Guidebook for Portland
Food Scene
Woodlawn Coffee & Pastry
808 NE Dekum StAlbina Press
4637 N Albina AveBollywood Theater
2039 NE Alberta StIndian street food. Delicious and fun atmosphere.
Iconic ice cream shop with interesting flavors. Delicious! Open late.
1078 locals recommend
Salt & Straw
2035 NE Alberta StIconic ice cream shop with interesting flavors. Delicious! Open late.
You couldn't find a sweeter brunch/lunch spot. Twee, curated, chef-centered. Drink coffee, eat a pastry and check out the record shop next door (Mississippi Records) while you wait.
240 locals recommend
Sweedeedee
5202 N Albina AveYou couldn't find a sweeter brunch/lunch spot. Twee, curated, chef-centered. Drink coffee, eat a pastry and check out the record shop next door (Mississippi Records) while you wait.
Drinks & Nightlife
Voted Best Brewery in Portland past three years and it's only two blocks from our house! Great outdoor seating option too.
278 locals recommend
Breakside Brewery - DEKUM
820 NE Dekum StVoted Best Brewery in Portland past three years and it's only two blocks from our house! Great outdoor seating option too.
Fun, intimate music venue; nice but divey at same time. Mixed-age crowd. Good outdoor seating too.
436 locals recommend
Mississippi Studios
3939 N Mississippi AveFun, intimate music venue; nice but divey at same time. Mixed-age crowd. Good outdoor seating too.
Local favorite, great outdoor patio. Shuffle puck indoor. But smoking, FYI.
102 locals recommend
Vendetta
4306 N Williams AveLocal favorite, great outdoor patio. Shuffle puck indoor. But smoking, FYI.
Arts & Culture
High quality, professional theatre in intimate renovated old church.
14 locals recommend
Portland Playhouse
602 NE Prescott StHigh quality, professional theatre in intimate renovated old church.
Music, lectures, conferences, live podcasts, a little of everything. Check out their website.
124 locals recommend
Revolution Hall
1300 SE Stark StMusic, lectures, conferences, live podcasts, a little of everything. Check out their website.
Alberta Rose Theatre
3000 NE Alberta StMusic, events, live podcasts (Live Wire), etc.
Essentials
New Seasons Market
5320 NE 33rd AveAlberta Cooperative Grocery
1500 NE Alberta StFood co-op, vegetarian
Cafe and curated grocery! Total delight and super sweet spot to hang out, enjoy food, grab some beer/wine/cheese/veggies/more. Particularly sweet during Sunday brunch when there's bluegrass.
162 locals recommend
P's & Q's Market
1301 NE Dekum StCafe and curated grocery! Total delight and super sweet spot to hang out, enjoy food, grab some beer/wine/cheese/veggies/more. Particularly sweet during Sunday brunch when there's bluegrass.
Getting Around
car2go Portland
220 NW 8th AveSimilar to Zipcar. Super easy to use and cars are everywhere.
Parks & Nature
Forest Park
Beautiful trails, super close
Oneonta Gorge
Popular for hikes and amazing waterfalls
236 locals recommend
Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area
Popular for hikes and amazing waterfalls
Angel's Rest Lookout
Classic hike
Sightseeing
Hood River
Cute nearby town to visit. Beautiful views. Easy hiking nearby.
Eastbank Esplanade
Eastbank EsplanadeBeautiful biking/walking trail along/on the Willamette River.