Evan’s guidebook
Food scene
Our favorite neighborhood Italian eatery! surprised us with quality and value
The Lodge At Cascade Brewing
7424 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Hwybest sour beer selection!
Oak & Olive Restaurant
6369 SW Capitol Hwyour neighborhood eatery to celebrate in style
ultra eclectic restaurant with fun twists where everyone can get something from a different part of the world
37 locals recommend
Salvador Molly's
1523 SW Sunset Blvdultra eclectic restaurant with fun twists where everyone can get something from a different part of the world
unbelievable bottle section of beer. Portland Meca for beer aficionados. If you want to taste an international beer they import everything!
34 locals recommend
John's Marketplace Multnomah
3535 SW Multnomah Blvdunbelievable bottle section of beer. Portland Meca for beer aficionados. If you want to taste an international beer they import everything!
Bamboo Grove Hawaiian Grille
515 S Carolina Stthis is where I go for birthday meals haha
My secret Indian spot! tucked away in a seemingly residential area...lunch buffet is on point.
9 locals recommend
Beaverton Swagat Indian Cuisine
4325 SW 109th AveMy secret Indian spot! tucked away in a seemingly residential area...lunch buffet is on point.
Best. Burger. Period. order the peanut butter burger, you wont be disappointed.
86 locals recommend
Killer Burger
4644 NE Sandy BlvdBest. Burger. Period. order the peanut butter burger, you wont be disappointed.
Sightseeing
VRTech Arena
9360 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Hwymind bending activity to experience with family/friends
sometimes you got to stop and smell the roses. always a great way to spend and afternoon. Other than parking its free.
627 locals recommend
International Rose Test Garden
400 SW Kingston Avesometimes you got to stop and smell the roses. always a great way to spend and afternoon. Other than parking its free.
Park the locals dont want you to know about =) great views, sculptures, and picnic area.
101 locals recommend
Council Crest Park
1120 SW Council Crest DrPark the locals dont want you to know about =) great views, sculptures, and picnic area.
Neighborhoods
unique place to walk and see historic houses and geometric street layout. Flower garden at center.
40 locals recommend
Ladd's Addition
unique place to walk and see historic houses and geometric street layout. Flower garden at center.
Traveler advice
Ways to save
the Portland air tram only chargers 1 way...
Great photo op from the top =)
Customs and culture
instead of change/money give homeless people granola bars
I believe that people dont ever deserve to go hungry, but please help be part of the solution with me. Homelessness is encouraging panhandling and rarely helps solve the issue long term.
Don't miss
In sept/oct the "swift" birds put on quiet the show...
The "swifts" are a type of swallow that migrate through Portland. During their nightly roost they swarm in amazing spinning formations that are spectacular. Lots of good online videos, but even better in person.
Getting around
jump on/off the Pink Trolley If doing the tourist thing
Best way to see the most in one day and be able to decide to dive into one area/activity. I send family from out of town on it to keep them busy =) https://www.graylineofportland.net/combo-tours/schedule/
What to pack
leave the umbrella at home, but get waterproof shoes!
no quicker way to be identified as a tourist. If walking around portland waterproof shoes are a must. rain+puddles=bad
Ways to save
ZOO: even on busy days the overflow parking shuttle is FREE
if public transportation through the MAX (public trains) is not your cup of tea, the zoo typically posts signage to overflow lots
Traveling with kids
On a rainy day OMSI science museum is perfect kid option
OMSI has a special place in my heart. Rotating exhibits and educational films means the whole family with enjoy the experience and learn something too.