06222012 Downtown Portland

Our last Hoo-ahh before going back home.


500pm: Leave Hillsboro (meet at Nick's place) for  Portland Aerial Tram. It will cost $4 for a two way ride. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portland_Aerial_Tram. The tram travels a horizontal distance of 3,300 feet (1,000 m) and a vertical distance of 500 feet (150 m) in a ride that lasts three minutes. So I guess it is around 6 minutes in total. Give or take another 50% for waiting. We will use the Pacific HWY to avoid rush hour traffic and take a look at German village along the route.

Taken at the 2nd tram pillar. Halfway through to the top of OSHU hospital.

In between 630pm to 9pm, should park nearby US Bancorp Tower. Hangout @ Voodoo, Stumptown or we can try http://groundkontrol.com/arcade/ which I have never been. All these are within walking distance of where we are going to eat our dinner.

Taken inside the Arcade shop

900pm: Portland City Grill is a restaurant located on the 30th floor of the US Bancorp Tower in Portland, Oregon. Known for its happy hour and views of the city and surrounding landscape, Portland City Grill is often listed as a recommended restaurant to eat at in Portland http://www.portlandcitygrill.com/menu.php?id=happyhour. 

Taken from dining sitting area (if you are lucky to get window view)

To be posted later within the week.
Saturday: Mt Rainier (involves some hiking)
Sunday: Fruit Loop (petik and makan)/Trillium Lake (not sure if along the way)