Guidebook for Portland
Food Scene
Amazing food. Reservations necessary but during the week sit at the bar for food there.
236 locals recommend
Ava Gene's
3377 SE Division StAmazing food. Reservations necessary but during the week sit at the bar for food there.
Amazing pastries, coffee, bread, breakfast, lunch. Counter style ordering so no wait staff which is better for getting in and out.
122 locals recommend
Little T American Baker
2600 SE Division StAmazing pastries, coffee, bread, breakfast, lunch. Counter style ordering so no wait staff which is better for getting in and out.
Yataimura Maru
3810 SE Division StGreat Japanese food
AFURI IZAKAYA SE PORTLAND
923 SE 7th AveBest ramen in the city. go for lunch to avoid the wait.
PSU Saturday'Farmers Market
1831 SW Pedestrian TrailBest Farmer's market in the city
Oma's Hideaway
3131 Southeast Division StreetDrinks & Nightlife
Lucky Horseshoe Lounge
2524 SE Clinton StThe Richmond Bar
3203 SE Division Stgreat neighborhood bar
Doug Fir Lounge
301 E Burnside StGreat place for interesting bands and restaurant and bar
Shopping
Powell's City of Books
1005 W Burnside Stseven stories of books!
Target
939 SW Morrison StHas food, clothes, and essential toiletries and medicines.
Sightseeing
Take the aerial tram up and admire the view
134 locals recommend
South Waterfront Lower Tram Terminal station
3303 S Bond AveTake the aerial tram up and admire the view
Iconic 1930's lodge with great hiking trails in the area. Worth a car rental for a look-see and day hike nearby.
338 locals recommend
Timberline Lodge Ski Area
27500 E Timberline RoadIconic 1930's lodge with great hiking trails in the area. Worth a car rental for a look-see and day hike nearby.
Portland City Grill
111 SW 5th Avegreat restaurant for happy hour with iconic views
Arts & Culture
Sweet and small with good exhibits and nice collection of Native American Arts
785 locals recommend
Portland Art Museum
1219 SW Park AveSweet and small with good exhibits and nice collection of Native American Arts
Artists Repertory Theatre
1515 NW 11th AveGood local theater
Portland Baroque Orchestra
610 SW BroadwayAlways interesting Baroque music
Local and State history all in a manageable amount
86 locals recommend
Oregon Historical Society Museum
1200 SW Park AveLocal and State history all in a manageable amount
Parks & Nature
Great trail head. Very close to our house. 40 minutes each way by car. Just opened after tragic 2017 fire.
45 locals recommend
Angel's Rest Lookout
Great trail head. Very close to our house. 40 minutes each way by car. Just opened after tragic 2017 fire.
Springwater Corridor Trail
8738 SE 19th AveGreat biking trail
Beacon Rock State Park
34841 Washington 14Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area
Essentials
New Seasons Market
1954 SE Division StNatural Foods (like Whole Foods but local)
Safeway
1030 SW Jefferson Stgeneral supermarket
Target
939 SW Morrison St