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"Top 4" shopping areas in Portland

Submitted by fiona on Mon, 2012-01-02 16:06

Brooklyn Industries, Nob Hill

Garnish, NE Alberta

Suite 6 Boutique, NE Alberta

Tumbleweed, NE Alberta

Abrahams & Duffy, NE Alberta

N Mississippi Ave

Meadow Chocolate & Wine, N Mississippi Ave

Jet, N Mississippi Ave

Por Que No, N MIssissippi Ave

Ace Hotel, downtown

Portland is a dynamic city, with fabulous boutique hotels, hip coffee shops, and a thriving urban scene. Yet it wasn’t until last weekend that I discovered just how great the shopping is!

CENTRAL OREGON - 9 days

Submitted by fiona on Fri, 2011-01-21 06:09

Vista House - Columbia Gorge

Mt Hood

Hood River

Gorge White House Winery - Hood River

Marchesi Winery - Hood River

Devil's Lake - Cascades Lakes

Cascades Lakes

Near Cascades Lakes

Timberline Lodge - Mt Hood

Newberry Volcanic Monument

Crater Lake

Crater Lake Lodge

Ashland

Jacksonville

Oregon Caves

Multnomah Falls - Columbia Gorge

Paulina Falls - Newberry Volcanic Monument

Tumalo Falls - Bend

Take a 9 day roadtrip down Central Oregon. Visit volcanic areas, historic lodges, a Shakespearean town, caves, alpine lakes, craters, waterfalls, and wine regions.

Only recommended during Summer and early Fall (June to September). During the rest of the year some of this area is inaccessible

Day 1: Portland to Hood River [62 miles]

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OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK - 3 days

Submitted by fiona on Wed, 2010-11-10 17:17

Sol Duc Falls

Second Beach, La Push

Ruby Beach

Kalaloch Beach

Lake Quinault

Lake Quinault Lodge

The Olympic National Park is a designated World Heritage Site in Washington State

The Olympic National Park is a great destination in both summer and winter, with 60-miles of wild pacific beaches, 266 glaciers, spectacular mountains, alpine lakes, meadows, and old growth rainforest. Highway 101 is the main route around the park.

DAY 1: Port Angeles

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MOUNT RAINIER - 3 days

Submitted by fiona on Fri, 2010-10-22 12:55

Paradise

Trail at Paradise

Mt Rainier Gondola

Sunrise

Mount Rainier in Washington State is the highest peak in a spectacular series of volcanoes along the Cascade Range.

Mount Rainier offers incredible scenery, including glaciated slopes, old-growth forests and enchanting sub-alpine meadows. This 3-day loop takes you to the two most popular destinations; Paradise and Sunrise. Sunrise is only accessible during summer and early fall.

Day 1: Paradise

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The enchanting "Pumpkin Walk"

Submitted by fiona on Thu, 2010-10-21 14:10

There is no better Halloween Family Tradition than the “Annual Pumpkin Walk” at Bainbridge Gardens

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Bainbridge Gardens have been hosting the Pumpkin Walk for the last 17 years, and this year’s event was held on October 15 and 16.

An air of excitement greets you as the pass through the entrance of the gardens at sunset. The gardens take on the appearance of a fairy village, and children come dressed in their favorite Halloween costumes.

CAPE FLATTERY - 2 days

Submitted by fiona on Tue, 2010-10-05 20:26

Cape Flattery is situated on the far Northwest point of the Continental US, and is amongst the most dramatic coastal sights in this country.

Up until recently it was very difficult to reach Cape Flattery, but a new path and boardwalk now provide easy access. Below is a 2-day driving tour of this area.

Day 1: Port Angeles

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NE OLYMPIC PENINSULA - 2 days

Submitted by fiona on Tue, 2010-10-05 20:05

Bloedel Reserve

Port Townsend

Point Wilson Lighthouse - Fort Worden

Olympic Game Farm - Sequim

Experience the dramatic beauty of the Northeast Olympic Peninsula in Washington State

Relax in the lovely Victorian seaport of Port Townsend, and explore gifts shops, book stores and cafes along the historic main street. Visit the world's largest sand spit, and enjoy breathtaking views from an an old military fortress.

Day 1: Seattle to Port Townsend [58 miles]

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