Things to do in Portland?

[ck1]

In early July I'll be spending a week in Portland for a conference. I'll be finished most days by 3ish. If anyone has suggestions on things to do in the Portland area, I'd appreciate it!
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[Davis2001R6]

Mt Hood? Ok, well thats not exactly an afternoon thing. Don't they have a few brewery's up there?

[PageRob]

Leatherman Factory Outlet over by the airport.
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Anywhere is within walking distance if you spend the time.

[Canyon Dweller]

You could drive to Multnomah Falls and do the hike to the top. I'm not sure how far out of the city it is, but it's an amazing drive.
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[Daryl]

Check out a waterfall: http://www.waterfallsnorthwest.com/
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[YH]

Columbia River Gorge. Take the old hiway starting in Troutdale along the Sandy River. It's a beautiful drive all the way out to Multnomah Falls. Hike up to Angels Rest. It's a nice afternoon hike with a great view of the Columbia Gorge.

Also Forest Park, just minutes from downtown, is the largest park within city limits in the nation. Miles of trails and it feels like you're a world away from the city. Very beautiful.

Washington Park and the Japanese Gardens are great with some great views of the city and Mt. Hood and Mt. St. Helens.

Portland has a great zoo with open air concerts in the summer. Might be nice to spend an evening with some good music and a glass of wine on the grass (if there is a concert playing).

And finally...has anyone mentioned the microbrews? Portland is supposed to be known for them though I have only visited Bridgeport in downtown.

[lzyboy]

Powell's bookstore...

[Matt Hoffman]

[SkyIslandHiker]

Colin,

Unlike here in Arizona, Portland will have twilight until almost 10pm in July which will give you lots of play time after your conference. YH offers some good suggestions. For more ideas, pose your question here:
http://portlandhikers.org

Bill
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[wanderingsoul]

Oh, lots of good suggestions ... what a dilema to choose just one or two.
I've never been there, sounds like a great place to go. I noticed the micro brew places, Matt. Work companions and I used to make sure to stop at one or two to check out the local brews when we went on work trips. But the hikes sound awesome too!! Hiking in twilight sounds pretty fun. Well most of you have already been there done that, but I haven't so it sounds intriguing to me.
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[si na ti]

Great beer. Gotta have your priorities.
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