A Leisurely Afternoon Downtown & in The Pearl

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Have an afternoon free? Whether you arrive downtown by transit or are staying in a downtown hotel, here's a guide to a relaxed, car-free afternoon.

A.	The Benson Hotel 309 SW Broadway Portland, Oregon	The Benson Hotel is a great place to stay. It is reasonably priced, yet it has the feeling of the grandeur of the great days of beautiful hotels. It is not slick and modern and character-less. Instead, it is carved wood and beautiful vaulted ceilings and marble staircases. Sip some wine in the evening while listening to the jazz ensemble, right there in the main lobby, and feel as though even a weekend is a true vacation!
B.	Pearl Bakery 102 NW 9th Ave Portland, Oregon	The employees at Pearl Bakery are always so incredibly nice and really brighten my day. They are attentive and kind, just what I need in the morning! Their soy lattes are ridiculously amazing.
C.	Powell's City of Books 1005 W Burnside St Portland, Oregon	Powell's City of Books is a book lover's paradise, the largest used and new bookstore in the world. Located in downtown Portland, Oregon and occupying an entire city block, the City stocks more than a million new and used books. Nine color coded rooms house over 3,500 different sections, offering something for every interest, including an incredible selection of out-of-print and hard-to-find titles. Be sure to grab a map – the store takes up an entire city block and it’s easy to get lost among 1 million books.
D.	Bluehour Restaurant 250 NW 13th Ave Portland, Oregon	Gourmet Magazine calls Bluehour "the most exciting restaurant in Portland, (serving). . . the most sophisticated food in town." Modern Mediterranean describes the menu that changes every day.
E.	Cupcake Jones 307 NW 10th Ave Portland, Oregon	I ate at Cupcake Jones a couple times and it reminds me of Saint Cupcake's cupcakes. Both are a little dry (not too moist) but they look delicious. I was a little disappointed by them but would never turn down an offer of any cupcake.
F.	Park Kitchen 422 NW 8th Ave Portland, Oregon	The Pearl District's Park Kitchen earned a 2007 James Beard Best Chef Northwest nomination.
G.	Museum of Contemporary Craft 724 NW Davis Street Portland, Oregon	Exploring craft since 1937, Museum of Contemporary Craft is a vibrant center for investigation and dialogue; expanding the definition of craft and celebrating the artists who create it. Located in Portland’s North Park Blocks, the Museum engages audiences through provocative exhibitions, educational experiences, a growing collection and a premier sales gallery.
H.	Portland Classical Chinese Garden Northwest Third and Everett Portland, Oregon	Never twice the same, the Portland Classical Chinese Garden is an authentically built Ming Dynasty scholar's garden with winding walkways, bridged lake and open pavilions framed by an exquisite landscape of stone, water,poetry,architecture and plants native to China. Enjoy tranquility and harmony while sipping tea at the Tao of Tea inside this all seasons garden.