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Pacific NW Road Trip 2011
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1. Thrifty Car Rental
Portland, OR 97220
(503) 252-3832
Category:
Car Rental
Neighbourhoods: Northeast Portland, Parkrose
I chose to rent from Thrifty because they were cheapest I found online. We needed full sized car for a week. At a quoted price of $276.12, they were not only the cheapest, but were significantly cheaper than most of the other companies.
Checking in…More »
2. Multnomah Falls
As Mr. T would say, "I pity the fool" who doesn't stop to see Multnomah Falls!
I mean, why wouldn't you? One of the most beautiful sights in all of World, right next to the Interstate, and it's free!
So don't be a fool: If you're traveling on I-84…More »
3. Shari's of the Dalles
The Dalles, OR 97058
(541) 296-2760
We were in a hurry and therefore willing to sacrifice high quality food for fast service. Unfortunately, it didn't work out that way for us. At Shari's of The Dalles, we got mediocre food with friendly but slow service.
4. Fossil General Mercantile
Fossil General Mercantile has just about anything you might need or want, and from what I could tell is pretty much the center of activity in Fossil, OR.
During the short time I was in the store, buying ice cream and wine, I saw many other shoppers;…More »
5. Archie's Restaurant
How we wound up at Archie's Restaurant is not really important, but I'll tell you anyway: Pilot Rock could arguably be called "the middle of nowhere." Well, it seemed that way to us. We approached from the south and west (God's country) and…More »
6. Hamley Steakhouse
Our visit to Pendleton was brief, but everyone we spoke to said, "Go to Hamely's. You don't need to eat... just go see the interior." So we did.
It was amazing! Local ledged says the owners spent $30 million on it and it looks like it! You have to…More »
7. The Riverwalk Bed and Breakfast
Staying at The Riverwalk Bed and Breakfast is just like staying with family except there's no family issues to deal with and the facilities are nicer.
We stumbled across this place and we were so glad we did. Even though we showed up unannounced, our…More »
8. Hat Rock State Park
Hat Rock is aptly named. Just look at it: it looks like a hat.
I'm so glad I saw the Hat Rock State Park sign as we were approaching Umatilla from the east. Once I saw the sign, there was no doubt I was going to stop. You see, I remember Hat Rock…More »
9. Cottage Market
If all you need is gas and/or a snack, I guess Cottage Market Conoco would be an acceptable place to stop. Even though it is not right next to the Interstate, it is fairly easy to get to and getting back on to the Interstate in easy enough.
However,…More »
10. Tacos Los Primos #2
We were passing through Yakima for the first time ever and very hungry: a perfect time for the Yelp App. When we got to what felt like the center of town, I selected "Find Nearby: Restaurants" Of those that came up, Tacos Los Primos #2 by far had…More »
11. Skylarks Hidden Cafe
Skylarks Hidden Café served us a pretty good dinner. The staff was friendly, and the décor was nice.
I was awfully tired from the long day's drive from Pendleton, OR. Maybe that explains why our meal and dining experience did not make a lasting…More »
12. Fairhaven Village Inn
We spent 8 nights on the road. Of those, I had my best night's sleep at Fairhaven Village Inn. That should count for something, and it does.
We had trouble finding a place to stay in Bellingham. We had called every B&B we could find. There were no…More »
13. Capilano Suspension Bridge
North Vancouver, BC V7R 4J1
Canada
(604) 985-7474
Categories:
Hiking,
Landmarks & Historical Buildings
Capilano Suspension Bridge was one of the few destinations my wife selected to visit on our road trip. I was a little skeptical. I was afraid it might be one of those touristy type places where ticket holders are herded from one attraction to…More »
14. Grouse Mountain
I'm like Lewis and Clark; or like Lewis or Clark; or maybe like Lewis and/or Clark... damn! This is awkward. Let me start over:
I'm like Henry Hudson. I like to explore. I want to see what's over the next hill, or what's at the end of the road.…More »
15. Simply Thai Restaurant
Vancouver, BC V6B 6K3
Canada
(604) 642-0123
Category:
Thai
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Yaletown
I live in Hawaii. I love and eat a lot of Thai food. I like to think this qualifies me as an expert on Thai food. My experience at Simply Thai in Vancouver has me doubting myself.
In Hawaii, I've reviewed 11 different Thai restaurants. I only…More »
16. OPUS Hotel Vancouver
Vancouver, BC V6B 5Z6
Canada
(604) 642-6787
Category:
Hotels
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Yaletown
Our stay at OPUS Vancouver Hotel was amazing! And I don't mean normal amazing like "these chicken wings are amazing" amazing. I mean full-on Webster's "to affect with great wonder and astonishment" amazing!
Being a non-Canadian, I did not know that…More »
17. Stanley Park
Vancouver, BC V6J 5L1
Canada
(604) 873-7000
Category:
Parks
Neighbourhood: Coal Harbour
Vancouver is an expensive place to visit... damn expensive! So if you can find something entertaining to do that takes up most of a day, and it's free, you should do it.
Stanley Park fits that bill perfectly. The park planners in Vancouver got it…More »
18. Il Posto
It was late when we rolled into Anacortes. We were tired and hungry. The Yelp App steered us right when it steered us to Il Post for Italian food.
Due to the late hour, we had the dining room pretty much to ourselves. The service was friendly,…More »
19. Majestic Inn & Spa
There wasn't much majestic about the Majestic Inn. The only positive attribute I can give it is its relative proximity to the WA Ferry Station.
The gentleman who checked us in was a wealth of knowledge about the WA Ferry system. We had a ton of…More »
20. Washington State Ferries
We rode four Washington State Ferries in the same day. The operation of each was smooth as silk and super efficient. The onshore and onboard workers were all friendly and helpful as well.
I could not believe how quickly the cars were loaded and we…More »
21. Doe Bay Cafe
You can get anything you want at Doe Bay Restaurant
Walk right in it's around the back
Just a half a mile from the railroad track
You can get anything you want at Doe Bay Restaurant
--Sing it Arlo!!
Doe Bay Café is AWESOME!! Going there was like…More »
22. The Bean Cafe
We wanted something to eat on the ferry ride back to the mainland. Luckily, we chose to get it at The Bean Café.
I ordered the Spinach Portobello Panini. It was delicious, and so was the side of potato salad that came with it. The panini would have…More »
23. Boeing Field Chevron
If you live in the area and want to get gas here, go for it.
If like me, you're an out-of-towner, you'll want to pick a different exit. Getting back to and on the I-5 at this exit is quite tricky and treacherous!
This is more of a reflection on…More »
24. The Bamboo Grill
Welcome to little Saigon! Late in the evening, this neighborhood did not feel like the best neighborhood. If we spoke Vietnamese, it would have likely felt safer. But this is where the Yelp App pointed us for our late dinner in Tacoma, and who am…More »
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