Taking a road trip... what's in Portland?

[cmrocks]

I'm taking a motorcycle road trip from Vancouver down the Oregon coast and into northern California to hit some roads there then end up finally in San Francisco.

I'm wondering if Portland is worth checking out? My route that I'm planning has me heading down the I5 to Portland before going over to the coast. Is Portland a fun city to hang out in? I'm only 22 so I'd like to go out and party, meet some girls, the usual thing etc.

Any suggestions?

 

[jakejake]

strip clubs.

 

[whodini]

Hit up the NW side (23rd St) and downtown/Pearl district. That'll keep your nights busy.

I hope you like beer.

 

[Willsw]

Speaking of Portland, how is it for living? I'll be living near the Pearl district, will my New York coffeeshop habit be satisfied?

 

[whodini]

Originally Posted by Willsw

Speaking of Portland, how is it for living? I'll be living near the Pearl district, will my New York coffeeshop habit be satisfied?
Definitely. Coffee People is a great local chain that was bought by Dietrich Coffee a few years ago. They still have the best coffee of any chain I've ever tried including being able to order different varieties of espresso. But hands down my favorite place for coffee is World Cup. Conveniently enough, they have in the Pearl: http://www.worldcupcoffee.com/ecotrust.htm

 

[Willsw]

Look at that archway, lovely. I'll be there all of Thursday next week, I'll definitely check those places out.

 

[Xericx]

Originally Posted by whodini

Definitely. Coffee People is a great local chain that was bought by Dietrich Coffee a few years ago. They still have the best coffee of any chain I've ever tried including being able to order different varieties of espresso.

But hands down my favorite place for coffee is World Cup. Conveniently enough, they have in the Pearl: http://www.worldcupcoffee.com/ecotrust.htm

are there any coffee people's left? I know at the Aeroporte as well as in beaverton, they have a location. other than that, who knows.

Portland is awesome in the summer. Portland is fun to party too. Mainly downtown, pearl and near 2nd and Burnside...lots of bars....

 

[whodini]

Originally Posted by Xericx

are there any coffee people's left? I know at the Aeroporte as well as in beaverton, they have a location. other than that, who knows.

Portland is awesome in the summer. Portland is fun to party too. Mainly downtown, pearl and near 2nd and Burnside...lots of bars....
Oh, wow. I had no idea that they closed my CP over around Pioneer. Damn... Looks like they only have the 5 PDX locations now. Well, as long as I can still order Black Tiger espresso and grab a marionberry pastry while I'm at PDX I guess it isn't so bad. Don't know if you're aware of this but after the original mom and pop sold CP to Dietrich's they opened another coffee place. Don't remember the name offhand other than it being up in NE. Will, let us know what you think about World Cup. I'll try to remember any of my other favorite local coffee places. Make sure you try VooDoo donuts some time. Definitely known for the weird. Also, if you're up around NW 23rd, check out Papa Haydn's for dessert. A bit fancy but well-renowned.

 

[Xericx]

some fun bars/clubs: Solo, Aura, Bettie Ford, McFadden's, Henry's Brewery, Ringlers...mainly all around downtown and the pearl district.

awesome restaurants there too.....lots of microcreweries and the summers are beautiful.

 

[Xericx]

Originally Posted by Willsw

Speaking of Portland, how is it for living? I'll be living near the Pearl district, will my New York coffeeshop habit be satisfied?

Portland's great...especially if you like outdoorsy stuff like biking and hiking. Public transporte is great as is the basketball team!

 

[jakejake]

The Blazers will be fun to watch come next season... I can't wait to see them.

 

[cmrocks]

Thanks guys. Is the pearl district within walking distance of downtown?

 

[jakejake]

Originally Posted by DucatiCole

Thanks guys. Is the pearl district within walking distance of downtown?

You can walk or take a train (MAX), bus, streetcar.. they're all free in that zone.

Google transit:
http://www.google.com/maps?ie=UTF8&d...63982,0.357538

 

[j]

If you like divey arcades check out Ground Control near Chinatown. It's the only place I've been in Portland but it's fun.

 

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