2024 FAM TOURS
We can’t show up in Portland and not experience as much of its beauty, culture, and self-proclaimed weirdness as possible! And not just Portland itself – there’s so much to do in the surrounding areas as well.
Thanks to our local partners, FAM Tours are free for TravelCon 2024 attendees!
To reserve your spot, please read the following carefully before proceeding:
- Creators can register for a total of 2 FAMs – 1 on Tuesday and 1 on Saturday.
- FAM Tour sign-ups are first-come, first-served. If there are no spots remaining, then that FAM is filled.
- Many FAM Tours include transportation (especially the ones outside of the city), but some will begin at local Portland venues. You will receive meeting location information after registration.
- By signing up for a FAM, you are agreeing to create content on any of your platforms and/or social media channels about your experience.
- If something changes and you are no longer able to participate in a FAM Tour, please notify the TravelCon Team by May 1, 2024. Failure to do so could disqualify you from further FAM Tour participation.
- We’ve included dietary and ADA information on the tour listings, but if you’re in doubt or have additional questions, email us at info@travelcon.org and we’ll be happy to reach out to the host on your behalf.
- Only registered passholders can participate in FAMs. Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate spouses, partners, guests, or friends who are not registered.
- You will be required to sign a TravelCon waiver at the point of registration. An additional copy of that waiver will be emailed to you after you register. You may be required to sign additional waivers from the host or tour operator when you arrive for your FAM Tour.
- FAMs are specifically for Creator Passholders; however, if there are any remaining spots after May 1, 2024, we will open those up to Brand Passholders.
Tuesday • May 14, 2024
Wine Country Tour
presented by Stay22
Tuesday, May 14 9am - 2pm
Join us in a luxury cruiser as we head out to the surrounding wine country. We’ll tour 2 wineries, as well as have lunch at one of them before returning to Portland.
Tour will begin/end at the Oregon Convention Center
• ADA: Collapsible wheelchairs can be accommodated on the shuttle.
• Dietary restrictions: Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated.
A Tualatin Valley Adventure
presented by Explore Tualatin Valley
Tuesday, May 14 9am - 5pm
Explore Tualatin Valley’s adventurous side! Have a tree top zip line experience, take a guided paddle trip along the Tualatin River, and enjoy a hearty lunch at one of Tualatin Valley’s newest brewpubs.
Tour will begin/end at the Oregon Convention Center
• ADA: This is not a fully accessible event due to ziplining. However, there is an accessible boat launch available.
• Dietary restrictions: We will be ordering off menu at the lunch.
Tillamook Creamery Experience
presented by Tillamook
Tuesday, May 14 10am - 5pm
Nestled in the charming coastal town of Tillamook, Oregon, join us to explore the rich heritage and craftsmanship of our farmer-made dairy products.
Whether you want to learn about our farms and cheesemaking or you just want a tasty meal, the Tillamook Creamery is a dairy-lover’s destination.
• ADA: This will be an ADA accessible experience.
Lunch & a Round of Golf
presented by Langdon Farms
Tuesday, May 14 11:30am - 5pm
Intermediate to advanced golfers — join us for lunch at Langdon Farms, one of the premiere golf courses in the area, followed by a round of golf.
Transportation to/from Langdon Farms is not provided.
• ADA: This is not a fully accessible event as participants must be able to walk 18 holes of golf.
Food Carts, Pods, & Patios Food Tour
presented by Lost Plate Food Tours
Tuesday, May 14 1:30 - 4:30pm
Visit several locally run food carts, relax on warm Portland patios, and eat a huge selection of diverse foods. Get up close and personal with food cart owners while eating their dishes, drinking tasty beverages, and exploring Portland’s up-and-coming Eastside. On this walking tour with a Portland-native tour guide, you’ll visit 5-7 local food carts, including two food cart pods and a food hall, and end the afternoon at a local brewery. You’ll get more than a full meal! Delicious food, tasty drinks, and a fun time await you on this Portland food tour.
• ADA: Those who join need to have the ability to walk 1 mile.
• Dietary restrictions: We are happy to welcome vegetarians/pescatarians, but due to the diverse nature of food carts visited, please note not all stops can be made gluten-free, dairy-free, or vegan.
Food Carts, Pods, & Patios Food Tour
presented by Lost Plate Food Tours
Tuesday, May 14 2 - 5pm
Visit several locally run food carts, relax on warm Portland patios, and eat a huge selection of diverse foods. Get up close and personal with food cart owners while eating their dishes, drinking tasty beverages, and exploring Portland’s up-and-coming Eastside. On this walking tour with a Portland-native tour guide, you’ll visit 5-7 local food carts, including two food cart pods and a food hall, and end the afternoon at a local brewery. You’ll get more than a full meal! Delicious food, tasty drinks, and a fun time await you on this Portland food tour.
• ADA: Those who join need to have the ability to walk 1 mile.
• Dietary restrictions: We are happy to welcome vegetarians/pescatarians, but due to the diverse nature of food carts visited, please note not all stops can be made gluten-free, dairy-free, or vegan.
Discover OMSI
presented by the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry
Tuesday, May 14 4 - 6pm
Enjoy a behind-the-scenes afternoon tour of OMSI roaming the museum, refreshments, and stunning river-front views. Explore the stars in the planetarium, explore a retired navy submarine, traveling exhibits of all kinds, and join us for an “After Dark” event.
• ADA: This will be an ADA accessible experience. More information on OMSI’s accessibility resources can be found on their website.
Oregon Pinot Noir Takes the Stage
presented by The Heathman with Portland’5 Centers for The Arts
Tuesday, May 14 5 - 7pm
Attendees will gather at The Heathman hotel to taste some of Oregon’s finest Pinot Noirs before embarking on a unique journey through some of Portland’s most acclaimed venues.
Using a secret passage between the hotel and the historic Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, guests will be guided by staff from Portland’5 Centers for The Arts on an insider experience of their theaters. They will tour spots where acts like Prince, Mariah Carey, Bob Dylan, Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, Billy Joel and more have graced the stage, learn the history of the theaters and hear exclusive insider stories before returning to the hotel for more libations.
• ADA: This will be an ADA accessible experience.
Waterfront Walk & Wine Tasting
presented by the Royal Sonesta
Tuesday, May 14 5 - 7pm
The Willamette River nourishes berries and vegetables, award-winning vineyards, artists, weird culture, activists, rainforests, roses, ghost stories and so much more.
We’ll walk along the waterfront and through the edge of Old Town, telling stories and secrets and ending at the beautiful Royal Sonesta for wine, hors d’oeuvres, and conversation about all the ways to get to the heart of our story.
• ADA: This will be an ADA accessible experience.
Saturday • May 18, 2024
Bike the Waterfalls of the Columbia Gorge
presented by Around Portland Tours
Saturday, May 18 8:30am - 1:30pm
Portlanders are famous for never riding a bike anywhere without a good cup of coffee, and we will start the morning with Coava’s hand-poured lattes, cappuccinos and pourovers.
After that we will get fitted for bikes and drive out to the stunning viewpoint in the Columbia River Gorge, the Vista House. Our ride will take us down windy scenic roads and along the famous “waterfall corridor” with stops for short hikes to waterfalls framed with mosses, ferns, bigleaf maples in full cover, and the astonishing scent of wildflowers like fringecups and vanilla leaf. (This is one of the Peloton’s Emma Lovewell’s scenic rides!)
We’ll bring along some local sandwiches for a lunch at the end of the 10 mile / 18 km ride. Easy pace, moderate gentle hills.
• ADA: E-bikes are available and we can also accommodate deaf guests.
• Dietary restrictions: Can accommodate dietary restrictions including vegan/gluten free.
Tillamook Creamery Experience
presented by Tillamook
Saturday, May 18
10am - 5pm
Nestled in the charming coastal town of Tillamook, Oregon, join us to explore the rich heritage and craftsmanship of our farmer-made dairy products.
Whether you want to learn about our farms and cheesemaking or you just want a tasty meal, the Tillamook Creamery is a dairy-lover’s destination.
• ADA: This will be an ADA accessible experience.
Forest Park Adventure Hike with Portland's Best Chocolate
presented by Around Portland Tours
Saturday, May 18
10:30am - 1:30pm
We’ll combine must-dos for any Portland visit: hiking in the forest and artisan makers!
We’ll meet at a coffee shop at the edge of the Nob Hill/Forest Heights neighborhood before setting into Forest Park for a 3-5 mile, 5-8 km hike with about 800 feet elevation gain. We’ll hike past the witch’s castle and through the hundreds-year-old forest, learning the history of the trees, the flowers, the ferns, the people who settled this place in the 1800s and those who thrived in one of the oldest civilizations in the world here before them.
Once we reach one of the best viewpoints in Portland — the Pittock Mansion — we’ll enjoy chocolate treats from Portland’s best makers and chocolate shops with a view of the city below and the mountains in the distance. After we reach the top, we’ll have an option to hike more for a more energetic experience or hop in a ride share back to the city center.
• ADA: Can accommodate blind or deaf guests.
• Dietary restrictions: Can accommodate dietary restrictions including vegan/gluten free
PDX Cocktail Tour
presented by The Uncanny x Aviation Gin
Saturday, May 18 Noon - 4pm
We will show you one of PDXs newest quality cocktail bars from the eyes of Adam LeBeau, owner and part of Portland’s Lightning Bar Collective. He will go through his approach to cocktail development and design while giving you samples of The Uncanny’s best libations.
Then PDX’s own Aviation Gin will chat about their history, process, and the future of one of the nations top gins! You will then head to the Aviation distillery and take a tour of how Portland’s top spirit company makes their magic.
• ADA: The Uncanny is in a historic Portland House that does not have wheelchair access. However there is an entrance in the back for patio access, where the Aviation education will take place.
PHOTO CREDITS: Wine Country Tour, presented by Stay22: Travel Portland • A Tualatin Valley Adventure, presented by Explore Tualatin Valley: Explore Tualatin Valley • Tillamook Creamery Experience, presented by Tillamook: Tillamook • Lunch & a Round of Golf, presented by Langdon Farms: Langdon Farms, Our Nomadic Life • Food Carts, Pods, & Patios Food Tour, presented by Lost Plate Food Tours: Lost Plate Food Tours • Oregon Pinot Noir Takes the Stage FAM Tour, presented by the Heathman with Portland’5 Centers for The Arts: Heathman Hotel • Waterfront Walk & Wine Tasting, presented by the Royal Sonesta: Royal Sonesta, Travel Portland • Bike the Waterfalls of the Columbia Gorge, presented by Around Portland Tours: Travel Portland • Forest Park Adventure Hike with Portland’s Best Chocolate, presented by Around Portland Tours: Travel Portland • PDX Cocktail Tour, presented by The Uncanny x Aviation Gin: Adam LeBeau/The Uncanny