Guidebook for Portland

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Guidebook for Portland

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Over 70 miles of trails, beautiful trees and wildlife. Within a few blocks of the house by car.
90 locals recommend
Forest Park
90 locals recommend
Over 70 miles of trails, beautiful trees and wildlife. Within a few blocks of the house by car.
Nice gift shop and an incredible collection of taxidermy animals in this visitor's center. They also have resident birds on display like Lucy the bald condor and an owl that croaks.
42 locals recommend
Portland Audubon
5151 NW Cornell Rd
42 locals recommend
Nice gift shop and an incredible collection of taxidermy animals in this visitor's center. They also have resident birds on display like Lucy the bald condor and an owl that croaks.
Wonderful panorama views of Portland. Great old mansion gives tours, but the beautiful view is free!
622 locals recommend
Pittock Mansion
3229 NW Pittock Dr
622 locals recommend
Wonderful panorama views of Portland. Great old mansion gives tours, but the beautiful view is free!
Lovely meditative space, with walking paths through five gardens.
1015 locals recommend
Portland Japanese Garden
611 SW Kingston Ave
1015 locals recommend
Lovely meditative space, with walking paths through five gardens.
The world's largest and best used book store!
72 locals recommend
Powell's NW Warehouse
72 locals recommend
The world's largest and best used book store!
Excellent selection of curated design accessories for the home. Owners travel the world finding interesting objects for this excellent shop. A perfect place to shop for gifts!
44 locals recommend
Canoe
1233 SW 10th Ave
44 locals recommend
Excellent selection of curated design accessories for the home. Owners travel the world finding interesting objects for this excellent shop. A perfect place to shop for gifts!
Gorgeous forest trail hike 5 mins. from the house with a view through the trees of downtown Portland. Go for as long or short a hike as you like - Wildwood Trail extends 30 miles!
8 locals recommend
Wildwood Trailhead
8 locals recommend
Gorgeous forest trail hike 5 mins. from the house with a view through the trees of downtown Portland. Go for as long or short a hike as you like - Wildwood Trail extends 30 miles!

Food Scene

A classic American burger joint that hasn't changed since it was started in 1935. A fun stop to experience a step back in time. This place used to offer carhop service at your car window!
13 locals recommend
Skyline Restaurant
1313 NW Skyline Blvd
13 locals recommend
A classic American burger joint that hasn't changed since it was started in 1935. A fun stop to experience a step back in time. This place used to offer carhop service at your car window!
Delicious, healthy salads and sandwiches. Pizza by the slice or pie! All locally sourced ingredients and locally owned.
122 locals recommend
Pizzicato Pizza
6042 SE Division St
122 locals recommend
Delicious, healthy salads and sandwiches. Pizza by the slice or pie! All locally sourced ingredients and locally owned.
A Starbucks with and indoor/outdoor fireplace! Coffee, breakfast and pastries. Friendly staff and great service, this is the neighborhood meeting place.
13 locals recommend
Starbucks
18425 NW West Union Rd
13 locals recommend
A Starbucks with and indoor/outdoor fireplace! Coffee, breakfast and pastries. Friendly staff and great service, this is the neighborhood meeting place.
Chef and owner Vitaly Paley has received enthusiastic accolades, including the coveted James Beard Award for Best Chef Northwest in 2005. A small 50 seat restaurant in a Victorian home.
39 locals recommend
Paley's Place Bistro & Bar
1204 NW 21st Ave
39 locals recommend
Chef and owner Vitaly Paley has received enthusiastic accolades, including the coveted James Beard Award for Best Chef Northwest in 2005. A small 50 seat restaurant in a Victorian home.
Golden crusts are the trademark of Ken's rustic breads, croissants, tarts, and puff pastries, good for breakfast, lunch, and light evening meals. The BEST bakery in Portland!
81 locals recommend
Ken's Artisan Bakery
338 NW 21st Ave
81 locals recommend
Golden crusts are the trademark of Ken's rustic breads, croissants, tarts, and puff pastries, good for breakfast, lunch, and light evening meals. The BEST bakery in Portland!
A beautiful carrara bar welcomes you into a cozy space - their menu is traditionally Italian, with an insistence on seasonal, ingredients.
Sorellina
33 NW 23rd Pl
A beautiful carrara bar welcomes you into a cozy space - their menu is traditionally Italian, with an insistence on seasonal, ingredients.

Drinks & Nightlife

A nice view and interesting clientele of bikers, locals and Sunday drivers. One billiard table and jukebox on the inside. Serves beer and wine only. A reminder - CASH only!
18 locals recommend
Skyline Tavern
18 locals recommend
A nice view and interesting clientele of bikers, locals and Sunday drivers. One billiard table and jukebox on the inside. Serves beer and wine only. A reminder - CASH only!
A true Italian Trattoria in the heart of the Alphabet District, Basta's is led by expert chef Marco Frattaroli. Wonderful happy hour and excellent, indulgent meals.
8 locals recommend
Bastas Trattoria
410 NW 21st Ave
8 locals recommend
A true Italian Trattoria in the heart of the Alphabet District, Basta's is led by expert chef Marco Frattaroli. Wonderful happy hour and excellent, indulgent meals.