Portland, Oregon, an hour from Mt. Hood to the east and the beautiful Oregon Coast to the west, is known as a hip, laid-back historic river city where creative chefs abound, outdoor recreation is popular, and people like to keep things “weird.”
Portland found a novel approach to solving the restaurant crisis. Portland’s worker-owned restaurants offer the best dining in Oregon. COVID changed everything for restaurants. Many restaurant workers left the industry, and the restaurants that survived had to...
Looking for a social space with great non-alcoholic drinks? Zero-proof bars are gaining popularity. We check out Suckerpunch in Portland. When I first quit drinking, I still went to the same bar to see my friends. I'd order cranberry juice mixed with club soda. The...
Our review of the AC Hotel Vancouver Waterfront and lounge—fabulous additions to the growing waterfront in Vancouver, Washington. The Vancouver Waterfront scene has expanded with its first hotel, the AC Hotel Vancouver Waterfront, a modern hotel by Marriott...
While there’s much to see and do in Portland, you’ll want to check out the natural beauty and quaint historic towns surrounding the Portland area. These are our favorite day trips from Portland. When you visit the Portland area, you will be tempted to explore some...
Plan a day trip out of Portland Oregon on the Mt. Hood scenic loop. Stop for donuts, play in the snow, return through the Columbia River Gorge. Volcanic Mount Hood, Oregon’s highest peak, is a must-see when visiting the Portland, Oregon area. You’ll certainly see...
If you're a fan of Bravo's Top Chef, you'll likely know that the Emmy Award-winning series' 18th season took place in Portland, Oregon. It was an odd season thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic. The judges, contestants, special guests, hosts, and crew were all confined...
When driving from Portland to the Oregon Coast on Oregon Highway 26, you’ll often be traveling through the mist-laden trees and competing with huge logging trucks for space on winding mountain roads. Making a stop along the way to relax a bit and smell the mountain...
You have just two days in Portland. What to do? Come along as we discover the ultimate must-do list when you have two days in Portland, Oregon. “How much can we possibly see in just two days in Portland, Oregon?” my fiancé, Ryan, asked, as I put the finishing...
Across North America, plant lovers flock to botanical gardens for inspiration. With a phone in hand, garden enthusiasts snap photos of exotic plants. Then dreamy glazed pots overflowing with container gardens need a photo. And what can top a rose garden with a...
Portland, Oregon, should be experienced from top to bottom. The Porter Portland Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton, offers one of the city’s best rooftop bars “on the 16th floor” and an exceptionally furnished fitness center just below street level. The Porter’s...