Portland Events, Music, Art, Entertainment, Sustainability | PDXPIPELINE.com

———-

2011 Update: Portland & Oregon Labor Day Weekend Tips

———————-

By GeoffK

Photo by Ken Aaron, NeighborhoodNotes.com

After a rainy June and sizzling hot July and August, this year’s labor day weekend takes on extra weight as everyone tries to squeeze every last drop out of the Portland Summer.

Labor Day is a perfect time to hit some of the key Portland hot spots while the weather is nice or hit the road for a quick getaway before the march to fall (and Football season) gets underway.

Here are some Portland Labor Day Weekend ideas to help you get started in the right direction:

———————————–

Labor Day Weekend Events In Portland:

Distillery Row - Portland has long been mecca for microbrews but it’s quickly becoming the epicenter of a new wave of small artisan distilleries. Check out New Deal for some of the best Vodka in the city, Hose Spirits Distillery for things you won’t find anywhere else, then catch the easy to miss Stone Barn Brandyworks for spirits that will literally may you say WOW.

Portland Classical Chinese Gardens –  this urban oasis is not just for tourists and many Portlanders miss out on one of the most authentic and serene Classical Chinese Gardens in the US. Hit it in the morning and beat the crowds or sip tea at the end of a long day in the tea house and watch the world go by.  Website: portlandchinesegarden.org

Portland Tub and Tan – Get your summer fling in under the wire with Portland Tub and Tan’s outdoor private hot tubs. Turn up the tunes, flick on the outdoor fireplace and enjoy one of Portland’s last hot nights.

———————————–

Labor Day Weekend Events Outside of Portland

Whitewater Rafting on the Deschutes - Maupin is only 2 hours away and an all day, Deschutes river white water rafting trip is well within reach.  You can shred your way through class 3 rapids and be home in time for dinner.

Wild Waves in Seattle – Lets face it, if you’re over the age of 16, Oaks Park just doesn’t cut it.  Relive your misspent youth with one of the Northwest’s only real amusement parks.  Hit the roller coasters in the morning and then get drenched at the water park as the afternoon starts to heat up. Website: wildwaves.com

Oregon Coast – Another option that you can easily hit by car. Get up at the crack of dawn for some Deep Sea Fishing or sleep in and boat on a river before a bonfire on the beach with beer and friends. From OnPDX: Portland Getaway - Lincoln City and The Oregon Coast

—————Related Events and Info on Pipeline:

• Our Portland Events List
• Portland's 2010 Art The Pearl Festival: Labor Day Weekend | Over 100 Artists, Music, Food
• Win 2010 MusicFest NW Tickets | Two Full Passes ($65 Each!)

——————-

Geoff Kleinman a 16 year resident of Portland who lives here with his wife and three kids. Geoff is a professional writer,  wordsmith and is overly enamored with walking¬Â¦ everywhere.