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Things to do in Portland/Vancouver area!

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If you've been longing for things to do in the portland /Vancouver area look no further! I've put together this list for you to figure out where you want to go next!
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Outdoor Activities

 
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Ever check out the portland farmers market ? You totally should.
PSU Farmers Market
 
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A good way to see animals!
Oregon Zoo: Together for Wildlife
 
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Defintely need to go!
Oaks Amusement Park
 
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A must for portland locals and tourists!
The Grotto
 
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A must see!
Lan Su Chinese Garden
 
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Defintely a local must try!
Poet's Beach
 
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Leach Botanical Garden is a 16-acre botanical garden located in outer southeast Portland, Oregon, near S.E. 122nd Avenue and Foster Road. It was acquired by the Portland Parks Bureau in 1972.
Leach Botanical Garden

Restaurants

 
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A must!
The Observatory
 
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Cool south American restaurant!
Lechon
 
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Elegant French-inspired fare served with a diverse selection of wines in a lively & intimate room.
Le Pigeon
 
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Refined Southern specialties like buttermilk-fried chicken in roomy digs offering weekend brunch.
Screen Door East Side
 
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Handmade pastas in a modern Italian trattoria with communal tables & a bustling chef's counter.
Grassa
 
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Chic bistro with French fare & full bar featuring a lengthy wine list plus 2 happy hour periods.
NORMANDIE
 
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Cozy corner kitchen serving polished, farm-to-table New American dinners & casual cafe fare by day.
Coquine
 
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Dishes take their inspiration from all over the world at this stylish venue mixing fresh cocktails.
Canard
 
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Located on the bustling corner of SW Alder, Dolly Olive centers around Southern Italian ingredients and flavors, with an emphasis on an in house bakery program, fresh made pastas, and Italian-inspired wine and craft cocktails
Dolly Olive

Arts & Entertainment

 
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A must! Bring your friends!
Portland'5 Centers for the Arts
 
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Historic theatre
Star Bar
 
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Classic & contemporary plays are performed in 2 intimate, modern theaters.
Artists Repertory Theatre
 
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Ground-level main stage & basement studio hosting classical & contemporary plays & musicals.
Portland Center Stage at The Armory
 
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This intimate 880-seat theater was designed to emulate the Edwardian-style theaters of Europe and plays home to performers from Portland and around the globe.
Newmark Theatre

Local Favorites

 
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A must try!
Powell's Books | The World's Largest Independent Bookstore
 
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Cool place to see!
Pittock Mansion
 
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Def try!
Portland Saturday Market
 
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Portland food tour!
Food Tours In and Around Portland
 
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Really beautiful views!
Mount Tabor Park | The Official Guide to Portland

Parks

 
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Great park to check out! Love it.
Peninsula Park and Rose Gardens
 
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Large forested park covering an extinct volcano with tennis courts, a playground & 360-degree views.
Mt. Tabor Park
 
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Laurelhurst Park is a city park in the neighborhood of Laurelhurst in Portland, Oregon.
Laurelhurst Park
 
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Washington Park is a public urban park in Portland in the U.S. state of Oregon.
Explore Washington Park: Home
 
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Gabriel Park is a 90.65-acre public park in Portland, Oregon, United States. It features a baseball field, softball field, soccer field, basketball courts, tennis courts, skatepark, volleyball courts
Gabriel Park
 
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Sellwood Riverfront Park is a city park of about 7.6 acres in southeast Portland, in the U.S. state of Oregon.
Sellwood Riverfront Park

Hiking/trails

 
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Cool trail!
Marquam Nature Park
 
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Really beautiful place with 19 miles of trails!
Hoyt Arboretum
 
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Family-friendly natural area with plenty of hiking, biking & equestrian trails among scenic vistas.
Powell Butte Nature Park
 
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Enjoy this 29.5-mile point-to-point trail near Portland, Oregon.
Wildwood Trail, Oregon - 691 Reviews, Map - AllTrails
 
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The Tryon Creek State Natural Area is a state park located primarily in Portland, in the U.S. state of Oregon
Tryon Creek State Natural Area
 
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Washington Park is a public urban park in Portland in the U.S. state of Oregon. It includes a zoo, forestry museum, arboretum, rose garden, Japanese garden, amphitheatre, memorials, archery range, tennis courts, soccer field, picnic areas, playground...
Explore Washington Park: Home
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5,000+-acre wooded area with trails for hiking, biking & bird-watching, including a 30-mile route.
Forest Park | Portland.gov