Getaway Package
for Girl Scouts
Portland, Oregon
Explore
the art, culture, and nature blooming in the City of Roses
Where else can you see the nation's smallest city park,
discover the dark history of the Shanghai Slave Trade in an underground
walking tour, find yourself in an authentic Ming Dynasty Suzhou-style
Chinese Garden, and get lost in the world's largest independently owned
bookstore? Portland, a city boasting of vibrant neighborhoods, trendy
shopping, and charming gardens is waiting for you! Enjoy a two-night
stay at the Northwest Portland International Hostel, centrally located
in the heart of the historic and hip Nob Hill neighborhood. You won't be
disappointed!
Picture It
Portland is located on the West Coast, north of California and south of
British Columbia, Canada. Known as “The City That Works”, Portland is
famous for its great city planning and it’s easy going, friendly people.
Buses, trams, and streetcars make exploring Portland a breeze and, best
of all, they are free in the entire downtown district.
Portland is…
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America’s most
European city – streetcars & trams, coffee shops, open-air markets
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a city of nature –
over 250 city parks, surrounded by rivers, mountains, & forest
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art & culture –
museums, art galleries, live music
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a city of fountains
- designed for you to go in (while other cities want to keep you out!)
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tax free shopping – boutique lined
streets, a vibrant downtown
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made for people – from bike lanes to
skate parks; river walks to nature trails
Find out why Portland
is unique!
Map It
Portland, Oregon, USA
Hostelling International-Portland, Northwest
Be It
NOTE: You don't have to complete the STUDIO 2B
Destinations
Application Form for this event. Just contact the event sponsor to sign
up.
Plan It
3 day/2 night trips year-round. Contact
event sponsor for availability.
Get It
Comfortable walking shoes and outdoor clothing
$ It
$79/Participant (2008)
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2 overnights at the Northwest Portland International
Hostel and 2 breakfasts, “Discover the World” patch, discount shopping
coupons, and 2 admissions from the
following (your choice): Oregon Museum for Science and Industry,
Portland Art Museum, World Forestry Center, Oregon Zoo, Portland
Classical Chinese Garden, included in price.
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Additional overnights and activities can be added at an
additional cost. For an extra $5, the admission to an attraction can
be replaced by the Shanghai Tunnels Tour.
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Transportation to and from Northwest Portland
International Hostel not included.
Note – Adult Leaders/Advisors must accompany girls.
Ask about our
custom-designed packages! We can help you set up community service
projects, environmental awareness activities, workshops on World Travel,
day trips to Mount St. Helens Volcano, Columbia River Gorge, Whale
Whatching, and much more.
Sponsored By
Hostelling International–Portland, Northwest
425 NW 18th Avenue, Portland, OR 97209
Contact:
Britta Diettrich, Program Director
Hostelling International–Portland, Northwest,
503-827-0405,
click here for email
Application Instructions
No
application necessary. Contact event sponsor to sign up.
