07.12.2023

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Consider us your tour guide

Your ultimate guide to tours of Portland

Portland Spirit’s Bigfoot Adventure Cruise includes narration by Sasquatch enthusiast and celebrity host Cliff Barackman. | Photo by @portlandspirit

Whether you’re a lifelong Portlander longing to embrace your inner tourist, or you have a limited amount of time in the Bridge City, here are 15+ tours guaranteed to show you the sights you want to see.

Note: Price estimates are based on individual adult rates available at the time of publishing. Check each company’s website to see current pricing.

Float on

Portland River Cruises | $40+ per person
Hop aboard the Portland Spirit to see the city from the vantage point of the Willamette River. Bring your appetite for a brunch, lunch, or dinner cruise, take in the views on a sightseeing voyage, or chart a course for Multnomah Falls on a high-speed jet boat to look for Bigfoot.

biking bicycle cycling portland pdx — Portland is consistently ranked as one of the top bike-friendly cities in the country.
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Photo via the city of Portland

Bike tours

Portland By Cycle | Free
Clever name aside, these guided tours offered by the City of Portland provide fun opportunities to explore local neighborhoods while offering tips on savvy and safe cycling, basic bike maintenance, and how to travel by bike year-round. All rides are loops with printable online maps and virtual previews.

Eat and drink

Forktown Food Tours | $115 per person
Taste your way through Portland’s unique culinary landscapes, which vary dramatically from neighborhood to neighborhood. Stick to classic flavors you know you’ll enjoy in downtown Portland, or branch out with eclectic and global cuisines along Northeast Mississippi Avenue and Southeast Division Street.

waterfall trolley portland pdx — The Waterfall Trolley travels between downtown Troutdale and Multnomah Falls.
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Photo by David Beagle via @waterfalltrolley

Gorge yourself

Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls Half Day Tour | $79 per person
Embark from downtown Portland on a four-hour trip traveling along the Historic Columbia River Highway and the Sandy River. Stops include Crown Point Vista House and some of Oregon’s most iconic waterfalls, including Multnomah Falls.

Explore the City of Roses

Asked

If you could design your dream city tour, which of the following features would you include?

A. Historic landmarks and iconic buildings
B. Local cuisine tastings
C. Street art and vibrant murals
D. Other

Let us know

Events

Wednesday, July 12

Duckworth Summer Wednesdays | Wednesday, July 12 | 6-9 p.m. | Kevin J. Duckworth Memorial Dock, Eastbank Esplanade, Portland | Free | Join the Human Access Project and Lloyd EcoDistrict for an evening swim in the Willamette River while lifeguards and DJ PopCartPDX keep things safe and fun.

Thursday, July 13

Mount Tabor Summer Concert | Thursday, July 13 | 6:30 p.m. | Caldera Amphitheater, Mt. Tabor Park, Portland | Free | Local Rio-style Samba band, Bloco Alegria, food vendors, baby goats, and face painting are in store at this Summer Free for All event.
Jewish Summer Festival | Thursday, July 13 | 7 p.m. | The Fields Park, 1099 NW Overton St., Portland | Free | Join Chabad Northeast Portland for kosher food vendors, shave ice, and an outdoor screening of “Woman in Gold.”

Friday, July 14

Zoo Nights | Friday, July 14 | 5:30-9 p.m. | Oregon Zoo, 4001 SW Canyon Rd., Portland | $19-$24 | The lion might sleep tonight, but human guests will be wide awake with plenty of good food and live entertainment — and the chance to get to know some of the creatures active during twilight hours.

Saturday, July 15

TeaFestPDX 2023 | Saturday, July 15 | 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. | World Forestry Center, 4033 SW Canyon Rd., Portland | $25 | Sip on the timeless beverage while shopping vendor booths and learning about its history, cultural importance, and modern applications — including how to make masala chai and kombucha at home.
Edgefield’s 112th Birthday Celebration | Saturday, July 15 | 11 a.m. | McMenamins Edgefield, 2126 SW Halsey St., Troutdale | Free | Wish this iconic venue a happy birthday by enjoying live music, joining a garden tour, checking out the plant sale, and indulging in food and drink specials.
Pinocchio: Animation Art Days | Saturday, July 15 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | Portland Art Museum, 1219 SW Park Ave., Portland | $22-$25 | Join the ShadowMachine Art Department for a peek into the artistic, animation, and storytelling processes involved in Guillermo del Toro’s award-winning take on a classic story.

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Last Call

💸 Deals on deals on deals

The best 2023 Prime Day deals to upgrade every room in the house

A photo of the Samsung TV "The Frame" with an oil painting of a tree displayed.

Yup, it’s on sale — snag the Samsung TV that doubles as a work of art. | Photo via Amazon

Boy, do we have good news for you: Amazon’s Prime Day deals are here. Browse our favorites:

Prime Day deal: SAMSUNG The Frame TV, ~~$1,497.99~~ $987.99 — Finally get a magazine-worthy living room with a TV that looks like a picture frame and displays art when it’s turned off.

Prime Day deal: Bose QuietComfort 45 Bluetooth Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones, ~~$329~~ $229 — This tried and true favorite has up to 22 hours of battery life.

See top deals for home

News Notes

Today Is

Stephen Zipprich Day of Appreciation. In April, the senior dispatcher for the Bureau of Emergency Communications (BOEC) was named North America’s 911 Dispatcher of the Year. Portland City Council proclaimed July 12, 2023, a day to honor “the important and life-saving work accomplished by Stephen Zipprich and all BOEC dispatchers every day.” (KGW)

Outdoors

A seasonal campfire ban is now in place for Mount Hood National Forest as swaths of Northwest Oregon experience drier-than-normal conditions. The US Forest Service said the ban is issued every summer to limit wildfire risks. Portable stoves and lanterns that use bottled fuel are permitted. (KOIN)

Real Estate

A home built in 1964 by developer Robert Rummer is for sale in Beaverton’s Denney Whitford neighborhood. Of the 750 so-called “Rummers” in the Portland area, less than half feature floor-to-ceiling windows, exposed beams, single-level floor plans, and interior atriums like this 2,040-sqft listing. (Portland Monthly)

Plan Ahead

A Northeast Portland bar will celebrate its centennial next month. The Sandy Hut’s weeklong birthday party kicks off Sunday, Aug. 13, and culminates in a block party on Saturday, Aug. 19, with live music, a beer garden, local food vendors, and the chance to show off your mechanical bull-riding skills. (The Oregonian/Oregon Live)

Eat

Fans of the Hulu comedy-drama series “The Bear” can satisfy cravings for various dishes featured in Season 2 without boarding a plane to Chicago. This newly published list will point you toward loaded Italian beef sandwiches, croissants, decadent chocolate cakes, deep-dish pizzas, and more mouth-watering meals. (EverOut Portland)

Ranked

The Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro area isn’t the best place to start a career in the US — but it isn’t the worst, according to a new study from Bankrate. The metro area landed in the middle of the 50-city ranking, which considered factors like job growth prospects, affordability, and quality of life. (Bankrate + Portland Business Journal)

The Word

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Trending

It’s the last day of Amazon Prime Day. Shop the deals, including 30% off the TV that looks like a picture frame on your wall.*

Entertainment

💖 Barbie, the ultimate trendsetter

We asked AI what a Barbie Dreamhouse would look like in Portland

Which Barbie Dreamhouse are you moving into? | Video via Giphy

Come on Barbie, let’s go party — in a Portland Barbie Dreamhouse.

“Barbie” will hit the big screen on Friday, July 21, and the movie has already caught the world’s attention through social media trends, collaborations, and local events inspired by the pink-obsessed Mattel doll.

We thought we would join the fun and create our own Barbie-inspired homes by asking WOMBO Dream AI Art Generator:

“What would an AI Barbie Dreamhouse look like in Portland, Oregon?”

Click the button below to see 10 different Portland-style homes and cast your vote on which you would move into.

Find your dream home

Shop

It’s the last day of Amazon Prime Day sales — aka, discounts on everything from iPads to furniture to nugget ice makers. Surf the sales or check out our picks. Note: Deals may be subject to change.

Family

Keep crumbs and messes under control with the iRobot Roomba that empties itself — it’s $400 off (yes, you read that right).

Eat

Bread makers are making a comeback, and we totally get why (read: soft, warm, homemade bread). Snag the Hamilton Beach Bread Maker that’s $34 off.

Arts

Customize tees, pillows, and totes with the Cricut Heat Press Machine’s pro-level heat-transfer that lasts through repeated washes. Get it while it’s 20% off.

Outdoors

Keep comfy and cool this summer with wear-anywhere black running shorts, discounted down from $24.99 to $18.39.

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
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From the editor

The American Red Cross has collected 50,000 fewer blood donations than needed over the last two months — and is worried about a looming shortage. This month, the Red Cross is offering some incentives to donate, including free dry bags, gift cards, and the chance to win a trip to New York (and a private shark dive adventure at Long Island Aquarium). Find out how to give blood in the Portland area.

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