Guidebook for Portland
Food Scene
They also have a selection of cold brew coffees ( and my favorite chocolate cold coffee) .
My new addiction is the Ellenos Greek yogurt you can grab in the open refrigerated case- lemon curd is simply devine.
347 locals recommend
Stumptown Coffee Roasters
4525 SE Division StThey also have a selection of cold brew coffees ( and my favorite chocolate cold coffee) .
My new addiction is the Ellenos Greek yogurt you can grab in the open refrigerated case- lemon curd is simply devine.
Simply the best Italian food I've had in the U.S - they have an incredibly creative cook and the salad trio is a must try!!
236 locals recommend
Ava Gene's
3377 SE Division StSimply the best Italian food I've had in the U.S - they have an incredibly creative cook and the salad trio is a must try!!
Petite Provence Boulangerie & Patisserie
3420 NE Sandy BlvdA Portland local we love love love....Gourmet Ice Cream at it's best. My favorite is the Strawberry w/ balsamic and black pepper.
1078 locals recommend
Salt & Straw
2035 NE Alberta StA Portland local we love love love....Gourmet Ice Cream at it's best. My favorite is the Strawberry w/ balsamic and black pepper.
Thai Street Food inspired....always popular with locals and visitors. If you eat meat, Ike's Fish Sauce Wings will silence the table.....
460 locals recommend
Pok Pok
3226 SE Division StThai Street Food inspired....always popular with locals and visitors. If you eat meat, Ike's Fish Sauce Wings will silence the table.....
Indian Food anyone? Everyone in this neighborhood....a fun and expansive outdoor dining area and true Indian cuisine at its best
625 locals recommend
Bollywood Theater
2039 NE Alberta StIndian Food anyone? Everyone in this neighborhood....a fun and expansive outdoor dining area and true Indian cuisine at its best
Tasty and always popular with locals - Housemade tortillas & sangrias set the tone at creative, warmly decorated Mexican restaurant & bar.
101 locals recommend
Nuestra Cocina
2135 SE Division StTasty and always popular with locals - Housemade tortillas & sangrias set the tone at creative, warmly decorated Mexican restaurant & bar.
St. Honoré Bakery SE Division
3333 SE Division StFrench French French
The Toffee Club
1006 SE Hawthorne BlvdFamily friendly soccer bar with British beer and English pub
Sustainable sushi, beautifully prepared and presented, a popular favorite among locals.
471 locals recommend
Bamboo Sushi
310 SE 28th AveSustainable sushi, beautifully prepared and presented, a popular favorite among locals.
Bustling local favorite offering thin crust pies with seasonal and unusual toppings.
140 locals recommend
Ken's Artisan Pizza
304 SE 28th AveBustling local favorite offering thin crust pies with seasonal and unusual toppings.
Parks & Nature
The house is located just less than 1 mile from the park. A great walk to and around. It's a large city park on an old volcano, just under 1000 ft high it has great views of downtown Portland and the entire SE portland. Hike the many trails - you loop them together to get up to 5 miles of trekking. Kids play park near the top and a couple of water reservoirs creating a diverse park experience.
420 locals recommend
Mount Tabor
The house is located just less than 1 mile from the park. A great walk to and around. It's a large city park on an old volcano, just under 1000 ft high it has great views of downtown Portland and the entire SE portland. Hike the many trails - you loop them together to get up to 5 miles of trekking. Kids play park near the top and a couple of water reservoirs creating a diverse park experience.
Head out to the 10+ mile(one way) Leif Erickson Trail for a wide, easily walkable trail w/ trail markers for distance - I love to run here and it's where I truly fell in love with Portland 10 yrs ago.
The Wildwood Trail - 12+ miles long (one way) begins near the Oregon Zoo and weaves gently North through Forest Park
Hoyt Arboretum - 6+ Orchards of cherry, manzanita, walnut and more trees scatt along various trails in Forest Park and a lovely visitor center to learn more about trees and nature
940 locals recommend
Forest Park
Head out to the 10+ mile(one way) Leif Erickson Trail for a wide, easily walkable trail w/ trail markers for distance - I love to run here and it's where I truly fell in love with Portland 10 yrs ago.
The Wildwood Trail - 12+ miles long (one way) begins near the Oregon Zoo and weaves gently North through Forest Park
Hoyt Arboretum - 6+ Orchards of cherry, manzanita, walnut and more trees scatt along various trails in Forest Park and a lovely visitor center to learn more about trees and nature
Portland Japanese Garden
611 SW Kingston AveArts & Culture
Portland Art Museum
1219 SW Park AvePDX CONTEMPORARY ART
1881 NW Flanders StOMSI
1945 SE Water AveSuper fun planetarium and hands on exhibits plus an IMAX style theatre
Museum of Contemporary Craft
724 Northwest Davis StreetDrinks & Nightlife
I love coming to Bar Avignon, it sits at the base of Division's restaurant scene. It has been one of my favorites since their opening in 2008. They focus on wines, have a full bar and delicious European inspired menu. We tend to come here for happy hour, a glass of wine and/or dessert.
62 locals recommend
Bar Avignon
2138 SE Division St I love coming to Bar Avignon, it sits at the base of Division's restaurant scene. It has been one of my favorites since their opening in 2008. They focus on wines, have a full bar and delicious European inspired menu. We tend to come here for happy hour, a glass of wine and/or dessert.
Great beer garden with a lot of outdoor seating, no food menu - but you can order Mexican food next door and they bring over to you table! Score.....
115 locals recommend
APEX
1216 SE Division StGreat beer garden with a lot of outdoor seating, no food menu - but you can order Mexican food next door and they bring over to you table! Score.....
Popular bar downtown, fill you up with whiskey spirits and small plates and their waiting room - The Green Room is a pleasant place to start
126 locals recommend
Multnomah Whiskey Library
1124 SW Alder StPopular bar downtown, fill you up with whiskey spirits and small plates and their waiting room - The Green Room is a pleasant place to start
1 block away from Doug Fir Lounge/Jupiter Lounge and a sweet next stop after .....
Oh Rontoms.....a large open bar with varied seating. They are especially known for their gorgeous outdoor seating - you have to check it out! The Summer scene there makes you feel connected to alive
98 locals recommend
Rontoms
600 E Burnside St1 block away from Doug Fir Lounge/Jupiter Lounge and a sweet next stop after .....
Oh Rontoms.....a large open bar with varied seating. They are especially known for their gorgeous outdoor seating - you have to check it out! The Summer scene there makes you feel connected to alive
Doug Fir was the first place I visited when checking out Portland 8 years ago....it is still a favorite. They have a constant music line up from local musicians to indie.
It's space has always felt like The Flintstones meets the Jetsons....Have a drink in the upstairs restaurant/bar a full eclectic menu to start the night and then check out the show in the cave live venue space in the basement- beautiful!
249 locals recommend
Doug Fir Lounge
301 E Burnside StDoug Fir was the first place I visited when checking out Portland 8 years ago....it is still a favorite. They have a constant music line up from local musicians to indie.
It's space has always felt like The Flintstones meets the Jetsons....Have a drink in the upstairs restaurant/bar a full eclectic menu to start the night and then check out the show in the cave live venue space in the basement- beautiful!
Horse Brass Pub
4534 SE Belmont StEnglish style Pub with English and American grub
Sightseeing
Beautiful French renaissance style home open to public for tours, amazing views of Portland on a sunny day and a fun way to incorporate an optional 5 miles roundtrip hike from Forest Parks - Lower Macleay trailhead
622 locals recommend
Pittock Mansion
3229 NW Pittock DrBeautiful French renaissance style home open to public for tours, amazing views of Portland on a sunny day and a fun way to incorporate an optional 5 miles roundtrip hike from Forest Parks - Lower Macleay trailhead
A Portland landmark and one of the world's greatest bookstores, you could get lost in this multi story one square block space!
976 locals recommend
Powell's City of Books
1005 W Burnside StA Portland landmark and one of the world's greatest bookstores, you could get lost in this multi story one square block space!
Cheap and easy attraction if you have the time. While a unique and fun experience, the tram is not a tourist attraction but a part of the daily Portland commute for those working at OHSU the top of the hill - I'd park at the hospital and take it down to the South waterfront, jump on the streetcar and cruise into town and try an urban adventure with the carless 4T trail - Trail, Tram, Trolley, Train city loop!!!! Just look up Portland 4T trail online for details...:)
22 locals recommend
Portland Aerial Tram
3303 South Bond AvenueCheap and easy attraction if you have the time. While a unique and fun experience, the tram is not a tourist attraction but a part of the daily Portland commute for those working at OHSU the top of the hill - I'd park at the hospital and take it down to the South waterfront, jump on the streetcar and cruise into town and try an urban adventure with the carless 4T trail - Trail, Tram, Trolley, Train city loop!!!! Just look up Portland 4T trail online for details...:)
Arts district galore, shopping , galleries, last Thursday street fair, bars and restaurants
69 locals recommend
Alberta
Arts district galore, shopping , galleries, last Thursday street fair, bars and restaurants
Shopping, sipping, eating, music and Mississippi street fair
217 locals recommend
North Mississippi Avenue
North Mississippi AvenueShopping, sipping, eating, music and Mississippi street fair
Legendary McMenamins location - old school comverted to a huge entertainment space and hotel. Cheap 2nd run movie theater with food/alcohol, multiple bars, live music indoor/outdoor, restaurant, hotel and soaking pool open to public. So much fun to hang out here
538 locals recommend
McMenamins Kennedy School
5736 NE 33rd AveLegendary McMenamins location - old school comverted to a huge entertainment space and hotel. Cheap 2nd run movie theater with food/alcohol, multiple bars, live music indoor/outdoor, restaurant, hotel and soaking pool open to public. So much fun to hang out here
Another great McMenamin's space - old poor house in Troutdale worth the quick drive along the Gorge! They have a charming hotel, golf course, vineyard/winery, resaturant, wedding venue, and my favorite outdoor concert venue in Portland!!!
203 locals recommend
McMenamins Edgefield Winery Tasting Room
2126 SW Halsey StAnother great McMenamin's space - old poor house in Troutdale worth the quick drive along the Gorge! They have a charming hotel, golf course, vineyard/winery, resaturant, wedding venue, and my favorite outdoor concert venue in Portland!!!
Shopping
Open air arts and crafts market open year round under the Burnside bridge adjacent to the west side waterfront .
Make a $25 purchase and receive a free TriMet ticket or a two-hour parking validation at any Smart Park garage.
425 locals recommend
Portland Saturday Market
2 SW Naito PkwyOpen air arts and crafts market open year round under the Burnside bridge adjacent to the west side waterfront .
Make a $25 purchase and receive a free TriMet ticket or a two-hour parking validation at any Smart Park garage.
Mid-High end shopping from chic boutiques to name brand stores(West Elm, Athleta, Lululemon)
264 locals recommend
Pearl District
Mid-High end shopping from chic boutiques to name brand stores(West Elm, Athleta, Lululemon)
Marios
833 SW BroadwayChic, high end designer men's and women's fashion - a treat of a shopping experience
Sellwood Antique Mall
7875 SE 13th AveSavory Spice Shop
7857 SE 13th AveEssentials
A lovely neighborhood market, it’s only a few blocks from the house too!
109 locals recommend
Green Zebra Grocery
3011 N Lombard StA lovely neighborhood market, it’s only a few blocks from the house too!
New Seasons Market
1954 SE Division StTrader Joe's
2122 NW Glisan StSafeway
1030 SW Jefferson StThe UPS Store
4110 SE Hawthorne Blvd