Katie & Anthony

July 7, 2024 • Damascus, OR

Katie & Anthony

July 7, 2024 • Damascus, OR

Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area

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Oregon, USA
(541) 308-1700

The scenic Columbia River Gorge offers many hikes (all are mostly uphill and downhill), waterfall vistas, the historic Vista House (pictured.) You can take Highway 84 out to Hood River to explore breweries, wineries, and loop around Mt. Hood for more hiking. Trillium Lake and Mirror Lake offer breathtaking mountain views and easy loop hikes.

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Hopscotch Portland

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1020 SE 10th Ave, Portland, OR 97214, USA

Interactive art installation to titillate the senses! Hopscotch is quite popular so guests may consider reserving a time months in advance (linked below.) It is located in the Central Eastside neighborhood near local breweries, a cidery with over 50 taps, restaurants galore, and many other activities such as bowling and an indoor mini golf pub.

International Rose Test Garden

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400 SW Kingston Ave, Portland, OR 97205, USA
(503) 823-3636

World famous rose garden on a sprawling property. This garden is located near beautiful Washington Park, Forest Park, the Portland Japanese Garden, and the Oregon Zoo.

The Grotto

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8840 NE Skidmore St, Portland, OR 97220, USA
(503) 254-7371

A peaceful and stunning Grotto which offers mass times and a meditative environment where you won't believe you are in the middle of a city.

McMenamins Edgefield

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2126 SW Halsey St, Troutdale, OR 97060, USA
(503) 669-8610

Sprawling property with chip golf course, movie theater, hotel, winery, distillery, brewery, gardens, and several restaurants.

McMenamins Kennedy School

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5736 NE 33rd Ave, Portland, OR 97211, USA
(503) 249-3983

Converted school building with several bars/eateries, movie theater. You can reserve some time in the atmospheric soaking pool for $15. It is very relaxing! You can also spend time in the Detention and Boiler Room bars for a drink and some scooby snacks (mini corn dogs).

Portland Art Museum

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1219 SW Park Ave, Portland, OR 97205, USA
(503) 226-2811

Rotating art exhibits in the middle of downtown. Try some food carts and explore the city.

Knot Springs

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33 NE 3rd Ave Suite 365, Portland, OR 97232, USA
(503) 222-5668

A relaxing springs experience at the base of the Burnside Bridge. Enjoy city views while relaxing in the tepidarium and hot pool before experiencing the therapeutic cold plunge, steam room, and sauna. You will leave feeling brand new and refreshed. $89 gets you an hour and a half in the springs. Massage and other treatments are available with one hour in the springs included in the treatment price. We recommend the foot rub experience for $159 where they have beer and rosé on tap while you can chat or meditate in the chair. We recommend booking weekend visits at least one week in advance as they fill up quick! Contact and booking info can be found at the link below.

Need more to do or restaurant recommendations? Just let us know, we would be happy to assist!