skymama 37 #1 June 16, 2003 Next week, I'll be spending an afternoon in Portland with my kids and then I'll be going out to dinner with my best friend of 25 years (damn, we're old!). Any suggestions of something good to do with the kids, or a fun place for adults to eat?She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #2 June 16, 2003 Yes...it's on the left coast....it's somewhat rainy.....and there are a lot of tree hugging hippies in that state. Oh yeah....and you can't pump your own gas! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest #3 June 16, 2003 QuoteNext week, I'll be spending an afternoon in Portland with my kids and then I'll be going out to dinner with my best friend of 25 years (damn, we're old!). Any suggestions of something good to do with the kids, or a fun place for adults to eat? I dunno, Andrea. If you were asking about downtown Seattle, I could clue you in, but I haven't been to Portland for at least 5 years - sorry. If you're going downtown, you could try the Galleria."The mouse does not know life until it is in the mouth of the cat." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ERICCONNELLY 0 #4 June 16, 2003 I can help you out. What do you need to know? PM w/ ?s and I'll do my best. ETR Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlueEyedMonster 0 #5 June 16, 2003 QuoteYes...it's on the left coast....it's somewhat rainy.....and there are a lot of tree hugging hippies in that state. Oh yeah....and you can't pump your own gas! Yeah I lived there for 2 years. But couldn't stand LIVING there. But, it is a great place to visit. I recommend Multinomah Falls. The kids might like OMSI http://www.omsi.edu/ Playing in the tide pools on the coast is always a blast! The water is cold, but the critters are fun. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #6 June 16, 2003 www.digitalcity.com/portland/ This site is THE absolute SHIT for finding stuff to do in just about any city! I'm sure you can find what ya need. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sdctlc 0 #7 June 16, 2003 I lived down in Portland for a couple of years and it is a great little town. There are a bunch of things I miss about it compared to living in the Seattle area, which is also a great place to live. But that said depending on what you looking to do you will probably have a number of choices. Check out the link below to see if anything looks good. http://portland.citysearch.com/ There are a number of sites out there but this one is pretty good for getting info and stuff to do.... Scott C."He who Hesitates Shall Inherit the Earth!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,991 #8 June 16, 2003 OMSI for the kids. For the adults, go to a movie at the Baghdad. Movies are $1 and there's a brewery and pizza place in the lobby - and they will bring the pizza to your table in the theatre. If you like bookstores, Powell's is about the best bookstore in the world. NW Portland is great for atmosphere (lots of coffee places, bars, restaraunts etc.) McMenamin's has great beer; they also run the Baghdad. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest #9 June 16, 2003 QuoteMcMenamin's has great beer; they also run the Baghdad. McMenamin's is da bomb! "Terminator Stout" is to die for! They have a branch up here, not far from the DZ!"The mouse does not know life until it is in the mouth of the cat." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KawiZX900 0 #10 June 16, 2003 I forgot about that..... I really, really don't like someone else pumping my gas... It seems like an invasion of privacy to me... And there are A LOT of tree hugging hippies there...... too many of them, actually..... speaking of dirty hippies.... I'm going to buy a t shirt that says "Hippies Smell" and go into Eatiopia (SD natural/raw/hippie/made with love) food joint. where people have names like "Freedom" and "Justice" and I'm going to wear my HIppies smell t shirt and buy a yummy pina colada smoothie... I really like the food there, I just don't agree with giving up on the real world and disturbing the beauty of the sunset with some off beat African drumming crowd that hangs out in the neighborhood.. Accelerate hard to get them looking, then slam on the fronts and rollright beside the car, hanging the back wheel at eye level for a few seconds. Guaranteed reaction- Dave Sonsky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #11 June 16, 2003 QuoteI'm going to buy a t shirt that says "Hippies Smell" and go into Eatiopia (SD natural/raw/hippie/made with love) food joint. where people have names like "Freedom" and "Justice" and I'm going to wear my HIppies smell t shirt and buy a yummy pina colada smoothie... Remember "Fight Club?" "I highly suggest avoiding the clam chowder today sir." Pissing off people that are preparing your food is USUALLY not a good idea. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KawiZX900 0 #12 June 16, 2003 they make it right in front of you though... so I can keep Big Brothers eye on them the whole time Accelerate hard to get them looking, then slam on the fronts and rollright beside the car, hanging the back wheel at eye level for a few seconds. Guaranteed reaction- Dave Sonsky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dorothy 0 #13 June 16, 2003 if you like mediterranean food, there's a really good Turkish place close to the convention center. They make fresh pita bread the size of a platter and babaganush and hummus to die for. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumprunner 0 #14 June 16, 2003 QuoteNext week, I'll be spending an afternoon in Portland with my kids and then I'll be going out to dinner with my best friend of 25 years (damn, we're old!). Any suggestions of something good to do with the kids, or a fun place for adults to eat? My sister and her husband live there but just moved to Seattle. If you want to ask them about it I can PM you their email address. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumprunner 0 #15 June 16, 2003 I forgot about that..... I really, really don't like someone else pumping my gas... It seems like an invasion of privacy to me... My sister told me about this, evidentally you cant pump your own gas for the only reason that these people need jobs and would be on welfare otherwise. if you like mediterranean food, there's a really good Turkish place close to the convention center. They make fresh pita bread the size of a platter and babaganush and hummus to die for. How about Turkish coffee with Saganaki (flaming cheese), its like having a "food orgasm".....ahhhhh! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites HRHSkyPrincess 0 #16 June 16, 2003 Yes, I do! Grew up on the Oregon Coast and lived in Portland years ago! I agree, OMSI (Oregon Museum of Science and Industry) is a hands-on fun thing for kids. Also, there used to be an old turn-of-the-century carousel at the Jantzen Beach Mall. Kids of all ages like it. If you and your girlfriend have some kid-free time, visit Powell's Books. They give you a map upon entering...seriously, you could spend hours there. Agree to meet after a certain time...I found some old Dan Poynter books. They have everything! There's a restaurant called the Oyster Bar in the same old town/downtown area that's been there for decades. Downtown is very pedestrian/bicyle friendly. If you have time to drive to Oregon Coast, head for Depoe Bay and the Spouting Horn Restaurant. Order Fish and Chips, small shrimp/crab salad, and some of Betty's homemade pies (famous in the NW). Tell her "Puddy Cat" sent ya!! You're going to have a great trip...enjoy the spectacular scenery.***************** Attitude is everything! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites bbarnhouse 0 #17 June 16, 2003 The kids will enjoy the Washington Park Zoo, you'll enjoy the Japanese Gardens. Waterfront Park is nice, visit China Town and then treat yourself to Jake's. If you make it to the coast try Mo's, best chowder this side of New England. OMSI is a must! The kids will enjoy touring the submarine. On the way to Seattle try the Enchanted Forest, a huge water and amusement park. Seattle is home to the Pike Place Market right on the water. One could spend hours there. The Woodland Park Zoo is all natural habitat and to really see it plan to spend an entire day. The kids will enjoy seeing the silver back gorilla with the females and their young nesting. Ohhhhhh so much to see...so little time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites TALONSKY 0 #18 June 16, 2003 Well for adult entertainment a couple of things I liked was the Greek Cuisina in downtown. If you go up to the second floor on weekends, they have music with belly dancing and plate breaking among other things. I also found Boogie Woogies to be fun it is a dueling piano bar (sound weird but it is a blast). If you are just looking for drinks and dinner there is a lot of places in downtown Portland. Of course if you have time the most fun thing to do is go skydiving in Molalla. Kirk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Gawain 0 #19 June 16, 2003 Mother's Bistro downtown. It's within walking distance (SW part of the city). Also, the NW portion of the city is fun. If you can fanagle some jumping, Skydive Oregon has some really nice people. That's where I learned how to jump. Pretty difficult to find a bad place to eat there. Portland is a neat city.So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright 'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life Make light! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Deuce 1 #20 June 16, 2003 QuoteSeattle is home to the Pike Place Market right on the water. That brings a flashback. In the 70's my oldest sister took me to this new really cool place that only had coffee, not really any food. The first Starbucks. Hah. Pikes Place Market. I recall having tea with honey. I have a manufacturer with a plant in Ashland, Oregon. That is one very beautiful little town. I don't know if the Shakespeare thing is going, but it's a beautiful, walkable little town, with a stunning park. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skymama 37 #21 June 17, 2003 Thanks for all the ideas, you guys. I won't be skydiving because this is just a quick overnight pit-stop to see my old friend as I'm on my way down to San Francisco from Washington. I think the kids would be pretty interrested in the OMSI and especially the submarine sounds cool.She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites fasterfaller 0 #22 June 17, 2003 It is a very depressing place to live if you love being outside with lots of sunshine . I had to spend three monthes there and thought suicide would be a better choice than living there full time . It is a nice place to visit when the weather is nice . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites HRHSkyPrincess 0 #23 June 17, 2003 Oh, yes, the Japanese Garden in Portland makes the one in San Francisco look like an elementary school project! Thanks for mentioning Jake's! I'm not a big Mo's fan, but there is a cool restaurant in Newport (on the Coast) called Canyon Way Bookstore and Restaurant that has excellent food. I still recommend a slice of Betty's pies at the Spouting Horn in Depoe Bay. Also, the grey whales are migrating, and you can see them from shore most days. A 'whale watching' cruise out of Depoe Bay is an awesome way to see the Oregon Coast, too! Enchanted Forest is over by Salem, isn't it?? I remember sliding down the rabbit hole to meet Alice...heh heh heh. Fun for kids of all ages.***************** Attitude is everything! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Guest #24 June 17, 2003 QuoteIt is a very depressing place to live if you love being outside with lots of sunshine . I had to spend three monthes there and thought suicide would be a better choice than living there full time . It is a nice place to visit when the weather is nice . What he said."The mouse does not know life until it is in the mouth of the cat." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites harryskydives 0 #25 June 17, 2003 Yesterday we rode out bikes from Oak park past Omsi looped over the River, past TM park (got to look at the street people there) and back to Oak Park. About 10 miles on an closed bikeway. If you let me know when you are at Omsi I will try to ride my bike over to meet you. Don't run out of altitude and experience at the same time... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 1 of 2 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. 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HRHSkyPrincess 0 #16 June 16, 2003 Yes, I do! Grew up on the Oregon Coast and lived in Portland years ago! I agree, OMSI (Oregon Museum of Science and Industry) is a hands-on fun thing for kids. Also, there used to be an old turn-of-the-century carousel at the Jantzen Beach Mall. Kids of all ages like it. If you and your girlfriend have some kid-free time, visit Powell's Books. They give you a map upon entering...seriously, you could spend hours there. Agree to meet after a certain time...I found some old Dan Poynter books. They have everything! There's a restaurant called the Oyster Bar in the same old town/downtown area that's been there for decades. Downtown is very pedestrian/bicyle friendly. If you have time to drive to Oregon Coast, head for Depoe Bay and the Spouting Horn Restaurant. Order Fish and Chips, small shrimp/crab salad, and some of Betty's homemade pies (famous in the NW). Tell her "Puddy Cat" sent ya!! You're going to have a great trip...enjoy the spectacular scenery.***************** Attitude is everything! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #17 June 16, 2003 The kids will enjoy the Washington Park Zoo, you'll enjoy the Japanese Gardens. Waterfront Park is nice, visit China Town and then treat yourself to Jake's. If you make it to the coast try Mo's, best chowder this side of New England. OMSI is a must! The kids will enjoy touring the submarine. On the way to Seattle try the Enchanted Forest, a huge water and amusement park. Seattle is home to the Pike Place Market right on the water. One could spend hours there. The Woodland Park Zoo is all natural habitat and to really see it plan to spend an entire day. The kids will enjoy seeing the silver back gorilla with the females and their young nesting. Ohhhhhh so much to see...so little time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TALONSKY 0 #18 June 16, 2003 Well for adult entertainment a couple of things I liked was the Greek Cuisina in downtown. If you go up to the second floor on weekends, they have music with belly dancing and plate breaking among other things. I also found Boogie Woogies to be fun it is a dueling piano bar (sound weird but it is a blast). If you are just looking for drinks and dinner there is a lot of places in downtown Portland. Of course if you have time the most fun thing to do is go skydiving in Molalla. Kirk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gawain 0 #19 June 16, 2003 Mother's Bistro downtown. It's within walking distance (SW part of the city). Also, the NW portion of the city is fun. If you can fanagle some jumping, Skydive Oregon has some really nice people. That's where I learned how to jump. Pretty difficult to find a bad place to eat there. Portland is a neat city.So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright 'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life Make light! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deuce 1 #20 June 16, 2003 QuoteSeattle is home to the Pike Place Market right on the water. That brings a flashback. In the 70's my oldest sister took me to this new really cool place that only had coffee, not really any food. The first Starbucks. Hah. Pikes Place Market. I recall having tea with honey. I have a manufacturer with a plant in Ashland, Oregon. That is one very beautiful little town. I don't know if the Shakespeare thing is going, but it's a beautiful, walkable little town, with a stunning park. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #21 June 17, 2003 Thanks for all the ideas, you guys. I won't be skydiving because this is just a quick overnight pit-stop to see my old friend as I'm on my way down to San Francisco from Washington. I think the kids would be pretty interrested in the OMSI and especially the submarine sounds cool.She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fasterfaller 0 #22 June 17, 2003 It is a very depressing place to live if you love being outside with lots of sunshine . I had to spend three monthes there and thought suicide would be a better choice than living there full time . It is a nice place to visit when the weather is nice . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HRHSkyPrincess 0 #23 June 17, 2003 Oh, yes, the Japanese Garden in Portland makes the one in San Francisco look like an elementary school project! Thanks for mentioning Jake's! I'm not a big Mo's fan, but there is a cool restaurant in Newport (on the Coast) called Canyon Way Bookstore and Restaurant that has excellent food. I still recommend a slice of Betty's pies at the Spouting Horn in Depoe Bay. Also, the grey whales are migrating, and you can see them from shore most days. A 'whale watching' cruise out of Depoe Bay is an awesome way to see the Oregon Coast, too! Enchanted Forest is over by Salem, isn't it?? I remember sliding down the rabbit hole to meet Alice...heh heh heh. Fun for kids of all ages.***************** Attitude is everything! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest #24 June 17, 2003 QuoteIt is a very depressing place to live if you love being outside with lots of sunshine . I had to spend three monthes there and thought suicide would be a better choice than living there full time . It is a nice place to visit when the weather is nice . What he said."The mouse does not know life until it is in the mouth of the cat." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
harryskydives 0 #25 June 17, 2003 Yesterday we rode out bikes from Oak park past Omsi looped over the River, past TM park (got to look at the street people there) and back to Oak Park. About 10 miles on an closed bikeway. If you let me know when you are at Omsi I will try to ride my bike over to meet you. Don't run out of altitude and experience at the same time... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
