Classical Chinese Garden Portland, Oregon Travel Guide If someone were to drop you into the middle of the Classical Chinese Garden, it would be hard to tell just where you are, or what year it is. You would study your surroundings for clues: hundreds of plants and flower species, serpentine walkways, open colonnades, a bridged [...]
Local Attractions – Portland, Oregon Travel Guide By Drew Dyck The Chinese Gardens will give you an authentic glimpse of ancient China. www.portlandchinesegarden.org The majestic Pittock Mansion & Acres was built by Henry Pittock, one of Portland’s pioneer’s and founder of The Oregonian. Besides being the city’s most impressive mansion, the estate is an important [...]
Portland, Oregon Travel Guide – January 2002 Portland’s Winter Sports Frenzy Close your eyes for a moment and imagine this: You wake up in Portland early Saturday morning to the sound of your radio. The voice announces that nearby Mount Hood had a fresh dump of snow the night before, making skiing and snowboarding conditions [...]
Navigating – Portland, Oregon Travel Guide Areas/Districts Since many of Portland’s hotspots are identified by district, it can be confusing for visitors who are not familiar with the city. Here is a list of Portland’s popular districts and notable areas matched with their corresponding directional location in the city. South East: The Hawthorne District South [...]
Powell’s City of Books Portland, Oregon Travel Guide Powell’s is far more than just a bookstore; it’s an essential part of the Portland experience. In a market dominated by the big chains, Powell’s refuses to conform. Powell’s is independently owned and sells new and used books side by side. It offers a huge selection of [...]
Portland, Oregon Travel Guide – December 2001 By Drew Dyck A PDXmas Drew rocks around the Christmas tree. In Portland Christmas is in the air… and on the ground, the trees, the billboards and just about everywhere you look! November 25th marked the grand, annual lighting of the big Christmas tree downtown in Pioneer Square. [...]
Drew Dyck BootsnAll Photojournalist Drew practices his “wasted face” with his girlfriend, Grace, at his 24th birthday party. Drew moved to Portland, Oregon from Canada just over a year ago. Contrary to popular belief about Canadians, Drew has never traveled by dog sled, lived in an igloo, or tracked polar bears across the frozen tundra. [...]
Where to Eat – Portland, Oregon Travel Guide By Jen West & Drew Dyck Price rating system: $=less than $10 $$=$10 to $15 $$$=$15 to $20 $$$$=$20 to $25 $$$$$=more than $25 Alexis $-$$ 215 W Burnside Street Phone: (503) 224-8577 Hours: Monday thru Friday 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Monday thru Thursday 5 p.m. [...]
