Guidebook for Portland

Lindsey
Guidebook for Portland

Essentials

Nearest TJ - 10 minutes from our house
480 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
2122 NW Glisan St
480 locals recommend
Nearest TJ - 10 minutes from our house
One of the closest natural food stores. Great deli and 10 minutes from our house.
1022 locals recommend
New Seasons Market
5320 NE 33rd Ave
1022 locals recommend
One of the closest natural food stores. Great deli and 10 minutes from our house.
One of the closest natural food stores -10 minutes from our house
630 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
1210 NW Couch St
630 locals recommend
One of the closest natural food stores -10 minutes from our house
Nearest grocery store to our house. 5 minutes from the house.
279 locals recommend
Safeway
6901 NE Sandy Blvd
279 locals recommend
Nearest grocery store to our house. 5 minutes from the house.
This store has it all - 15 minutes from our house
616 locals recommend
Fred Meyer
3805 SE Hawthorne Blvd
616 locals recommend
This store has it all - 15 minutes from our house
This grocery cooperative with a farmer's-market vibe features organic produce & many bulk items. Kombucha on tap! 10 minutes away.
195 locals recommend
Alberta Cooperative Grocery
1500 NE Alberta St
195 locals recommend
This grocery cooperative with a farmer's-market vibe features organic produce & many bulk items. Kombucha on tap! 10 minutes away.

Everything Else

Best, closest major hospital for any emergencies. 15 minutes away
26 locals recommend
Providence Portland Medical Center
4805 NE Glisan St
26 locals recommend
Best, closest major hospital for any emergencies. 15 minutes away

Sightseeing

A wonderful nature park by the Sandy River
23 locals recommend
Oxbow Regional Park
3010 SE Oxbow Pkwy
23 locals recommend
A wonderful nature park by the Sandy River
Visit this and any of the stunning 200ft waterfalls of the Columbia River Gorge. Just 20 min from our house.
974 locals recommend
Multnomah Falls station
974 locals recommend
Visit this and any of the stunning 200ft waterfalls of the Columbia River Gorge. Just 20 min from our house.
Fantastic park - 10 minutes away
31 locals recommend
Grant Park
31 locals recommend
Fantastic park - 10 minutes away
Beautiful Park - 15 minutes away.
105 locals recommend
Rocky Butte Natural Area
3102 NE Rocky Butte Rd
105 locals recommend
Beautiful Park - 15 minutes away.
Stunning beauty and authentic Japanese tea shop. 20 minutes away.
1015 locals recommend
Portland Japanese Garden
611 SW Kingston Ave
1015 locals recommend
Stunning beauty and authentic Japanese tea shop. 20 minutes away.
Stunning beauty. 20 minutes away.
405 locals recommend
Lan Su Chinese Garden
239 NW Everett St
405 locals recommend
Stunning beauty. 20 minutes away.
Largest urban park in America - home of bobcat, coyote, owl and expansive forest life. Go for a quick visit or for a full day hike! 25 minutes away.
940 locals recommend
Forest Park
940 locals recommend
Largest urban park in America - home of bobcat, coyote, owl and expansive forest life. Go for a quick visit or for a full day hike! 25 minutes away.
One of the largest, most beautiful old parks on the Eastside. 15 minutes away.
437 locals recommend
Laurelhurst Park
SE Cesar E Chavez Blvd & Stark St
437 locals recommend
One of the largest, most beautiful old parks on the Eastside. 15 minutes away.
Wonderful park - 5 minutes away.
56 locals recommend
Wilshire Park
4116 NE 33rd Ave
56 locals recommend
Wonderful park - 5 minutes away.

Arts & Culture

Wonderful theater productions! We know some of the writers and actors.
90 locals recommend
Portland Center Stage at The Armory
128 NW 11th Ave
90 locals recommend
Wonderful theater productions! We know some of the writers and actors.
One of the largest book stores in America! 20 minutes away.
976 locals recommend
Powell's City of Books
1005 W Burnside St
976 locals recommend
One of the largest book stores in America! 20 minutes away.
Home of the Oregon Symphony and other great music year round. 20 minutes away.
117 locals recommend
Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
1037 SW Broadway
117 locals recommend
Home of the Oregon Symphony and other great music year round. 20 minutes away.

Food Scene

Fantastic restaurant for all diets. Amazing specials! 15 minutes away.
42 locals recommend
Dick's Kitchen SE
42 locals recommend
Fantastic restaurant for all diets. Amazing specials! 15 minutes away.
Best Cuban food in town. 15 minutes away.
166 locals recommend
Pambiche
2811 NE Glisan St
166 locals recommend
Best Cuban food in town. 15 minutes away.
Hearty omelets & other diner-style American fare along with lighter options including vegan dishes. 10 minutes away.
31 locals recommend
Cup & Saucer Cafe
3000 Northeast Killingsworth Street
31 locals recommend
Hearty omelets & other diner-style American fare along with lighter options including vegan dishes. 10 minutes away.
Music, trivia & other all-ages events featured at pizzeria with lounge & vegan & gluten-free pies. BEST GF pizza in town!!! 15 minutes away.
127 locals recommend
Mississippi Pizza
3552 N Mississippi Ave
127 locals recommend
Music, trivia & other all-ages events featured at pizzeria with lounge & vegan & gluten-free pies. BEST GF pizza in town!!! 15 minutes away.
Small outpost drawing crowds for tacos & other Mexican basics made with a nod to sustainability. 15 minutes away.
342 locals recommend
¿Por Qué No?
3524 N Mississippi Ave
342 locals recommend
Small outpost drawing crowds for tacos & other Mexican basics made with a nod to sustainability. 15 minutes away.
One of our FAVORITE in town!! Snug dessert shop/bakery with vegan & gluten-free ice cream, pastries, soups, wraps & smoothies. 10 minutes away.
87 locals recommend
Back To Eden Bakery
2215-2217 NE Alberta St
87 locals recommend
One of our FAVORITE in town!! Snug dessert shop/bakery with vegan & gluten-free ice cream, pastries, soups, wraps & smoothies. 10 minutes away.
Laid-back neighborhood cafe known for its sweet & savory pies, late hours & full bar. 10 minutes away.
131 locals recommend
Random Order Pie Bar
1800 NE Alberta St
131 locals recommend
Laid-back neighborhood cafe known for its sweet & savory pies, late hours & full bar. 10 minutes away.
Bar with a big patio & sidewalk seating is known for its house-infused spirits & varied Greek menu. 10 minutes away.
31 locals recommend
The Hilt
1934 NE Alberta St
31 locals recommend
Bar with a big patio & sidewalk seating is known for its house-infused spirits & varied Greek menu. 10 minutes away.
Bohemian bar with local art on the walls serving sushi & an acclaimed selection of sakes. 10 minutes away.
67 locals recommend
Zilla Sake
1806 NE Alberta St
67 locals recommend
Bohemian bar with local art on the walls serving sushi & an acclaimed selection of sakes. 10 minutes away.
Light-filled space for American breakfast & brunch fare including Dutch baby pancakes & Scotch eggs. 10 minutes away.
78 locals recommend
Helser's On Alberta
1538 NE Alberta St
78 locals recommend
Light-filled space for American breakfast & brunch fare including Dutch baby pancakes & Scotch eggs. 10 minutes away.
Middle Eastern eats with gluten-free options in a cozy wood-beamed house featuring photos & a patio. 10 minutes away.
63 locals recommend
DarSalam
2921 NE Alberta St
63 locals recommend
Middle Eastern eats with gluten-free options in a cozy wood-beamed house featuring photos & a patio. 10 minutes away.

Drinks & Nightlife

Intimate music venue with food & bar. 15 minutes away.
436 locals recommend
Mississippi Studios
3939 N Mississippi Ave
436 locals recommend
Intimate music venue with food & bar. 15 minutes away.
Remodeled gas station known for its American fare, weekend Bloody Mary bar & heated rooftop patio. 10 minutes away.
168 locals recommend
Radio Room
1101 NE Alberta St
168 locals recommend
Remodeled gas station known for its American fare, weekend Bloody Mary bar & heated rooftop patio. 10 minutes away.

Shopping

Small, hip ice cream parlor featuring unique, housemade flavors like blue cheese & olive oil. 10 minutes away.
1078 locals recommend
Salt & Straw
2035 NE Alberta St
1078 locals recommend
Small, hip ice cream parlor featuring unique, housemade flavors like blue cheese & olive oil. 10 minutes away.