Portland, Oregon is an excellent site for honeymooners and newlyweds looking for a fun, romantic time. The city is located in the Pacific Northwest, a popular vacation spot for nature buffs. For especially romantic scenery, plan your Portland trip between April and mid-October so you can avoid the rainy season and take in the beautiful fall colors. Get out your day planner, because there are plenty of hikes, hotels and restaurants to visit on your romantic getaway.
Plan a day trip to the Colombia River Gorge in Portland. The gorge is a 1,200 mile long river which forms a natural border between Oregon and Washington. It was carved out by glacial waters, and there are 4,000 foot cliffs to create a romantic view. When you're done, take a hike or ride a bike down Portland's Forest Trail. This is part of a 40-mile loop of hiking trails along the Colombia River. You can also ride a horse through the forest with your new spouse. For a tour of the city, take a streetcar tour.
For a romantic night in Portland, stay at the Hotel Vintage Plaza. It is located right in the middle of downtown Portland, so you can travel conveniently to the Pioneer Place Mall or the art museum. The hotel offers high-speed wireless Internet and cable television. Or opt for the romance package at the Heathman Hotel in Portland's financial district. "Travel and Leisure Magazine" voted it one of the 500 Best Hotels in the World in 2009. The service is award-winning and the rooms are luxurious. Enjoy wireless Internet and "Books by Your Bedside", a special package which gives you access to any genre you'd like, including romance.
Hotel Vintage Plaza
422 SW Broadway
Portland, OR 97205
The Heathman Hotel
1001 SW Broadway at Salmon
Portland, OR 97205
503-241-4100
When you and your loved one get hungry, head over to the Portland City Grill for steak and seafood. If you want organic food and a romantic atmosphere, try Higgins Restaurant and Bar. There, you can share a fine wine or tasty beer with someone you love. Grolla Restaurant and Wine Bar on Killingsworth Street has live jazz entertainment on weekends. Certain restaurants even offer discounts for late eaters who arrive after 9 p.m.
Portland City Grill
111 Southwest 5th Avenue
Portland, OR 97204
503-525-5260
www.portlandcitygrill.com
Higgins Restaurant and Bar
1239 Southwest Broadway
Portland, OR 97205
503-222-9070
higgins.ypguides.net
Grolla Restaurant and Wine Bar
2930 Northeast Killingsworth Street
Portland, OR 97211
503-493-9521
