This morning, guests have free time to have breakfast at the Heathman Tavern at their leisure and then shop at the nearby shops or relax before meeting to drive to the matinee performance of the Nutcracker at the Keller Auditorium. Afterwards, venture to the Oregon Rail Heritage Center for a holiday-themed ride behind a 1912 Polson #2 steam engine. The festivities continue at dinner in the oldest restaurant in Portland, Hubers Cafe, for their famous holiday meals (or maybe a Spanish coffee for warmth). This evening, return to the hotel for another great night of sleep. (B, D)

Your final day begins with breakfast at the hotel and then a short journey to the Oregon Convention Center for the Holiday Art and Craft Market to browse locally created wares direct from the artisans (and it is indoors!). The group will have lunch together before the afternoon performance of the Holiday Pops from the Oregon Symphony in the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall. Full of Holiday Cheer, guests will then head back down the Willamette Valley ready to embrace the holidays! (B, L)