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My recommendations for the best places to eat & stay in Portland & beyond in 2023

Vintage shopping gems, Indie Comic Stores & Cinemas, & Fresh Eats- An extensive Portland list of the strangest and loveliest corners of town! -85+ hand-picked Portland spots -Non-traditional travel recommendations for the curious & adventurous -LGBTQ+ spaces included -Selected by a local <3

If you enjoy hiking along a rugged coastline or in the shadow of a volcano formed thousands of year ago, Oregon is the place for you. If you enjoy finding majestic hot springs along the side of the road or crystal clear lakes buried deep within national forests, Oregon is worth a visit. Or if you are interested in checking Crater Lake National Park off your list, you must come to Oregon! As a born and raised southerner visiting Oregon three years ago for the first time, I was absolutely enthralled by the diverse landscapes from the Columbia River Gorge to the sand dunes along the coast. I was so charmed by Oregon a few years ago that I went home, packed my bags and moved cross country by myself so that I didn't have to stop exploring all that it has to offer. Here is my guide of the best things to see on your next Oregon adventure!