By Hannah Kintner Staff Writer kintner13@up.edu
1) See a country star perform at Duke's Country Bar and Grill.
Address: 14601 SE Division
Until recently I didn't even know that Duke's existed. It's a Portland country bar that frequently hosts country stars, and you can see them for just $10! As an added bonus, if you're a lady hoping to get into Duke's on a Thursday night, there's no cover charge from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Let's all cross our fingers and hope somebody good decides to come on a Thursday!
2) Win a karaoke contest in a bar
Karaoke is sure to make for a good time whether you're an aweome singer, or like my grandma says, "couldn't carry a tune if it were on your back." If someone gives you a chance to win money just for singing, take that chance! Winning would be an experience you'd always remember. If you're looking for a place in Portland to do some competitive karaoke, stop by Duke's Country Bar and Grill on Mondays from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.
3) Drink a Margarita at Jimmy Buffet's Margaritaville.
Step one: travel to a vacation destination like Las Vegas, Orlando,Waikiki or Chicago.
Step two: order one of the best margaritas of your life.
Step three: update your bucket list to travel to all of the Margaritavilles!
4) Try a Duck Fart at the T-Room.
This shot is a delicious mix of Jack Daniel's, almond liqueur and Bailey's Irish Cream. It's completely delicious and the funny name's an added bonus. It's definitely worth a try!
5) Drink something older than yourself.
Whether it's a delectable wine or a shot of whisky from your birth year, drinking something older than yourself is sure to be a conversation starter if nothing else.
6) Go to a bar that was once a speakeasy during Prohibition.
It's a fun way to interact with part of American history. You can check this off of your list by visiting Huber's (411 SW 3rd Ave), which was founded in 1879 and converted into a speakeasy during Prohibition.
7) Visit as many Portland-based breweries as you can.
According to the Gadling travel blog, Portland tops the list of the "24 Greatest Cities in the World for Drinking Beer," with "more breweries per capita than any other city in the world." Better start taking advantage of that... Get started by visiting Widmer Brothers Brewing Company at 955 North Russell Street or Deschutes Brewery at 210 NW 11th Ave.
