Guidebook for Milwaukie
Food Scene
Street Food is serious business here in Portland. You can't go wrong with the variety and accessibility of what they have to offer.
Milwaukie Station Food Cart Pod & Beer Garden
11301 SE 21st AveStreet Food is serious business here in Portland. You can't go wrong with the variety and accessibility of what they have to offer.
It is one of the best in Milwaukie. Locally roasted coffee fans check it out. Conveniently located across the street from the Milwaukie Station Food Carts.
6 locals recommend
Rohst Coffee Co.
11254 SE 21st AveIt is one of the best in Milwaukie. Locally roasted coffee fans check it out. Conveniently located across the street from the Milwaukie Station Food Carts.
Offers Asian fare and gluten-free items on the menu.
Well suited for carnivores, vegans, and vegetarians.
Located in Mailwaukie.
112 locals recommend
Jade Teahouse
7912 SE 13th AveOffers Asian fare and gluten-free items on the menu.
Well suited for carnivores, vegans, and vegetarians.
Located in Mailwaukie.
Shopping
Places for local art and crafts located in popular neighborhoods around town.
Powells is world famous. A Portland icon. An entire city block in size, Powells also features a large and accommodating coffee shop for work, study or chatting it up rain or shine.
976 locals recommend
Powell's City of Books
1005 W Burnside StPowells is world famous. A Portland icon. An entire city block in size, Powells also features a large and accommodating coffee shop for work, study or chatting it up rain or shine.
Established in 1974, Portland Saturday Market is located in the historic Old Town/ Chinatown neighborhood of Portland along the Willamette River.
It features 252 booths showcasing a variety of arts & crafts sold by local Pacific Northwest artisans.
A Portland icon for sure.
425 locals recommend
Portland Saturday Market
2 SW Naito PkwyEstablished in 1974, Portland Saturday Market is located in the historic Old Town/ Chinatown neighborhood of Portland along the Willamette River.
It features 252 booths showcasing a variety of arts & crafts sold by local Pacific Northwest artisans.
A Portland icon for sure.
Portland's Pearl District has become home to many attractions like Anthropologie, Lululemon, Powells Books, and local pubs.
Upscale restaurants like Andina and Piattino are just some of the excellent places to eat in the Pearl.
264 locals recommend
Pearl District
Portland's Pearl District has become home to many attractions like Anthropologie, Lululemon, Powells Books, and local pubs.
Upscale restaurants like Andina and Piattino are just some of the excellent places to eat in the Pearl.
One of my favorite places in Portland. This is a great spot if you like hand-crafted work by local artists. They feature jewelry, leather goods, plants and a fine selection of gourmet chocolate in their cafe in the back of the store.
Milieu - Collective
7836 SE 13th AveOne of my favorite places in Portland. This is a great spot if you like hand-crafted work by local artists. They feature jewelry, leather goods, plants and a fine selection of gourmet chocolate in their cafe in the back of the store.
Parks & Nature
Forest Park is a 5,100-acre lush getaway right in the city of Portland. It features hiking trails, the Oregon Zoo, the Audobon Society, Japenese Gardens, and the Rose Garden.
Some trails are accessible by foot from urban neighborhoods or by the MAX light rail system.
940 locals recommend
Forest Park
Forest Park is a 5,100-acre lush getaway right in the city of Portland. It features hiking trails, the Oregon Zoo, the Audobon Society, Japenese Gardens, and the Rose Garden.
Some trails are accessible by foot from urban neighborhoods or by the MAX light rail system.
Cannon Beach is just a 90-minute drive from Portland. Great for a day or overnight trip. Popular spots nearby Cannon Beach are Seaside, Manzanita and Rock Away Beach.
307 locals recommend
Cannon Beach
Center StreetCannon Beach is just a 90-minute drive from Portland. Great for a day or overnight trip. Popular spots nearby Cannon Beach are Seaside, Manzanita and Rock Away Beach.
The Columbia River Gorge is a 45- minute drive from Portland and a much- beloved hiking and a scenic area for locals and tourists alike.
Here the Columbia River cuts through the Cascade mountains - with cliffs and overlooks of Washington to the north and Oregon's mountains and waterfalls to the south.
It features hiking trails, waterfalls and stunning views of the Columbia River.
https://www.fs.usda.gov/recmain/crgnsa/recreation
236 locals recommend
Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area
The Columbia River Gorge is a 45- minute drive from Portland and a much- beloved hiking and a scenic area for locals and tourists alike.
Here the Columbia River cuts through the Cascade mountains - with cliffs and overlooks of Washington to the north and Oregon's mountains and waterfalls to the south.
It features hiking trails, waterfalls and stunning views of the Columbia River.
https://www.fs.usda.gov/recmain/crgnsa/recreation
Washington Park is located in the West Hills of Portland, just outside the downtown area. It is within Forest Park, a 5,200-acre urban forest- one of the largest in the US.
Within Washington Park is the Oregon Zoo, the Rose Gardens, the Japanese Gardens, and the Forestry Center.
For more information go to:
http://explorewashingtonpark.org/
313 locals recommend
Washington Park Arboretum UW Botanic Gardens
2300 Arboretum Dr EWashington Park is located in the West Hills of Portland, just outside the downtown area. It is within Forest Park, a 5,200-acre urban forest- one of the largest in the US.
Within Washington Park is the Oregon Zoo, the Rose Gardens, the Japanese Gardens, and the Forestry Center.
For more information go to:
http://explorewashingtonpark.org/
Drinks & Nightlife
N Mississippi Ave is a local hotspot for shopping, eating, drinking or live music. Locals flock to the avenue for brunch, cocktails or live music at Mississippi Studios.
217 locals recommend
North Mississippi Avenue
North Mississippi AvenueN Mississippi Ave is a local hotspot for shopping, eating, drinking or live music. Locals flock to the avenue for brunch, cocktails or live music at Mississippi Studios.
Portland City Grill is an iconic location for tourists.
Located in downtown Portland, it offers one of the best views of the city and the Cascade Mountains of from 30 floors up.
Go for happy hour as the food is more traditional classic fare.
https://portlandcitygrill.com/
283 locals recommend
Portland City Grill
111 SW 5th AvePortland City Grill is an iconic location for tourists.
Located in downtown Portland, it offers one of the best views of the city and the Cascade Mountains of from 30 floors up.
Go for happy hour as the food is more traditional classic fare.
https://portlandcitygrill.com/
"Mississippi Studios is an intimate, dreamy venue. With its buzzing sidekick Bar Bar, the venue occupies three distinct properties in the center of the Mississippi District and features a spacious and inviting outdoor heated/covered patio."
436 locals recommend
Mississippi Studios
3939 N Mississippi Ave"Mississippi Studios is an intimate, dreamy venue. With its buzzing sidekick Bar Bar, the venue occupies three distinct properties in the center of the Mississippi District and features a spacious and inviting outdoor heated/covered patio."
Departure hosts one of the best rooftop bars in the city. Located in downtown Portland. technically it's a restaurant featuring Pan-Asian cuisine but it's best known for its rooftop lounge.
196 locals recommend
Departure Restaurant + Lounge
525 SW Morrison StDeparture hosts one of the best rooftop bars in the city. Located in downtown Portland. technically it's a restaurant featuring Pan-Asian cuisine but it's best known for its rooftop lounge.
Noble Rot is a wine bar and restaurant with a 3000 sq foot garden on the roof. The vegetables grown there supply the restaurant. Located just across the Burnside Bridge on the Northeast side of Burnside, boasts one of the few rooftop views and even more rare, rooftop garden.
67 locals recommend
Noble Rot
1111 East Burnside StreetNoble Rot is a wine bar and restaurant with a 3000 sq foot garden on the roof. The vegetables grown there supply the restaurant. Located just across the Burnside Bridge on the Northeast side of Burnside, boasts one of the few rooftop views and even more rare, rooftop garden.
Revolution Hall is a multi-faceted venue on the Southeast side of town. It offers live music, local brewpub, rooms for private events and a rooftop bar.
And, the main yard is used by locals as a dog park during the day.
124 locals recommend
Revolution Hall
1300 SE Stark StRevolution Hall is a multi-faceted venue on the Southeast side of town. It offers live music, local brewpub, rooms for private events and a rooftop bar.
And, the main yard is used by locals as a dog park during the day.
Arts & Culture
Alberta Arts District draws locals and tourists for its art galleries, eateries and during the summer months, the Alberta Street Fair.
Hit the well-known Salt n Straw for ice cream or the Tin Shed for brunch.
69 locals recommend
Alberta
Alberta Arts District draws locals and tourists for its art galleries, eateries and during the summer months, the Alberta Street Fair.
Hit the well-known Salt n Straw for ice cream or the Tin Shed for brunch.
Portland Art Museum is conveniently located downtown Portland near the theater district. It features a free gallery, coffee shop, and quaint gift shop. Free admission every first Thursday of the month.
For more info about the Portland Art Walk scene: https://www.travelportland.com/article/monthly-art-walks-in-portland/
785 locals recommend
Portland Art Museum
1219 SW Park AvePortland Art Museum is conveniently located downtown Portland near the theater district. It features a free gallery, coffee shop, and quaint gift shop. Free admission every first Thursday of the month.
For more info about the Portland Art Walk scene: https://www.travelportland.com/article/monthly-art-walks-in-portland/
Essentials
New Seasons is a local whole food grocery chain in the Portland area. No matter where you are in town, you can find anything from tofu, gourmet coffee, organic fruit, and veggies or gluten-free items there.
974 locals recommend
New Seasons Market
1954 SE Division StNew Seasons is a local whole food grocery chain in the Portland area. No matter where you are in town, you can find anything from tofu, gourmet coffee, organic fruit, and veggies or gluten-free items there.
Walgreens is a local pharmacy a 5-minute drive from the house. You can get anything from Advil to mascara to q-tips.
59 locals recommend
Walgreens
3909 SE Holgate BlvdWalgreens is a local pharmacy a 5-minute drive from the house. You can get anything from Advil to mascara to q-tips.
Getting Around
Trimet is the name of the public transit system in Portland.
This includes the MAX light rail system, the streetcar, and buses.
Portland is a very bike friendly town, complete with many bike rental shops and a well-established bike route system throughout the city.
You can even take your bike on the MAX light rail.
Downtown Portland, including inner Northeast and Southeast, are all very walkable as they are connected by grided streets and bridges with pedestrian lanes.
https://trimet.org/
TriMet Lost & Found
4012 SE 17th AveTrimet is the name of the public transit system in Portland.
This includes the MAX light rail system, the streetcar, and buses.
Portland is a very bike friendly town, complete with many bike rental shops and a well-established bike route system throughout the city.
You can even take your bike on the MAX light rail.
Downtown Portland, including inner Northeast and Southeast, are all very walkable as they are connected by grided streets and bridges with pedestrian lanes.
https://trimet.org/
Biketown is Portland's bike share program sponsored by Nike. With over a 1,000 bikes at over 100 stations across downtown and several neighborhoods. The system is designed for quick trips with convenience in mind, and it’s a fun and affordable way to get around.
https://www.biketownpdx.com/
67 locals recommend
BIKETOWN
Biketown is Portland's bike share program sponsored by Nike. With over a 1,000 bikes at over 100 stations across downtown and several neighborhoods. The system is designed for quick trips with convenience in mind, and it’s a fun and affordable way to get around.
https://www.biketownpdx.com/