Find your new favorite book at a Portland original, Powell's Books. This chain of bookstores is spread throughout the Rose City's metropolitan areas, and claims to be the world's largest independent new and used bookstore. Don't miss special deals like the Dr. Seuss Sale or A Short Story Sale.
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.
Escape the city for some fun on Sauvie Island. The island is large, boasting its own rivers, lakes, and islands, and its plentiful natural beauty has made it a popular destination for outdoor revelers. Sauvie Island has several areas for hiking and biking, and is also a great place to experience birdwatching, hunting, and fishing. On your way to the island be sure to look to the horizon to catch a pristine view of the Cascade Mountain Range, including Mt. Rainer, Mt. St. Helens, and Mt. Jefferson.