Guidebook for Portland
Essentials
Grocery store (and pharmacy) that has a great organic selection of fruits/vegetables as well as a natural foods section
616 locals recommend
Fred Meyer
3805 SE Hawthorne BlvdGrocery store (and pharmacy) that has a great organic selection of fruits/vegetables as well as a natural foods section
Belmont Eco On Hawthorne
2942 SE Hawthorne BlvdNearest place to do laundry.
4638 SE Hawthorne Blvd
Nearest Liquor Store. You cannot buy liquor at the grocery store in Oregon. Beer and wine are sold at the grocery store.
7 locals recommend
Hawthorne Liquor Store
4638 SE Hawthorne Blvd4638 SE Hawthorne Blvd
Nearest Liquor Store. You cannot buy liquor at the grocery store in Oregon. Beer and wine are sold at the grocery store.
Nearest urgent care (just a few blocks away). You must make an appointment on their website before going in. They have same-day appointments available.
49 locals recommend
ZOOM+Care
3872 N Mississippi AveNearest urgent care (just a few blocks away). You must make an appointment on their website before going in. They have same-day appointments available.
Providence Portland Medical Center
4805 NE Glisan StNearest hospital
Shopping
Red Light Clothing Exchange
3590 SE Hawthorne BlvdGreat used clothing store
Satellite store of the famous Powell's bookstore downtown
230 locals recommend
Powell's Books on Hawthorne
3723 SE Hawthorne BlvdSatellite store of the famous Powell's bookstore downtown
Presents of Mind
3633 SE Hawthorne BlvdWonderful little funky shop
Indoor vintage store supplied by over 20 different vendors. It's HUGE inside! Clothes, furniture, collectables, all kinds of "stuff".
61 locals recommend
House of Vintage
3315 SE Hawthorne BlvdIndoor vintage store supplied by over 20 different vendors. It's HUGE inside! Clothes, furniture, collectables, all kinds of "stuff".
Largest independent bookstore west of the Mississippi (I hear). So big they provide you with a map. Amazing!
976 locals recommend
Powell's City of Books
1005 W Burnside StLargest independent bookstore west of the Mississippi (I hear). So big they provide you with a map. Amazing!
Food Scene
Solid Mexican food joint. Nothing fancy but we like it.
10 locals recommend
Pepino's Mexican Grill - Hawthorne
3832 SE Hawthorne BlvdSolid Mexican food joint. Nothing fancy but we like it.
Walk up to the window and get amazing sweet or savory waffles. Magical!
135 locals recommend
The Waffle Window
3610 SE Hawthorne BlvdWalk up to the window and get amazing sweet or savory waffles. Magical!
Less crowded location for tasting some legendary VooDoo donuts
125 locals recommend
Voodoo Doughnut - Davis
1501 NE Davis StLess crowded location for tasting some legendary VooDoo donuts
Amazing Mexican food beyond the typical burrito. The pork taco appetizer is to die for! We go here for special occasions as it's a little upscale.
101 locals recommend
Nuestra Cocina
2135 SE Division StAmazing Mexican food beyond the typical burrito. The pork taco appetizer is to die for! We go here for special occasions as it's a little upscale.
Salt & Straw
2035 NE Alberta StGourmet ice cream store
French bakery and cafe. The desserts are very yummy.
104 locals recommend
St. Honoré Bakery SE Division
3333 SE Division StFrench bakery and cafe. The desserts are very yummy.
Bollywood Theater
2039 NE Alberta StGreat Indian food
Romantic restaurant / bar with some history. It used to be a hotel frequented by sailors, travelers, and ladies of the night.
161 locals recommend
Sapphire Hotel Bar
5008 SE Hawthorne BlvdRomantic restaurant / bar with some history. It used to be a hotel frequented by sailors, travelers, and ladies of the night.
Best sky high restaurant view in town. On a clear day you can see Mt. Hood, Mt. Saint Helens, and Mt. Adams. Tip: Skip the pricey restaurant and eat/drink in the bar instead (same great views!)
283 locals recommend
Portland City Grill
111 SW 5th AveBest sky high restaurant view in town. On a clear day you can see Mt. Hood, Mt. Saint Helens, and Mt. Adams. Tip: Skip the pricey restaurant and eat/drink in the bar instead (same great views!)
Want to have that hibachi grill table experience without going to Benihana? Well you've found it!
9 locals recommend
Tokio Table - Japanese Steakhouse
4768 SE Division StWant to have that hibachi grill table experience without going to Benihana? Well you've found it!
Kabob
Great Mediterranean food and amazing lunch buffet (ends approx 2:30pm)
Bar that has the best fried chicken in town. NOTE: You will wait 45mins or more for your food so plan accordingly (perhaps bring some money for the pool table).
30 locals recommend
Reel M Inn
2430 SE Division StBar that has the best fried chicken in town. NOTE: You will wait 45mins or more for your food so plan accordingly (perhaps bring some money for the pool table).
Cuban joint with amazing food! They also have some nice beverages like pina coladas.
32 locals recommend
Cubo
3106 SE Hawthorne BlvdCuban joint with amazing food! They also have some nice beverages like pina coladas.
Best nachos in town! Also if you don't mind having a low-to-the ground, but large table for your meal (coffee table height), you can ask to sit in the private fireplace room. Super cozy.
8 locals recommend
Que Pasa Cantina
1408 SE 12th AveBest nachos in town! Also if you don't mind having a low-to-the ground, but large table for your meal (coffee table height), you can ask to sit in the private fireplace room. Super cozy.
Hinterland Bar & Food Carts
Bar + Food carts that has covered seating if needed.
Food carts that are a short walk away (where 35th Place hits Division). There is a connected bar for beverages as well.
Farmhouse Carts
Food carts that are a short walk away (where 35th Place hits Division). There is a connected bar for beverages as well.
Champagne Poetry Patisserie
Super cute fancy dessert place where the atmosphere is pink colored.
Entertainment & Activities
Movie Theater that serves pizza and microbrew beer
351 locals recommend
McMenamins Bagdad Theater and Pub
3702 SE Hawthorne BlvdMovie Theater that serves pizza and microbrew beer
McMenamins took a run down school house and converted it into a whimsical entertainment complex. Contains a movie theater, hot salt water soaking pool, restaurant, and several bars.
538 locals recommend
McMenamins Kennedy School
5736 NE 33rd AveMcMenamins took a run down school house and converted it into a whimsical entertainment complex. Contains a movie theater, hot salt water soaking pool, restaurant, and several bars.
Video games and pinball machines galore! Serves food and alcohol and is open late (kids allowed only Sat/Sun until 7pm). Surrounded by several bars to make a great night out.
72 locals recommend
QuarterWorld Arcade
4811 SE Hawthorne BlvdVideo games and pinball machines galore! Serves food and alcohol and is open late (kids allowed only Sat/Sun until 7pm). Surrounded by several bars to make a great night out.
Immersive art space that’s crazy cool and fun to interact with. Note: You have to book a time slot ahead of time.
Hopscotch Portland
Immersive art space that’s crazy cool and fun to interact with. Note: You have to book a time slot ahead of time.
Drinks & Nightlife
Closest sports bar. Not huge but will get the job done.
16 locals recommend
Nick's Famous Coney Island
3746 SE Hawthorne BlvdClosest sports bar. Not huge but will get the job done.
Decent bar. If it doesn't suit your taste, there are 4 other bars on the same corner to wet your whistle
23 locals recommend
Bar of the Gods
4801 SE Hawthorne BlvdDecent bar. If it doesn't suit your taste, there are 4 other bars on the same corner to wet your whistle
Gold Dust Meridian
3267 SE Hawthorne BlvdBar with a really cool atmosphere
Bar at the top of the fancy Nines hotel. Great views!
196 locals recommend
Departure Restaurant + Lounge
525 SW Morrison StBar at the top of the fancy Nines hotel. Great views!
The ceiling is 3 stories high as this bar used to be the backstage area for the Bagdad Theater. Really cool spot. Don't forget to wander upstairs. A bunch of quality pool tables and they may have shuffleboard too.
McMenamins Backstage Bar at the Bagdad Theater
The ceiling is 3 stories high as this bar used to be the backstage area for the Bagdad Theater. Really cool spot. Don't forget to wander upstairs. A bunch of quality pool tables and they may have shuffleboard too.
Bar a block away. Quality bar food and a shuffleboard table. Sports also on screens if interested.
Mulligan's
3518 SE Hawthorne BlvdBar a block away. Quality bar food and a shuffleboard table. Sports also on screens if interested.
Sightseeing
Legendary skate park appearing in the Tony Hawk video game. The park was built illegally at first until the city valued what they did for the neighborhood in the 1990's
16 locals recommend
Burnside Skatepark
Southeast 2nd AvenueLegendary skate park appearing in the Tony Hawk video game. The park was built illegally at first until the city valued what they did for the neighborhood in the 1990's
Portland is known as the City of Roses. Come check out the FREE and beautiful rose garden. Blooming begins in late May
627 locals recommend
International Rose Test Garden
400 SW Kingston AvePortland is known as the City of Roses. Come check out the FREE and beautiful rose garden. Blooming begins in late May
The mansion was built in 1909 as a private home for London-born Oregonian publisher Henry Pittock and his wife, Georgiana. It has been turned into a museum showcasing the history of Portland. Beautiful view of the city from the mansion. You can optionally take a scenic hike leading up to the mansion.
622 locals recommend
Pittock Mansion
3229 NW Pittock DrThe mansion was built in 1909 as a private home for London-born Oregonian publisher Henry Pittock and his wife, Georgiana. It has been turned into a museum showcasing the history of Portland. Beautiful view of the city from the mansion. You can optionally take a scenic hike leading up to the mansion.
Parks & Nature
Sewallcrest Park
Lovely park within walking distance
Massive park that is a dormant volcano. Beautiful views from the top
405 locals recommend
Mt Tabor Dog Park
2219 SE Lincoln StMassive park that is a dormant volcano. Beautiful views from the top
Beautiful waterfall that can be seen year round. 30 min drive east of town with free parking (or take public transit) and only a super short walk required to view it. There are other waterfalls in this area that require short to long hikes to get there. Public transit is now available to the area. Search online for Columbia Gorge Express for details. NOTE: You may need to make a reservation and pay a small fee to park here (they are trying to control crowds during the high seasons).
974 locals recommend
Multnomah Falls station
Beautiful waterfall that can be seen year round. 30 min drive east of town with free parking (or take public transit) and only a super short walk required to view it. There are other waterfalls in this area that require short to long hikes to get there. Public transit is now available to the area. Search online for Columbia Gorge Express for details. NOTE: You may need to make a reservation and pay a small fee to park here (they are trying to control crowds during the high seasons).
Hoyt Arboretum encompasses 189 ridge-top acres, accessible by 12 miles of hiking trails. A place of beauty and serenity in all seasons, Hoyt Arboretum is easily accessible from anywhere in the Portland metropolitan area by car, bus or the MAX light rail. A free shuttle is available in Washington Park from May through October.
145 locals recommend
Hoyt Arboretum
4000 SW Fairview BlvdHoyt Arboretum encompasses 189 ridge-top acres, accessible by 12 miles of hiking trails. A place of beauty and serenity in all seasons, Hoyt Arboretum is easily accessible from anywhere in the Portland metropolitan area by car, bus or the MAX light rail. A free shuttle is available in Washington Park from May through October.