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Portland Date Nights!

Her Campus Placeholder Avatar Avery Aresu
Her Campus Placeholder Avatar Julia Kennedy
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Portland chapter.

With Valentine’s Day coming to a close, many new couples may have blossomed on campus. Whether you’re in a new relationship, one that’s stood the test of time, or you’re just looking to find something fun to do with a friend, we here at HC Portland have planned some great Portland related dates just for you!

  1. First Thursday/Last Thursday: Each month two areas in Portland have free art walks open to the public. First Thursday takes place in the Pearl District in downtown Portland and Last Thursday takes place on Alberta St. in North Portland.  In both situations you can stroll in and out of galleries, meet interesting artists, pick up a piece for your wall, get your portraits rawn together, and eat great food! Tis is a great date for conversation starting and a chance to get out and see the city!
  1. Marrakesh Restaurant: Located on eclectic and fun 21st street, this traditional Moroccan restaurant is a local favorite and a true dining experience. The food is unique and extremely tasty, and as you sit on cushions next to low tables on the floor, you’ll be entertained by authentic music and even a belly dancer! Be prepared to have a wonderful meal!
  1. Historic Columbia River HWY/ Multnomah Falls: Perhaps you both are more of the adventurous/outdoorsy types. In that case this is the date for you! Take the scenic drive out to Multnomah Falls and enjoy sharing your music on the way! Once there you can either hike up to the bridge for a photo opp or hike all the way up if you prefer! A great way to see the more natural side of Portland.
  1. Saturday Market: The famous Saturday Market is opening up again on March 2nd and is home of Portland’s biggest and most eclectic farmers market. A great place for beginning dates, you can see live music, grab food, visit the spoonman as well as other vendors, and see the true culture of Portland all within the span of about three blocks!
  1. Timbers Game: Portland is home to the MLS Timbers, and there are four games coming up in the month of March! If you and your date both love sports, Portland, or soccer in general, a Timbers game is the date for you! With fantastic atmosphere, great food, and about 20,000 other people who share the same love of sports like you two!  Wear green, yellow and black, bring a Timbers scarf and prepare for a great game.
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Avery Aresu

Portland

Hi! I'm Avery Aresu, a Junior English Major with a Fine Arts minor at the University of Portland. I'm a writer for the Portland chapter of HerCampus and I'm really excited to be part of the team this year. I'm originally from Auburn, WA, but being here in Portland for these past three years has made me fall in love with Oregon. I love nothing more than drawing and painting, and I spend my free time hanging out with friends and my boyfriend, learning new gluten-free recipes, reading classic literature, going on adventures, bouldering, archery, and going to concerts. Portland is the most wonderful place to be, and I'm excited to share more about it! :)
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Hailing from eastern Washington, Julia attends the University of Portland in Oregon, as a Communication Studies major with an emphasis on Journalism. As a magazine and book junkie, Julia reads everything (and anything) she can get her hands on, especially those passionate on young adult culture and entertainment. A woman that gets stir-crazy easily, Julia has been fortunate to have traveled many summers in a row to foreign countries, including a study abroad course in Austria, Germany, and Great Britain. Since a ripe age, she has grown and cultivated her passion and dream of working for a magazine and spreading awareness as well as happiness through the tips of her fingers. Always finding time for herself, Julia can frequently be found quoting movie lines (most frequently Will Ferrell or Vince Vaughn), having a 90's dance party with her roommates, or rereading "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" for the 40th time.