Oregon Archive

0December 24, 2012
Artisan is How We Do It: Gift Giving in Portland

Portlanders love anything “artisan.” In a recent episode of The Simpson’s – where Homer tries to be more like his new neighbors from Portland – Homer tries to incorporate the…
0November 13, 2012
Beervana: Craft Microbreweries of Portland’s Pearl District

Portland, Oregon has been touted as a top microbrewery destination of the nation, if not the world. Portland’s trendy Pearl District – home to Powell’s City of Books, boutique shopping,…
2September 13, 2012
Old Town Chinatown: Portland’s Best Nightlife

Old Town Chinatown is the hottest night life spot in Portland, and don’t expect it to be tame! As the city with the most strip clubs per capita, Portland’s racy…
0August 27, 2012
Downtown Portland: Best Outdoor Dining

Portland is rainy and gray-skied for 9 months of the year. When the sun finally comes out, people behave like some kind of miracle happened. Never mind that it happens…
2February 24, 2012
Why is Portland so Weird?

“Keep Portland Weird” is our motto. Some say we borrowed the motto from another city, such as Austin, Texas. Portlanders would defend that we are the weirdest city by far….
0August 29, 2011
Rock With It at Portland’s McMenamins Crystal Hotel

One of the most highly recommended activities when visiting Portland is to take in a concert at the Crystal Ballroom. Now, with the new Crystal Hotel next door, concert-goers can…
0June 9, 2011
Presenting … the Downtown Portland Sidewalk Ambassadors!

The Sidewalk Ambassadors are friendly and knowledgeable roving information guides. They are dedicated to making downtown Portland friendly, welcoming and hospitable. Think of them as mobile concierges. They are eager…
0April 30, 2011
Portland, Oregon: The 2nd Most Bicycle Friendly City in the World! But Why?

In 2010 Virgin Vacations named Portland, Oregon the 2nd Most Bicycle-Friendly City … in the world! (Okay, so Amsterdam was first.) Additionally, Portland was voted the #1 Place to Ditch…
1April 5, 2011
The Reel Portland

We’re spoiled in Portland, Oregon – we get to watch movies while enjoying local microbrews and freshly-made pizza. Yes, in the movie! Picture a row of seats, then a row…
1January 31, 2011
Portland’s Most Romantic Street

Ever dream of a magical place where romance and beauty abound? A pathway lined with confections, jewels, wine and sensual adornments? Ok, seriously – a place where you can get all your…