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Wedding in Portland (OR) in late October
Posted on 4/24/24 at 6:59 am
Posted on 4/24/24 at 6:59 am
Would like to make a vacation out of it. Short of flying into Seattle and driving to BC I've never seen this part of the country. Any recommendations for the immediate area? Would probably have 3-4 nights that aren't actually staying in Portland. Thanks 
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Posted on 4/24/24 at 7:13 am to tween the hedges
Portland has amazing wine country nearby in several directions.
If you are wine people, or have never spent time at vineyards, I’d recommend that.
You can be in Willamette Valley in like 35-40 minutes tops
If you are wine people, or have never spent time at vineyards, I’d recommend that.
You can be in Willamette Valley in like 35-40 minutes tops
Posted on 4/24/24 at 8:49 am to tween the hedges
Willamette Valley wineries 30 mins to the south are pretty fantastic. Cannon Beach 90 mins to the west. Hood River hour to the east with incredible scenic drive along the Columbia River Gorge. Multnomah Falls along the way there.
We went last summer and also did a day trip to Mt Hood.
We went last summer and also did a day trip to Mt Hood.
Posted on 4/24/24 at 12:19 pm to tween the hedges
Plenty of options to choose your own adventure with 3-4 days to play with.
The Oregon coast down to Yachats and beyond is really worth a day or more. You can pretty much just drive and hit the scenic overlooks or random beaches to check it out.
Crater Lake is pretty spectacular, especially if you can book a room in the lodge overlooking the lake. It's a bit out of the way but very impactful to visit.
Mt Hood is great. We didn't do much there but spent a night in the Timberline Lodge. (One of the real hotels used for outside footage in The Shining)
The Columbia River Gorge is spectacular with several waterfalls and we did a dam tour that was fun. It was also right next to the Bonneville Fish Hatchery for a cool 45 minute walk-about with tons of sturgeon.
The Japanese Garden is beautiful if you like that sort of thing. A few cool views that overlook the city.
The city itself I find such a bummer. It is a beautiful city with a great climate and cool things all around, but the homeless and drug problem is just a real shame. I've been through there twice for vacations. Last year we were going to just hop down at Ken's Artisian Bakery for some treats on our way out of town and every corner was dripping with fentanyl zombies and really felt too unsafe to even pop out for croissants.
The Oregon coast down to Yachats and beyond is really worth a day or more. You can pretty much just drive and hit the scenic overlooks or random beaches to check it out.
Crater Lake is pretty spectacular, especially if you can book a room in the lodge overlooking the lake. It's a bit out of the way but very impactful to visit.
Mt Hood is great. We didn't do much there but spent a night in the Timberline Lodge. (One of the real hotels used for outside footage in The Shining)
The Columbia River Gorge is spectacular with several waterfalls and we did a dam tour that was fun. It was also right next to the Bonneville Fish Hatchery for a cool 45 minute walk-about with tons of sturgeon.
The Japanese Garden is beautiful if you like that sort of thing. A few cool views that overlook the city.
The city itself I find such a bummer. It is a beautiful city with a great climate and cool things all around, but the homeless and drug problem is just a real shame. I've been through there twice for vacations. Last year we were going to just hop down at Ken's Artisian Bakery for some treats on our way out of town and every corner was dripping with fentanyl zombies and really felt too unsafe to even pop out for croissants.
This post was edited on 4/24/24 at 12:21 pm
Posted on 4/25/24 at 6:54 am to tween the hedges
Stayed at The Allison in Newburg years back. One of the best trips I’ve ever taken. Keep in mind I was drunk for the entire time. I’ll have to think of some restaurants. I remember The Painted Lady was amazing.
This post was edited on 4/25/24 at 6:55 am
Posted on 4/26/24 at 10:58 am to tween the hedges
I figured this would get political but thanks for the help everyone. Will minimize the time spent in Portland. 
Posted on 4/29/24 at 8:35 am to tween the hedges
Start in Portland then take a slow drive north up the Olympic Peninsula hw 101 enjoying a mix of coastal rain forests, rugged beaches (walking, too cold for swimming), picturesque towns, etc. Then loop over to Seattle and fly home.
Otherwise, work west (ocean) and east (Casades) out of Portland.
Otherwise, work west (ocean) and east (Casades) out of Portland.
Posted on 5/1/24 at 5:54 pm to tween the hedges
There’s a good chance you get lucky with good weather, or not. A bit sooner and your odds go up. There’s definitely a chance.
I would go to the Oregon coast if the weather cooperates. Oregon and Washington coasts both have amazing fall weather.
You can wait and see as you get closer. There will be openings available.
I would go to the Oregon coast if the weather cooperates. Oregon and Washington coasts both have amazing fall weather.
You can wait and see as you get closer. There will be openings available.
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