Guidebook for Portland
Arts & Culture
Great rotating exhibits and a solid permanent collection, both classical and modern.
785 locals recommend
Portland Art Museum
1219 SW Park AveGreat rotating exhibits and a solid permanent collection, both classical and modern.
Brody Theater
16 NW BroadwayA great improv comedy venue!
Portland Center Stage at The Armory
128 NW 11th AveWe've seen some great plays here!
Parks & Nature
At 5,157 acres, Portland's Forest Park is the largest urban forest in the United States. A great way to get a hike in, and not have to drive too far to get there! One of the easiest and most accessible entrances is on 29th and NW Upshur, just beyond the Pearl neighborhood.
940 locals recommend
Forest Park
At 5,157 acres, Portland's Forest Park is the largest urban forest in the United States. A great way to get a hike in, and not have to drive too far to get there! One of the easiest and most accessible entrances is on 29th and NW Upshur, just beyond the Pearl neighborhood.
A must see! This 190 acre park features picnic areas, basketball court, dog off-leash area, horseshoe pit, trails both paved and unpaved, playground, tennis court, volleyball court, and a reservable wedding site. Included in this welcome guide is a map of the park. The fastest way to get there is take 76th south, and then turn right on Yamhill, and left on 69th. If you are feeling up for it, take the steps all the way to the top for an incredible view of the city!
405 locals recommend
Mt Tabor Dog Park
2219 SE Lincoln StA must see! This 190 acre park features picnic areas, basketball court, dog off-leash area, horseshoe pit, trails both paved and unpaved, playground, tennis court, volleyball court, and a reservable wedding site. Included in this welcome guide is a map of the park. The fastest way to get there is take 76th south, and then turn right on Yamhill, and left on 69th. If you are feeling up for it, take the steps all the way to the top for an incredible view of the city!
Drinks & Nightlife
Candlelight Restaurant and Lounge
7334 NE Glisan StPretty divey, but super fun, and the closest spot for karaoke.
Super fun "private room" karaoke you can rent out with a small group of friends, for maximum singing time! They have a bar where you can order drinks and food as well!
32 locals recommend
Voicebox
734 SE 6th AveSuper fun "private room" karaoke you can rent out with a small group of friends, for maximum singing time! They have a bar where you can order drinks and food as well!
One of our favorites, with a multiple page menu filled with old-timey cocktails. Every Monday they have “coloring night”, in case you want to color with markers/crayons while you drink.
64 locals recommend
Vintage Cocktail Lounge
7907 SE Stark StOne of our favorites, with a multiple page menu filled with old-timey cocktails. Every Monday they have “coloring night”, in case you want to color with markers/crayons while you drink.
Somewhat divey, but beloved. Decent southern style food, but where they shine is with their rotating tap list. Really great beers you usually can
85 locals recommend
Roscoe's
8105 SE Stark StSomewhat divey, but beloved. Decent southern style food, but where they shine is with their rotating tap list. Really great beers you usually can
Sightseeing
Drive up to the top to see a stunning view of the city, or if you are in to rock climbing, there is an area for that as well!
105 locals recommend
Rocky Butte Natural Area
3102 NE Rocky Butte RdDrive up to the top to see a stunning view of the city, or if you are in to rock climbing, there is an area for that as well!
An easy drive to see some great waterfalls. There may be quite a few people there on weekends however.
974 locals recommend
Multnomah Falls station
An easy drive to see some great waterfalls. There may be quite a few people there on weekends however.
Entertainment & Activities
Oregon Zoo is great because it is up above the city, in the vast Washington Park. They have immersive exhibits and wide variety of animals. A solid day of fun activity!
524 locals recommend
Oregon Zoo
4001 SW Canyon RdOregon Zoo is great because it is up above the city, in the vast Washington Park. They have immersive exhibits and wide variety of animals. A solid day of fun activity!
An adorable old fashioned second-run movie theater which sells beer and wine to drink while you watch your movie!
159 locals recommend
Academy Theater
7818 SE Stark StAn adorable old fashioned second-run movie theater which sells beer and wine to drink while you watch your movie!
Getting Around
The nearest MAX station which will take you to the airport in one direction and downtown in the other. There are bus stops closer by that will also take you downtown however.
19 locals recommend
NE 82nd Ave station
The nearest MAX station which will take you to the airport in one direction and downtown in the other. There are bus stops closer by that will also take you downtown however.
Food Scene
A cute little cafe with delicious small plates and baked goods. A great treat for yourself after trekking all the way to the top of Mt. Tabor!
101 locals recommend
Coquine
6839 SE Belmont StA cute little cafe with delicious small plates and baked goods. A great treat for yourself after trekking all the way to the top of Mt. Tabor!
East Glisan Pizza Lounge
8001 NE Glisan StGreat Pizza, and a cool scene!
A long established neighborhood hub. Sells coffee, sandwiches and homemade pie. With ample seating space, but be prepared for a line during weekend brunch time!
111 locals recommend
Bipartisan Cafe
7901 SE Stark StA long established neighborhood hub. Sells coffee, sandwiches and homemade pie. With ample seating space, but be prepared for a line during weekend brunch time!
A solid “new American” style dinner and brunch spot, with usually less of a wait than The Observatory.
57 locals recommend
Redwood
7915 SE Stark StA solid “new American” style dinner and brunch spot, with usually less of a wait than The Observatory.
A vast selection of teas, kombucha and even bubble tea. Ample seating space, and a relaxed atmosphere.
22 locals recommend
Townshend's Montavilla Teahouse
7940 SE Stark StA vast selection of teas, kombucha and even bubble tea. Ample seating space, and a relaxed atmosphere.
Delicious falafel, shawarma, tabouli and more! Definitely try some arak, anise flavored wine, served in the traditional style.
60 locals recommend
Ya Hala Lebanese Cuisine
8005 SE Stark StDelicious falafel, shawarma, tabouli and more! Definitely try some arak, anise flavored wine, served in the traditional style.
Miyamoto
422 SE 81st AveA great little sushi spot. Definitely try the “Monkey’s Brain.”
The most popular restaurant according to Yelp in Montavilla. Delicious foods and amazing cocktails. Be prepared for a long wait though. If you don't mind a smaller food menu, and a less fancy atmosphere, you can go to their back lounge called the "Over and Out" where there usually isn't a wait.
171 locals recommend
The Observatory
8115 SE Stark StThe most popular restaurant according to Yelp in Montavilla. Delicious foods and amazing cocktails. Be prepared for a long wait though. If you don't mind a smaller food menu, and a less fancy atmosphere, you can go to their back lounge called the "Over and Out" where there usually isn't a wait.