Tax Day Planner

Updated: March 12, 2009

Whether you got a refund or owe a fortune, find the Portland spots that fit your new budget on April 17.

On this page:Where to Splurge, Where to Save.

Where to Splurge

  1. 1 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Tri-D Fitness Training & Therapy
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    8538 SW Apple Way, Portland, OR 97225 (map)

    Let Uncle Sam treat you to a not-so-basic workout at this private, first-class individual training studio and gym.

  2. 2 4 Star Rating: Recommended Fenouil
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    900 NW 11th Ave, Portland, OR 97209 (map)

    Fois gras terrine, frites with truffle oil, mini chocolate souffles: This opulent French restaurant encourages you to live richly.

  3. 3 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Spa Willamina
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    2223 NE 43rd Ave, Portland, OR 97213 (map)

    Enhance your assets with the Spring Equinox package that includes a foot soak, body wrap, massage, facial and lunch.

  4. 4 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Versailles
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    904 NW Hoyt, Portland , OR 97209 (map)

    Go for Baroque at this classical French interior design shop featuring period furniture, fabrics and garden reproductions.

  5. 5 4 Star Rating: Recommended Mercantile
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    729 SW Alder St, Portland, OR 97205 (map)

    Refund burning a hole in your pocket? That's reason enough to shop this hip collection of American and European designer fashions.

Where to Save

  1. 6 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Moxie
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    2400 E Burnside St, Portland, OR 97214 (map)

    Fashionistas rejoice: This boutique features affordable pieces by local and emerging designers and a free play area for your little dependents.

  2. 7 4 Star Rating: Recommended Le Bistro Montage
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    301 SE Morrison St, Portland, OR 97214 (map)

    It's not quite lagniappe, but full Cajun-style dinners starting at $10 come pretty close--and they now accept credit cards.

  3. 8 4 Star Rating: Recommended Massage Envy Cedar Hills
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    2680 SW Cedar Hills Blvd, Beaverton, OR 97005 (map)

    Feeling taxed? It's time to unwind with an introductory one-hour massage for only $39.

  4. 9 4 Star Rating: Recommended Bagdad Theatre & Pub
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    3702 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR 97214 (map)

    Enjoy a movie, pizza slice and beer for the same price as a first-run ticket at most theaters.

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