Covered Bridges

Take a romantic pictorial trip back in history to visit the "Gallon Bridge," located in the Willamette Valley; considered to be the oldest of the 51 covered bridges -- it´s still accessible by automobile! Also along your journey, don´t blink, or you´ll miss the "South Myrtle Creek Bridge" considered to be one of the shortest covered bridges with a length of only 42 feet.

Oregon´s Covered Bridges

Tulip Festival - Woodburn

Beginning at the end of March, more than 100 acres of tulips and novelty daffodils burst into bloom every spring at the Wooden Shoe Bulb Co., located in Woodburn, just off Interstate 5 between Portland and Salem. At the bulb farm, you´ll find nearly 190 varieties of tulips and 45 kinds of daffodils. During bloom time, hundreds of thousands of visitors come from all over the Northwest to view the spectacle, order bulbs for fall planting, and purchase cut flowers. (Be sure to request their free catalog!)

Woodburn, Oregon

Fast Fact #1

The federal government owns more than half the land in Oregon and their position on the Pacific Rim has resulted in strong ties between the state and other nations. Oregon also has nine federally-recognized tribes of Native Americans, which have a distinct relationship with state government.

Double-Sided Flag

Oregon has the only state flag featuring two separate designs. The state seal is on one side and a beaver appears on its reverse.

Jake´s Famous Crawfish (Seafood)

$$ - Jake´s Famous Crawfish Restaurant was established in Portland, Oregon in 1892, and it remains a Northwest tradition as it continues to expand (under the name of McCormick and Schmick´s) to become one of America´s best-known restaurants. Jake´s fresh seafood menu has a list of over 30 items ranging from spearfish and prawn brochettes with habanero barbecue sauce to stuffed prawns with Jamaican spices. A selection of Oregon wines is also available.

Salmon Festival

The Annual Salmon Festival celebrates the return of the fall chinook salmon to the Sandy River and inspires protection of native salmon and their habitat. The two-day event takes place at Metro´s Oxbow Regional Park located in the scenic Sandy River Gorge eight miles east of Gresham. Native salmon have migrated for thousands of years from the Pacific Ocean to the Sandy River and may be viewed spawning at Oxbow Regional Park during the festival and throughout October.

Salmon Festival

World´s Largest Bookstore

Powell´s Books takes up an entire city block, more than 68,000 square feet of shelves, and holds a computerized inventory of over one million titles (new, used, rare, autographed, and out-of-print) – the largest used and new book selection under one roof in the world. While you`re there, be sure to sign up for their free newsletter - you could win $100!

Powell´s Books

Genoa (Italian)

$$$$ - The first thing you´ll notice at the award-winning Genoa, is there is no printed menu for their seven-course meal. As dinner begins, your waiter will describe the evening´s three choices of entrees. Then after the antipasto, you will be served the remaining courses: soup, pasta, fish or salad, the entree, dessert, and fruit. Reservations are required, and although there is no dress code, many gentlemen wear jackets and ties.
2832 SE Belmont Street
(503) 238-1464
Genoa

Marrakesh Moroccan Restaurant (Moroccan)

$$ - Enjoy traditional dishes from Morocco, a town in the northwestern corner of Africa, in an atmosphere adorned with richly-textured Moroccan rugs, ornate silver urns, and tapestries. Live belly-dancing on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights.
1201 NW 21st Avenue
(503) 248-9442
Marrakesh Moroccan Restaurant

Delta Queen Steamboat Co.

Originally built as a gambling ship, the "Columbia Queen" was converted to a period piece passenger riverboat at a Portland shipyard. She now offers an eight-night cruise along the Willamette, Columbia and Snake Rivers, with excursions and an overnight hotel stay.

Columbia Queen Voyage

Chief Joseph

Chief Joseph, also known as Hin-mah-too-yah-lat-kekt, or Thunder Rolling Down the Mountain, was born in 1840 in the Wallowa Valley (northeastern Oregon). In 1877, when the Nez Percé were forced from their home, (thus provoking a war with the U.S. Army), he led them more than 1,500 miles over mountainous terrain. They were stopped just forty miles from the safety of the Canadian border where he gave his famous surrender speech.

Portland Highland Scottish Games

The Portland Highland Scottish Games will celebrate their 50th year in 2002. Join Portlanders as they promote the richness and depth of their Scottish culture and heritage. See the dancers, cheer the athletes, enjoy the music, visit the clan tents, taste the food, and visit the vendors´ booths with their collections of mementos from far away. At the end of the day, go to the Ceilidh, a Scottish party for the whole family.

Portland Highland Scottish Games

*Welcome to Central Oregon!

Although Oregon is often associated with rain, Central Oregon enjoys blue skies and sunshine nearly 300 days a year, offering a year-round playground for kids of all ages. Its high desert landscape offers almost constant views of snowcapped Cascade peaks and features geologic marvels such as Smith Rock State Park, Newberry National Volcanic Monument and several Lava Lands attractions.

Central Oregon

Portland Guest House

Whether you´re in Portland for business or pleasure, The Portland Guest House offers convenience with a touch of Victorian history. Located just 10 minutes from downtown, you can take a walk to the Lloyd Center Mall or enjoy a light rail ride to the Memorial Coliseum, the Rose Garden, or the Oregon Convention Center. Direct transit service to the Oregon Health Science Center Veteran´s and Shriners´ Hospitals, Portland State University is also available.
1720 N.E. Fifteenth Avenue
(503) 282-1402
Portland Guest House

Portland Art Museum

Founded in 1892, the Portland Art Museum is the oldest art museum in the Pacific and the home to an impressive collection of Asian, European, American, and American Indian art. In August 2000, the museum celebrated the completion of a two-year, $45 million renovation and construction project which now places the Portland Art Museum as one of the twenty-five largest art museums in the country in total square footage (240,000+ sq. ft.)
1219 SW Park Avenue
(503) 226-2811
Portland Art Museum

Rose Festival

Each year, the city of Portland, comes alive for 25 days with the Annual Rose Festival, full of airshows, art shows, the crowning of the Rose Festival Queen, and the traditional Grand Floral Parade. Next year´s parade will be Saturday, June 8, 2002 - for more details, visit the Official Site.

Portland Rose Festival