Bowpicker's converted gillnet boat at 17th and Duane in Astoria, on the Oregon coast 2 hours northwest of Portland, serves the canonical Pacific Northwest tuna fish-and-chips.
Tip: Wed-Sun 11:00-18:00, but they close when they sell out. Pair with the Columbia River Maritime Museum across the street.
Sauvie Island sits 15 miles northwest of Portland in the Columbia River, with U-pick fields from June (strawberries) to December (Christmas trees) and farm stands open daily.
Tip: No Sauvie Island Wildlife Area permit needed for the farms. Bring cash for some smaller stands.
Oregon's premier wine country runs through Dundee Hills, Yamhill-Carlton and McMinnville, with 100+ cellars within 50 miles of Portland. The road is OR-99W; bring a driver.
Tip: Book tastings two weeks ahead in summer. Jory Restaurant at The Allison Inn in Newberg is the Pinot-and-lunch pairing of record.
The Hood River Fruit Loop runs through the orchards on Mount Hood's north flank: 32 farm stands, wineries, cideries and U-pick fields from June through October near Portland.
Tip: Pick up the printed Fruit Loop map at any farm stand. June for cherries; September for apples and pears.