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Inside Background
Culture 
The Portland Art Museum  1219 SW Park Jefferson and 10th Streetcar stop  The...
Last edited: July 02, 2006
Neighborhoods 
Ladd's Addition Platted in 1909 by William Ladd and modeled after the unique...
Last edited: March 27, 2006
Recommended Reading 
An excellent guide to offbeat Portland is Chuck Palahniuk's Fugitives and...
Last edited: August 25, 2006
Tourist Board Info 
T he Portland Oregon Visitors Association operates  an informative website for...
Last edited: March 27, 2006
Weather & When to Go 
Most of what people hear when Portland weather is mentioned, is Rain. Yes, it...
Last edited: June 09, 2008
Restaurants 
Portland has many restaurants. Eating out in Portland is a great experience...
Last edited: November 14, 2006
Everett Street Bistro 
The Everett Street Bistro is a casual small bistro set at the corner of Everett...
Last edited: February 20, 2006
Fenouil 
 Fenouil Fenouil is located on the north side of Jamison Square, facing the...
Last edited: March 27, 2006
Introduction 
Portland is Oregon's largest city, with a metropolitan area population...
Last edited: June 19, 2009
Papa Haydns 
Papa Haydn on NW 23rd Papa Haydn was originally the destination for those...
Last edited: July 16, 2006
Portland Childrens Museum 
The Portland Childrens Museum   The Childrens Museum is located across from the...
Last edited: February 15, 2006
The Pearl District 
In the last decade, the Pearl District, a former industrial area in the North...
Last edited: October 27, 2007
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
For visitors to Portland, the cheapest way to leave and arrive at PDX (Portland...
Last edited: March 31, 2008
Getting Around 
  Getting Around Portland is fun and easy! TriMet has  about 100 bus routes and...
Last edited: February 26, 2008
Public Transportation 
Portland visitors will find a wide selection of public transportation options...
Last edited: March 16, 2007
Taxis & Rental Cars 
  Taxi cabs are few and far between in Portland and are frequently more...
Last edited: April 30, 2008
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Inside Things to Do
Day Trips 
For a perfect day out of Portland, one can drive to the Columbia River Gorge...
Last edited: July 03, 2006
Events & Festivals 
OREGON BREWERS FESTIVAL Oregon Craft Beer month (July) culminates with the...
Last edited: May 05, 2009
Family Travel 
Portland is a  family-friendly  city   and offers many attractions to keep your...
Last edited: May 15, 2006
Nightlife 
Portland Nightlife Portland has a lively and exciting night life, with enough...
Last edited: March 27, 2006
Off the Beaten Path 
The McMenamin brothers, who originally just brewed really good beer, have...
Last edited: November 03, 2008
The Performing Arts 
The Keller Auditorium located on 3rd and Clay,in Portland, was built in 1917 as...
Last edited: November 13, 2006
Shopping 
On the west coast, Portland takes a back seat to few cities, when it comes to...
Last edited: April 29, 2006
Sports & Activities 
RiverPlace Hotel, has a  fine  athletic facility ,the Riverplace Athletic...
Last edited: April 29, 2006
Leatherman Factory Tour 
OK, this may not be everyone's cup of tea, but you may find the Leatherman...
Last edited: April 22, 2009
Portland Sports 
Portland  offers many choices of sports ,to participate in or to just enjoy...
Last edited: March 27, 2006
Portland Wine Lover's Info 
Portland has a tremendous variety of wine bars/shops.  Here is a list of venues...
Last edited: July 25, 2008
Rogue Ales  
The tour of the rum distillery is awesome! Who knew there was so much happening...
Last edited: January 19, 2009
Shopping in the Pearl 
Shopping in the Pearl District is a delight in so many ways. Where old...
Last edited: February 13, 2008
Spa 
While in Portland visit Bliss Salon & Day Spa for a facial or other...
Last edited: August 25, 2008
Bullseye Connection Gallery and Resource Center 
Bullseye Gallery is no longer open.
Last edited: May 04, 2006
Embers Avenue 
This bar/nightclub is open to all with a dance club in the back and a drag bar...
Last edited: January 18, 2008
International Rose Test Garden 
 This is definitely a "must-see" while visiting Portland.  There is no...
Last edited: February 20, 2006
Kidd Toy Museum 
Open Monday - Saturday, Noon - 6:00 p.m. Other hours may be possible by...
Last edited: October 07, 2006
Northwest (Nob Hill) 
This unique neighborhood , known as the NorthWest section of town by residents...
Last edited: August 19, 2008
Oregon Zoo 
T he Oregon Zoo Visitors of all ages will enjoy this fine Oregon attraction...
Last edited: May 15, 2006
Pearl District 
 The Pearl District is Portland’s well- known Art district and offers many...
Last edited: August 02, 2008
Pittock Mansion 
The Pittock Mansion is a beautifully furnished turn-of-the-century home in...
Last edited: October 31, 2007
Portland Art Museum 
The Portland Art Museum The Portland Art Museum is the oldest art museum in the...
Last edited: August 20, 2009
Portland Children's Museum 
The Portland Childrens Museum The Childrens Museum is located across from the...
Last edited: March 27, 2006
Portland Classical Chinese Garden 
The Portland Classical Chinese Garden  Also referred to as the Garden of...
Last edited: September 01, 2008
Portland Japanese Garden 
The Portland Japanese Gardens    . When visiting the Gardens, you can park in...
Last edited: July 11, 2006
Portland Saturday Market 
The Portland Saturday Market  runs from the 1st weekend of March until December...
Last edited: April 29, 2006
Powell's City of Books 
Powells City of Books Over 30 years ago, Walter Powell decided to stock all...
Last edited: November 14, 2006
Sellwood Community Center 
Sellwood Community Center is a delight! A nearly 100 year old building that has...
Last edited: February 09, 2008
The Brody Theater 
The Brody Theater is located on the edge of the Old Town district. They...
Last edited: February 06, 2009
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Inside Dining Scene
Cheap Eats 
It's so easy to eat on the cheap in Portland.  This town is one of the best...
Last edited: August 13, 2007
Dining Scene 
Portland has a wide and varied dining scene, with dozens of great restaurants...
Last edited: July 21, 2007
Dining with a View 
Amadeus Manor Restaurant, the names says a lot.  It offers seclusion for a...
Last edited: June 14, 2008
Outdoor Dining 
Outdoor Dining in Portland occurs all over the city.  You can walk in the...
Last edited: September 15, 2006
Craft Breweries 
The Portland area has many good and great brewpubs, restaurants serving local...
Last edited: July 10, 2009
del INTI Restaurant 
This gem of a restaurant doesn't seem to get the press it most certainly...
Last edited: November 13, 2009
Italian Cafe/Coffeehouse 
Italy's popular Segafredo Zanetti Espresso Cafe NOW OPEN in the LLOYD DISTRICT...
Last edited: July 16, 2008
Altengartz 
Altengartz has been grilling and serving their authentic German bratwurst in...
Last edited: October 23, 2008
Andina Restaurant 
  Andina    on NW Glisan Andina is a  stylish and lively Peruvian restaurant...
Last edited: June 19, 2009
Bluehour 
 Bluehour ,in the Pearl District ,has one of the prettiest dining rooms in the...
Last edited: April 29, 2006
Carlyle 
Carlyle on NW Thurman Carlyle is a lovely restaurant, elegant in service and...
Last edited: March 27, 2006
Higgins Restaurant and Bar 
Higgins Restaurant and Bar is an upscale bistro in downtown Portland that...
Last edited: September 24, 2008
Hurley's 
  Hurley’s is  located at 1987  NW Kearney.  Hurley's is a small ,charming...
Last edited: April 29, 2006
Jake's Famous Crawfish 
Jake's is the real deal - it's been in business forever, but has not lost sight...
Last edited: January 31, 2007
Le Bouchon 
Le Bouchon  on NW 14th Le Bouchon (The Cork) is a favorite French bistro in...
Last edited: March 27, 2006
Noble Rot 
Noble Rot has moved to a larger location on the 4th Floor at 1111 E Burnside...
Last edited: April 08, 2009
Paley's Place 
Paley's Place (http://www.paley... opened in 1994 and has become one of...
Last edited: October 31, 2007
Pambiche 
Eastside locals know that you can go by Pambiche any night of the week and find...
Last edited: July 02, 2007
Papa Haydn 
 Papa Haydn  West is located  at 701 NW 23rd Avenue and Papa Haydn East is...
Last edited: April 29, 2006
Park Kitchen 
 Park Kitchen, which is located in the Pearl District, is across the street...
Last edited: April 09, 2007
Pastini Pastaria NW 
Inspired by the small, neighborhood pastarias found in Italy, Pastini serves...
Last edited: February 05, 2008
Portofino 
Portofino is a cozy neighborhood restaurant using fresh, local ingredients to...
Last edited: August 06, 2007
Produce Row Cafe 
Produce Row Cafe is located in the old industrial area on the East side of the...
Last edited: January 27, 2008
Serratto 
Serratto on NW 21st Avenue Serratto is located on NW 21st Ave in Portland, an...
Last edited: October 19, 2009
Sungari Restaurant 
They have a website:  www.originalsung...  
Last edited: July 18, 2008
SuperDog 
SuperDog's tasty sausages definitely lives up to its name.  There is no where...
Last edited: March 12, 2007
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Inside United States: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
Currency  The United States uses the United States dollar as its currency. The...
Last edited: March 06, 2009
Crossing the Border 
A little preparation will help simplify the process of entering the United...
Last edited: July 31, 2009
Emergencies 
Despite the best of intentions, accidents and illness happen when away from...
Last edited: May 26, 2009
Important Phrases 
American jargon diverges from the rest of the world's -- most notably from...
Last edited: July 22, 2009
Telephones 
General: The standard American telephone number is ten digits, such as (555...
Last edited: August 08, 2009
Tipping & Etiquette 
Reminder and Warning:  This information is highly contested, confusing by...
Last edited: March 07, 2009
Additional Motel Taxes 
In many states motels, hotels and innkeepers of any description are subject to...
Last edited: September 08, 2007
America 's Outdoors 
 As I was walking , That ribbon of highway, I saw above me that endless skyway...
Last edited: October 24, 2008
Bottle/Container Deposits 
Depending on where you travel to in the U.S. bottle/container deposit laws...
Last edited: April 27, 2009
Customs, Habits, and Etiquette 
Things NOT To Forget: Tipping: restaurant and bar menus indicate prices without...
Last edited: August 25, 2009
Discount Shopping  
A discount shopping trip in the United States can be a real bonanza for...
Last edited: December 06, 2008
Entry into the US from Canada 
Canadian citizens flying between a Canadian and American airport require a...
Last edited: April 26, 2009
Language and America 
  Anglophone Nations  United Kingdom On your first visit to the USA from the...
Last edited: August 25, 2009
Polite Manners 
Eye Contact In the United States, most people consider it polite, and a...
Last edited: August 19, 2009
Taxes 
Contents:  1. Understanding the "sales tax" on merchandise and food in the U.S...
Last edited: September 23, 2009
Traveling by Car in the US 
Most first-time visitors to the United States will go to typical tourist areas...
Last edited: July 20, 2009
Traveling with Children and Teens 
In the U.S., there are certain customs about the young that may differ from...
Last edited: April 04, 2009
US Customs 
Everyone who arrives in the United States is process by U.S. Customs and Border...
Last edited: April 26, 2009
Where to eat with kids. 
If you have young children and want to eat in a relaxed atmosphere there's...
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