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ITINERARY
13h 15m764 miles19 stops
1
Sellwood
Neighborhood with a pleasant, small shopping area with dozens of antique shops.
2
Domaine Serene Wine Lounge Portland
The Domaine Serene Wine Lounge at Sentinel features the award-winning wines of Domaine Serene alongside selections of Château de la Crée and Maison Evenstad wines from our Burgundian winery located in the Santenay region of the Côte de Beaune. The Domaine Serene Wine Lounge is located in the Sentinel Hotel.
3
South Waterfront Lower Tram Terminal
The Tram is a popular destination for tourists, locals and people just looking to try something fun. The lower tram terminal is at the intersection of South Moody Avenue & Gibbs Street --the most transportation-diverse intersection in the country. Besides one of the nation's only aerial commuter trams, you'll see cars, buses, a streetcar, a soaring pedestrian bridge, a cycle track and the densest bike parking in America's #1 biking city. Bike valet is offered free to the public at Portland Aerial Tram Monday through Friday. Exiting the upper terminal you'll see the largest enclosed sky bridge in North America. Take a right to access an outdoor patio with seating and views of the terminal, the cityscape, the Willamette River and, on a clear day, Mount Hood and Mount St Helens. The upper terminal links to the 4T Trail--a self-guided tour by train, trail, tram and trolley. Much of Marquam Hill is a natural area with several trails.
4
Section 37 Axe Room
5
Quail Hollow Golf Course
6
Eco Lounge
Sustainable Products For An Eco-Friendly Adventure We carry an extensive variety of eco-friendly products and mainly work with manufacturers who create sustainable goods. Even the wax in our shop is completely natural, hand poured, and free of chemicals. Stop by and check out the newest product, get your equipment serviced or get those boots fitting just right. We’re located in Boise’s North End at the bottom of Bogus Basin Road.
7
Ann Morrison Park
8
Idaho Mountain Touring
9
World Center For Birds of Prey
Experience birds of prey eye-to-eye and explore the mysteries of their flight, survival, and relationship with humans. Live bird demonstrations and interactive exhibits complement hands-on experiences for all ages. Enjoy panoramic views of the Treasure Valley from the interpretive trail and gazebo, or browse the gift shop. Admissions and purchases support conservation programs worldwide. Reservations are available online or purchase in-person upon arrival. Check our seasonal and holiday hours on the website before planning your visit. Last admission and trails close 45 minutes prior to closing.
10
Cactus Bar Downtown Boise
11
Boise State University
Idaho's metropolitan college is located one mile from the downtown area.
12
Lucky Peak State Park
13
25th Street Museum & Tour
The 25th Street Museum is located in a historic building with a rich and sometimes tragic history right in the heart of historic 25th Street. Our 1-hour indoor guided tour will use images, artifacts, and stories to take you back to a time when 25th Street was ranked the “second most dangerous city in America." Experience 25th Street and learn how this street and the city of Ogden changed Utah and America.
14
Therapeutix Mind & Body
Full Service Spa located in the Ogden Junction downtown. Wonderful services and amazing staff. Natural and Organic products!
15
Great Salt Lake
This 20,000 square mile lake, the second saltiest in the world, is also a wildlife refuge attracting millions of migratory birds every year to the ten islands within it.
16
Mormon Battalion Monument
17
Abravanel Hall
Abravanel Hall first opened in September 1979, and was originally known as Symphony Hall, but was renamed in May 1993 for Maurice Abravanel, conductor of the Utah Symphony. The building was designed by FFKR Architects and acoustical design services were provided by Dr. Cyril M. Harris with the outcome of creating an environment of acoustic excellence. The hall is rectangular in shape, similar to some of the world’s finest symphony halls. Suspended from the ceiling are six brass chandeliers with 18,000 hand-cut beads and prisms of Bohemian crystals imported from Austria and Czechoslovakia. The lobby is four stories high with a white oak and brass ceiling and a glass wall covering the East face of the lobby. The lobby itself is an architectural marvel due to its many tiers, the staircase that goes upwards with gold leafing that covers all visible sides of the stairs and balconies, and the 30-foot-high Olympic Tower red blown-glass sculpture by renowned glass artist Dale Chihuly.
18
Red Butte Garden
Red Butte Garden is the largest botanical garden in the Intermountain West and, together with the University of Utah, is the state arboretum. The Garden has welcomed guests since 1985 and consists of over 21 acres of developed gardens and five miles of hiking trails winding through an extensive Natural Area. All just minutes away from downtown Salt Lake City. The Garden is renowned for plant collections, themed gardens, over 560,000 springtime blooms, gorgeous private rental spaces, a world-class summer concert series, and award-winning horticulture-based educational programs.
19
Sugar House Park
Once the site of Utah Territorial Prison, this park is a lot more pleasant today, with a gently rolling landscape great for running.
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OVERVIEW
1
Start:Sellwood
Portland, Oregon·
4.5
(98) review
Neighborhood with a pleasant, small shopping area with dozens of antique shops.
2
Start:Domaine Serene Wine Lounge Portland
Portland, Oregon·
5.0
(97) review
The Domaine Serene Wine Lounge at Sentinel features the award-winning wines of Domaine Serene alongside selections of Château de la Crée and Maison Evenstad wines from our Burgundian winery located in the Santenay region of the Côte de Beaune. The Domaine Serene Wine Lounge is located in the Sentinel Hotel.
3
Start:South Waterfront Lower Tram Terminal
Portland, Oregon·
4.0
(993) review
The Tram is a popular destination for tourists, locals and people just looking to try something fun. The lower tram terminal is at the intersection of South Moody Avenue & Gibbs Street --the most transportation-diverse intersection in the country. Besides one of the nation's only aerial commuter trams, you'll see cars, buses, a streetcar, a soaring pedestrian bridge, a cycle track and the densest bike parking in America's #1 biking city. Bike valet is offered free to the public at Portland Aerial Tram Monday through Friday. Exiting the upper terminal you'll see the largest enclosed sky bridge in North America. Take a right to access an outdoor patio with seating and views of the terminal, the cityscape, the Willamette River and, on a clear day, Mount Hood and Mount St Helens. The upper terminal links to the 4T Trail--a self-guided tour by train, trail, tram and trolley. Much of Marquam Hill is a natural area with several trails.
4
Start:Section 37 Axe Room
Boise, Idaho·
4.5
(9) review
10535 W Overland Rd, Boise, ID 83709-1436
5
Start:Quail Hollow Golf Course
Boise, Idaho·
4.0
(9) review
4520 N 36th St, Boise, ID 83703-4708
6
Start:Eco Lounge
Boise, Idaho·
4.5
(9) review
Sustainable Products For An Eco-Friendly Adventure We carry an extensive variety of eco-friendly products and mainly work with manufacturers who create sustainable goods. Even the wax in our shop is completely natural, hand poured, and free of chemicals. Stop by and check out the newest product, get your equipment serviced or get those boots fitting just right. We’re located in Boise’s North End at the bottom of Bogus Basin Road.
7
Start:Ann Morrison Park
Boise, Idaho·
4.5
(96) review
1000 S Americana Blvd near Capitol and Americana boulevards, Boise, ID 83702
8
Start:Idaho Mountain Touring
Boise, Idaho·
4.5
(9) review
1310 W Main St, Boise, ID 83702-5637
9
Start:World Center For Birds of Prey
Boise, Idaho·
4.5
(733) review
Experience birds of prey eye-to-eye and explore the mysteries of their flight, survival, and relationship with humans. Live bird demonstrations and interactive exhibits complement hands-on experiences for all ages. Enjoy panoramic views of the Treasure Valley from the interpretive trail and gazebo, or browse the gift shop. Admissions and purchases support conservation programs worldwide. Reservations are available online or purchase in-person upon arrival. Check our seasonal and holiday hours on the website before planning your visit. Last admission and trails close 45 minutes prior to closing.
10
Start:Cactus Bar Downtown Boise
Boise, Idaho·
4.5
(9) review
517 W Main St, Boise, ID 83702-5933
11
Start:Boise State University
Boise, Idaho·
4.5
(91) review
Idaho's metropolitan college is located one mile from the downtown area.
12
Start:Lucky Peak State Park
Boise, Idaho·
4.5
(95) review
74 Arrowrock Rd, Boise, ID 83716-5050
13
Start:25th Street Museum & Tour
Ogden, Utah·
5.0
(9) review
The 25th Street Museum is located in a historic building with a rich and sometimes tragic history right in the heart of historic 25th Street. Our 1-hour indoor guided tour will use images, artifacts, and stories to take you back to a time when 25th Street was ranked the “second most dangerous city in America." Experience 25th Street and learn how this street and the city of Ogden changed Utah and America.
14
Start:Therapeutix Mind & Body
Ogden, Utah·
5.0
(90) review
Full Service Spa located in the Ogden Junction downtown. Wonderful services and amazing staff. Natural and Organic products!
15
Start:Great Salt Lake
Salt Lake City, Utah·
4.0
(987) review
This 20,000 square mile lake, the second saltiest in the world, is also a wildlife refuge attracting millions of migratory birds every year to the ten islands within it.
16
Start:Mormon Battalion Monument
Salt Lake City, Utah·
4.5
(9) review
300 North East Capitol Boulevard Southeast lawn, Salt Lake City, UT
17
Start:Abravanel Hall
Salt Lake City, Utah·
4.5
(91) review
Abravanel Hall first opened in September 1979, and was originally known as Symphony Hall, but was renamed in May 1993 for Maurice Abravanel, conductor of the Utah Symphony. The building was designed by FFKR Architects and acoustical design services were provided by Dr. Cyril M. Harris with the outcome of creating an environment of acoustic excellence. The hall is rectangular in shape, similar to some of the world’s finest symphony halls. Suspended from the ceiling are six brass chandeliers with 18,000 hand-cut beads and prisms of Bohemian crystals imported from Austria and Czechoslovakia. The lobby is four stories high with a white oak and brass ceiling and a glass wall covering the East face of the lobby. The lobby itself is an architectural marvel due to its many tiers, the staircase that goes upwards with gold leafing that covers all visible sides of the stairs and balconies, and the 30-foot-high Olympic Tower red blown-glass sculpture by renowned glass artist Dale Chihuly.
18
Start:Red Butte Garden
Salt Lake City, Utah·
4.5
(925) review
Red Butte Garden is the largest botanical garden in the Intermountain West and, together with the University of Utah, is the state arboretum. The Garden has welcomed guests since 1985 and consists of over 21 acres of developed gardens and five miles of hiking trails winding through an extensive Natural Area. All just minutes away from downtown Salt Lake City. The Garden is renowned for plant collections, themed gardens, over 560,000 springtime blooms, gorgeous private rental spaces, a world-class summer concert series, and award-winning horticulture-based educational programs.
19
Start:Sugar House Park
Salt Lake City, Utah·
4.5
(99) review
Once the site of Utah Territorial Prison, this park is a lot more pleasant today, with a gently rolling landscape great for running.
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