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In This Issue
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The Big Deal Hotel Package
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Exclusive rates at more than 35 hotels include:
- Overnight parking (average savings of $21/night downtown)
- Continental breakfast for two
- Plus savings on shopping, dining, the arts and more
For these deals and more, visit travelportland.com or call 1.877.962.3700.
Raise a Pint this Month
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July is Oregon Craft Beer Month and it's not too late to enjoy tastings, tappings and events throughout the city. The festival comes to a head with the Oregon Brewers Festival, July 24-27. Check out the events >>
Fun for the Whole Family
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Explore the Oregon Trail ... see the most authentic Japanese Garden outside of Japan ... soar above the treetops — with a Portland Attractions Pass, you and your family can visit the city's top 10 attractions at significant savings. Learn more >>
Maritime Heritage Festival
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Get your sea legs at this event celebrating Portland's nautical past and present, July 25-27. See vintage recreational, naval, commercial and eco-friendly vessels and experience boat rides, water-sports demonstrations and more.
Learn more >>
Calendar
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Through Aug. 2: Ancient Trees: Walking in the Footsteps of Dinosaurs at the World Forestry Center Discovery Museum
Through Aug. 21: Summer Concert Series at The Oregon Garden
Through Aug. 24: Oregon Zoo Summer Concerts
Through Sept. 1: Dinosaur Revolution at the Portland Children's Museum
Through Sept. 2: Dinosaurs! at the Oregon Zoo
Through Sept. 7: Klaus Moje at the Portland Art Museum
Through Sept. 7: Paul Goldman To Return to the Land at the Oregon Jewish Museum
Through Oct. 1: Dinosaurs: China's Ancient Giants at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI)
July 17-20: 2008 Gorge Games in the Columbia River Gorge
July 18-19: Portland Highland Games at Mt. Hood Community College
July 18-20: Yoshida's Sand in the City at Pioneer Courthouse Square
July 26 - Sept. 2: Behind the Shoji Art Show & Sale at the Portland Japanese Garden
July 29 - Aug. 3: Portland Opera presents A Chorus Line at Keller Auditorium
July 30: National Flower, Music on Main Street at the Portland Center for the Performing Arts
Aug. 6: Lions of Batucada, Music on Main Street at the Portland Center for the Performing Arts
Aug. 8-9: Tualatin Crawfish Festival at the lake at Tualatin Commons
Aug. 10: Providence Bridge Pedal in downtown Portland
Aug. 13: Stephanie Schniederman with Keith Schreiner, Music on Main Street at the Portland Center for the Performing Arts
Aug. 20: Jackstraw, Music on Main Street at the Portland Center for the Performing Arts
Aug. 21-24: Festa Italiana at Pioneer Courthouse Square
Aug. 24: Portland Century bicycle ride at Portland State University
Aug. 27: Mary Flower & Reggie Houston, Music on Main Street at the Portland Center for the Performing Arts
View all upcoming events >>
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This month, get the inside scoop as Portland comes alive with the sound of indie music, pints aplenty, and the perfect travel deal for you and the whole family.
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| Through July 31 |
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| Have We Got a Tip for You... |
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If your idea of the perfect vacation is to do what the locals do, look no further than GoSeePortland, a new social networking website where Portland residents and visitors share tips, ratings and reviews — and get customized travel recommendations. It’s a fun, easy and no-cost way to get an insider’s perspective on all things Portland.
Already know your favorite Portland spots? Tell us about it! Through July 31, the first 500 people to submit three tips on GoSeePortland will each receive a $25 dining certificate good at a top Portland restaurant, courtesy of American Express. Get the details >>
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| JULY 25-27 |
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| PDX Pop Now! |
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Like your music fresh and locally grown? Nobody showcases Portland’s edgy independent music scene better than PDX Pop Now! Fun for all ages, the three-day, no-cost volunteer-run festival features tons of Portland bands — from the nationally heralded to the up-and-coming. Learn more >>
Want to make the scene? Our Indie Music Hotel Package hooks you up with a stay at a rock 'n' roll hotel and an exclusive made-in-Portland CD. Book your stay >>
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| THROUGH AUG. 1 |
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| Cutting the Cost of Cutting-edge Art |
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Time is of the essence, so take advantage of this great deal now. Book your stay at a participating hotel by Aug. 1 for savings of up to $50 on your pass to TBA:08, the Portland Institute for Contemporary Art's Time-Based Art Festival (Sept. 5-14). The only festival of its kind in North America, TBA transforms the city with contemporary performance, dance, music, new media and visual arts projects. Your pass gives you the flexibility to enjoy the festival while offering considerable savings off individual ticket prices. Plus, when you book your TBA:08 hotel package, you'll also receive exclusive hotel rates, overnight parking, continental breakfast for two, and valuable coupons.
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| AUG. 21-24 |
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| Shred for Less at the AST Dew Tour — Wendy's Invitational |
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More than 150 of the top athletes in skateboarding, BMX and motocross will compete in the AST Dew Tour – Wendy’s Invitational, Aug. 21-24 at the Rose Quarter. In addition to the blood-pumping events, you can also catch a live concert, try out new products and interactive courses at the Outdoor Festival, and meet your favorite athletes.
Get 20% off general admission when you buy tickets online using the password TRAVELPDX. With your single ticket purchase, you will also receive a complimentary ticket to the opening-day events.
See the action from last year’s events in Portland.
Check out the videos >>
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| Art Walks Galore |
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In Portland, you’ll find a coffee shop on every corner — and an art walk in every neighborhood. Well, almost. If you love art, time your arrival for First Thursday, when Old Town and the Pearl District buzz with excitement as galleries swing open their doors to art buyers and admirers. Or First Friday, when the party crosses the river to the burgeoning Central Eastside Arts District. Or Last Thursday, when the Alberta Arts District turns wild and wonderful as hundreds of artists display their art and bare their souls on the gallery walls and sidewalks.
Download a First Thursday walking map >>
Download a First Friday walking map >>
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