Portland, Oregon
Population:
The population of the Portland PMSA is 1,758,937, of which approximately 3% is African-American, 4% Hispanic-American, and 4%
Asian-American.
Unemployment Rate: 3.7%
Chamber of Commerce: www.multnomah.lib.or.us/metro
Going There? Find a Hotel in Portland
Entertainment:
Know any good entertainment spots in Portland? Send them to us at newcolonist@newcolonist.com and we'll post it here.
Events at Oregon Live (Listings)
Portland Parks
Forest Park
In Portland's west hills immediately adjacent to downtown, Forest Park is a great place to hike, observe, nature, and just plain relax.
International Rose Test Garden
During late spring and early summer, this garden in Portland's Washington
Park is one of the most colorful spots in town.
400 SW Kingston
Portland, OR 97201
Washington Park
130 acre Washington Park in Portland's west hills has enough interesting
venues to keep a person occupied for days. Choose from the
Oregon Zoo, the Japanese Garden, the Hoyt Arboretum, the World Forestry
Center, the Children's Museum,the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, the Wildwood Trail,
play structures for the children, and more.
Culture & Events:
What's happening in Portland? Let us know by sending your comments to newcolonist@newcolonist.com
Chinese Garden
A classical Chinese garden occupying an entire city block in the heart of Portland
503-228-8131
www.chinesegarden.org
Portland Area Family Learning Event Calendar
History, local knowledge, sustainability, and more--family-oriented fun and education in the city
Portland State University
Arts, culture, lectures, workshops, and sporting events, many of which are free and open to the public.
www.pdx.edu/calendarmenu.phtml
Columbia Group Outings (Oregon Chapter Sierra Club
An online calendar for recreational, educational, and service outings.
www.oregon.sierraclub.org/groups/columbia/outings/
Shopping:
What are the best places to shop in Portland? Let us know by sending your comments to newcolonist@newcolonist.com
The Portland Saturday Market
An open-air arts and crafts market which is the largest and longest
running of its type in the United States
108 West Burnside, Portland
503-222-6072
www.saturdaymarket.org/
The Hawthorne District
Portland's countercultural hotspot, on Hawthorne Boulevard between SE 31st and SE 39th Avenues. Restaurants, pubs, theaters, bookstores, and music shops center a neighborhood of 19th-century bungalows where, as reviewer John Brandt says, "slackers, graying Aquarians, antique hunters in minivans, and young parents pushing strollers" all feel at home.
The Pearl District
Enjoy art galleries, bookstores (including the world famous Powells City of Books), loft apartment living,
and interesting restaurants. Close to Union Station and the bus depot.
home.europa.com/~pearl/
Powell's City of Books
The largest new & used bookstore in the world
1005 W Burnside, Portland
503-228-0540
www.powells.com
Dining:
Are you in Portland? Have you been there? Where do you like to eat? Send your comments to newcolonist@newcolonist.com and we'll post them here.
Rustica
An Italian restaurant with a northwest accent. Specialties include smoked
salmon ravioli and seafood lasagna.
1700 NE Broadway
(503) 288-0990
Pasta Veloce
Great food within five minutes of ordering.
1022 SW Morrison
(503) 916-4388
Escape from New York Pizza
Northwest pizza with a N.Y. accent (thin crusts).
622 NW 23rd
(503) 227-5423
Hands On Cafe at Oregon School of Arts and Crafts
8245 SW Barnes Road
(503) 297-1480
Huber's
"Since 1879, Portland's Oldest Bar & Restaurant"
411 SW Third Avenue
Portland, Oregon 97204
(503) 228-5686
Jake's Grill
611 SW 10th
(503) 220-1850
McCormick and Schmick's Seafood Restaurant
235 SW 1st Avenue
(503) 224-7522
Portland City Grill
Piano bar and wonderful view
Unico US Bank Tower/30th Floor
111 SW Fifth Avenue
Portland, Oregon 97204
(503) 450-0030
Thanh Long Vietnamese Restaurant
635 SW College St. (at Broadway)
503-233-1660
Night life:
Been out on the town in Portland? Tell us where the best spots are. Send your comments to newcolonist@newcolonist.com and we'll post them here.
Government: Visit the City Hall at www.ci.portland.or.us
Community Groups:
Southeast Uplift
3534 SE Main St.
Portland, OR 97215
www.teleport/com/~seul123
e-mail: seul123@teleport.com
Bicycle Transportation Alliance
PO Box 9072
Portland, OR 97207-9072
503-226-0676
www.bta4bikes.org
e-mail: info@bta4bikes.org
National Railway Historical Society
Room 1, Union Station
800 NW 6th Ave
Portland, OR 97207
503-226-6747
www.pnwc-nhrs.org
Travel Information: Visiting Portland? Visit www.pova.com/home/index.asp first! Then Find a Hotel in Portland
Best Neighborhoods: What are the best Portland neighborhoods to live in? Send your comments to newcolonist@newcolonist.com and we'll post them here.
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Editor for this page is John O. Andersen. He is self-employed carpet cleaner in Portland, Oregon, whose business takes him all over town, giving him a good view of what's happening. In his spare time he volunteers as a tour guide at the Oregon History Center, and the Oregon Military Museum. He enjoys frequent family outings to many locations in and around Portland. For more details on his life and travels, visit his website.
