Traveling? Things To Do
Multnomah Falls: This is an autumn MUST!
This is something that is VERY Oregon and is one of the tallest waterfalls in the U.S. at 620 ft. A staple of Oregon history and beauty, noted by Lewis and Clark on his expedition in 1805, this waterfall is a MUST see in the fall and you're in luck! It's 15 minutes from our venue and directly off of I-84, exit 31, and has lookouts that are paved and a .2 walk from the car. No permits will be required by October.
Powell's City of Books
Done of Malia’s favorite places! Powell’s is the world's largest independent bookstore! Occupying a full city block, this iconic PDX store houses over a million new and used books across four floors and nine color-coded rooms. Be sure to grab a map when you enter the store!
Portland Japanese Garden: Another fall must see!
While I personally have never been, it is on my bucket list of things Coe and I need to do! The Garden sits nestled in the hills of Portland, Oregon’s iconic Washington Park, overlooking the city. The gardens are some of the most beautiful and authentic Japanese gardens in the world outside of Japan, with their fall foliage peaking in October!
Mt. Hood and Timberline Lodge
Timberline Lodge is a historic National Historic Landmark located 6,000 feet up on the southern flank of Oregon’s 11,245-foot Mt. Hood. Built in 1937, it is a premier year-round mountain resort offering skiing, snowboarding, hiking, and lodging, plus it is famously known as the exterior for the Overlook Hotel in the film The Shining (one of Malia's favorites!). You can go up just to see the lodge, walk around and take in the alpine views free of charge. There is so much to see or do around the lodge, and leading up to Mt. Hood!
Have a free day? Head to the oregon Coast!
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Beer and Wine! It's kinda what Oregon is known for...
There are WAYYY too many incredible breweries and wineries in the Colombia River Gorge, Portland and surrounding areas to count. Text Malia for recommendations if that's what you're looking for! 503-857-9682
Portland! The city of Bridges (and roses)
PDX is called "bridge city," due to the 12 primary bridges that span over the Willamette River (think... Will-am-itt or Willamette/ damn-it) within Portand City limits. St. John's bridge in North Portland, via Cathedral Park is by far my favorite bridge in PDX. Go grab a coffee and enjoy a pacific northwest fall day, the local way! If your interested in PDX bridges, check out this link: https://www.travelportland.com/attractions/portland-bridges/
Portland: The city of Roses
Portland is called the "City of Roses" or "Rose City" due to its ideal climate for growing roses! PDX has a vast history of planting them along streets, and the establishment of the prestigious International Rose Test Garden in 1917. The nickname was popularized by visitors in 1888 and solidified by the annual Portland Rose Festival which began in 1907. The International Rose Test Garden in Portland remains open in October, offering a quieter, experience with lingering blooms, though the peak season (June–September) has passed. While some roses remain, others are hit-or-miss, making it ideal for a scenic, uncrowded stroll rather than peak bloom viewing, and admission is FREE!
Vista House at Crown Point
A beautiful view of the Gorge, this historic 1918 observatory and "comfort station" perched 733 feet above the Columbia River. It offers panoramic Gorge views, a museum, and a gift shop, acting as a premier scenic viewpoint on the Historic Columbia River Highway!
