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Oregon and Portland Visitor Guide

• Bus Tours Around Portland

• City Search guide to Portland

• Map of area hotels, attractions and shopping

• Oregon Convention Center   

• Portland Transportation Department

• Portland Visitors Association

• Portland Weather  

• Portland Worldwide  Travel guide - covers most major cities.

• Northwest Parent Connection  Site for planning children's activities.

• Scenic Driving in the Columbia Gorge  

• Search Oregon Every Oregon City, everything in Oregon all in one place. Your complete Oregon focused search engine. 

• Travels in Oregon   Bridget has created a wonderful site with beautiful photos and 235 links to help you discover Oregon.

• Washington County Convention & Visitors Bureau

Hotels and Accommodations - Places to Stay

Portland Guides

• 1st Portland Hotels  Guide for hotels that uses a "star" rating system.

• Foders Portland  Guide for Portland only.

• Funtastik Travel  Portland hotels, accommodations, and lodging.

• Portland Oregon Visitor Association  Make your reservations into one of 30 hotels online via the POVA Big Deal system.

Portland Downtown

• Benson Hotel  Portland's grandest hotel was built in 1912. The hand-carved Russian Circassian walnut paneling and the Italian white-marble staircase are among the noteworthy design touches in the public areas. 287 rooms. 2 restaurants, bar, coffee shop, in-room data ports.  $$$

• Embassy Suites  This Old Town property in the Historic Multnomah Hotel building is within walking distance of the riverfront and MAX light rail.  276 suites, in-room data ports, indoor pool, gym, baby-sitting, laundry service, concierge. $$

• 5th Avenue Suites A four star hotel offers guests a luxurious retreat in the heart of downtown Portland's business, shopping and cultural district.  $$$

• Governor Hotel  A world of gracious accommodations, elegant surroundings and up-to-the-minute amenities: from exquisite frescoes, murals and carvings to concierge services, health club, rooms for up to 400 persons.  $$$

• Heathman Hotel  150 rooms and suites in the heart of downtown Portland, in the center of cultural business and retail activity.  Good week-end rates.  $$$

• Hilton Hotel   Centered in the heart of Portland's cultural district, it was Portland's first large full-service business and meeting convention hotel.  $$

• Hotel Vintage Plaza  Refurbished 107-room in the heart of the city.  Has an eclectic selection of accommodations to include some unhotel-like solarium-windowed starlight rooms on the top floor. $$$

• Mark Spencer Hotel  Downtown and reasonable - all rooms feature fully-equipped kitchens for convenient in-room dining.  $

• Mallory Hotel  The 130-room hotel is set a few blocks from downtown across I-405.  It's a favorite among bargain-minded visitors with  giant breakfasts to start the day.  Variety of rates to fit most travelers. $

Oregon

• Beach Resorts and Bed & Breakfasts of the Oregon and Washington coasts from On the Beach magazine.

• Foders  Travel guide to the world. 

• Oceanfront Vacation Rentals in Bandon, Oregon "Spend your vacation on the beach in a home away from home with a gorgeous view."

• Skamania Lodge  At the end of Lewis and Clark's historic Oregon Trail and surrounded by waterfalls, peaks, forests, and canyons of the Columbia River Gorge lies Skamania Lodge - a rustic mountain retreat surrounded by breathtaking views and a complete reverence to nature.

Bed and Breakfast - Oregon and Portland

• MacMaster House Bed & Breakfast Downtown Portland getaway adjacent to Washington Park.

• Oregon Directory of Bed and Breakfasts, Inns, and Small Hotels

• Oregon Bed and Breakfasts part of the West Coast Bed and Breakfast Page.

• Oregon B&B's brought to you by Inn Roads.

• Oregon Bed and Breakfast Guild Directory Oregon's Inn keeping Professionals.  Hosted by InnSite, the Internet Directory of Bed & Breakfasts.

Restaurants

• McMenamins Pubs & Breweries  Two brothers have converted schools, poor farms, etc. into cafes, pubs, ballrooms, and hotels in the Portland area.

• Microbrewery Guide Portland has lots of them.

• Oregon Live: Diner  The Oregonian's restaurant guide. Search by neighborhood and cuisine.

• Portland Area Restaurant Guide  A free restaurant guide with reviews.

• Positively Entertainment and Dining - Online!  Featuring the best in Portland, Oregon and surrounding areas.

• Portland Pizza Joints  

• Portland Tribune's Dining Guide  One of the best online sites to find an eating place in Portland.

• Restaurants in Portland, Oregon  Reviewed by Sally Bernstein and Dana Schwartz.

• Western Culinary Institute  Western Culinary is one of Portland's best kept secrets. Gourmet meals at unbelievably low prices.  Now affiliated with the famous French cooking school, Le Cordon Bleu.

• Where to Eat Courtesy of the Portland Oregon Visitors Association.

• Willamette Week Food Finder  Find places to eat by area.   

• World Guide To Vegetarianism  Portland area vegetarian restaurants.

Transportation

• Portland International Airport  Includes arrival and departure information

• Tri-Met  Bus and Light Rail Schedule.

• Portland Guide to Bicycling  Everything you need to know about biking in Portland.

• Portland Streetcars  Information on the new streetcar line that will loop the downtown area.

TV, Radio, Magazines, and Newspapers

TV

• KATU 2

• KOIN 6

• KGW 8

• KPDX 49

• OPB  Oregon public TV

• Portland Cable Access  Portland Cable Access bill themselves as "your community media first amendment forum"

RADIO

• The Portland Radio Guide

• Oregon Public Broadcasting

MAGAZINES

• Computerbits Magazine

• Historical Gazette  Linking the past with the future - excellent source about Oregon history.

• Portland Monthly The first issue came out in October 2003.

• Oregon Business Channel

• Metro Parent  Metro Parent is a monthly magazine that features local issues and is a resource for Portland activities and outings as well as a monthly listing of area family events.

NEWSPAPERS

• Curry Coastal Pilot is a community newspaper serving Curry County on the Southern Oregon Coast from Brookings, Oregon.

• Daily Journal of Commerce  Covers the building industry.

• Oregon News Network  The News-Review covers Douglas County, Oregon.

• Portland Tribune  Free paper that is published on Tuesdays and Fridays. Good stories about Portland communities and "human interest."

• Portland Mercury  Free weekly with excellent coverage of the arts and entertainment.

• The Portland Business Journal

• The Oregonian  State's largest newspaper.

• The Skanner  Voice of the African American community in Portland.

• Willamette Week Alternative weekly free tabloid - some call it the "Village Voice" wannabe.

• Portland Parent

Cam Sites

• Channel 6000 - Weather Cams  Live shots of various locations in and around Portland.

• PittockCam Lovely Portland, Oregon as viewed from the city's Pittock Mansion.  

• Tripcheck  Oregon Department of Transportation cam that allows commuters to check commute routes.

Arts, Museums, Galleries, and Entertainment

• Arts for the Artists  Portland-based non-profit organization made up of musicians, dancers and painters who create for a living—as well as parents, educators, businesspeople and friends of the arts dedicated to raising awareness and funding for arts education in tri-county schools.

• Beverly Cleary Sculpture Garden for Children  Ramona Quimby is the beloved young heroine of Beverly Cleary's whimsical books about growing up in Northeast Portland.  She has been immortalized, along with Henry Huggins and Henry's dog Ribsy, in the Beverly Cleary Sculpture Garden for Children in Portland's Grant Park (which is four blocks from the real Klickitat Street).

• Chinese Garden The Classical Chinese Garden Society, the City of Portland, the City of Suzhou, and the Classical Chinese Garden Trust have worked to build the largest Suzhou style garden outside of China. The garden opened to the public in September 2000.

• Farmers' Market in Portland  Open on Saturdays and Wednesdays during the summer and fall.

• Oregon Historical Society Museum

• Oregon Live  Entertainment via The Oregonian (state largest newspaper).

• Oregon Maritime Center and Museum

• Oregon Museum of Science and Industry

• ORLO  Italian for "on the brink" or "edge"- Orlo is a nonprofit organization using the creative arts to explore environmental themes.

• Oregon Zoo Located minutes from downtown.  MAX, the light rail system, has a stop at the zoo.

• Portland Art Museum  One of the better art collections - don't miss the museum on your visit.  July 2001:  The museum unveils the largest acquisition in its history, the collection of America's most influential art critic, Clement Greenberg.

• Portland Center for the Performing Arts  The Portland Center for the Performing Arts is comprised of three main buildings:
  - Keller Auditorium on SW 3rd between Market & Clay
  - The Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall (home of the Oregon Symphony) at SW Broadway at Main
  - The New Theatre Building, containing the Dolores Winningstad Theatre, the Newmark Theatre, and the new Brunish Hall at SW Broadway at Main

• Portland Parks and Recreation

• Portland Saturday Market

• Rose Festival  A traditional festival held in June - great parade.

• The Regional Arts and Culture Council Their events calendar tracks plays, art shows, dance, and concerts. 

Film

• Cinema 21 Home Page

• Clinton Street Theater The place in Portland to see The Rocky Horror Picture Show.

• Northwest Film Center  The Portland Art Museum's Northwest Film Center is a regional media arts resource and service organization based in Portland, Oregon founded to encourage the study, appreciation and utilization of the moving image arts.

Theatre

• Artists Repertory Theatre  Non-profit professional theatre company.

• The Musical Theatre Company

Music

• Cascade Blues Association  A non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation and promotion of blues and roots music in Oregon and Washington.

• Metropolitan Youth Symphony  A non-profit youth musical group consisting of seven different performing groups totaling approximately 480 young musicians from five to twenty-two years old.

• Oregon Symphony Their home in Portland is the Arlene Schnitzer Hall.  The players have created their own web site called Concert Goers Guide - excellent site to learn more about instruments and classical music.  

• Portland Festival Symphony  Free Summer Concerts in the Parks.

• Portland Music Webring  Over 1,300 music groups 

• Portland Online MusicNet

• Portland Opera  Company produces opera and presents national Broadway productions.

Arboretums, Parks, and Gardens

• International Rose Garden  Located in Washington Park.

• Japanese Gardens Adjacent to the International Rose Garden.

• Portland Parks  

Recreation

• Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area

• Columbia Gorge Discovery Center

• Great Outdoor Recreation Guide

• Hiking in the Columbia Gorge

• Hiking (statewide)

• Portland Metro Golf Guide

• Timberline Lodge Ski area and historic hotel on top of Mt. Hood.

• Windsurfing in the Columbia Gorge area

Outdoor Clubs and Conservation

• Audubon Society of Portland  Very active organization with numerous trips and activities. 

• Bergfreunde  Downhill ski club.

• Columbia River Volkssport/Walking Club  CRVC is a non-profit organization based in Portland, Oregon.  CRVC organizes quality non-competitive walking events in scenic and historic areas.

• Cycle Oregon  Cycle Oregon is an annual seven day bicycle tour that provides the opportunity to experience and explore rural Oregon.  Each September 2,000 cyclists travel a different route on paved roads that open the door to the places and people that make Oregon special. 

• GreenScene Newsletter Metro's publication about the region's natural areas, outdoor events and volunteer opportunities; printed and mailed quarterly

• Mazamas  Oregon's famous climbing club.  The Mazamas offer a variety of  outdoor activities.

• Natural Conservancy of Oregon  The mission of The Nature Conservancy is to preserve plants, animals and natural communities that represent the diversity of life on Earth by protecting the lands and waters they need to survive.

• Oregon Department of Fish and Game  Numerous education programs for every member of the family to include the kids and mom.

• Oregon Nordic Club Outdoor activities with emphasis on cross-country skiing.

• Oregon Shoreline Conservation Coalition  Dedicated to the protection of Oregon's coastal environment and the public trust therein.

• The Trust for Public Land  The Trust for Public Land is a national nonprofit working exclusively to protect land for human enjoyment and well-being. 

• Willamette Pedestrian Coalition WPC is a non-profit community-based membership organization in the greater Portland area dedicated to promoting walking and making the conditions for walking safe and attractive.

Adult Sports

• Oregon Adult Soccer Association  Soccer for the adults - both male and female.

• Portland Cricket Club - Organization for cricket lovers and players. Site includes club history, officers, match schedule, and contact information.

• United States Fencing Association - Fencing association offers information about Oregon clubs, upcoming events, and tournament results.

Professional Sports Team

• Portland Beavers  Class AAA baseball affiliated with the San Diego Padres.  New to Portland in 2001.

• Portland Timbers  The Portland Timbers are an expansion franchise of the United Soccer Leagues' A-League - new to Portland in 2001.

• Portland Trailblazers  NBA basketball.

• Portland Winter Hawks  Western Hockey League team - 18 teams in three divisions.

Kids Resources

• Audubon Society of Portland  This organization has excellent programs to include summer camps for kids.

• Kids Portland Weather Keys in on the weather in the Portland area.  This site is good for all ages.

• Kids on the Block Awareness Program  A Portland Oregon nonprofit educational organization, uses life-size puppets to help children learn to understand and accept differences in one another and to protect themselves in difficult situations

• Northwest Parent Connection  A colorful and fun site that is structured around the Portland community.  Includes parenting articles, resources, interactive forums, an activity guide, and more.

• Multnomah County Library Kids  A good place to start with links to all kinds of activities and aids. We especially like their page called read to your baby.

• Oregon Kids  Interesting and fun website for children of many ages to enjoy.  Features games, surveys, homework help, links, and even has an section for parents.

• Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI)  Make sure you see the grossology exhibit.

• Oregon Parent Information and Resource Center  The Oregon Parent Information and Resource Center is a US Department of Education Parental Assistance Center. OPIRC's Web site includes research-based Hot Topics articles, links, a lending library of books, audio and video, training materials, and research reports, and contact information for the parent serving agencies across the state that are OPIRC sites.

• Oregon Partnership  Provides many local resources for parents and youth.

• Oregon Zoo Located minutes from downtown.  MAX, the light rail system, has a stop at the zoo.

• PBS for Kids  PBS Kids Online has thousands of pages to explore with loads of learning fun.  Just had to include this site even though we are suppose to address Portland-based resources.  Try the "silly songs".

• Portland Children's Museum  Located next to the Oregon Zoo.

• Portland Fire Women's NBA Team  The team's page for kids.

• Portland Radio Guide for Kids  Listings of radio programs for kids.  Some of us are old enough to have grown up with radio (no TV) and listening to wonderful weekly shows. 

Commerce and Economic Data

• FedStats The Federal Interagency Council on Statistical Policy. maintains this site to provide easy access to the full range of statistics and information produced by 70 government agencies.  If you like numbers, you will love FedStats.

• Oregon District Export Council  Promoting international trade in Oregon and Southwest Washington.

• Oregon Economic & Community Development Department  The Oregon Economic and Community Development Department is a cabinet-level agency, reporting directly to the governor.

• Portland Development Commission  A city of Portland agency.  PDC has four major services:  redevelopment area planning; develops housing, retail, office and other projects; neighborhood revitalization; business retention, expansion and recruitment.

• US Census State Data Center  Among the best sources for state and local data available online.

• World Trade Center Portland  An International Resource.

Businesswomen's Resources

• American Business Women's Association

• Astra Society International

• Business Action Group

• National Association of Women in Construction - Portland Chapter

• Oregon Women Business Owners  Eugene, Oregon Tel: (541) 687-8353

• Southern Oregon Women's Access To Credit - Medford, Oregon

• Wired Women Web

• Women Entrepreneurs of Oregon

• Women's Business Center - A Native American business network

• Zonta Club of Portland

Religion

DMOZ Links

• Westside Christian Churches

• Eastside Christian Churches

• Jewish

  Christian Churches

Baptist

• Beavercreek Baptist Church - Beavercreek

• First Baptist Church - Beaverton - includes mission statement, history, information on ministries, and more.

• Greater Gresham Baptist Church - Gresham - information on the services, the pastor, and more.

• Heritage Baptist Church - Hillsboro

• Milwaukie First Baptist Church - Milwaukie

• Village Baptist Church - Beaverton

Catholic

• Archdiocese of Portland

• Holy Rosary Parish and Priory - Portland

• Our Lady of the Lake Parish - Lake Oswego - information on the church, service times, and the school.

• Shalom Prayer Center - Mount Angel - retreat and meeting center for people of all faiths and cultural traditions.

• St. Irene Byzantine Catholic Church - Portland - serving Ruthenians, Ukrainians, Romanians, and anyone interested in Eastern Christianity in the Portland area.

• St. Stanislaus Parish - Portland - Polish church established in 1907.

Episcopal

• Trinity Cathedral - Located in Northwest Portland - Numerous programs to include music and spiritual education.

• Episcopal Churches in Western Oregon

Lutheran

• Community of Christ Church - Hillsboro - provides local schedules, newsletter, and pastoral information.

• Creator Lutheran Church - Clackamas - offers traditional and progressive worship.

• Memorial Lutheran Church - Vancouver 

Presbyterian

• First Presbyterian Portland - Downtown church with a million dollar organ.

• First Presbyterian Church - Vancouver - home of Noah's Ark pre-school program.

• Kenton United Presbyterian Church - Portland

• Sunset Presbyterian  Westside location mega church

• Valley Community Presbyterian Church - Portland

Nondenominational

• Beaverton Christian Church - Beaverton - Christ-centered body of believers committed to bringing people to Christian maturity.

• Bridge City Community Church - Portland - connecting people with God and each other through Jesus Christ.

• Cedar Mill Bible Church - Portland - mega church non-denominational Bible Church located on West side.

• Christian Faith Church - Lake Oswego - a Bible based family church.

• Church at Troutdale - Portland - fellowship "The Restoration of the Gospel of Christ."

• Family Worship Center - Gresham - includes calendar of events, information on their school, and more.

• Grace Chapel - Wilsonville - seeking To know Jesus Christ and to make Him known.

• Harbour Community Church  Portland - meets at the Mission Theatre.

• Harvest Christian Church - Troutdale

• Healing Hands Ministries - Portland - evangelistic outreach and weekly church services.

• Holgate Family Worship - Portland

• Imago Dei Community Church - Portland - to take the whole Gospel to the whole person and equip them to become mature in Christ.

• Living Hope Fellowship - Aloha - dedicated to changing the spiritual climate through prophetic intercession and the culture of our communities with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

• Newberg Christian Church - Newberg - contact information, photos, and newsletter download available.

• Peoples Church - Vancouver

• Singing Hills Christian Church - Hillsboro 

• True Life Fellowship - Beaverton - non-denominational church dedicated to reaching out to the community.

• Universal Matrix Church of Oregon - Portland

Other

• Chinese Churches in Portland

• First Unitarian Church of Portland

• Church of Christ - Beaverton - contains Bible study material.

• East County Church of Christ - Gresham 

• Linwood Church of Christ - Milwaukie - offers news, worship schedule, preschool information, and more.

• Mission Portland Christian Network  Christian singles club - they claim upwards of 500 people attend their dances.

  Jewish

• Congregation Neveh Shalom - Portland - Conservative egalitarian congregation dedicated to providing a home for traditional observance, study, and gathering for the local Jewish population.

• Congregation Beth Israel - Portland - Reform

• Congregation Shaarie Torah - Portland - traditional synagogue

• Mittleman Jewish Community Center - Nonprofit organization serving the Jewish community. Includes events, membership, facilities, and classes for kids and adults.

  Buddhism

• Portland Shambhala Center - Portland - offers meditation instruction and practice in Vajrayana Buddhism and Shambhala training, as taught to western students by Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche.

• Zen Commmunity of Oregon - Portland - practices sitting meditation, and is affiliated with the lineages of Maezumi Roshi (Soto) and Harada Roshi (Rinzai).

  Islam

• Ahmadiyya Movement in Islam - This site provides information about lectures on Islam at the Portland Rizwan Mosque.

Newsgroups

• pdx.books - Information about various books

• pdx.computing - Computing information

• pdx.forsale - Stuff for sale

• pdx.games - Talk about games

• pdx.general - General discussions

• pdx.golf - Talk regarding golf

• pdx.movies - Talk regarding movies

• pdx.music - Talk regarding music

• pdx.online - On-line information. (BBS's, Usenet access, etc.)

• pdx.running - Running information

• pdx.singles - Singles information

• pdx.slug - Sun Users group

• pdx.soc Social events in Portland, Oregon

• pdx.sports Sports in Portland, Oregon

• pdx.telecom Issues regarding telecommunications

• pdx.weather

Oregon Blogs

• AboutItAll has 30-plus blog writers from Oregon. 

• Dr. Pat is one of the funniest guys in our city.  Physician (geriatrician), musician, hunter, and a very dry sense of humor.

• EatonWeb Portal has a couple of things going for it.  First, it has a "clean look" to it.  Secondly, you can read a few words about the blogs before deciding to enter. This portal seems to catered to the more literate blog writers. 

• ORblogs is a site devoted to keeping a list of links to weblogs written by people who live in the state of Oregon, USA.  You can sort this one by where the bloggers reside (city) within Oregon.

• Portland Web  is a favorite for geeks with lists of coffee shops and quaint places to hang out in Portland.  Good design and easy to navigate. 

Environmental Friendly

• Oregon Solutions is an online resource that provides tools for individuals interested in sustainability to connect with resources, organizations, agencies and other inspiring individuals who are putting progressive ideas into action.

• Portland Greenmap  The free map allows people to make better choices in finding environmentally conscious places and things. More than 1,200 "green" features are identified in the Portland metro area.   You can download the map as well as "Neighborhood Greenmaps" at the Greenmap Web site.

• Redirect  ReDirect creates tools that promote the growth of businesses that promote socially responsible, environmentally wise, and healthy lifestyles.

• Sustainable Industries Journal  The Pacific Northwest's first trade publication for sustainable industries. It explores "economic gain through environmental innovation."

Other

• Calendar of Events  Includes cultural, sports, festivals, etc.

• City of Portland  Official home page for the City of Portland. 

• City Auditor Annual Review Report  Annual Service Efforts and Accomplishments Report evaluates performance in the City's nine largest service areas.

• Elder Steps  Senior transition and elder planning services.

• Hometown  Oregonlive site with links to over 250 organizations in the Portland area - covers everything from A (Adventist Adoption) to Y (Yellow Bike Project).  No Zs yet.

• Literary Arts  A non-profit organization that promotes the importance of language as a means to express, explore and experience the world in which we live.  If you're interest in poetry and books, they have many outstanding programs.

• Oregon Reference  Sam' guide to everything you wanted to know about Portland and Oregon.

• Northwest Parent Connection  Site for planning children's activities.

• Portland Area Library System - PORTALS  Portland Oregon  Area Library System.

• Portland Planning History  Ernie Bonner, who served as Portland's planning director under Mayor Neil Goldschmidt in the 70s, created this website.  It full of history and interesting interviews.

• World Affairs Council of Oregon  The World Affairs Council is a non-profit educational organization whose purpose is to broaden public understanding of world affairs. on international affairs