ION-GNSS: Things to Do in Portland, Oregon
September 14, 2010GPS World will once again cover the ION-GNSS Conference with exclusive live coverage. The conference takes place in Portland, Oregon, September 21-24. Check out gpsworld.com/ion, or sign up for our RSS or Twitter feeds for all the news.
For those attending, here are a few highlights and pastimes for out-of-towners coming to Portland.
Portland’s 4T Trail. Trail, tram, trolley, and train help you discover the delights of Oregon’s Rose City. Inaugurated in September 2009, 4T is a scenic loop that takes you around Portland’s attraction-packed southwest quadrant by train, trail, tram, and trolley — the four Ts — for less than $10 per person and a little shoe leather.
Stretching from downtown to 1,073-foot Council Crest, the city’s highest point, and back to the Willamette River, the 8.5-mile circuit is a great way to experience what makes this city of 582,000 one of the most admired communities in the nation: bountiful parks, historic architecture, a vibrant restaurant scene, and world-class art, all tucked into a gorgeous setting crisscrossed by rivers and framed by snowcapped peaks.
Director Park in Downtown Portland. One block west-northwest of the Portland Hilton Hotel, dozens of people sit at outdoor cafe tables relaxing with coffee or a bite to eat under a late-summer sun. A breeze carrying droplets from a fountain ruffles the yellowwood trees as a toddler chases a pigeon across the granite piazza. They've come to downtown Portland's Simon and Helen Director Park, where it may not be Italy, but it's as close as you can get on your lunch hour.
Portland's Best Microbreweries and Brewpubs. Known as America's Microbrew Capital, Portland has more than two dozen breweries. From Portland Brewing Company to BridgePort Ale House, find out where to get locally made suds around town.
Powell’s City of Books. At 68,000 square feet, Powell's City of Books is a book lover's paradise, the largest used and new bookstore in the world. Located in downtown Portland, Oregon, and occupying an entire city block, the store stocks more than a million new and used books. Nine color-coded rooms house more than 3,500 different sections, offering something for every interest, including an incredible selection of out-of-print and hard-to-find titles. The City's Rare Book Room gathers autographed first editions and other collectible volumes for readers in search of a one-of-a-kind treasure.
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