Portland and Oregon Visitor Information|Questions - Page 13

puerco · #**241** Posted **May 22, 2009, 11:57 PM**

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Originally Posted by pdxdash

The old Lloyd Center was an architectural gem and had it been left alone it would certainly deserve a spot on the Portland architectural tour. It had a pure modernistic, post-war, space age vibe going on while maintaining a northwesternly feel...mainly stemming from it's open air concept. All that's gone now and it's not worth seeing. My dream is that someday it will be opened up again, which I believe is the only way it will ever be truely integrated into the surrounding neighborhoods.

I agree 100%. The original Lloyd Center WAS an architectural timepiece. Anyone remember the Nordstrom (or was it Bests?) facade that was a bunch of rolls of white marbles? It just became another cloned mall when they 'modernized' it in the '80's.

philopdx · #**242** Posted **May 23, 2009, 6:36 PM**

Wow, Atomic, I'm very impressed at the depth of reporting on Fortworthology. I hadn't spent much time perusing the site until now, but I think I'll start checking for updates more often.

pdxtraveler · #**243** Posted **May 23, 2009, 7:38 PM**

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Originally Posted by philopdx

Wow, Atomic, I'm very impressed at the depth of reporting on Fortworthology. I hadn't spent much time perusing the site until now, but I think I'll start checking for updates more often.

I agree, I have added Fortwothology to my 'favorites'. Of course I used to live in Arlington, so have a lingering interest.

Atomic Glee · #**244** Posted **Mar 16, 2010, 3:03 PM**

That's right - we're coming back to Portland in May, for another week. Had such a great time last time that we couldn't stay away. This means you should all probably look forward to a sequel to my first PDX photo thread.

Staying in SE this time. Hope we can say hi to some of the Skyscraperpage contingent while we're there (May 7th until our train rolls out on the afternoon of the 14th).

Okstate · #**245** Posted **Mar 16, 2010, 3:33 PM**

Look forward to the comments.

Atomic Glee · #**246** Posted **Mar 16, 2010, 4:43 PM**

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Originally Posted by Okstate

Look forward to the comments.

Probably missing something - what comments?

Okstate · #**247** Posted **Mar 16, 2010, 8:57 PM**

Your comments on SE Portland after you trip is over. I enjoyed reading your recap of events last time around.

Atomic Glee · #**248** Posted **Mar 16, 2010, 9:53 PM**

Ah - thanks! We'll probably be spending most of our time in SE, NE, and N this time around. Also planning to visit Multnomah Village and some other areas for photos.

Okstate · #**249** Posted **Mar 17, 2010, 8:09 PM**

Make sure you really check out where the new streetcar line is going for a before and after comparison when you come back again in a couple years.

pdxtraveler · #**250** Posted **Mar 18, 2010, 9:51 PM**

Hopefully you will have a chance to meet with forumers and update us on Ft Worth development. Ft Worth seems to really be working on smart planning these days.

Bigtime · #**251** Posted **Dec 2, 2010, 3:12 PM**

We are just in the initial stages of planning a potential trip to Portland for March of 2011. We would be traveling with our daughter who would be about 21 months old at that point.

Any must do kinds of things for a toddler? Keep in mind that we live in the urban part of Calgary and really enjoy getting the stroller out and just walking the city to discover stuff (with hopefully a few parks along the way for Littletime).

Edit: Any good hotel reco's in the inner city?

downtownpdx · #**252** Posted **Dec 3, 2010, 1:48 AM**

I would check out the Portland Children's Museum; Powell's Books has an enormous kids books section; and Finnegan's Toys downtown. Sorry I don't have kids but those are some ideas ...

Hotel Vintage Plaza is a nice Kimpton boutique hotel in the middle of the city. Portland is loaded with parks, and the North Park Blocks has a playground. Don't know if it would be warm enough in March, but Jamison Square (Pearl District) has a cool fountain for kids, and there's another fountain at Director Park (downtown) also. All these are within walking distance of each other in the city center, except for the Children's Museum which is about 10-15 min (driving) west of downtown. Have a great time!

Also, Saturday Market (Old Town), is a huge open-air crafts market on the waterfront...also with a fountain.

Bigtime · #**253** Posted **Dec 3, 2010, 2:13 PM**

Thanks for the suggestions! We're just working out flights and some other details right now (what weekend to go over), but it looks like we will be making the trip.

ThatDarnSacramentan · #**254** Posted **Dec 3, 2010, 4:42 PM**

Well guys, I made my first trip to Portland in August to tour PSU and I loved the city. It's highly probable that I'll be heading back up there around Christmas to see the city again (since this time next year, I'll be living at either Ondine or Broadway

). I have a good list of the places to shoot from, the things to see, but I'm really more interested in the must-eat restaurants. Unfortunately, while I spent a lot of time out in the city, I pretty much stuck to room service. I mean, if I'm going to be living in Portland, I have to have a good sense of where to get a good, hot meal, right?

eeldip · #**255** Posted **Dec 7, 2010, 4:14 PM**

as far as restaurants, i would head here: http://portlandfood.org/. there are lots of lists of must eat restaurants, and the consensus view of that group is pretty spot on.

for toddler traveling in portland, i have a 2 year old and have LOADS of advice. in terms of the inner city, just wandering around weather dependent will get you a few days of fun. if your 2 year old is like mine, tooling around to different fountains, taking buses, streetcars, light rail and especially the aerial tram is endlessly entertaining.

if the weather turns, the children's museum and the zoo are accessible from downtown with a very short rail ride.

if the weather is nice, i would walk the waterfront, hit some fountains (they are almost universally swimming friendly especially for little ones). there is also a little river beach, which my toddler loves at low tide.

the pearl district is very toddler friendly as well, two great parks for kids. one with a huge made for toddler's fountain, and the other with a more natural feel (a little stream, a pond with fish, grass).

powell's has an incredible kids section. hit that.

there are lots of day trips that are worth it as well, the coast, the gorge.

as far as hotels... what is your budget?

Bigtime · #**256** Posted **Dec 7, 2010, 4:34 PM**

That's some encouraging advice!

As far as hotel budget we are not opposed to paying $150/night for a room. Location is key, we want to be in the thick of it, with quick access to transit and lots to walk around to check out.

I'm loving our dollar being pretty much at par right now with the USD.

eeldip · #**257** Posted **Dec 8, 2010, 4:49 PM**

hotel deluxe might work for you. about $125 a nite. a traditional, nice hotel.

there is also the ace (i had friends who stayed there, and their 2 year old just hung out by the window and watched the street car ride by). more of a hipster hotel, less good for kids.

you could try a nite at kennedy school if you have a car. it violates the "in the thick of it" plan. but its a pretty good spot for a family.

OhioGuy · #**258** Posted **Apr 2, 2011, 4:43 PM**

What's a popular gay bar/restaurant on Sunday nights?

MarkDaMan · #**259** Posted **Apr 2, 2011, 5:34 PM**

CC Slaughters or Silverado.

Shilo Rune 96 · #**260** Posted **Apr 2, 2011, 8:07 PM**

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Originally Posted by OhioGuy

What's a popular gay bar/restaurant on Sunday nights?

If you're interested in visiting the Pearl District. I recently launched a new website for information about the Pearl, http://www.pearlhelp.com. The site still has some room for development but is mostly finished.

And here's all the Bars & Taverns located in the Pearl:
http://www.pearlhelp.com/eating/wine-bars-taverns/