Stumptown Roasters Stumptown Roasters was founded by coffee connoisseur Duane Swenson, a true pioneer in Portland coffee who has been innovating, revolutionizing, and refining the art of coffee brewing and tasting since before 1999. While there are four cafes total in Portland (as well as two roasteries and two tasting annexes) there are also two…
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International Rose Test Garden
International Rose Test Garden The International Rose Test Garden, established in 1917, is an internationally renowned garden in Washington Park. This garden is home to over 10,000 plants of over 500 varieties! Within its gorgeously designed walls you will find various fountains, paths, statues, outdoor art, wedding, and picnic sites, and, of course, roses of every…
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Voodoo Doughnuts
Voodoo Doughnuts [caption id="attachment_14093" align="alignright" width="425"] Credit Voodoo Doughnuts[/caption] Kenneth "Cat Daddy" Pogson and Tres Shannon have created a cornerstone Portland attraction that will both fill your stomach and your sense of "exotic" eating! Here in Old Town/Chinatown, at the funky, rustic, and youthful establishment known as Voodoo Doughnut, your group will get to see…
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Portland Farmer’s Market
Portland Farmer’s Market The Portland Farmers Market is a fairly large conglomerate of variously placed year-long farmers markets in the Portland metro area. There are roughly seven main markets, but there are over 40 various markets in the area overall. These outdoor markets in Portland tend to gather over 200 vendors, with over 80% of…
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Portland Art Museum
Portland Art Museum The Portland Art Museum was established in 1892, making it the oldest art museum on the West Coast and the seventh oldest art museum in the United States. This museum is internationally recognized for its impressive permanent collection and ambitious special exhibitions. These special collections are drawn from museum holdings and the world’s…
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Learning Vacations for Teens
As you or your teen students near high school graduation, and therefore summer vacation once more, perhaps it's time to start thinking about pre-college programs. Let's broaden that scope, however, and say "learning vacations" which ready high school students or recent graduates for the competitive academic life of college. Though it may sound daunting, learning…
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Saturday Market
Saturday Market The Portland Saturday Market is an outdoor arts and crafts market that is known as the largest continuously operated outdoor market in the United States. Established in 1974, this is the market's 42nd year of thriving with business in historic Old Town/ Chinatown. This weekly market features over 252 booths on average and…
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