Also known as Greater Portland, the metro area surrounding the city proper is a collection of vibrant towns, tranquil communities, rolling farm lands, exhilarating activities, award-winning wineries, culinary delights, tech company headquarters, beautiful parks and much more. Come along as we explore Greater Portland’s many attractions.
Tasting the Grape on a Tour Through the Willamette Valley Wine Country
Since the first vine was planted in 1965, the Willamette Valley has gained worldwide fame as a premier Pinot Noir growing region. Today, this 100-mile-long strip of paradise boasts over seven hundred vineyards and the distinction of being named 2016 Wine Region of the Year by Wine Enthusiast Magazine. My family recently gathered for a […]
Four Gorgeous Portland River Walks to Enjoy This Spring
Spring has sprung in the Rose City and there’s no better place to enjoy this beautiful weather than Portland’s many waterfront parks and trails. Get outside and take a walk on the banks of the Willamette River.
5 Local Merry-Go-Rounds That Will Have You Spinning
Vintage music, whimsical creatures, sparkling lights – for families in the Portland area craving inexpensive, old-timey fun, these five carousels, all located within about an hour and a half of Portland, will have you and the kids twirling with delight. Most are open daily year-round and cost $1.50-$4.00 per ride. Photo: Jeff Muceus via Flickr […]
The Food Cart Craze Comes to Beaverton
The BG Food Cartel, Beaverton’s first family-friendly food pod is ready to stake its claim on the metro area’s well-established food cart reputation.
3 Portland Factory Tours to Sample
Feed your curiosity with a behind-the-scenes tour of one of Portland’s food factories. From freshly baked bread to artisan chocolates, these working facilities regularly welcome visitors to tour and taste. Most are free; all are located in the Portland Metro Area. photo: Creo Chocolate Creo Chocolate This bean-to-bar craft chocolate factory and café offers two […]
Portland Kicks off the Northwest’s 2017 Cider Season
Cider season 2017 is here! In Portland on March 25, the Northwest Cider Association (NWCA) launched the region’s 2017 cider events season with the annual Cider Rite of Spring, a cider-tasting extravaganza. It was held at The Evergreen, an elegantly renovated c. 1908 ballroom in the Buckman neighborhood. photo: Carrie Uffindell There, 31 veteran and […]