If youre looking for a city thats as funloving and eccentric as you are with your beloved partner, then its time to pack up your bags and head over to Portland, OR. This Pacific Northwest gem is a haven for hipsters, foodies and outdoors enthusiasts alike making it the perfect destination for any couple seeking some romance.
Start off by taking an intimate stroll through the Lan Su Chinese Garden (239 NW Everett St.), which boasts of tranquil water features alongside luscious greenery. Here you can explore hidden walkways or seek out privacy amidst its many lush garden clusters while enjoying each others company in peaceful surroundings.
For something more adrenalinecharged, take a tandem bike ride on Eastbank Esplanade (SE Main St & SE Water Ave) along Willamette River. Marvel at views of downtown skyline from Russian shipyardstyle Hawthorne Bridge all while holding hands with your significant other on one of the many bench stops situated along this iconic pathwaycombopark.
If youre both foodies at heart (as most people in PDX tend to be), indulge your palate with Oregon fare that highlights farmtotable produce from around the region at Le Pigeon (738 E Burnside St). Share plates such as beef cheeks bourguignon or pasta with lamb ragu before quenching thirsts together over elaboratelycrafted cocktails like The Lonely Heart Club at Teardrop Cocktail Lounge (1015 NW Everett St).
Lastly if its nature that speaks to both of your souls go hiking in Forest Park (NW 29th Avenue & Upshur Street). One never needs venture too far into its sprawling wilderness yearround where mosscovered trees tower over bubbling rivers flowing toward cascading waterfalls. Pack a picnic basket with local goodies and be ready to fall more in love amidst the wildflower beds that surround you.
Portland may be quirky, but it is definitely romantic! Youll never run out of things to do in Portland once youve discovered these secret spots that will inspire your hearts and minds alike.
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