Stuck in downtown Portland for a day. Any suggestions?

[Bucky]

I thought my bus ticket was for 11am. Note to self: don't speed read.

Meanwhile, I just finished up a wonderful time at downtown Portland (Oregon) "open air market." That's what Pacificanos call flea markets. I saw a two man production of Macbeth and had some Vietnamese cuisine marginally less authentic that what I'd get in Houston. But all road food is good food.

We went to the Faux Museum on 2nd Street yesterday. What other things can I do in Portland until tonight? [font color="white"]I mean besides catch up on my Fresno essays.[/font]

Touristing minds want to know.

[In_The_Wind]

1. Try people watching.

I've never been there so I've got no suggestions other than that.

[Bucky]

5. Been doing that all week. These Cascadians look at you funny if you say "howdy"

That said, they're mostly very nice people.

[In_The_Wind]

8. It's really wonderful to get out there and see different parts of America for yourself.

I'll never regret my time on the road crisscrossing our beautiful country.

[Bucky]

14. My trip isn't as pastoral as some of that scenery, but it is wonderful to see the country.

Such a big diverse place. And such a bounty of friends it turns out I have.

[In_The_Wind]

17. Surprise!

[Coyotl]

2. Powell's City of Books is up Burnside near 10th, then up to the Rose Garden and walk in Forest Park

via the forest trail takes you past the Arboretum and Pittock Mansion. Cumberland trail puts you out near my old house, then down the hill to The Rose Sector and some busy nightlife on the streets of NW and downtown again.

[Bucky]

6. Excellent advice! Soon as I finish my Vanilla Bean Frappaccino, I'm there.

Thanks for the heads up.

[GentryDixon]

12. My sister shops at Powell's.

It is her favorite book store.

[Tuesday Afternoon]

3. Buy an umbrella ...?

[Bucky]

4. Ha! It was overcast till I found a WiFi cafe with only outdoor seating. Now it's VERY sunny.

I can barely see the screen. That said, after a week of gray skies in Seattle, I'll take the mostly blue skies of Oregon with a smile, no matter how hard I gotta squint at the screen just now.

[Viva_La_Revolution]

7. We actually call it Saturday market

even tho it goes Sat and Sunday

Walk on the esplanade, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eastbank_Esplanade

Visit Pioneer Square today.. Heaven to Earth Festival | 10:30am - 9:00pm
Music, dance and theatre performances - looks like you already found that

and the historic Courthouse
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pioneer_Courthouse

don't miss the park blocks!
http://www.portlandonline.com/parks/finder/index.cfm?PropertyID=674&action=ViewPark

[Viva_La_Revolution]

9. oh! and Voodoo Donuts!

ambrosia! (the magic is in the hole)

http://voodoodoughnut.com/index.php

[HarveyDarkey]

10. Just don't drink the Rogue beers versions of Voodoo Donuts

Worst god-awful beers I've ever tasted

[Tuesday Afternoon]

11. ew - liquid doughnuts ?! that don't even sound right

no sir, no at all.

[Bucky]

15. They looked yummy, but the line, Oh, the line to get to 'em!!

[LWolf]

22. Worth it.

I was there a few weeks ago with some family. Of course we got the maple/bacon thing, and some other more unusual offerings. We got a selection of 2 different donuts each, and then broke them in pieces and shared them. One of us asked the girl behind the counter to give 2 of HER favorites; we got a blueberry and something else.

They were all great, but I remember wondering why the blueberry would be anyone's favorite...until I tasted it.

[Taverner]

13. OMSI, "Portlandia," The river walk, literally any brewery you see, "Thai-Phoon" Fusion Thai food...

Seek out the emerging Portland Soul scene

Pioneer Square

[love_katz]

16. Welcome to PDX.

I hope you are having a great time.

[Bucky]

18. I'm having a hell of a time, if you don't count my phone getting stolen just now.

I ain't giving up on Portland, however. I'm certain that pickpocket's gonna get overcome by regrets in the next few minutes and track me down. Ha.

[love_katz]

19. !

Bummer.

I am so sorry to hear that happened. Lousy thief.

[davidpdx]

20. Envy you

I miss Portland so much. Haven't been back in two years.

[IdaBriggs]

21. Get some chocolate from Moonstruck and some soup from Mee-Sos.

They have awesome miso soup! Yummy flavors in Portland!