Welcome to TIA Marketing Outlook Forum in Portland.
To assist you in getting the most out of your stay in the fabulous Pacific Northwest, GoSeeOregon.com has put together this insider's guide to the Rose City. Just click on the links on this page to see ratings, reviews and recommendations generated by GoSeeOregon's community of locals and travelers.
Event Location
As you know, the session for TIA Marketing Outlook Forum as well as the Odyssey Awards Gala will be held in the Oregon Convention Center The Convention Center is located within the downtown Fareless Square area, which means you can take the light-rail from downtown to the Convention Center for free.
Now, that you know you do not have to pay for transportation, there should be no reason not to explore, after the conference of course.
Oregon Convention Center
777 NE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Portland, OR 97232
Event Hotels
The Doubletree Hotel and the Courtyard by Marriott are the designated convention hotels for the Marketing Outlook Forum.
Doubletree Hotel
1000 NE Multnomah St.
Portland, OR 97232
Courtyard by Marriott
435 NE Wasco St.
Portland, OR 97232
Venture beyond
Given that you are a member of the esteemed travel and tourism industry, we hope you see it as your duty to explore Portland during your visit and see more than just the convention center. Here are some great reasons to venture beyond the room service and cable TV offered at your hotel:
Uniquely Portland
Powells City of Books: the largest bookstore in the world (take that Amazon!). And yes, you get a map on the way in so you do not get lost.
Voodoo Doughnut: Donuts whose names and flavors we can print here. Not for the faint of heart – but yummy.
The Velveteria: A museum dedicated to Velvet Paintings.
Kennedy School: Beer and Whiskey in school? Happening here at the restored historic elementary school that is now a brew pub.
Mill Ends Park: The world’s smallest park
Forest Park: If small is not your thing, go running, hiking or biking in the largest city park west of the Mississippi.
Shopping
Ready to support the US economy by doing some shopping? Since there is no sales tax in Oregon it is as though everything is on sale - so throw caution to the wind and buy something fabulous. Remember: the more you buy the more you save!
Pioneer Place: Upscale mall in the heart of downtown.
Real Mother Goose: Pacific Northwest's largest collection of Fine American Craft.
Woodburn Company Stores: Oregon’s largest outlet shopping mall just south of the city.
Adidas Originals: Be the hippest person at TIA MOF – come in retro-3-stripes.
Eating out
Here is a selection of some of Portland’s top rated restaurants (as rated by members of the GoSeeTell Network):
Andina: great Peruvian cuisine.
Jake's Famous Crawfish: a Portland institution.
POK POK: Thai food everybody raves about.
Torro Bravo: top quality tapas on the East side of town
Oregon Bounty
Looking for a nice salmon or some Pacific Northwest cuisine? You are coming at exactly the right time: Oregon Bounty, the annual celebration of food and wine is taking place during your convention.
In addition to being adored by their raving public these restaurants are participating in the Oregon Bounty celebration and prepare meals with the best local ingredients:
Beer
Portland has more micro-breweries than any other city in the world. You should not leave without sampling some of these fine products:
Other great places to have a drink
For the non-beer drinkers, the following are the best places for a drink:
City Grill: Upscale bar with an amazing view over the city form Portland’s highest skyscraper.
Doug Fir: Great drinks, great live music, great atmosphere.
The Vault: If you like Martini or single ladies this is your place.
Bluehour: See and bee seen: this Portland hotspot makes it easy to linger over jazz and a cocktail.
Best place to...
Geek out: Green Dragon is Portland's Geek Central. And yes, you can follow it on twitter (@greendragon)
Have dessert: Papa Haydn - Be warned: you will leave feeling guilty - but much happier.
Find comfort food: Mother's Bistro Mac & Cheese with Salmon etc. – you get the concept. Delicious ...
Eat breakfast: Byways Café - Neat breakfast place in the hip Pearl District.
Cruise: Portland Spirit - Glide past Portland’s sparkling skyline on a nightly dinner river cruise.
Be pampered: The Barefoot Sage - Your feet deserve the best, what are you waiting for?
Portland sights
To get a true taste of Portland's beauty and history make time in your stay to explore these attractions:
Portland with kids
Did you bring your family to Portland? If so, treat your travel mates to an afternoon adventure. However, we must warn you that even grownups will enjoy these options:
Excursions
Even with all the fun that has been packed into this guide, if you are coming into town early or staying late, you are encouraged to get out of the city limits to explore these great excursion options:
© 2005-2008 GoSeeTell Network, Inc. All rights reserved.
