Topic: some fun stuff to do with the gf around portland

[NCK4L]

im heading up to battle ground WA (30 min north of portland) this weekend to buy a dirtbike . i was thinkin i might as well make a weekend out of it and take the gf. i was hoping maybe some of you guys from around that area might be able to post up some fun things to do. thanks

[Cheesemaker]

Look up a McMenamins pub.  There are some that are hotels too.  Killer places to stay, drink and eat.  
http://www.mcmenamins.com/

Must go
http://www.cheese-bar.com/

If you like book stores, this place is the mecca
http://www.powells.com/

OMSI, and catch a laser light show
http://www.omsi.edu/

Stop by and see the Spruce Goose, a titan missile, Blackbird SR-714, and bring your trunks and hit the water park.
http://www.evergreenmuseum.org/

There is the Zoo. Rose Garden.  Alot of areas to hike and see waterfalls.  The Old Columbia Historic Hwy.  Water front is cool, and under the Burnside bridge is one of the best Saturday Markets.  Since your in Battle Ground, go see Mt. St. Helens.   
Just depends on what your looking for to do.  Come to the coast and see me run the vats at the Tillamook Cheese Factory!!  

http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g52024-Activities-Portland_Oregon.html