COLUMBIA GORGE STERNWHEELER CRUISES
Dinner, lunch or brunch cruises in the beautiful Sternwheeler up the scenic Columbia Gorge. For schedule information call (541) 374-8427 or Toll Free 800-643-1354. Yachts-O-Fun also offers short cruises on the Willamette, Columbia, and Columbia Gorge.
FAIRS
Portland's Multnomah County Fair is just one of four county fairs held every summer in the greater Portland area. Across the Columbia River in Vancouver, the Clark County Fair features nationally known entertainment. The Clackamas County Fair on the southeast side of Portland and the Washington County Fair to the west have great rides, entertainment and fun for the entire family. Just one hour south of Portland is the state Capitol, Salem, which hosts the Oregon State Fair at summer's end.
GROTTO
58 acres of peace, beauty and solitude is the beautiful Historic Monument of Mary, Mother of God. The heart of the Sanctuary is Our Lady's Grotto.
MT. HOOD FESTIVAL OF JAZZ
This festival has received national attention and is held at the Mt. Hood Community College Stadium. The program includes a jazz round-robin featuring 12 local jazz bands at 12 local restaurants. Friday night, the weekend begins with the Great Street Dance in Gresham where Main Street is blocked off and at least three bands jam with famous guest soloists and singers. Saturday and Sunday, the music continues in an outdoor picnic-like atmosphere with many talented local and nationally known musicians and vocalists. Food and drink abound, and fun, great music, and sun are everywhere.
MT. HOOD/TIMBERLINE LODGE
The State's highest mountain towers 11,000 feet and keeps visitors entertained all year long. Skiing is available all year, as well as hiking, climbing, and fishing. Timberline Lodge was built in the 1930's by the US Works Projects Administration and is at the 6,000-foot level of beautiful Mt. Hood.
MULTNOMAH KENNEL CLUB
A totally enclosed four-floor complex with each floor offering a different type of seating and food service. Pari-mutual wagering on swift racing greyhounds provides exciting entertainment Tuesday-Saturday with Saturday matinees; late April-September.
OREGON COAST
The Pacific Ocean offers 400 miles of unspoiled, gorgeous coastline. Just over an hour from Portland's downtown, the coast is a great side excursion. Shilo Inns dominates the coast with five lovely locations. Check our location in Seaside, Warrenton/Astoria, Tillamook & Newport.
OREGON MUSEUM OF SCIENCE & INDUSTRY (OMSI)
The entire family is invited to explore and experience science first-hand. New location at 1945 SE Water Avenue on the east bank of the Willamette River. For theater schedules and exhibit information, call (503) 797-4000. Open daily except December 25.
PIONEER COURTHOUSE SQUARE
The downtown Portland public square with its Corinthian pillars and lavender and purple tiled waterfall offers a pleasant stopping point. Its brick-paved floor is engraved with names of over 60,000 financial contributors to its construction.
PORTLAND BUILDING
The newer civic building with its garland ledges provides a sturdy platform for Portlandia, an almost 37-foot hammered copper sculptural representation of the female figure on the Portland city seal. Second only to the Statue of Liberty in size for a sculpture of this kind.
PORTLAND INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY
Features all types of racing from local motor cross racing, drag racing and local car clubs to internationally known drivers of the CART/PPG Indy Car World Series and Grand Prix races.
PORTLAND MEADOWS
Enjoy horse racing every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from late October to late April. Glass-enclosed, climate controlled grandstand has three floors of excellent viewing area, plus everything from hot dogs and cold beer to cocktails and complete dinners. Closed circuit TV monitors throughout the facility. Accessible paddock area for a close look at horses and jockeys before each race. Come early Sunday for a free handicapping class.
PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY
Home of the Portland Vikings and School of Performing Arts (call 503-229-3105 for schedule). For additional news on concerts and entertainment, call (503) 229-3711.
OREGON ZOO, FORESTRY CENTER, ROSE GARDEN & JAPANESE GARDEN
Located in Washington Park off Highway 26, these attractions shouldn't be missed!
ROSE FESTIVAL
Held every spring, this 17-day festival attracts nationwide attention to its more than fifty events including the spectacular Grand Floral Parade, the Junior Rose Parade, the carnival-like Fun Center, CART/PPG Indy Car World Series Races, Hot Air Balloon Classic, the arrival of Naval Ships from several nations, the Annual Rose Show, and many more family fun activities.
GROUP PACKAGES AVAILABLE!
A great way to celebrate a special event is with an "Evening at the Park." They will tailor make a package for your group to meet your needs. Contact (503) 667-7700 and ask for Group Sales, or e-mail at groups@multnomahgreyhoundpark.com
We can provide the names of recreational booking agents and/or guides for many of the aforementioned activities.
For SHILO INNS RESERVATIONS,
call toll-free Nationwide 1-800-222-2244
Contact the Portland/Oregon Visitors Association at (503) 222-2223
for visitor information or (503) 233-3333 for events information.
