Difference between revisions of "Ideas for Portland extracurricular activities"
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* plan a trip anywhere in town using the TriMet [http://trimet.org/go/cgi-bin/plantrip.cgi trip planner] | * plan a trip anywhere in town using the TriMet [http://trimet.org/go/cgi-bin/plantrip.cgi trip planner] | ||
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* [http://www.rosegardenstore.org/thegardens.cfm International Rose Test Garden]: in Washington Park, easy access via the MAX | * [http://www.rosegardenstore.org/thegardens.cfm International Rose Test Garden]: in Washington Park, easy access via the MAX | ||
* [http://www.portlandchinesegarden.org/ Portland Classical Chinese Garden]: walking distance, in Chinatown ($8.50 adult admission) | * [http://www.portlandchinesegarden.org/ Portland Classical Chinese Garden]: walking distance, in Chinatown ($8.50 adult admission) | ||
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* [http://www.worldforestry.org/ World Forestry Center] in Washington Park, access via the MAX ($8 adult admission) | * [http://www.worldforestry.org/ World Forestry Center] in Washington Park, access via the MAX ($8 adult admission) | ||
* [http://www.biteoforegon.com/ Bite of Oregon] | * [http://www.biteoforegon.com/ Bite of Oregon] | ||
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| + | ==scheduled events== | ||
| + | *[http://www.redbatpress.com/printersfair.htm Letterpress Printers' Fair]: Saturday until 4pm | ||
Revision as of 09:03, 7 August 2009
public transportation
- plan a trip anywhere in town using the TriMet trip planner
general activities
- International Rose Test Garden: in Washington Park, easy access via the MAX
- Portland Classical Chinese Garden: walking distance, in Chinatown ($8.50 adult admission)
- Oregon Historical Society: the museum is on the South Park Blocks ($11 adult admission)
- Oregon Museum of Science and Industry: across the Hawthorne Bridge & a short walk south ($11 adult admission)
- Powells City of Books: walk or ride the Streetcar
- World Forestry Center in Washington Park, access via the MAX ($8 adult admission)
- Bite of Oregon
scheduled events
- Letterpress Printers' Fair: Saturday until 4pm
