Nationally recognized for its modern, urban style by magazines like Elle Décor, GQ and Travel + Leisure, the centrally located Jupiter Hotel is a popular stop for travelers, creatives and nomads looking to experience the heart of Portland.
The Dr. John McLoughlin House interprets the legacy and life of the “Father of Oregon.” 713 Center Street, Oregon City. Open Fridays and Saturdays, 10 am-4 pm. 503-656-5146. www.nps.gov/fova. Tours are free.
The William L. Holmes House is one of the oldest American homes in Oregon. Joseph Lane gave his inaugural address from its balcony. Open Fridays and Saturdays, 12pm-4pm. 536 Holmes Lane, Oregon City. 503.656.5146.
We offer a great environment in which we encourage children and adults to let their imagination run free. We have all kinds of entertainment available for your family when you visit us. And every year we are expanding. We have a miniature hay maze for the younger folk, hay rides, small and large pumpkins, a corn maze, and our famous 4 wheel drive pirate ship. Come check it out in our photos.
AAE Hostels has 2 locations in Portland. Offering Private Ensuite Rooms at discounted backpacker rates. Save $$ at our location, walk from Amtrack and Greyhound Stations or use the free trams to get around Portland!
One of the best things about discovering a new city is finding the hidden funky neighborhoods that shape the fashion and art undercurrents found around town. Alberta Street, in North East Portland, is one of these. For years it was known as a problem neighborhood riddled with crime but in the early 90's as Portland hit a growth spurt, Alberta was cleaned up and reborn as an epicenter of youth and culture.
It has been known by three names, has been the site of at least one documented gun fight, and to this day attracts the rich and the poor alike.
It’s the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, and its history is as rich as the sound from the main stage when the Oregon Symphony holds a concert.
“There are a lot of stories about different aspects of the building,” says Alicia Loos a public relations coordinator for Portland Center for the Performing Arts, the group that manages the historic former movie house.
Nestled behind the Fred Meyer store in Canby you will find a jewel of a park that captures the heritage of the area, as a small industrial park grows around it.
Arneson Garden is filled with old-growth trees and has a trail that circles the garden, taking you on a nature walk minutes from a small city.
Oregon is filled with amazing views, incredible natural wonders, abundant wildlife and a rich history, and the epicenter of that history is Clackamas County.
Just minutes from downtown Portland, Clackamas County has the birthplace of Oregon, Oregon City, where settlers would stop and file land claims or trade and start business.
We have all been to those fun centers where it’s utter chaos and parents are left standing around watching children run around like ferrets on quadruple espressos.
Big Al’s is different.
In fact, think of it as a fun center that caters to spending time with your kids, instead of just chasing them around.
I have been to Big Al’s several times for birthday parties and each time I find something new to do.
