Open source software is alive and well in the Pacific Northwest! I recently traveled through Oregon and Washington to attend WordCamp and BuddyCamp in Vancouver, BC. When traveling, I often get to see a lot of websites in the search for local things to do and see. I was happy to discover that many northwestern businesses are creating unique and awesome websites with WordPress. These beautiful sites showcase the flexibility of the WordPress platform for the tourism and hospitality industries.
Laughing Planet Cafe
Travel Oregon
Mississippi Studios
Seattle By Foot
Zoka Coffee
Matchstick Coffee Roasters
Discover Newport
Fort George Brewery
Granville Island Brewing
Downtown Portland
King Estate
Oregon Certified Sustainable Wine
Ride Oregon
Redhook Brewing
Measure 80 – The Oregon Cannabis Tax Act
Have you got any favorite websites from the Pacific northwest you’d like to share? Let us know in the comments.
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It may just be the kind of design I am in to right now, but I am really liking “Seattle By Foot”.
I really like it too! Which theme is it using?
Some great looking sites. Might use this to show the next person I meet who compares WP to blogger – lol
Quite awesome. I myself live in Downtown Portland, so it’s definitely a nice boost to see the official site in your list. =) Plus, this gives me a great way to check out stuff nearby! ^-^
The common threads are wonderful photography, excellent typography and strong layout. But beauty sites like these always beg the question: How do they perform as conversion front ends?