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Day Three

Written by Brent Don on July 14, 2000

  • 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,...
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A Great Time Screaming

Written by Hank Jennings on September 3, 2005

  • 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...
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Getting to Portland for the budget traveler: Discount Airlines, the Seattle-Portland Loop, and the Max Connection

Written by Backpackingrl on February 5, 2005

  • 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...
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Navigating the city in an environmentally friendly way- without sacrificing convenience

Written by Backpackingrl on February 5, 2005

  • 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...
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Pioneer Courthouse Square and a Honkin’ Huge Burrito

Written by Backpackingrl on February 5, 2005

  • 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...
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Kornblatt’s: Review of a Portland Deli by a Native New Yorker

Written by Backpackingrl on February 5, 2005

  • 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...
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A Delicious Taste of Northwestern Cuisine

Written by Backpackingrl on February 5, 2005

  • 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...
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Authentic Greek Fun: the Greek Cusina bar

Written by Backpackingrl on January 31, 2005

  • 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...
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Portland Saturday Market

Written by Backpackingrl on January 31, 2005

  • 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...
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Tuscany Grill: My Favorite Restaurant

Written by Backpackingrl on January 31, 2005

  • 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...
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