Grab your skis and get ready to conquer a mountain with a little help from the Timberline Lodge. The lodge is located on the south side of Mount Hood and provides the nation's longest skiing season. Along with skiing, Timberline's recreation area hosts snowboarding, hiking, and climbing. Fun fact: aerial shots of the lodge were used as part of the opening scenes of Stanley Kubrick's film adaptation of Stephen King's The Shining.
Enjoy a theater performance like none you've ever seen before at the Imago Theatre. The productions organized by the theater include classic stories and original works. Special aspects of these shows include acrobatics and other elements that are aesthetically pleasing. The Imago Theatre hosts productions at home in Portland, and also tours internationally.
Taste the best of Portland on an excursion with Forktown Food Tours. The tour company provides food adventures throughout some of the city's historic neighborhoods; we recommend the Alphabet District Tour where you can sample the best of classic Portland. The company also offers the North Portland Tour that explores some of the city's newest popular eateries.
Get a glimpse of Chinese culture and history through the natural attractions at Lan Su Chinese Garden. The garden is home to several beautiful plants including water lilies, begonias, roses, hibiscus, crape myrtle, and others. Lan Su also includes a teahouse that serves up a variety of teas like oolong, white tea, and herbal tea.