Portland Travel Guide

By the time February arrives each year, it’s usually about the time we start dreaming of a quick extended getaway to a warm or tropical location. Thankfully, February in Oregon usually brings a taste of spring with February Fakeout (yeah, that’s when the sun is shining and the weather rises above mid 50s and then [...]

Original article can be found here: Portland in February

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Travel is all about making meaningful connections, so combine that with a good story and film (and beer!) and we’re there. Last summer, Nomading Film Festival debuted in New York City, and this January they’re hitting the west coast for their first Winter Recess. We believe that stories caught on film, while traveling, are some [...]

Original article can be found here: Nomading Film Festival Winter Recess in Portland + Win Tickets!

Portland Travel Guide

January always feels so fresh and clean, doesn’t it? (Yes, it’s also typically the second rainiest month in Portland.) But with a new year comes new resolutions and ideas to explore more. So get out and see something new this month! WEATHER January is typically the coldest month in Portland, with average lows in the [...]

Original article can be found here: Portland in January

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While most of the people who travel to Portland for Christmas are probably visiting family (let’s face it: Portland is an amazing city, but not exactly a huge holiday destination), there are several Christmas events in Portland which can be fun to get involved in whether you live here or are just visiting. Here are [...]

Original article can be found here: Christmas in Portland

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If you have ever been to Portland, you know that we Portlanders take our beer very seriously. Not only does Portland have the most breweries in a single city anywhere in the world, but we also have some of the best, and all throughout the year, there are events highlighting Portland’s love of all things [...]

Original article can be found here: Portland’s Holiday Ale Fest

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December is a fun time to be in Portland. Yeah, it’s cold, but it’s also festive! So bundle up and check out what fun things winter has to offer in the Portland area. WEATHER December is one of the coldest months in Portland, with average highs in the mid 40s and lows in the mid [...]

Original article can be found here: Portland in December

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The Portland Greek Festival brings over 15,000 guests together to celebrate Greek culture, food, traditions, music, and dance. Hosted by the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church on 32nd and NE Glisan St, 2011 marks the 60th year of festivities. Greek Festival Dates: Friday, September 30- Sunday, October 2, 2011 Time: 10am to 10pm on Friday [...]

Original article can be found here: Portland Greek Festival

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Every September, Portland’s only Polish church puts on a polka and pirogi-filled fest. The festival kicks off in North Portland, between the two historic buildings of the Polish Library (built in 1911) and St. Stanislaus Church (built in 1907) on Failing St. The festival include cultural music, dancing, polka contest, and, of course, Polish food [...]

Original article can be found here: Portland Polish Festival

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Portland is known as the City of Bridges, and it could just as easily be known as the City of Bicycles. The Portland Bridge Pedal is what happens when you put those two things together. Or — as it’s officially known due to sponsorship — the Providence Bridge Pedal! Once every year, all 10 of [...]

Original article can be found here: Portland Bridge Pedal

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“Have you been swimming in the Willamette?” There’s a question that will make most Portlanders cringe. The Willamette Riverkeeper organization aims to change that with their first annual The Big Float. The Big Float The Big Float happens Sunday, July 31, 2011. The event will start with a parade, and floaters will gather near the [...]

Original article can be found here: The BIG Float on the Willamette River