TrixieB Posted June 8, 2015 Share Posted June 8, 2015 We (one adult, two teens) will be in Portland, OR for about 8 hours on a Monday. I need suggestions for "where to go" -- needs to be reachable by walking or public transit as we will not have a car. We are definitely planning to go to Powell's. I had thought about Voodoo Donut but I don't see on their website that they make GF donuts. Ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anne in CA Posted June 8, 2015 Share Posted June 8, 2015 The Zoo is on the mass transit line if you like animals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happi duck Posted June 8, 2015 Share Posted June 8, 2015 Japanese Garden Rose garden (if it's blooming) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joules Posted June 8, 2015 Share Posted June 8, 2015 If you are looking for GF, we had dessert at Tula's http://www.tulabaking.com They have some lunch food too, but we had just eaten. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted June 8, 2015 Share Posted June 8, 2015 You could spend 8 hours in Powell's. The rose garden, Japanese garden, zoo, and a few more things are *right* next to each other. Voodoo's stupid. Expect to wait in line for an hour. You *just* missed fleet week. If this is going to be a regular thing come during fleet week next year. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrixieB Posted June 8, 2015 Author Share Posted June 8, 2015 You could spend 8 hours in Powell's. The rose garden, Japanese garden, zoo, and a few more things are *right* next to each other. Voodoo's stupid. Expect to wait in line for an hour. You *just* missed fleet week. If this is going to be a regular thing come during fleet week next year. That's good to know! It gets played up so much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrixieB Posted June 8, 2015 Author Share Posted June 8, 2015 If you are looking for GF, we had dessert at Tula's http://www.tulabaking.com They have some lunch food too, but we had just eaten. Thanks! When I clicked on their map link, a whole bunch of GF options popped up. I figured Portland would be GF friendly but it's cool to see multiple options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted June 8, 2015 Share Posted June 8, 2015 That's good to know! It gets played up so much. I know some people from out of town that thought is was great, but I just don't and I know others who agree. And with a limited time frame it's not worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bug's Mom Posted June 8, 2015 Share Posted June 8, 2015 If you like weird/creepy/strange things, my daughter's favorite place is the Peculiarium.http://peculiarium.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEmama Posted June 8, 2015 Share Posted June 8, 2015 I'd skip Powells. It's just a bookstore. Nothing out of the ordinary other than size. Not worth your limited time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brit29 Posted June 8, 2015 Share Posted June 8, 2015 I'd skip Powells. It's just a bookstore. Nothing out of the ordinary other than size. Not worth your limited time. GASP! JUST a bookstore? I drive 2 hours to Portland on the regular, just for Powells! But I have a rock music/ music history obsession and they have the best selection I've ever seen. ;) OP- GF options galore in Portland. Everything from pasta to donuts. The river walk is pretty this time of year. OMSI is great too. Have fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEmama Posted June 8, 2015 Share Posted June 8, 2015 GASP! JUST a bookstore? I drive 2 hours to Portland on the regular, just for Powells! But I have a rock music/ music history obsession and they have the best selection I've ever seen. ;) OP- GF options galore in Portland. Everything from pasta to donuts. The river walk is pretty this time of year. OMSI is great too. Have fun! Sorry, yes. I was totally, completely underwhelmed. I can handle tomato throwing. :) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrixieB Posted June 9, 2015 Author Share Posted June 9, 2015 I'd skip Powells. It's just a bookstore. Nothing out of the ordinary other than size. Not worth your limited time. Well... Powell's is part of the reason why we chose Portland. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrixieB Posted June 9, 2015 Author Share Posted June 9, 2015 GASP! JUST a bookstore? I drive 2 hours to Portland on the regular, just for Powells! But I have a rock music/ music history obsession and they have the best selection I've ever seen. ;) OP- GF options galore in Portland. Everything from pasta to donuts. The river walk is pretty this time of year. OMSI is great too. Have fun! Thank you for mentioning the river walk. Googling it led me to the 4T Trail which I think we will may do. That, plus Powell's, plus a restaurant or two, would make a fun day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Targhee Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 Powells I agree on skipping voodoo (unless you go there in the early morning, then no one is there). The Zoo, Children's Museum, Japanese Garden, Rose Garden are all in the same general area so that's a lot of bang for your buck. OMSI Food carts downtown are yummy. Portland has a lot of yummy places. The Alphabet district has some great eateries, and Salt and Straw ice cream (yum) and a couple different chocolate places (I heart chocolate) that are yummy treats. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsuga Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 I'd skip Powells. It's just a bookstore. Nothing out of the ordinary other than size. Not worth your limited time. :ohmy: :sad: :svengo: We used to regularly drive four hours to get to Portland, just for Powell's. I think it's worth seeing if you go even if you don't like rare books, cats, books, books, books, books, books, and awesome people, and books. When I lived in Portland I must have gone every weekend. That place has a good feeling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucyStoner Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 My sons like the gondola up the hill. It's near the city center on the public transit route. It's a commuter gondola which my boys got a kick out of seeing and riding. My kids may be younger than yours though so factor that into my reccomendation. Also the food truck streets are great. I've never stood in line at voodoo for more than a few minutes and I've been a bunch. Perhaps I have some special voodoo magic? If you like donuts it's nice, but I am not big on the gussied up donut thing. My husband likes it though so we usually go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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