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Portland, OR is a Top 10 City for Best Music Scene Outside of Nashville, NYC & L.A.
Portland, OR, began making its name for music in the '60s, and while the 1980s proved to be a prominent decade for the city's punk scene, today the city is best known for its indie rock influence. Slate magazine has called Portland “America's Indie Rock Mecca,” which is no surprise considering the bands that have emerged from its scene: The Decemberists, Blitzen Trapper and the Dandy Warhols, to name a few.
It's the great venues and community connectedness that draw music lovers to... Read More »
Voodoo Doughnut Serves Unusual Treats in Portland, OR
Maker of Portland's "Official City Doughnut," the Portland Creme, Voodoo Doughnut serves this honored treat and many other unusual doughnut creations 24 hours a day from two locations in Portland and one in Eugene.
Business owners Kenneth "Cat Daddy" Pogson and Tres Shannon have gained international media attention since opening the original location in Old Town Portland in 2003, when they began serving up their quirky spin on this sugary treat. Doughnut options include some... Read More »
Powell's City of Books in Portland, OR
The city that inspired the likes of Jean M. Auel and Beverly Cleary is no stranger to the bookstore (and this city happens to offer 139 of them). The crown jewel in the city's book scene is the expansive Powell's City of Books. Five floors, thousands of titles and ridiculous amounts of Yelp love will entice any book fanatic to these pearly gates of book paradise.Where to go: Powell's City of Books Authors from here: Jean M. Auel, author of the Clan of the Cave Bear; children's writer... Read More »
Portland Regional Arts and Culture Council Masters the Art of Fundraising
Art can be seen just about everywhere in the Portland region. From the University District and downtown area to the Pearl District, Lloyd District and Old Town/Chinatown, artistic expressions abound – from stunning sculptures, fountains, mosaics and murals to ornately adorned stairways and solar-powered illuminations.
This public art collection is no accident but rather evidence of a community-wide commitment to creating an enduring, uplifting, publicly owned legacy that’s accessible to... Read More »
Portland, OR Provides Quality Farmers Market
Incorporating six markets with the common goal of providing the best of farm fresh, the Portland Farmers Market in Portland, OR, has earned its reputation for excellence. Its most recognized market is held every Saturday from the end of March through December on the Portland State University campus and has become a major tourist draw for the city. The remaining markets are held throughout the week at various locations, including Pioneer Courthouse Square and Shemanski Park, and each brings its... Read More »
Portland Caters to Pet Needs
Portland, OR, is a pet lovers paradise.
The city boasts an impressive array of dog amenities. Few major cities can claim more than 32 leashless dog parks and hundreds of pet day cares, dog-sitters, veterinarians, trainers, bakeries, photographers, groomers, boutiques, boarders, pet-friendly restaurants and other common pet services.
Impressed? It gets better. Portland's pet-friendly climate has created a happening pet-business scene. There are nutritionists, holistic medicine practitioners... Read More »
In Portland, Great Outdoors Is Way of Life
Portland is natural paradise, blessed with 37,000 acres of green space, scenic rivers, towering Mount Hood as a backdrop and the Pacific coastline nearby. Whether kayaking, windsurfing, cycling or simply a quiet afternoon tossing a Frisbee with the kids in a neighborhood park, residents find a way to bond with nature. The area boasts more than 40 18-hole golf courses and scores of tennis courts. Organized sports like soccer are mainstays for young and old alike. And increasingly,... Read More »
Portland's Farm to Table Movement Proves Good for the Body and Soul
Greg Higgins, chef and owner of Higgins Restaurant and Bar, has been an active organic gardener for decades, and he runs his Portland restaurant pretty much the same way he runs his kitchen at home. Whatever is freshest and best in his garden is what ends up on plates at his restaurant. Higgins has been in business for 15 years, and his focus has always been to source directly and locally, using as many organic and sustainable products as possible. That’s easy to do in a city with... Read More »
Portland Is a Beer City Bar None
Portland, OR, is a pretty good place to be if you like good beer. Some might even call it "Beervana."
Known as America's Beer Capital, Portland proper is home to no fewer than 28 breweries – more than any other city in America. Within the larger Portland metro area, there are about 50 microbreweries.
Major local breweries include Widmer Brothers Brewing, Pyramid Brewing Company, Deschutes Brewery, BridgePort Brewing Company, Rogue Ales, Full Sail Brewing, Upright Brewing, and... Read More »
