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Alameda Brewhouse

More local beer (Matt suggests the XX Blackbear Stout), brewery food. http://www.alamedabrewhouse.com/home

Bumblekiss

Yummy! A tiny little neighborhood restaurant with tasty breakfasts, (and good lunch, we hear, we just haven't had it yet!). They use mostly local produce.

Caldera Public House

Located near Mt Tabor Park, Caldera is a quiet neighborhood restaurant (not open on Mondays!) with a nice shady patio out back.

Hopworks Urban Brewery

Good beer! An all organic brewery, with food made with local ingredients. (and there's a Ms. Pacman arcade game located on the top floor) http://www.hopworksbeer.com/

Ken's Artisan Pizza

www.kensartisan.com

Laurelwood Public House and Brewery

Good beer, decent food, family friendly atomosphere, nothing too fancy! There's a patio on the rooftop in case of nice weather! http://www.laurelwoodbrewpub.com/

Cannon Beach

A nice location on the coast, a large beach with rocky scenery. A little more "upscale" than neighboring Seaside.

Forest Park

Here's one BIG park! Good for hiking, biking, etc. http://www.portlandonline.com/parks/finder/index.cfm?PropertyID=127&action=ViewPark

Governor Tom McCall Waterfront Park

http://www.portlandonline.com/parks/finder/index.cfm?action=ViewPark&PropertyID=156

Hood River

Hood River is home to windsurfing, kiteboarding and is also a point along the Mt Hood Loop

Japanese Garden Society of Or

Japanese Gardens, located in Washington Park, just uphill from the Rose Gardens. $8 admission for adults. http://www.japanesegarden.com/

Mt Hood

...a general location. Take a drive around and check out the scenery, hiking, and end in Hood River and stop at local fruit stands on the way! (the "fruit loop": http://www.hoodriverfruitloop.com/index.html)

Mt St Helens Nat'l Monument

http://www.fs.fed.us/gpnf/mshnvm/

Mt Tabor Park

A neighborhood park built on an extinct volcano...a good place to relax. http://www.portlandonline.com/parks/finder/index.cfm?action=ViewPark&PropertyID=275&searchtext=mt%20tabor

Multnomah Falls

A 620ft tall waterfall, with hiking trails and a visitor center. FYI...you will likely get damp from the overspray if you do any hiking, dress accordingly if weather is cool. Other great hiking opportunities are along the road near Multnomah Falls (Horsetail Falls, Ponytail Falls, Latourell Falls).

Portland Classical Chinese Garden

Chinese gardens. $7 admission for adults. http://www.portlandchinesegarden.org/