It’s the go-to destination for foodies, trekkers, historians and adrenaline junkies. Called the windsurfing capital of the world, Hood River is located at the panoramic crossroads of the Columbia River Gorge and the Cascade Range. It’s chock-full of scenic hiking and mountain biking trails, craft breweries, wineries and farm-to-table bounty. We recommend doing it all. The drive is BREATHTAKING. About an hour and change from Portland.
This is one of the more breathtaking hikes you'll ever do if you've never been to the Pacific Northwest before.
This is where I proposed to Laura and our favorite place on earth. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RPB-Fw9Uj3M For anyone coming in early from out of state. This is a MUST do. It's about a 3 hour drive from Portland but worth every second of it. Situated between high-desert plains and tall peaks of the Cascade Range, Bend spans the Deschutes River for opportunities to fish, hike, camp, ski, mountain bike and go whitewater rafting. About 300 days of sunshine a year grace the Bend community, and other attractions include more than a dozen golf courses, microbreweries and a downtown district with independent restaurants and fashion boutiques.
One of the most beautiful coastlines in the country. It runs generally north–south along the Pacific Ocean, forming the western border of the state; the region is bounded to the east by the Oregon Coast Range. The Oregon Coast stretches approximately 362 miles (583 km) from the Columbia River in the north to the California state border in the south https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lghug7I3qs4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZislzup0dw
Where the Goonies is and where the movie was filmed. Super cool coastal town.
Fantastic views in downtown Portland and great food
https://www.travelportland.com/collection/alberta-arts-district/ Lined with shops, galleries, restaurants and bars, Northeast Alberta Street erupts into a colorful street fair on the last Thursday of every month
List of different ideas in Portland https://www.thrillist.com/entertainment/portland/things-to-do-in-portland