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@Sssmg7893 ай бұрын
FYI from a portland native, Voodoo Donuts are nasty. It’s a complete tourist trap. Don’t wait in line for heaps of sugar on top of bread dough. If you come to Portland, hit up Blue Star donuts for a faaaar tastier and unique donuts. Trust me!
@Neo-Najarin3 ай бұрын
The bacon maple bar is the only one I like. And I can make it at home.
@robgronotte16 ай бұрын
I live in Portland so was surprised I had never heard of the "Oregon Vortex". It's actually in southern Oregon, a 4 hour drive away.
@lucasmembrane47633 ай бұрын
It's a simple optical illusion created by an unusual pattern of terrain, kind of like those rare spots on highways where you get a little puzzled about whether you are driving slightly uphill or slightly downhill, enhanced by many generations of sensationalist writing and decorated with a small collection of boring deceptive gimmicks with similarly minimal effects. If you are any less credulous than a 6th grader, the Shanghai tunnels in Portland are similarly disappointing.
@octaviatheappalled9125 ай бұрын
The Vortex - located "a little outside Portland," hunh? Blimey, it's a four-hour drive! Over 250 miles away, actually! It's a cool place, but it is not really close to Portland.
@brianwilcox25435 ай бұрын
Another weird thing you can only find in Portland: Me! The Paul Bunyan statue had fallen into a state of minor disrepair but money was raised a few years ago for a repaint & general spiffing up. Doesn't he look great?! More trivia: Powells has the only elevator car with 3 doors west of the Mississippi.
@tetchuma8 ай бұрын
I love Powells!!! Imagine a mall-sized bookstore. It’s 6 stories tall and has the largest collection of automotive books I’ve ever seen, even if you combined the transportation sections of all the Half Priced Books in DFW!!!
@JWCinPDX4 ай бұрын
It isn't a place, but well worth seeing is the Unipiper, a guy who plays the bagpipes while riding a unicycle. And Oregon Votex is more than a little outside of Portland. It's 260 miles to the south of the city and a more than four-hour drive.
@felixwilliams38754 ай бұрын
I live in Portland, and this is a great list of fun attractions. The Elvis thing is lame and you could have mentioned Forest Park Hiking Trails or the Pinball Museum
@LairdKenneth3 ай бұрын
I lived there about a half century ago, so some of this stuff I have never heard of. But Powell's books is really something I have seen.
@MsTimothyswan3 ай бұрын
I have lived my entire life here in the great state of Oregon, and I will also admit to the fact that although I have not yet seen many of the locations which are depicted within this video presentation, it is also very fascinating to be able to discover a great many number of locations that are all located right here in the Beaver State.
@dianaswan76554 ай бұрын
I lived in Portland from 1998 till 2010.Due to a disability,I am not part of the car(or bike) culture.I had the option to move to Seattle &earn a living wage,but opted for manageable ,smaller Portland (not so much anymore)The first few years I was there,was great!I actually moved there for the excellent public transportation.I don't know if it was the times,or the place,but I noticed that people were"fast friends".Instant bonding,but once someone moved or changed jobs,no further contact, except accidental.Maybe because the entire West Coast is so transient... everyone seems to be on their way to somewhere else,from somewhere else.But what I found "odd"was how many vegan,bike riders,etc were usually smokers(yep,"saving "the environment).Another thing,I thought was odd,was the time warp...if someone had missed out on being a hippie,punk,goth,etc.as a teen, that's ok,you can do it now.But sometimes,the "creative costuming"was deceptive(again,this was from 20 years ago)Back in Minnesota if someone had a foot high neon green mohawk,hardware all over the face,heavily inked,etc the assumption that person probably was a musician,etc may be accurate.In the PNW,I was shocked & surprised at how many of these folks were ultra conservative (white nationals?),whereas many of the "progressives"appeared preppy.Wish I could have experienced some of the metaphysical, paranormal situations,instead of just cultural shock😅😊I enjoyed your presentation
@Neverhome3658 ай бұрын
How is something posted three months ago have places that are no longer open. Still a great video but as far as I can tell Elvis is no more. Also Kidd Toy Museum said it was permanently closed
@Yankee_Doodle_Dandy5 ай бұрын
It’s because Portland is dying
@felixwilliams38754 ай бұрын
The museum is closed due to owner health and the Elvis thing is lame and the building sold. Facts matter to some
@holyfireholdingspace8882 ай бұрын
Elvis himself is still around. He can be found @ Dantes or, the Ming Lounge . John " Elvis" Schroder is his given name. He performs locally.
@blackcattrucking49075 ай бұрын
I've been to most of those places. Was sad to see the witches castle so vandalized with graffiti. We played there as kids a few times in the early 70's so it has particularly fond memories for me. And while the Oregon Vortex is nowhere near Portland it's an otherwise good, quick cover of places people should check out. Nice job.
@toe_moss3 ай бұрын
oregon vortex is in gold hill, over 250 miles from portland
@sketchypeoplepdx8 ай бұрын
So many great places! Check out the Troll Bridge up Hwy. 30.
@OnViewCation8 ай бұрын
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@loripinnell50815 ай бұрын
Where is the grotto actually located?
@JWCinPDX4 ай бұрын
Near 82nd and Sandy Blvd.
@buzzell934 ай бұрын
Next to the ghetto 😂
@llywrch71163 ай бұрын
North side of Rocky Butte
@guysmith39963 ай бұрын
You totally forgot Plastorm Robot Alley.
@tbecker97204Ай бұрын
The Pittock Mansion.
@dylanbishop19403 ай бұрын
Don't you mean .. Portlands shady future 😂😂😂😂😂😂
@buzzell934 ай бұрын
I got something weird for you. A bunch of homeless people are living in tents 20 ft from my front door. 🎊 🎉🥳
@auntyv9 ай бұрын
Ban the Brick! Remove Donald Trump's brick from Pioneer Courthouse Square. A brick bearing the name of the American traitor does not belong in Portland's living room.
@bootchop888 ай бұрын
Portland is full of traitors. The city is dying and is a discusting hell hole. Portland deserves nothing.
@chrisbutcher58485 ай бұрын
Trump brick is the best one!
@amberturdcoloringbook17333 ай бұрын
@@chrisbutcher5848 Homeless people use the Trump brick to urinate 💩💩💩💩😂😂
@tommunyon28745 ай бұрын
A couple of weeks ago I made a round trip drive from Snohomish County, Washington to Eugene, Oregon. Driving through Portland was such a nightmare I dared not to make any side trips.