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The Portland metro area is full of great farmer’s markets which thrive all summer long, but the Portland Farmer’s Market is easily one of the biggest and best. The main market is in the Park Blocks downtown on Saturdays from April through December, but there are off-shoot markets in a few other locations as well throughout the week. It’s not just a great place to get fresh produce directly from the farmers who grow it, the Portland Farmer’s Market is also the ideal spot to get a quick bite to eat for breakfast or lunch.
From April through December (exact dates vary each year), the main Portland Farmer’s Market takes over the South Park Blocks each Saturday morning and lasts until the early afternoon. It’s worth going early, because it can get extremely crowded and 
difficult to move through the stalls. No matter when you go, don’t be in a hurry or you’ll have a more frustrating experience. Take your time and enjoy the sights and smells of the market - it’s therapeutic, really.
In addition to the produce stands, the Portland Farmer’s Market is home to several food vendors who serve up good food. There are also lots of regular events and special festivals throughout the season which take place during the market, including cooking classes for kids, cooking demonstrations by local chefs and touring cookbook authors, and festivals celebrating the arrival of things like peaches, tomatoes, and corn.
Other Portland Market locations include a different Park Blocks location on Wednesdays and the Ecotrust beuilding on Thursdays. You’ll find the complete and current season schedule (along with directions to each market location) here.
Schedule: The months and hours of each market varies, so be sure to check this year’s schedule for the most current information.
More Information: See the official Portland Farmer’s Market website for more information, and this great market report from April 2007 (read the comments for some good market tips, too).
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One of the highlights of any shopping tour of Portland is the Portland Saturday Market in Old Town. It’s been running since 1974, connecting artists and artisans directly with the people who buy their products. The market is also a great place to get a quick bite to eat in the international food court. And though it doesn’t run year-round, it’s only during a few months of the year that you won’t find it open and bustling on weekends - rain or shine!
The market sits under the western end of the Burnside Bridge, between SW Naito Parkway and SW 1st Avenue. So although it’s outdoors, much of it is under the cover of the bridge so you’ll be able to do most of your shopping in a rain-free environment (even in the winter). Some of the market booths aren’t covered by the bridge, however, and the food court is entirely exposed, so dress appropriately and bring an umbrella just in case!
In addition to the Portland Saturday Market being open every weekend from March until Christmas Eve, the entire week prior to Christmas the market is traditionally open every day for those last minute Christmas shopping needs.
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While you probably will want to use the public transport in downtown Portland, when you are heading to the suburbs you’ll soon realize that the Land Rover is exactly what you want. This powerful British vehicle never goes out of style and is highly prized by collectors. Here’s a cool site that has nothing but Land Rovers for sale on it. It also features free listing if you want to sell a Land Rover yourself. Check it out if you want to buy a Land Rover or just want to …
You might not associate the Portland area with nude beaches, but there are two clothing-optional beaches in the Portland metro area. The summer sunbathing season might be short, and Oregonian skin might be abnormally pale, but that doesn’t stop us from baring it all on those beaches. To strip off (legally) in public, you’ll need to get yourself to one of these two nude beaches in Portland.
Collins Beach - This sandy beach on Sauvie Island, north of downtown Portland, runs along the Columbia River and is partly clothing optional. It’s a very popular beach with all age groups, and it’s not unusual for the beaches to be packed during the heat of summer. In addition to the stretches of sandy beach, there are also volleyball courts toward the south end of the beach. Not everyone goes without a swimsuit. Collins Beach is regularly patrolled by the Columbia County Sheriff’s department. For directions to Collins Beach, scroll down on this page.
As you’ll see in the slideshow below, there is a cool art show coming up.
Acadia Bistro
Sunday, March 16
5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
1303 NE Fremont Street, Portland, OR
Portland may not have as large a homeless population as some other cities, but there is most certainly a homeless community in Portland. In a somewhat controversial move in late 2000, a small group of homeless people and activists claimed some unused land in downtown Portland as their own. They renamed it Dignity Village, and it did more than give its residents a place to call home - it has also given them a political voice.
The original site for Dignity Village was in downtown Portland, but residents were under constant pressure to move because they weren’t licensed to use the land they were on. Eventually, through the efforts of homeless activists and some local politicians who sided with the Dignity Village residents, the group was relocated to its current location and recognized as a legitimate community. The current site is some seven miles from downtown in an area of NE Portland called Sunderland, and although a location so far from downtown was initially something the Dignity Village residents fought against, in time they accepted it as a compromise.
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