Metro Parent Magazine July 2014 | Page 35

T O P AT T R A C T I O N S 4.  owell’s City of Books: There’s no P shortage of wonderful neighborhood bookstores in the area, and we encourage you to patronize them all, but no visit to Portland is complete without a stop at Powell’s City of Books. Filling an entire city block with new and used books of all genres, it’s like nothing any visiting booklover has ever seen. The children’s section is as impressive as the rest of the store, with cozy corners where families can explore the diverse and colorful stories before you decide what to buy. Plus, they’re planning to expand the children’s section later this year! The store is open from 9 am-11 pm daily. (1005 W Burnside, 503-228-4651, powells.com) PHOTO COURTESY OF POWELL’S BOOKS The Portland Timbers team mascot, lumberjack Timber Joey, helps rev up the always enthusiastic crowd during home games at Providence Park. PHOTO BY CRAIG MITCHELLDYER, COURTESY OF THE PORTLAND TIMBERS PHOTO COURTESY OF OMSI Catch Dinosaurs Unearthed at OMSI this summer, with animatronic dinosaurs, complete skeletons and more revealing the history of these wondrous creatures. Powell’s City of Books caters to readers of all ages, with a cozy reading space for families and much more! 5.  imbers Soccer: “When I root, I root for the Timbers!” Portland’s Major T League Soccer fans are the most enthusiastic you’ll find, and a Timbers soccer game is a great way to show off our local pride while enjoying pure summer fun at its finest. Can’t get tickets for a Timbers game? (They have sold out every home game since their MLS debut in 2011!) Grab some seats at a Portland Thorns game instead. The Thorns earned the National Women’s Soccer League championship in 2013, making them the first champions in the newly formed league. Those women can kick some serious soccer balls! Learn more at timbers.com (Timbers) and timbers.com/thornsfc (Thorns). DIAPER SERVICE and Natural Baby Boutique www.tideedidee.com Red