Portland Green Date Ideas

For green singles, Portland is a playground, an eco-friendly and beautiful city that teems with environmentally conscious men and women. Its location at the confluence of the Columbia and Willamette Rivers and short drive to the Pacific Ocean make for a very scenic urban experience. The Cascade mountain range is also nearby, offering outdoor enthusiasts a variety of year-round activities, many of which are perfect for green dates.

The city has long been known for the quality and variety of its microbreweries, which have made a deserved name for themselves far beyond the state borders. With the organic movement firmly entrenched, some breweries have have embraced a more natural angle to beer-making. Visit the Roots Brewing Co and see how beer can be made sustainably.

Portland's many urban gardens offer a welcome bit of nature in the heart of the city. Its rose gardens are famous, like the International Rose Test Garden, always a great green date idea. Waterfront Park is another local favorite, running along the west bank of the Willamette River. Tryon Creek State Natural Area is another beautiful look at Pacific Northwest scenery not far from the city's center.

There are many fantastic vegetarian and organic eateries sprinkled throughout the city, which is no surprise given how many eco-conscious mouths there are to feed! Try the Farm Café, which features local organic produce and wild-caught seafood. The Pearl District's Blossoming Lotus is another popular place, with plenty of vegetarian options on the menu.

So where do you meet Portland green singles? The city's nightlife is a bit more laid-back than its Pacific Coast sisters San Francisco and Seattle, with a heavier emphasis on live music and an easy-going attitude. The Pearl District is a great area to mingle and meet. For green singles who want to get out of the city, check out the Mt Hood trail system where you're sure to meet other eco-friendly hikers.

Going online is another option. Be wary of mass-market websites that make it difficult to find anyone with a similar environmentally conscious view of the world. EcoDater is one site that caters specifically to eco friendly singles and those in the green dating world. With a regularly maintained blog and active membership, the site is a good place to start in finding your Portland green date partner.