The Go Congress Wednesday Day-Off Tours
The congress team has put together several great day trips to help congress attendees
experience Oregon. If you are attending the Congress and interested in a tour on the
Wednesday day off, let Congress Organizers know by July 18 to help make sure
the tour happens! (No takers, no tours!)
Columbia River Gorge / Mount Hood Loop Tour
Multnomah Falls
The tour runs upriver, through the sheer basalt cliffs of the Columbia River Gorge, passing spectacular
waterfalls. The tour will stop at 620-foot Multnomah Falls, and Bonneville Dam, where we will perhaps
see Chinook salmon migrating through the fish ladder. Past the Bridge of the Gods, we will lunch in
Hood River, the windsurfing capital of the world. The tour then turns south, into the Hood River Valley,
one of the richest orchard lands in the American West. After a stop at a farmer's market, the bus climbs
Mount Hood to famous Timberline Lodge—a tour that soars from sea level to over 6,000 feet in one
scenic loop! The use of a local, Go-playing naturalist as guide makes this a most economical trip.
Departs 8:30 AM, return at 5:30 PM.
Cost: $45
The Oregon Coast Tour
Yaquina Bay, OR
Journey along Oregon's breathtaking coastline stopping for viewing wildlife, pristine beaches
and rocky cliff headlands. Learn about natural, Native American and regional history.
Including beach walks and cheese factory visit.
Departs 8:30 AM, return at 5:30 PM.
Cost: $62.50
Oregon's Famous Wine Country Tour
Oregon Vineyards
Savor award-winning Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay and Riesling while your designated
driver guides you through the rolling hills of the picturesque Willamette Valley.
Visits to at least four wineries and a step-by-step tour of the wine-making process
are included.
Departs 8:30 AM, return at 5:30 PM.
Cost: $59.50 (plus $20 tasting fee)
Chinese Gardens and Japanese Garden Tour
Chinese Garden
This option keeps you in Portland. Using the public transportation system to visit both of
Portland's authentic Asian Gardens you will visit the
Chinese Garden in the morning, have a
picnic in the Portland City Rose Test Garden and visit the
Japanese Garden in the afternoon.
Departs 9:00 AM, return at 4:30 PM.
Cost: $18.75
If you are planning to attend the Portland Go Congress, e-mail the Congress team to
reserve a spot on the tour of your choice. Please send e-mail to:
tours@gocongress08.org.
(Photos by Glenn Peters, used with permission.)
