Fun Things to Do

Guest Author: Julie Bonn Heath

Best Seafood Diner - Oregon

Cranky Sue’s in Cannon Beach, Oregon is a must-stop for anyone traveling along the Oregon Coast. Sue (who really isn’t very cranky at all) is a kick in the pants and whips up delightful, down-to-earth dishes for all tastes. … More things you should do’…

The Original Pancake House was founded in Portland, Oregon in 1953 by Les Highet and Erma Hueneke. Drawing upon their many years of experience in the culinary field, and their extensive working knowledge of authentic national and ethnic pancake recipes they were … More things you should do’…

Hood River Hops Fest - Live music, more than two dozen breweries, Gorge wines, much food, play area for kids.

“Hops Fest started as a tribute to the great, fresh-hopped microbrews of the Pacific Northwest, and that still is the reason that thousands … More things you should do’…

Voodoo Doughnuts - Famous for their girth, our doughnuts are made fresh with love and care. You can pay us more for our product which is locally made, locally owned, and an honest dream come true, or you can buy cheaper, megalacorp, … More things you should do’…

Diana Krall Tickets and Tour Schedule

I’ve got tickets - 3rd row - to see Diana Krall in Santa Barbara this summer! This will be my 3rd time seeing her live - once at Yoshi’s in Oakland and once at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles. She is so … More things you should do’…

From humble beginnings on Northwest 23rd, Chef Bo Kline and Typhoon! have become icons of the Northwest food scene. Blending classic Thai hospitality with contemporary style, Bo’s unique menu is inspired by the pushcarts of the peasants and the palaces of her … More things you should do’…

Any evening at the historic Crystal Ballroom is literally a multi-tiered experience. The menu above and the links at left will guide you through the steady flow of music, food, beverages and fun raging on the Crystal’s three floors and in the … More things you should do’…

Hip Chicks do Wine is making fun wine and wine fun at their urban winery in Southeast Portland, Oregon.

In August of 2001, they opened their not so ordinary winery in a not so ordinary location. An industrial district, tucked in between Reed … More things you should do’…

Considered one of the top ten seafood restaurants in the nation, Jake’s Famous Crawfish has been a downtown Portland landmark for more than 110 years.

Jake’s features more than 30 varieties of fresh fish and seafood flown in daily, making a true Pacific … More things you should do’…

No More Blues

The Safeway Waterfront Blues Festival, now in its 18th year, is the largest blues festival on the West Coast and the second largest blues festival in the nation.

The festival not only brings the best blues artists to Portland, it … More things you should do’…