Pre- And Post- Conference Special Events
Come to Portland a day early, or stay a day late, and experience some exclusive offers available to Governor's Conference attendees at discounted tourism industry prices. We have chosen these activities so there is something for everyone no matter your adventure level preference! We know you'll enjoy these fun activities and in addition to great memories and pictures, you'll also be able to take home tips and information to help steer the tourism development aspects of your business, community and region.
April 7 - Monday Evening Dine Around in Portland's Pearl District Click here for a map of the restaurants: Dine Around Map
Saturday, April 5 - Pre-Conference
Portland Epicurean Excursion
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
$35.40 (this is a 40% discount off list price to Governor's Conference attendees only!)
To register, call Portland Walking Tours at (503) 774-4522 - mention Governor's Conference for your discount. You can also register online by clicking here - after completing your registration type in "oregontourismconference" in the "Redeem Code" section to get your Governor's Conference discount.
(The tour check-in location is at the Heathman Hotel - 1001 SW Broadway at Salmon - meet upstairs in the mezzanine library)
*Please keep in mind, you are only eligible to receive the Governor's Conference attendee discounted price if registered before Saturday, April 5 - day of the tour registration will cost full price.
A unique and delicious Walking Tour where you’ll taste the foods, sip the drinks, meet some artisans & vendors in their bakeries, teahouses, breweries, and shops - while exploring Portland’s lively Pearl District. A special ‘culinary tourism’ focus has been added for this Governor’s Conference tour group so while you are tasting and sipping you can also learn more about the culinary tourism niche market and tips you can bring back to help get it started in your community and region.
Find out more about the tour (which is limited to 24 people) by clicking here
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Wildlife Kayak Tour of the Smith and Bybee Lakes Wetlands Natural Area
12:30 p.m. - 4 p.m.
$55.00 (this is a discounted price for Governor's Conference attendees only!)
To register, call eNRG Kayaking at (503) 772-1122 or info@enrgkayaking.com - mention Governor's Conference for your discount
(A confirmation e-mail detailing what you need to bring, along with other details will be sent to you about a week before the trip)
Hidden among port terminals, warehouses and aging industrial developments, lies one of the region's best-kept secrets - Smith and Bybee Lakes. This 2,000-acre wildlife reserve is home to beavers, ospreys, bald eagles and dozens of other bird species you'll be surprised to encounter just 10 minutes from downtown Portland. Smith & Bybee Lakes Wetlands Natural Area is the largest protected urban wetland in the nation.
This Trip will be led by the world-class guides and naturalist leader, Linda Hunter of eNRG Kayaking. An introductory lesson will start the day for anyone unfamiliar with recreational kayaking (no experience is required). Our kayaks will allow us to paddle through a series of inter-connected slough waterways and lakes and our naturalist will narrate the habits, routines and lifestyles of the creatures we encounter.
Click here to view the eNRG Kayaking website
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Cirque du Soleil's Corteo
4 p.m. and 8 p.m. shows on Saturday, April 5
Order tickets online or by phone at 1-800-678-5440 starting on Sunday, March 16.
Location: Grand Chapiteau Big Top on SW Moody Avenue (on the waterfront just south of downtown Portland)
Due to popular demand, this show has been extended to stay in Portland beyond its original month long performance schedule, so you can enjoy a world class show in Portland the night before the Governor's Conference. For more information on the show and directions to the Grand Chapiteau Big Top, click here.
Sorry, no discounts are available, but it is a must-see show while you are in town! A post-Governor's Conference show on Wednesday, April 9 at 8 p.m. has been added that has discount tickets available.
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Tuesday, April 8 - Post-Conference
Portland Trail Blazers vs. Los Angeles Lakers
7 p.m. - Rose Quarter
Discounted prices for the Governor's Conference attendees as follows:
Purple - $15 (regular $24)
Orange - $28 (regular $37)
Yellow - $41 (regular $49)
Club - $95 (regular $105)
White - $102 (regular $139)
For tickets:
Register online at: http://tickets.trailblazers.com/deals (enter code: TRAILBLAZERS22)
By phone: Phil Horn, (503) 963-3965
By e-mail: Phil.Horn@trailblazers.com
See Brandon Roy and the rest of the Rip City NBA team in action!
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Sweeney Todd - Broadway Across America Musical Thriller!
7:30 p.m. - Keller Auditorium
Governor's Conference attendees receive a 20% discount on opening night tickets (April 8, 2008)
For tickets: www.broadwayacrossamerica.com/groupsales Password: traveloregon
(an e-mail will be sent to you confirming your order and tickets will be mailed to you in advance)
Deadline to take advantage of this offer is April 4, 2008
Innovative, intimate and ingenious, this revolutionary new production of SWEENEY TODD - "is an event theatergoers will be talking about for years." (The Wall Street Journal).
To find out more about Sweeney Todd, click here