<strong>Cheryl Strayed: </strong>The author and advice columnist who was played by Reese Witherspoon in the adaptation of her memoir "Wild" is a longtime Portland, Oregon resident. Here, she shares her favorite things to do in her hometown.
Cheryl Strayed: The author and advice columnist who was played by Reese Witherspoon in the adaptation of her memoir "Wild" is a longtime Portland, Oregon resident. Here, she shares her favorite things to do in her hometown.
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<strong>No, not the one in Maine:</strong> "Portlandia" is known for healthy living, a rich arts and culture scene and for being the subject of a certain TV show.
No, not the one in Maine: "Portlandia" is known for healthy living, a rich arts and culture scene and for being the subject of a certain TV show.
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<strong>The Duniway Hotel:</strong> Strayed hangs out at this downtown hotel and even crafted a special itinerary for guests to follow.
The Duniway Hotel: Strayed hangs out at this downtown hotel and even crafted a special itinerary for guests to follow.
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<strong>Jackrabbit Bar at The Duniway:</strong> "Top Chef Masters" winner Chris Cosentino is the brain behind The Duniway's bar and restaurant.
Jackrabbit Bar at The Duniway: "Top Chef Masters" winner Chris Cosentino is the brain behind The Duniway's bar and restaurant.
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<strong>The Hollywood Theatre:</strong> Strayed advises checking out this theatre, which opened as a vaudeville house in the '20s and is on the National Register of Historic Places.
The Hollywood Theatre: Strayed advises checking out this theatre, which opened as a vaudeville house in the '20s and is on the National Register of Historic Places.
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<strong>Mt Tabor Park:</strong> Strayed still hikes but this one doesn't require heading off into the wilderness alone. She recommends "a hike around the reservoirs and up the trails that lead to the top of the mountain" at this Portland park.
Mt Tabor Park: Strayed still hikes but this one doesn't require heading off into the wilderness alone. She recommends "a hike around the reservoirs and up the trails that lead to the top of the mountain" at this Portland park.
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<strong>Powell's Books:</strong> This Portland institution bills itself as the largest independent bookstore in America. We're pretty sure you can snag a copy of "Dear Sugar" here.
Powell's Books: This Portland institution bills itself as the largest independent bookstore in America. We're pretty sure you can snag a copy of "Dear Sugar" here.
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<strong>Lone Fir Cemetery:</strong> In addition to being a cemetery, Lone Fir also holds claim to being the state of Oregon's second largest arboretum.
Lone Fir Cemetery: In addition to being a cemetery, Lone Fir also holds claim to being the state of Oregon's second largest arboretum.
Photograph by Aaron Johanson, courtesy Lone Fir Cemetery Foundation