street spirit Posted July 30, 2006 Share Posted July 30, 2006 I'm heading down to Portland on Aug 11th-13th and was just wondering if any VC'ers could suggest some things to see/do while I'm there... we'll be watching Sleater-Kinney on Fri/Sat night... so daytime stuff. thx. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sandoz Posted July 30, 2006 Share Posted July 30, 2006 you can spend an entire weekend in powell's bookstorehave a picnic in the rose garden, see the japanese gardengo for a dayhike in the hoyt arboretum (i live in the arboretum!); tons of trailshave gelato or coffee on NW 23rd ave if the show is at crystal ballroom, all of the above are within walking distancehave fun! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest baseball bobblehead Posted July 30, 2006 Share Posted July 30, 2006 larch mountain (especially at night of a full moon but i guess you'll be out at night seeing rock shows)Crown Point Vistasaturday market Quote Link to post Share on other sites
street spirit Posted July 31, 2006 Author Share Posted July 31, 2006 awesome.. thanks. my concertmate has already insisted we go to Powell's ("it's the amoeba records of bookstores!") but ill look into the rest Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Speed Racer Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 Dude, BE CAREFUL AT POWELL'S!!!!! The last time I was there I dropped nearly $200. If you like books, facilitate budget restrictions!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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