Insiders' Guide® to Portland, Oregon, 3rd; Including the Metro Area and Vancouver, Washington

by Rachel Dresbeck and Dave Johnson

• ISBN13: 9780762728404
• ISBN10: 076272840X
• Format: Trade Paper
• Copyright: 2003-12-01
• Publisher: Insiders' Guide

Summary

From the rugged beauty of the Oregon coastline, to the best bistros, brewpubs, and night spots of downtown Portland, this guide shows the way. Local authors take readers behind the scenes to discover the real City of Roses, from the thriving arts scene of the Pearl District to the natural wonder of the scenic Columbia Gorge.

Author Biography

Rachel Dresbeck is a writer and editor who lives in Portland, Oregon, and has written about the city for many publications, including Willamette Week and citysearch.com. Dave Johnson is a native Oregonian who has been a freelance writer for the past 30 years. He lives in Portland.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	p. xi
How to Use This Book	p. 1
Area Overview	p. 4
Getting Here, Getting Around	p. 14
History	p. 30
Bed-and-Breakfast Inns	p. 42
Hotels and Motels	p. 49
Restaurants	p. 65
Brewpubs	p. 97
Coffeehouses	p. 106
Nightlife	p. 112
Shopping	p. 121
Attractions	p. 152
Kidstuff	p. 177
Festivals and Annual Events	p. 201
The Arts	p. 227
Recreation and Spectator Sports	p. 245
Portland's Parks	p. 273
Golf	p. 287
Day Trips	p. 296
Relocation	p. 307
Child Care and Education	p. 335
Healthcare and Wellness	p. 365
Retirement	p. 373
Media	p. 384
Worship	p. 393
Index	p. 399
About the Authors	p. 417
Directory of Maps
Portland	p. vii
Downtown Portland	p. viii
Portland Neighborhoods	p. ix
Portland Area	p. x
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