite food truck!
Pepper Box Cafe In Portland you can not find good Mexican food .. but you can find good New Mexican food.
Salt & Straw - Everyone's going to tell you tales about donuts, but the actually delicious weird Portland food is ice cream!
Entertainment
Darcelle XV Showplace - Darcelle XV & Company have been entertaining audiences in all walks of life for over 37 years with Las Vegas-style cabaret revues of Glitz, Glamour and Comedy. Stop by when you are in Portland and you will be glad that you did!
Outdoors
Columbia gorge & Multnomah falls - Beautiful scenic area with many short hikes, as well as scenic viewpoints and waterfalls visible directly from the road. Terri particularly likes the super short walk to Latourell falls
Seaside, OR and Cannon Beach, OR - a couple of nearby beaches if you'd like to see the coast. They're about 1.5h from Hillsboro. The water is very chilly, but the beach sand is warm. Great places to relax and fly a kite.
Forest Park - a huge natural area in Portland filled with trails (not unlike Ottawa's greenbelt, for the Canadians!). The trails are mostly free, but there is a charge for parking.
- The lovely Japanese garden is a great spot for photos, but costs $9.50 for adults.
- Perhaps the most popular garden is the International Rose Test Garden, which is free and on a clear day, you can get a nice view of Mount Hood.
- Looking for a short trail that's a bit less crowded? The Audobon trail has a little pond and a wild bird care centre.
- Pittock mansion has great views of the mountains around Portland: Mount Hood and Mount St. Helen's are the close ones, with Mount Rainier and Mount Adams further out. I've never been in the museum but I hear it's neat!
Shopping
Powell's - Portland's giant independent bookstore has a few locations, but if you want the full experience check out the city-block-o-books downtown. And don't forget, no sales tax in Oregon!