Plan to Attend The
American Mensa AG
June 30 - July 4, 2011
In Portland Oregon
American Mensa Annual Gathering (AG)
June 30 - July 4, 2011
Portland Oregion
 Hosted by Oregon Mensa & Mensa of Western Washington
Downtown Portland
    There is a LOT to see and do within walking distance of the AG's Hilton hotels. We have serious nightlife here. Downtown city blocks are only 200 feet, plus sidewalk and street. The developers who shaped this city wanted plenty of corner lots to create higher land values. Today, it makes downtown Portland very human scale and easy to walk.
For a hint at the fun you'll have, check out the fun we've had at our recent RG's!
Jean M. Auel, best selling author of the "Earth's Children" series and longtime Oregon Mensan was our featured speaker.


Tony Hallas has been called one of the world's best astronomical photographers. He's also been called the best. Tony gave us a presentation of his frankly stunning astrophotography with a slide show, including a discussion of the techniques he employs... some of which he pioneered. Take a look at the images on his website: AstroPhoto.com Yes, you can order prints. Tony's work has been featured in several major magazines.


Mountain Gourmet Experience Tour.


Portland's Hiltons
    The two Hilton Hotels are across the street from each other on Portland's v2.0 Transit Mall.
$2 Airport transfers
    MAX, the city's light rail line, runs from the airport terminal to about 400 feet from the Hilton's front door. Exit at Pioneer Square, (Alt) and head South, two short blocks. That's far less than your walk from airlner to baggage claim.
No Sales Tax in Oregon.
    Increase your credit lines and bring extra luggage. We'll have boxes on hand, for shipping things home.
Powells City of Books - 6 blocks.
    "Media Mail" postage to ship your purchases home, may be less than the sales taxes you won't pay.
Shopping, Other Than Books:
The Portland Streetcar
Pioneer Square - 1 block. (Alt)
    Portland's civic "living room" park.
Public Transportation
    Portland's has a zone where all public transportation is free including light rail, trolly and busses. The AG's Hilton hotels are in the middle of this Fareless Square. Here's a MAP
ADA:
    Downtown Portland, the AG's Hilton hotels, and public transportation are all highly ADA compliant. All street corners have ramps, trains and busses kneel or have ramps, taxicab companies have wheelchair cabs and Tri-Met, our public transport agency has special short busses.
River Cruises
    Six short blocks to the East is the Willamette River with multiple cruises every day including lunch and dinner cruises.
Wine Country
    The Oregon Wine Industry has over 2,000 vineyards, they start less than one hour to the West, and half an hour to the South. We'll have formal and informal tours, or you can rent a car and just explore.
Brew-Pubs
    Portland has more brew pubs per capita than any city in America. We'll have formal and informal tours.
    Local Craft Beers will be featured in Hospitality.
Museums
Up in the West Hills
All in the same area: about $10 by cab, $2 by bus and MAX:
Waterfront Blues Festival
    Also July 4th weekend. About a half mile from AG's Hilton hotels.
Fireworks
    Probably won't be visible from the hotel. However walk 7 blocks East and see a substantial display from the Waterfront Blues Festival.
    Vancouver Washington USA's Fireworks 10 miles North, is billed as the biggest fireworks display west of the Mississippi River. 65,000 people attend this show each year and yes that makes traffic interesting. You can take MAX Yellow line to within two miles of the fireworks.
Sports Venues
    PGE Park 20,000+ seats for Baseball, Football, Soccer. 1/2 mile West. Ride free on MAX Take a cab, or walk.
    Rose Garden - 20,000+ seats for Basketball, Hockey, Arena Rock. Free on MAX
Summer Skiing
    Timberline Lodge Yes, you really can ski in July. Most years. Timberline Lodge is about 90 minutes drive East from the AG's Hiltons.
Pacific Ocean
The Pearl District
    6 blocks Northwest. Also on Trolley. America's newest and most exciting urban re-development.
Moonstruck Chocolate Co.
    As seen on Oprah. Choclatier is a local firm. They'll probably present at the AG since they love presenting at our RGs. 608 SW Alder Street and 526 NW 23rd Ave. 503-542-3400,
Theater and Theatre
5 First-Run and Art-House Movie Theaters, starting at 1-3 blocks from the Hiltons.
    Broadway-4, 1 block.
    Fox Tower-10, 1 block.
    Pioneer Place-6, 3 blocks.
    Lloyd Mall-8 and Lloyd Center-10 are a free 15-minute ride away on MAX.
    For FANDANGO enter Zip Code 97204 to get locations and schedules

For a movie experience unique to Portland:
The AG's Hiltons are in the middle of one of Portland's Theater Districts. Others are walking distance or short cab rides.


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