Portlanders know it only happens once a year, but the 100 degree+ temps don't make us happy, especially when we don't have AC at home! So what can you do other than roam the malls and call friends to see if they have AC? Here are my personal tips for Cooling Down in Portland:
1. Public Pools- Portland has a 13 public pools, all with open swim times and affordable prices. www.portlandonline.com/parks for more info. My favorite is Creston Pool on SE Powell and 42nd, it only costs $4 pre adult, and it's tons of fun!
2. The Coast- It's always cooler there, and though it may be crowded in Seaside and Cannon Beach, the towns to the south are less touristy, and have great beaches and gorgeous views! Hwy 101 is beautiful, and this is a great time to explore it.
3. Sandy River- Portland Monthly magazine's current issue focuses on rivers all over Oregon, and the Sandy is right in our backyard. www.portlandmonthlymag.com/travel-and-outdoors/articles/rivers/0709/ for more info. Just be careful of the current, there are no life guards on duty, and people get into trouble every year on the Sandy.
4. Cheap Movies- You know the theatres, especially those owned by McMenamins, have great shows, cheap prices, good beer, and AC! Pick one, go see a feature film, or two.
5. Fountains- if you have No extra cash, and no way to get out of town, just head to one of the great public fountains and splash away with the kiddies. The fountain in Waterfront Park next to the Hawthorne Bridge is my personal favorite.
1. Public Pools- Portland has a 13 public pools, all with open swim times and affordable prices. www.portlandonline.com/parks for more info. My favorite is Creston Pool on SE Powell and 42nd, it only costs $4 pre adult, and it's tons of fun!
2. The Coast- It's always cooler there, and though it may be crowded in Seaside and Cannon Beach, the towns to the south are less touristy, and have great beaches and gorgeous views! Hwy 101 is beautiful, and this is a great time to explore it.
3. Sandy River- Portland Monthly magazine's current issue focuses on rivers all over Oregon, and the Sandy is right in our backyard. www.portlandmonthlymag.com/travel-and-outdoors/articles/rivers/0709/ for more info. Just be careful of the current, there are no life guards on duty, and people get into trouble every year on the Sandy.
4. Cheap Movies- You know the theatres, especially those owned by McMenamins, have great shows, cheap prices, good beer, and AC! Pick one, go see a feature film, or two.
5. Fountains- if you have No extra cash, and no way to get out of town, just head to one of the great public fountains and splash away with the kiddies. The fountain in Waterfront Park next to the Hawthorne Bridge is my personal favorite.
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