Guidebook for Portland
Essentials
Walking distance to find everything you need. This is a classic PDX They have a great gifts area as well!
974 locals recommend
New Seasons Market
1954 SE Division StWalking distance to find everything you need. This is a classic PDX They have a great gifts area as well!
Walking distance to all that Whole Foods has. A quick walk to everything you need for high end organic shopping. Take Beech for less traffic or walk through the park on one of the directions.
630 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
1210 NW Couch StWalking distance to all that Whole Foods has. A quick walk to everything you need for high end organic shopping. Take Beech for less traffic or walk through the park on one of the directions.
Legacy Emanuel Medical Center
2801 N Gantenbein AveLocal hospital, in case of emergency.
Fred Meyer
3805 SE Hawthorne BlvdLocal NW chain with anything and everything!
Iconic place to chill out and do your laundry. Laundry has never been so fun.
103 locals recommend
Spin Laundry Lounge
750 N Fremont StIconic place to chill out and do your laundry. Laundry has never been so fun.
Great little farmer's market, with the bonus of being at Grocery Outlet to get other items to compliment a one stop shop on a Saturday.
38 locals recommend
Hollywood Farmers Market
4420 NE Hancock StGreat little farmer's market, with the bonus of being at Grocery Outlet to get other items to compliment a one stop shop on a Saturday.
TREAT LLC
3909 NE Martin Luther King Jr BlvdNeed a wax? Managed a late booking slot around 4th of July. Well worth it!
Food Scene
Bushel and Peck Bakeshop
3907 NE Martin Luther King Jr BlvdAdorable bakery and coffee shop around the corner.
Caffe Destino
1339 NE Fremont StCute coffee shop in walking distance.
¿Por Qué No?
3524 N Mississippi AveAuthentic Portland Taqueria!
Milo's City Cafe
1325 NE BroadwayGreat for brunch and the best burger I've had in a long time!
Hopworks N Williams Pub and Beergarden
3947 N Williams AveGreat food, beer, and kid-friendly.
Lompoc Brewing/5th Quadrant
3901 North Williams AvenueGood food and kid-friendly.
OX Restaurant
2225 NE Martin Luther King Jr BlvdFine dining, expect a bit of a wait.
Toro Bravo
120 NE Russell StFine dining, but worth the wait.
Russell St. BBQ (Belmont)
4246 SE Belmont StBest BBQ in Portland.
Little Big Burger - Mississippi Ave
3747 N Mississippi AveGreat cheap eats. Truffle fries are fabulous!
Gravy
3957 N Mississippi AveGreat for breakfast, expect a wait.
Lucca
3449 NE 24th AveFabulous Italian place that is very kid-friendly.
Great coffee place. Ask for "house coffee" and you'll get the Portland snob stare. :-)
301 locals recommend
Barista
1725 NE Alberta StGreat coffee place. Ask for "house coffee" and you'll get the Portland snob stare. :-)
An icon of Portland. A classic hotel made out of an old public school. Great restaurant, numerous bars and spaces to rent. Soaking pool with public hours available for rent. Great for groups.
91 locals recommend
McMenamins Kennedy School Theater
5736 NE 33rd AveAn icon of Portland. A classic hotel made out of an old public school. Great restaurant, numerous bars and spaces to rent. Soaking pool with public hours available for rent. Great for groups.
Doug Fir Lounge
301 E Burnside StGreat iconic Portland space. Wonderful food and authentic charm.
Great little tea shop. Much cozier than the shop on Mississippi.
91 locals recommend
Townshend's Alberta Street Teahouse
2223 NE Alberta StGreat little tea shop. Much cozier than the shop on Mississippi.
Tea shop on Mississippi Street. Can be chilly in the winter.
12 locals recommend
Townshend's Mississippi Ave Teahouse
3917 N Mississippi AveTea shop on Mississippi Street. Can be chilly in the winter.
Amazing Indian food. Incredible lunch buffet and generous portions otherwise. Some of the best Indian food I have had in my life.
22 locals recommend
Swagat Indian Cuisine
2074 NW Lovejoy StAmazing Indian food. Incredible lunch buffet and generous portions otherwise. Some of the best Indian food I have had in my life.
India House
1038 SW Morrison StExcellent Indian food in downtown Portland.
Totally worth the trip. It is as if you have the best of Paris in the heart of Portland.
104 locals recommend
St. Honoré Bakery SE Division
3333 SE Division StTotally worth the trip. It is as if you have the best of Paris in the heart of Portland.
My favorite ice cream shop in college. Hawthorne was one of the first hip spots in Portland. Great for a visit.
13 locals recommend
Ben & Jerry’s
1428 SE 36th AveMy favorite ice cream shop in college. Hawthorne was one of the first hip spots in Portland. Great for a visit.
Simply amazing Lebanese food.
125 locals recommend
Nicholas Restaurant Lebanese and Mediterranean Cuisine
3223 NE BroadwaySimply amazing Lebanese food.
Cute little local coffee shop that is worth the hike. Nice area of Portland to check out.
100 locals recommend
Posies Bakery & Cafe
8208 N Denver AveCute little local coffee shop that is worth the hike. Nice area of Portland to check out.
Looking for a burger? A shockingly awesome burger awaits you, among typical Portland atmosphere. Glad I found this place.
37 locals recommend
Backyard Social
1914 N Killingsworth StLooking for a burger? A shockingly awesome burger awaits you, among typical Portland atmosphere. Glad I found this place.
Tasty n Daughters
4537 SE Division StClassic Portland within minutes walk!
Lovejoy Bakers
33 NW 23rd PlBest day old bread in the city! $2
Best day old bread in the city! $2 Right next to the Portland Pearl Rotary Club at 7:20 on Tuesdays. Come visit and tell them I sent you! Miel
64 locals recommend
Lovejoy Bakers
33 NW 23rd PlBest day old bread in the city! $2 Right next to the Portland Pearl Rotary Club at 7:20 on Tuesdays. Come visit and tell them I sent you! Miel
Burgerville
1135 NE Martin Luther King Jr BlvdPacific NW style burger joint. Spendy for fast food, but worth it.
Favorite coffeeshop for working or socializing. Friendly Portland crowd. Tell the you are staying at our place.
51 locals recommend
TwentySix Cafe
2723 NE 7th AveFavorite coffeeshop for working or socializing. Friendly Portland crowd. Tell the you are staying at our place.
The Pocket Pub
2719 NE 7th AveGreat find within ideal walking distance. Good pizza and beer!
Barista
1725 NE Alberta StIconic Portland coffee meeting meet up spot. Good for people watching.
Frank's Noodle House
822 Northeast BroadwayAs seen on TV. Get your noodle fix on!
Beautifully refurbished building, supported by local non-profit and philanthropist. Hosts Hot Lips Pizza and
6 locals recommend
Ecotrust
721 NW 9th AveBeautifully refurbished building, supported by local non-profit and philanthropist. Hosts Hot Lips Pizza and
Shopping
Rerun
707 NE Fremont StGreat for secondhand scores!
Powell's City of Books
1005 W Burnside StA Portland institution and a must see spot.
SpielWerk Toys
3808 N Williams AveAdorable toy store!
Garden Fever!
3433 NE 24th AveCute garden shop that also has some gifts and such.
A Children's Place
1423 NE Fremont StFabulous little bookshop in the neighborhood. This is our son's favorite.
Fabulous little neighborhood resale place within walking distance. There are often sing along sessions on Friday mornings.
TreeHouse Children's Boutique
3954 N Williams AveFabulous little neighborhood resale place within walking distance. There are often sing along sessions on Friday mornings.
Great spot to voyer or find treasures from your journey. I love buying utilitarian items while traveling, so if I were traveling I would likely have to find something here.
11 locals recommend
Rejuvenation
1100 SE Grand AveGreat spot to voyer or find treasures from your journey. I love buying utilitarian items while traveling, so if I were traveling I would likely have to find something here.
Classic Portland farmer's market. Sundays from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm - May 6 to November 18
38 locals recommend
Portland Farmers Market - King
Northeast 7th AvenueClassic Portland farmer's market. Sundays from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm - May 6 to November 18
Sightseeing
Fabulous park 16 acre park, two blocks away. Playground, water park, basketball, baseball, tennis, dog park, and more!
92 locals recommend
Irving Park
707 NE Fremont StFabulous park 16 acre park, two blocks away. Playground, water park, basketball, baseball, tennis, dog park, and more!
Great spot for a hit of nature! Whether it is pumpkins in the fall, or strawberries in the summer, this is a great place to get away.
24 locals recommend
Kruger's Farm Market
17100 NW Sauvie Island RdGreat spot for a hit of nature! Whether it is pumpkins in the fall, or strawberries in the summer, this is a great place to get away.
One of my favorite walks or runs in Portland. I highly suggest this!
74 locals recommend
Eastbank Esplanade
Eastbank EsplanadeOne of my favorite walks or runs in Portland. I highly suggest this!
Entertainment & Activities
Two Plum Park
4045 NE 7th AveCute pocket park a block away.
Great kids resale place within walking distance.
13 locals recommend
Beanstalk Children's Resale Clothing
8021 SE Stark StGreat kids resale place within walking distance.
Great swimming pool and gym with cheap drop in prices. Water aerobics too!
19 locals recommend
Matt Dishman Community Center & Pool
77 NE Knott StGreat swimming pool and gym with cheap drop in prices. Water aerobics too!
barre3
4015 N Williams AveBarre3 is a great workout studio within walking distance.
Incredible piece of the world. It may feel touristy, but you are missing out if you don't check out the gardens. This is particularly true for fall and spring. The rose gardens are right next door, as well as beautiful views of Mt. Hood. Pittock Mansion is nearby.
1015 locals recommend
Portland Japanese Garden
611 SW Kingston AveIncredible piece of the world. It may feel touristy, but you are missing out if you don't check out the gardens. This is particularly true for fall and spring. The rose gardens are right next door, as well as beautiful views of Mt. Hood. Pittock Mansion is nearby.
Great venues. Check out the calendar to see what is on. A variety of entertainment are scheduled here.
117 locals recommend
Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
1037 SW BroadwayGreat venues. Check out the calendar to see what is on. A variety of entertainment are scheduled here.
Gem of Portland. Great for kids (& adults) of all ages. Includes an IMAX Theatre, planetarium, and submarine. They do have a decent cafeteria with Oregon style food options; worth trying.
646 locals recommend
OMSI
1945 SE Water AveGem of Portland. Great for kids (& adults) of all ages. Includes an IMAX Theatre, planetarium, and submarine. They do have a decent cafeteria with Oregon style food options; worth trying.
Finnish style sauna experience. Two saunas - the Social Sauna & the Silent Sauna. Lovely cold water shower and spray showers. Beautiful locker room area and showers. Bliss.
24 locals recommend
Loyly
3525 NE Martin Luther King Jr BlvdFinnish style sauna experience. Two saunas - the Social Sauna & the Silent Sauna. Lovely cold water shower and spray showers. Beautiful locker room area and showers. Bliss.
Finnish style sauna and steam shower. Beautiful locker room area and showers. Great as an individual or with friends.
49 locals recommend
Loyly Sauna Southeast
2713 SE 21st Ave Finnish style sauna and steam shower. Beautiful locker room area and showers. Great as an individual or with friends.
Drinks & Nightlife
Beech Street Parlor
412 NE Beech StGreat parlor around the corner.
A favorite of mine! Classic Portland lodge feel with a great Bee's Knees. Dancing and live music too! Walking distance.
85 locals recommend
The Secret Society
116 NE Russell StA favorite of mine! Classic Portland lodge feel with a great Bee's Knees. Dancing and live music too! Walking distance.
Great brewery. Walking distance if you are up for a small walk.
75 locals recommend
Ex Novo Brewing Co.
2326 N Flint AveGreat brewery. Walking distance if you are up for a small walk.
The Box Social
3971 N Williams AveGreat happy hour and drink spot.
Great little Portland vibe. Enjoyed the atmosphere with a group of twenty ladies for a Birthday party. Ideal!
66 locals recommend
Dig A Pony
736 SE Grand AveGreat little Portland vibe. Enjoyed the atmosphere with a group of twenty ladies for a Birthday party. Ideal!
Parks & Nature
A fabulous newly renovated park in the neighbor. It is further than Irving, but if you going to New Seasons, it is next door for a picnic. Great playground and water play area in the summer.
Dawson Park
A fabulous newly renovated park in the neighbor. It is further than Irving, but if you going to New Seasons, it is next door for a picnic. Great playground and water play area in the summer.
Great place for a view of the city. Lots of people picnic here at sunset in the summer. A fun Portland vibe.
9 locals recommend
Overlook
Great place for a view of the city. Lots of people picnic here at sunset in the summer. A fun Portland vibe.
Great little educational center, tucked away at the bottom of Forest Park with a trail that leads up to the Pittock Mansion. There is a guide book with secret hidden paths throughout this area as well.
42 locals recommend
Portland Audubon
5151 NW Cornell RdGreat little educational center, tucked away at the bottom of Forest Park with a trail that leads up to the Pittock Mansion. There is a guide book with secret hidden paths throughout this area as well.
Best beach in Portland! Yes, you can swim. Half of Portland is there on warm summer days. Bring a towel and some food to enjoy!
14 locals recommend
Sauvie Island Beach
38798 NW Reeder RdBest beach in Portland! Yes, you can swim. Half of Portland is there on warm summer days. Bring a towel and some food to enjoy!
Iconic Portland! Summer is often the best time of year, but the views can be great at any time.
627 locals recommend
International Rose Test Garden
400 SW Kingston AveIconic Portland! Summer is often the best time of year, but the views can be great at any time.