Watch the Portland Winterhawks battle out on the ice as they attempt to defeat their competition. The sports team is a franchise of the Western Hockey League. Although the team is comprised of junior players, the games are fierce and entertaining, and with alumni players like Hall of Famers Mark Messier and Cam Neely, you might just see the next big name in hockey get their start here.
Step into one of the city's oldest public places and visit Ankeny Plaza. Within the plaza, you'll find the Skidmore Fountain which has been hailed “as one of the finest fountains in American art,” and is the oldest piece of public art in the city. The plaza also has a number of preserved historic buildings, and Portland's popular Saturday Market event is held here as well.
There's something romantic about red wine – the lush taste, the warm feeling it gives you – and Seven Bridges Winery is the perfect place in Portland to experience the wine's enchanting effects together. Visit this small winery on your next romantic date to see how they make their luscious reds, and sample a few to find your new favorite.