If you’re an eco-geek and a beer-aficionado, Portland, Ore., may just be your vacation paradise; there are more than two dozen microbreweries within the city limits. If you’re visiting the City of Roses, be sure to explore the local brew scene. EcoTours of Oregon offers Portland’s Microbreweries Tour, where a designated driver/brew guide will take you around to at least three breweries, and you’ll learn about brewing history and how beer is made.

Some brewery stops may include Widmer Gasthaus, Portland Brewing Company, Old Market Brewery or Lucky Labrador. The tour costs $45 and includes door-to-door transportation and all food (unless you prefer one of the special meals offered at the various brewery locations; additional costs average about $12 per person). The tour is scheduled from 6 to 10:30 p.m. throughout the year. Call 888-TOURS-33 or go to www.ecotours-of-oregon.com.

For more eco-activities in Portland, check out our Pedal Power: Biking Portland article in this week’s Branson issue, where you can explore this pretty city without ever needing a car.

EcoTours of Oregon also offers a variety of other exciting eco-adventure tours in Oregon and southern Washington, including a Mount St. Helens volcano tour, a Native American cultural tour and a whale watching tour along the central Oregon Coast.