Portland Travel Guide

If there’s one thing we hear over and over again heading into the holiday season, it’s “Shop Local!” Thankfully, there are tons of awesome things made right here in Portland, from chocolate to bike accessory. So whether you’re a Portlander or just in love with the city, here are 14 gift ideas made right here [...]

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Portland Travel Guide

The two weekends following Thanksgiving, you’ll find this expo-held event featuring more than a thousand booths of fun. More than 300 of them feature artisans, but the rest, well, seem to all be hawking the same thing: decorative Christmas items, food goodies, makeup and scrunchy scarves. America’s Largest Christmas Bazaar Dates: Friday, November 25 – [...]

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Portland Travel Guide

The Portland metro area is full of great farmer's markets which thrive all summer long, but the Portland Farmer's Market is easily one of the biggest and best.

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Portland Travel Guide

One of the highlights of any shopping tour of Portland is the Portland Saturday Market in Old Town. It’s been running since 1974, connecting artists and artisans directly with the people who buy their products. The market is also a great place to get a quick bite to eat in the international food court. And [...]

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Portland Travel Guide

If you never visit Portland without an empty suitcase in which to carry books home, know that you’re not alone. Powell’s Books is such a popular stop on many trips to Portland that some people will save their book-buying lists for months anticipating the shopping adventure. The main store, Powell’s City of Books, is the [...]

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Portland Travel Guide

Portland International Airport said on March 5 it expected to have served its 300 millionth passenger since beginning operations 66 years ago. PDX also apparently set an all-time record of more than 14 million passengers served in 2006. The Portland Saturday Market, now in its 33rd year, is once again open for business. A new [...]

Original article can be found here: Portland Notes: Mar. 9, 2007

Portland Travel Guide

Portland looks to have made it into the top slots in two more national lists. We placed ninth in fittest cities in America, according to Men’s Fitness magazine. We also ranked ninth in top cities for independent filmmakers, according to MovieMaker Magazine. Construction on the new IKEA near the airport seems to be coming along [...]

Original article can be found here: Portland Notes: Feb. 9, 2007

Portland Travel Guide

What: Woodburn Company Stores Where: Woodburn, Oregon (about 40 miles S of Portland on I-5) When: Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Insider tip: If you go, bring your patience for crowds, chaos and traffic jams Info: Much to the utter dismay of Oregonians (and her transplants) the number one attraction in the [...]

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Portland Travel Guide

What: Lucy Warehouse Sale Where: 3135 NW Industrial St. Portland, OR 97210 When: Thursday, February 16: 12 p.m. to 8 p.m., Friday, February 17: 12 p.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday, February 18: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., or while it lasts! Contact: Lucy.com Insider tip: All sales are final, and they only accept cash or [...]

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Portland Travel Guide

Updated with thoughts on the event! Name: Crave Holiday Shopping Party Date: Wednesday, November 30, 5-9 p.m. Location: 800 East Burnside Portland, OR Contact information: www.craveportland.com Cost: $15 in advance, $20 at the door What is it: A holiday shopping extravaganza filled with boutique shopping, entertainment, food and fun – all in one place Info: [...]

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