If you'd rather opt for a massage than for a hike in the woods, consider spending a few hours at a day spa. These facilities typically offer massages, facials, seaweed wraps, and the like. Portland day spas include the Avalon Hotel & Spa, 0455 SW Hamilton Ct. (tel. 503/802-5800); Aveda Lifestyle Store and Spa, 5th Avenue Suites Hotel, 500 Washington St. (tel. 503/248-0615); and Salon Nyla -- The Day Spa, adjacent to the Embassy Suites hotel at 327 SW Pine St. (tel. 503/228-0389; www.salonnyla.com). However, the most unusual day spas in town are in the Pearl District. Nirvana Apothecary & Day Spa, 736 NW 11th Ave. (tel. 503/546-8155; www.nirvanadayspa.com), is done up sort of like a Moroccan palace, while Aequis, 419 SW 11th Ave. (tel. 503/223-7847; www.aequisspa.com), is an Asian-inspired retreat that follows Ayurvedic principles. Expect to pay about $85 or $95 for a 1-hour massage and $200 to $450 for a multi-treatment spa package.
