Visiting USA, Starting in Portland

Discussion in 'Northwest' started by MikeReserva, Mar 18, 2015.

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  1. MikeReserva

    MikeReserva Initiate (0) May 28, 2013 Netherlands

    Hey there,

    I will be landing in Portland on April 7th, to start my 85 day journey through the western part of the USA. I will be in Portland from April 7th until April 14th, and I want to make a few trips towards Ecola State Park, Mount Hood and Silver Falls NP. That leaves me a few days for city sight seeing and was wondering if someone would like to meet up and share a beer somewhere, maybe give me some tips on the city and it's surroundings as well. I'd also willing to let go one of my day trips to visit De Garde in Tillamook for example.

    I've already read the Visit Portland thread (very useful!) and I am planning on visiting HotD in any case. Because I will travel backpacker-style I sadly do not have space to bring in any Belgium sours, or else it would have been no problem of course.

    Cheers!
    Mike
     
    #1 MikeReserva, Mar 18, 2015
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  2. G_Z_a

    G_Z_a Zealot (635) Feb 2, 2015 Oregon

    Might be down for that. Used to travel a lot myself, with friends and solo. Been to the Netherlands a few times. Also taught English in a few different countries. Portland's a friendly town for the most part, so you should be able to strike up a conversation at some places. Not really sure what my schedule is, but send a message when you get in town.

    I would also recommend going to a Timbers game if you're into soccer/football. There's a home game April 12. Always a good time and close to downtown.
     
    #2 G_Z_a, Mar 19, 2015
  3. maltmaster420

    maltmaster420 Initiate (0) Aug 17, 2005 Oregon

    If possible, you may want to consider extending you stay in Portland a couple more days. The Craft Brewers Conference starts on Tuesday the 14th, and the city is going to explode with events, many of which are featuring breweries from other parts of the country that aren't usually distributed here.
     
    #3 maltmaster420, Mar 19, 2015
  4. Reidrover

    Reidrover Grand Pooh-Bah (4,886) Jan 14, 2003 Oregon
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    You should go to The Coast..visit De Garde and go down a bit and see Pelican at Pacific City.
    The side trips you have planned shouldn't take half a day for each.
    Ive done Silver Falls and Mt Hood in one day
     
    #4 Reidrover, Mar 19, 2015
  5. Reidrover

    Reidrover Grand Pooh-Bah (4,886) Jan 14, 2003 Oregon
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    You should be able to do De Garde..then freshen up at Ecola then continue for dinner at Pelican in Pacific City.
    Not the best ever beers but good and you will remember the setting
     
    #5 Reidrover, Mar 19, 2015
  6. crusian

    crusian Pooh-Bah (1,989) May 14, 2010 Oregon
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    i might be up for a beer also... or a trade ;-)
     
    #6 crusian, Mar 19, 2015
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