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EPISODE · Jan 8, 2026 · 24 MIN

Portland Tourist Traps You Should Finally Visit This Year

from City Cast Portland · host City Cast

The new year is the perfect time to explore where you live a little deeper. Today we’re revisiting a conversation with Eden Dawn, author of The Portland Book of Dates and our very own executive producer, John Notarianni, looking at our city through that newcomer’s gaze. Think of it as an unofficial guide of sorts on how to be a local tourist. This episode first aired on June 26, 2023 Locations mentioned in the episode: Wine tours Pine State Biscuits Peninsula Park International Rose Test Garden Silver Falls State Park Multnomah Falls Jetboat Excursions  Huber’s Cafe Hale Pele “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” at Clinton Street Theater Dots Cafe Portland Japanese Garden Kick Ass Walking Tours Previously aired episodes mentioned: The Great Portland Doughnut Throwdown  Become a member of City Cast Portland today! Get all the details and sign up here.  Who would you like to hear on City Cast Portland? Shoot us an email at [email protected], or leave us a voicemail at 503-208-5448. Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter and be sure to follow us on Instagram.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about the sponsors of this January 8th episode Lan Su Chinese Garden Neo Home Loans

The new year is the perfect time to explore where you live a little deeper. Today we’re revisiting a conversation with Eden Dawn, author of The Portland Book of Dates and our very own executive producer, John Notarianni, looking at our city through that newcomer’s gaze. Think of it as an unofficial guide of sorts on how to be a local tourist. This episode first aired on June 26, 2023 Locations mentioned in the episode: Wine tours Pine State Biscuits Peninsula Park International Rose Test Garden Silver Falls State Park Multnomah Falls Jetboat Excursions  Huber’s Cafe Hale Pele “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” at Clinton Street Theater Dots Cafe Portland Japanese Garden Kick Ass Walking Tours Previously aired episodes mentioned: The Great Portland Doughnut Throwdown  Become a member of City Cast Portland today! Get all the details and sign up here.  Who would you like to hear on City Cast Portland? Shoot us an email at [email protected], or leave us a voicemail at 503-208-5448. Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter and be sure to follow us on Instagram.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about the sponsors of this January 8th episode Lan Su Chinese Garden Neo Home Loans

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