Portland’s Saturday Market is misnamed – it is also open on Sunday. Unlike most craft fairs that come and go, the Portland Saturday Market is open from the end of February through December 24.
Portland Saturday Market - or part of it
And, this is one of those places that is a must-see if you’re coming to Portland. The array of hand-crafted items to see and purchase is dizzying. Creativity abounds! (more…)
We admit it. We love books.
Probably the most exciting place for a person who loves books is Powell’s City of Books. “City of Books” sounds like an exaggeration, but by the time you explore the main location, with its multiple floors and many nooks and crannies, you feel like it could be a city.
At Powell's entrance - "sell books"
The City “fathers’ of Carefree, Arizona, according to a story, sat around in a local watering hole deciding what to name the streets of Carefree, since many of the streets were nameless. While they downed their brews what they came up with was inspired!
You, too, can be on Easy Street - in Carefree, Arizona
Bend has an interesting shopping area that was salvaged from a real old mill, a lumber mill.
Called the Old Mill District, it has become the center for some upscale shopping, restaurants and events.
In an effort to be evocative, the old smokestacks are still there and there is a sign that says, “Can you smell the sawdust?”
Old Mill District
On first glance, Eugene, Oregon would not appear to be a vacation destination. It is home to the University of Oregon and is located in the Willamette Valley.
Downtown Eugene from Skinner Butte
If you hit the “Shop” button at the top, you’ll see some fun products that feature our new logo.
Also, if there is a particular image we’ve shown that you’d like to see on a shirt or mug – or even a dog coat, let us know what day it was on TTAA and we’ll get it produced. Custom items you like!
Then, all you have to do is go to our “Shop” and order the item you like with the image you want to wear or use.
Boston, Massachusetts conjures up images of the fight for United States independence, history and old buildings. It’s all of that and much more. With the 4th of July this week, Boston seems a great place to celebrate the USA’s birth.
Quincy Market - where street performances happen often
