Pre & Post Parade Fun!
The Portlandia Mermaid Parade & Festival prides itself on being a low impact event! We encourage event goers to take advantage of the numerous events, activities, and small businesses conveniently located all within walking distance of the Portlandia Mermaid Parade event! Please see below for a list of fun things to see and do around the area:
FOUNTAINS!
Portland is home to several mermaid and people friendly fountains! Consider coming early or staying late, and having some pre (or post) parade splash time with Portland's kids and families! Nothing is more magical than a spontaneous visit from the mermaids! Here are three close by suggestions:
Salmon Street Springs Fountain
1000 SW Naito Pkwy, Portland, OR 97204
The Bill Naito Legacy Fountain
2 SW Naito Pkwy, Portland, OR 97204
The Skidmore Fountain is also not too far away!
W Burnside St & Ankeny, Portland, OR 97204
For a complete list of downtown fountains, please visit the following link:
https://www.portlandoregon.gov/parks/article/521803
Portland is home to several mermaid and people friendly fountains! Consider coming early or staying late, and having some pre (or post) parade splash time with Portland's kids and families! Nothing is more magical than a spontaneous visit from the mermaids! Here are three close by suggestions:
Salmon Street Springs Fountain
1000 SW Naito Pkwy, Portland, OR 97204
The Bill Naito Legacy Fountain
2 SW Naito Pkwy, Portland, OR 97204
The Skidmore Fountain is also not too far away!
W Burnside St & Ankeny, Portland, OR 97204
For a complete list of downtown fountains, please visit the following link:
https://www.portlandoregon.gov/parks/article/521803
Shopping
Located on 2nd and SW Naito Parkway (Portland, Oregon 97204) The Portland Saturday market is nationally recognized as the largest continuously operating open-air arts and crafts market in the country! The Portland Saturday Market provides a marketplace for local small businesses creating handmade arts, crafts and foods from the Pacific Northwest.
Food & Drinks
Portland has many fabulous places for good eats and drinks in the area. Feel free to check out (in no particular order): Pine St. Market, Lechon, Kale, Buranko Cafe & Bar, Portland Burger, Food Cart Alley, Kells Irish Pub, Captain Ankeny's Pizza & Pub, Ravens Manor, Simply Local Coffee and Pastry, Killer Burger, Stretch the Noodle, and Hubers Cafe.
Please explore the free and downloadable Portland Visitors Map for even more places:
portlandmap.com/
Events
The Portlandia Mermaid Parade and Festival coincides with the annual Oregon Brewers Fest! Located right along the downtown waterfront, we merfolk will be swimming right on by this famous Portland past time. Be sure to swim over to the beer fest after the parade to try any one of the numerous local micro brews!
oregonbrewfest.com/
Located on 2nd and SW Naito Parkway (Portland, Oregon 97204) The Portland Saturday market is nationally recognized as the largest continuously operating open-air arts and crafts market in the country! The Portland Saturday Market provides a marketplace for local small businesses creating handmade arts, crafts and foods from the Pacific Northwest.
Food & Drinks
Portland has many fabulous places for good eats and drinks in the area. Feel free to check out (in no particular order): Pine St. Market, Lechon, Kale, Buranko Cafe & Bar, Portland Burger, Food Cart Alley, Kells Irish Pub, Captain Ankeny's Pizza & Pub, Ravens Manor, Simply Local Coffee and Pastry, Killer Burger, Stretch the Noodle, and Hubers Cafe.
Please explore the free and downloadable Portland Visitors Map for even more places:
portlandmap.com/
Events
The Portlandia Mermaid Parade and Festival coincides with the annual Oregon Brewers Fest! Located right along the downtown waterfront, we merfolk will be swimming right on by this famous Portland past time. Be sure to swim over to the beer fest after the parade to try any one of the numerous local micro brews!
oregonbrewfest.com/
Where to Stay?
Whether you are on a budget, or looking for luxury, Portland is home to a wide variety of hotels, motels, rentals, and Air BnB options! Below are a list of some common places people stay:
McMenamins, Ace Hotel, Hotel Vance, Comfort Suites, University Place Hotel & Conference Center, Lolo Pass, Kex Portland, Barsala at Koz, Rodeway Inn & Suites, Studio 6, Value Inn, My Place Hotel, Econo Lodge, Courtyard by Marriott, Red Lion, Double Tree, Ramada by Wyndham, Portland Super Value Inn, Evergreen Inn & Suites and more...
Please also explore the FREE guide to Portland hotels:
www.travelportland.com/plan/portland-hotels/
Portland's Best AirBnBs
wheatlesswanderlust.com/best-airbnbs-portland/
McMenamins, Ace Hotel, Hotel Vance, Comfort Suites, University Place Hotel & Conference Center, Lolo Pass, Kex Portland, Barsala at Koz, Rodeway Inn & Suites, Studio 6, Value Inn, My Place Hotel, Econo Lodge, Courtyard by Marriott, Red Lion, Double Tree, Ramada by Wyndham, Portland Super Value Inn, Evergreen Inn & Suites and more...
Please also explore the FREE guide to Portland hotels:
www.travelportland.com/plan/portland-hotels/
Portland's Best AirBnBs
wheatlesswanderlust.com/best-airbnbs-portland/