Portland Stories and Tips

Quote: Wednesday started off in Eugene City and took us up to Corvallis and Albany later in the day. •Eugene City Brew 844 Olive Street Eugene, OR 97401 Eugene City Brew is located on the lower level of a restaurant, which gives it an appropriately dark pub atmosphere — even…

Quote: The screams you hear can only mean one thing — the monsters have returned to Scream at the Beach. This collection of haunted houses in Portland, Oregon, features low-gore, family-friendly attractions, but that’s not to say that they’re not scary. The Scream at the Beach…

Quote: This entry is intended for budget travelers and students wanting to visit Portland. I have flown to and from Portland around 10 to 15 times. For someone on a budget, the best option is Southwest Airlines (www.southwest.com), deals on the Travelocity fare watcher…

Quote: This is easy in Portland. Portland is a city far ahead of its time in environmental policy. This way of life stretches from green spaces and large sections of untouched land to the way people travel. Portland gets our vote for best…

Quote: The Pioneer Courthouse Square (SW Broadway and Yamhill) occupies 40,000 square feet and encompasses a whole lot of history. This is the single most visited site in the city of Portland. You will find a healthy mix of tourists and locals spending the…

Quote: Kornblatt’s deli occupies a prime plot of real estate. Located on 23rd Avenue (628 NW 23rd Ave., 503/242-0055), this is a great location for feeding hungry walkers and window-shoppers. Seating is similar to a deli in NYC. You will be seated as…

Quote: This restaurant is pricey but has completely delicious food. Higgins (1239 SW Broadway, 503/222-9070, dinner entrée around $20 to $30) uses fresh local ingredients to create one-of-a-kind entrées. The atmosphere is a smart,casual French bistro type. It is good for adult groups,…

Quote: You will recognize Greek Cuisina (404 SW Washington St, 503/224-2288) by the large purple octopus on its roof. This place is a full-blown Greek experience. If you are in the mood for some dancing, plate-smashing, and all-out audience participation, come here. Greek Cusina…

Quote: Art-lovers will have a great time at the market. Craft-lovers will have an even better one. Despite its name, the Portland Saturday Market is open both Saturdays (10am till 5pm) and Sundays (11am till 4:30pm) from the first weekend of March until Christmas…

Quote: I found this restaurant by chance. I was walking down NW 21st Avenue when I spotted this new restaurant called the Tuscany Grill (811 NW 21st Ave., 503/243-2757). I stopped to look at the menu and became interested. The food looked very…