A Perfect Day in Portland
There's a little bit of everything in Portland – anything you want to find is here. The "City of Roses" boasts spectacular natural scenery and ample opportunity for outdoor recreation. It's also an increasingly important city, known for its music scene, brewpubs, coffeehouses, shopping, and restaurants.
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Waterfront Park loop offers a scenic spot for a walk or jog.
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Budding crafters might be overwhelmed at first by the many colors and fabrics at Josephine's Dry Goods, but with so many choices, it's hard not to be inspired.
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If you're craving American comfort food such as fried chicken with a side of mac 'n' cheese, try Savoy Tavern + Bistro.
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A green alternative in Portland is the streetcar
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Rain or shine, try a small portion of Portland's 30-mile Wildwood Trail.
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Kayak solo or join one of Alder Creek's guided tours.
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Bicycles outnumber cars on quiet Clinton Street.
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For a contemporary take on traditional Indian cuisine, hit the industrial-sleek Vindalho, where floor-to-ceiling windows offer a front-row view of Southeast Clinton Street.
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Put away the iPod, if only for an afternoon, and thumb through old albums at Q Is For Choir (owners Anna Schott and Tim Wenzel are at rear).
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The renovated Academy Theater lets the whole family take in a flick for $3 a ticket.
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