Chase Away the Winter Blues
By Ashley Griffin, Citysearch Contributor
Lately it's either been clear and unbelievably chilly or gray and dreary outside, leaving many Portlanders with a desire to skip town for a more tropical locale. For those who can't afford a ticket to Tahiti, we provide a few places that will stand in as summer substitutes…if only for a minute or two.
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Bask in the Sun Tanning
7117 SW Macadam Ave, Portland, OR
It's an obvious pick, but if you don't mind sterile environments and fake rays, a trip to these luxurious tanning beds will give you a summery glow. -
Corepower Yoga
2277 NW Quimby , Portland, OR
At the end of a heated yoga classes at this professional studio, you can close your eyes and pretend you're relaxing on a hot, tropical beach. -
Loyly Sauna & Steam
2713 SE 21st Ave, Portland, OR
Warming up in the dry saunas and steam room at this Southeast Portland facility will make you forget about the blustery world outside. -
Pearl Court Activity Center
1425 NW 16th Ave, Portland, OR
No, the court at this new multiuse space is not made of sand, but indulging in a game of indoor volleyball will make you think of summers gone by--and help prepare you for outdoor games to come. -
Rocket
1111 E Burnside St, Portland, OR
Outdoor dining is the epitome of summer; fake it at this restaurant where you can stand on the outdoor patio in winter and still stay warm thanks to heaters. -
Skinnidip
2230 W Burnside St, Portland, OR
Nothing says summer like a cup filled with creamy frozen yogurt. Duck inside this bright, cheerful yogurt boutique on Burnside and get your chill on. Just be sure to sit facing away from the rain-drenched sidewalks outside. -
Thatch Tiki Bar
2733 NE Broadway, Portland, OR
This bar's bright décor and tropical cocktails will make you feel like a ray of sunshine has finally pushed through the overcast skies. -
Tiki Beauty Bar
8035 SE 13th Ave, Portland, OR
Fake sun-streaked locks with a visit to this beauty bar decorated in a vintage breezy island style that's sure to brighten a dreary day.
