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Where the Columbia meets the Pacific
Your gateway to Oregon's north coast, the Astoria-Warrenton area is a scenic stunner located 90 miles northwest of Portland. 200 years young, with a historically hip blend of old and new, there's a discovery waiting around every corner. During Astoria's bicentennial in 2011, take in the vibrant town's working waterfront and thriving cultural community, including boutique art galleries, internationally-acclaimed museums, old canneries converted into upscale hotels and restaurants, sport fishing and seafood, and more. Full of rich history, the area boasts Victorian-dominated architecture, a revitalized 1920s-era downtown, a full-scale replica of Fort Clatsop (where Lewis and Clark spent the winter at the end of their journey west), and, of course, some really welcoming characters.
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Go by bike. Have some fun. Do some good.
1020 S.W. Naito Parkway, Portland
503.808.9955
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, KerrBikes.orgKerr Bikes offers a great way for visitors to explore the waterfront. In addition to standard bike rentals, tandem bikes and trail-a-bikes, Kerr Bikes kicks up the fun with surreys, deuce coupes, choppers, quad sports and slingshots. Grab a bike for yourself, pile the whole family on a surrey, or just bring a date for a romantic pedal along Portland's beautiful waterfront. Beyond providing great fun on the waterfront, Kerr Bikes also supports the community. All proceeds benefit Albertina Kerr, a Portland nonprofit that supports people with mental health challenges and developmental disabilities. Go by bike. Have some fun. Do some good.
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Lan Su Chinese Garden is one of Portland's greatest treasures. Built by Chinese artisans from Suzhou, it's the most authentic Chinese garden outside of China. Much more than just a beautiful garden, Lan Su is a creative wonder - a powerfully inspiring experience based on a 2,000-year-old Chinese tradition that melds art, architecture, design and nature in perfect harmony. Once inside the garden's walls, you'll feel as if you've traveled through time to another era in a faraway world. Ever changing, Lan Su always has something new to offer...by the minute, by the hour, and with the seasons. Enter the wonderland.
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Multnomah Falls Lodge, located just 30 miles east of Portland off I-84, offers breathtaking views of the secondhighest year-round waterfall in the United States. Nestled in the heart of the scenic Columbia River Gorge, you'll find tree-lined hiking trails to the top of the 620-foot falls, an interpretive center and gift shop as well as a charming Old World lodge that features Northwest Cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Open daily from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
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1200 S.W. Park Ave. 503.222.1741, OHS.org |
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1945 S.E. Water Ave.
Build your brainpower with over 200 interactive exhibits for all ages in life sciences, robotics, global climate, technology and more. Explore the galaxy or watch a laser show in the Northwest's most technologically-advanced planetarium; visit eight hands-on science labs; climb aboard the U.S. Navy's last non-nuclear, fast-attack submarine; and experience the giant screen and surround sound of the OMNIMAX® Theater. Science playground for children six and under. Refuel with fresh, locally-sourced meals or snacks at OMSI’s riverview café.
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Washington Park, 4001 S.W. Canyon Road
One of the top zoos in North America is located in Portland. Its state-of-the-art, naturalistic exhibits have won many national awards. Visit the Africa Rain Forest, home to monkeys, crocodiles, bats and other denizens of the West African tropics. See penguins on the re-created coastline of Peru, polar bears swimming under the Arctic ice, zebras roaming the savanna, and plants and animals native to the Northwest's mountains and coast. Don't forget to visit the most prolific herd of Asian elephants in any zoo - 27 babies have been born here! During the summer, board the zoo train for a ride through the wooded hills of Washington Park to the International Rose Test and Japanese gardens. Outdoor concerts enliven evenings throughout the summer. Winter brings the magic of ZooLights, a festival that runs through December. The zoo is open daily from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 15 - September 15 and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. September 16 - May 14. It is closed on Christmas Day. The Oregon Zoo is a five-minute drive from downtown on Hwy. 26 West. Take MAX to the Washington Park station.
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Your eco-friendly transportation alternative
503.828.9888
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, PDXPedicab.comPdx Pedicab is your eco-friendly transportation alternative that operates in Portland’s downtown area, Pearl District, waterfront and southeast Portland’s Distillery Row. Whether you're looking to get a taste of the city’s microbreweries or to feast on wine, artisan spirits and other local delectables—PDX Pedicab has you covered with a guided tour as unique as the city itself. The Distillery Row Passport package includes a $10 gift certificate, an introduction into the distilling process, and an abundance of delicious spirits. The Brewery Experience Tour gives you a behind-the-scenes peak into how such delicious liquid concoctions have put Portland – a.k.a. Beervana – on the map. Pdx Pedicab is also available for weddings, corporate events, or just a night on the town with friends. Visit PDXPedicab.com or call 503.828.9888 to book your tour today.
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