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Raise a Glass to Spring with March Beer Festivals

March 6, 2013 at 9:52 AM | by | Comments (0)

March has arrived, and believe it or not—the weather will get warmer. We already have spring on the brain, so what better way to celebrate then with some seasonal libations. Take some time out of your schedule, and raise a glass at a pair of spring beer festivals:

Spring Craft Beer Festival - Long Island, New York

Make your plans for the weekend now, as the Spring Craft Beer Festival is arriving on Long Island this weekend. The taps begin flowing on March 9 at the Nassau Coliseum, as local hop-heads look to toast to the warmer weather—and flavor—of springtime. The festival has been doing its thing for around the last seven years or so, and they promise that 2013 will be the best year yet.

In total there will be well over 100 different beers from which to choose, and they’ll be arriving from around 50 different breweries. There’s both an afternoon and an evening section, and tickets will set you back $45 if you order in advance online. Otherwise it’ll be $55 at the front door. With your ticket you’ll enjoy all-you-care-to-drink samples right out of your souvenir tasting glass, but we’d recommend bringing some extra cash for the food that’ll also be available. Just be sure to go slow and steady, as sips and samples from Montauk Brewing Company and Long Ireland Brewing Company shouldn’t be missed.

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Wind Down Your Summer with Three August Beer Festivals

August 9, 2012 at 9:04 AM | by | Comments (0)

Unfortunately the summer is starting to wind down; however, that doesn’t mean that there still isn’t time to score a few more summery sips. Before the lagers and ales turn a little darker and richer for the cooler weather, be sure to check out where to toast to the final days of summer with these August beer festivals:

Buffalo Brewfest

Beer fans from all over will be heading to Buffalo on August 10, as 150 craft brews will be in attendance at the 2012 Buffalo BrewFest. This year all the sudsy stouts and pale ales are doing their thing at the First Niagara Center, and the samples and sips run between 5:30pm and 9:30pm.

There will be food vendors eager to help you pair up something with your 3-ounce beer samples. Tickets will set you back $30 in advance, and that will get you access, a souvenir tasting glass, program, and 20 tasting tickets. If you want to try your favorite—or favorites—a couple more times, there are additional tickets available for $1 each. An extra sip might just be necessary with solid options from Erie Brewing Company, Flying Bison, and Lake Placid Brewing Company.

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Does Portland Deserve an Emmy? The Mayor Thinks 'Portlandia' Does

June 1, 2012 at 12:43 PM | by | Comments (0)

With Emmy nominations right around the corner Portland Mayor Sam Adams, Travel Portland, and Oregon Film, are asking Academy voters to Put An Emmy On Portlandia.

In a recent video, Mayor Adams, who is the real Mayor of Portland and also plays the Mayor's assistant on the show, explained why the city is willing is to stand behind Portlandia.

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Virgin America's Newest Routes Will Totally Help 'Keep Portland Weird'

March 13, 2012 at 6:13 PM | by | Comments (0)

Everything happens in threes, and Virgin America's latest route launches follow the pattern. This year so far it's been new flights to Palm Springs, Philadelphia (launching beginning of April) and now—the third "P"—Portland, Oregon.

Just announced today, Virgin America will begin hopping over to PDX from both SFO and LAX beginning June 5. LAX will get two daily nonstops, while SFO claims only one. Whatever—that's plenty to help "keep Portland weird." Rates start at $99 each way, inclusive of taxes and fees. LA and SF people mixing with Portlanders is usually pretty hilarious, and they're pretty much most of the guests at The Ace Hotel PDX, so Virgin's new flights will just help them make the trip to "where the young go to retire" even easier. But that's not all!

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Carrie Brownstein and Fred Armisen to Make a 'Portlandia' Travel Guidebook

February 14, 2012 at 1:00 PM | by | Comment (1)

IFC's hit series Portlandia has been showing us around Portland's neighborhoods for two seasons, and now they are bringing that expertise to bookstores.

Hachette imprint Grand Central Publishing will release “PORTLANDIA: A Guide for Visitors” later this year. The book will be written like a traditional travel guide, but instead of providing practical information, like prices or reviews, it will take readers on a tour of Portland's landmarks, shops, and restaurants in the same quirky tone Carrie Brownstein and Fred Armisen use on their sketch comedy show.

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Three Huge State Fairs Happening Over Labor Day Weekend

August 25, 2011 at 10:40 AM | by | Comment (1)

State Fair season is now upon us, and that means that fried everything is probably only a short ride away from where you call home. Some states have already done their thing while others are still busy planning events for later this year, but there are several states getting ready to go for Labor Day Weekend. If you’re looking to overindulge on rides, foods, and fun here’s a couple spots to do it during the holiday weekend:

· Minnesota State Fair:
The Land of 10,000 Lakes has been holding state fairs since 1859, so it’s pretty clear that Minnesota is good at doing the fair thing. This year’s events start today and run through September 5 in Saint Paul. Tickets to the festivities are usually $12 for adults and $10 for the little ones, but there are a few days where you might be able to save a few bucks on admission.

Interactive guides in the form of the Food Finder and Fun Finder are available to help you plan your visit, so if you’re looking for that special food vendor—there’s over 300—or something fun to do they’ve got you covered. Of course there’s even iPhone and Android apps as well, so you can take your map to go when you hit the fairgrounds. There’s plenty of free entertainment too, but if you want to upgrade to a Grandstand show we’re recommending Weezer on September 3—$35—or Train and Maroon 5 on September 5—$37.

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Train Stations That Still Got It: Portland, Oregon's Union Station

Where: 800 NW Sixth Avenue [map], Portland, OR, United States, 97209
July 26, 2011 at 1:41 PM | by | Comments (0)

In yet another argument for improving the rail network of the USA, we turn to the impressive Union Station in the Chinatown section of Portland, Oregon. Even if you aren't arriving by the Amtrak Cascades, Coast Starlight or Empire Builder trains and you flew in to this here town, the station is worth a visit for its historical and architectural significance (not to mention that sweet Romanesque clock tower).

As you can see in the above image, the stations is undergoing something of a refurbishment. Sadly, this won't be to add more train services—oh how we'd love to see some hi-speed trains making stops here—but to add housing in places where railroad track used to be.

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Talk About an Airport That Knows Its Demographic...

June 30, 2011 at 11:30 AM | by | Comment (1)

What's the first thing you think about when you think Portland, Oregon? Is it Mt. Hood? Maybe it's clean, crisp Pacific Northwest air or coffee snobs. For many however, Portland is a bicycling haven, a dreamworld where bike lanes are spacious and chatting up a stranger with talk of U-locks isn't lame at all.

From the moment a travelers arrives at Portland International Airport—more popularly referred to by its airport code PDX—the biped influence is immediate. Signs lead arriving passengers down to baggage claim, to the oversized luggage claim area and finally out to a sea of airport bike racks, complete with a bike assembly area.

This surprise amenity isn't necessarily just for Portland locals, who've traced elsewhere with their bikes. It's for tourists too, who head out this way with their trusty 10-speeds to test the environment.

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Skip the Beer and Head for Oregon's Own Saké Brewery

June 2, 2011 at 3:51 PM | by | Comments (0)

If you missed out on those awesome fares to Tokyo not too long ago—we told you that you should have clicked “book now”—you can always get a taste of Japan a little closer to home. There’s plenty of places to tour breweries or wineries here at home, but there’s only a few spots where you can visit a place that makes their very own saké.

Not too far from Portland, Oregon, SakéOne is making some of the best spirits in the state—and just maybe some of the best stuff you’ll find anywhere. Whether you like it hot or cold it’s still worth a visit to learn all about the way that the tasty treat has been made for centuries. They’ve got a bunch of different brands as well, from the more traditional Momokawa styles to the trendy infused flavors in their Moonstone varieties.

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Last One on the Boeing 747's Waterslide is a Rotten Egg!

April 12, 2011 at 9:17 AM | by | Comments (0)

The summer vacation season is right around the corner, and that means a trip to the local water park is in order for many families around the country. However, this year we’re suggesting a little bit of a road trip to hit up one of the most unique water worlds, and best of all, it’s educational too!

Evergreen Wings and Waves Waterpark is attempting to live up to its promise as the country’s only aviation-themed water park when it opens up this summer. There’s ten different waterslides planned for the park, along with a wave pool that holds just shy of 100,000 gallons. It’s located right next to the Evergreen Aviation and Space Museum in McMinnville, Oregon—not too far from Portland—so we’re totally jealous of any kids that are lucky enough to visit on a field trip.

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The Portland Report: Vintage Clutter at Flutter

Where: 3948 North Mississippi Avenue [map], Portland, OR, United States, 97227
December 10, 2010 at 3:05 PM | by | Comments (0)

A recent trip to Portland opened our eyes (and wallets) to some of the greenest city's great finds. This week, Sedona Fitzgerald will take you on a little field trip to "The City of Roses" for some of her favorite picks.

Like every city that hipsters inhabit, Portland is no stranger to vintage shops. We stopped into tons of vintage stores during our visit and were surprised with low prices and some great finds. One in particular made us wish we were locals: Flutter. Perched on N.Mississippi Flutter bills itself as "a delightful disarray of found objects and clutter" but the "clutter" we found inside was the cool kind you'd like artfully placed all over your house...

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The Portland Report: Art and Retail Therapy at Land

Where: 3925 North Mississippi Avenue [map], Portland , OR, United States, 97227
December 9, 2010 at 4:00 PM | by | Comment (1)

A recent trip to Portland opened our eyes (and wallets) to some of the greenest city's great finds. This week, Sedona Fitzgerald will take you on a little field trip to "The City of Roses" for some of her favorite picks.

We finally took a break from stuffing our faces during our recent visit to Portland to scope out some impressive local art. The city was full of cool galleries, but one we'd recommend is Land on N.Mississippi. It's a two story set-up with a gallery (upstairs) and retail space (downstairs) with a laid back vibe and intimate setting.

What did we see upstairs that we loved? What's coming up at Land? Keep reading...

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