Guidebook for Portland
Drinks & Nightlife
One of the best spots to have brunch or happy hour. They make wonderful cocktails which you can sip out on their beautiful patio. The staff is wonderful and one of my favorite spots on Mississippi.
138 locals recommend
Interurban
4057 N Mississippi AveOne of the best spots to have brunch or happy hour. They make wonderful cocktails which you can sip out on their beautiful patio. The staff is wonderful and one of my favorite spots on Mississippi.
Sidecarpdx
3955 N Mississippi AveGreat drink and atmosphere and must stop on Mississippi.
Prost! Portland
4237 N Mississippi AveGreat spot for a pint…and enjoy the adjoining Food cart pad.
Food Scene
Delicious Pizza and ice cream. You can't go wrong at this spot. All around delicious!
147 locals recommend
Lovely's Fifty Fifty
4039 N Mississippi AveDelicious Pizza and ice cream. You can't go wrong at this spot. All around delicious!
Great burgers and proseco…..well also beer but I like the other type of bubbly. Lots of outdoor seating and excellent for larger parties.
138 locals recommend
Ecliptic Brewing
825 N Cook StGreat burgers and proseco…..well also beer but I like the other type of bubbly. Lots of outdoor seating and excellent for larger parties.
Sweedeedee
5202 N Albina AveGreat lunch spot…Enjoy their handmade breads and fresh salads.
Tacos and margaritas what more can I say! Oh and their chips and guar are addictive!
342 locals recommend
¿Por Qué No?
3524 N Mississippi AveTacos and margaritas what more can I say! Oh and their chips and guar are addictive!
Tasty n Daughters
4537 SE Division StTapas worth the wait!
If you plan on firing up the grill pick up a nice cut of meat from CHOP.
6 locals recommend
Chop Butchery & Charcuterie
3808 N Williams AveIf you plan on firing up the grill pick up a nice cut of meat from CHOP.
The Fresh Pot
4001 N Mississippi AveRight around the corner for a great cup of Joe.
One of the best cafes in town. I love this spot and highly recommend a visit. Great staff!
197 locals recommend
Albina Press
4637 N Albina AveOne of the best cafes in town. I love this spot and highly recommend a visit. Great staff!
Bollywood Theater
2039 NE Alberta StWonderful Indian Food and right next store to Salt and Straw.
Shopping
Taxidermy, crystals and jewelry what more could a girl want? This place is so cool and a destination spot if looking for a unique gift.
94 locals recommend
Paxton Gate
4204 N Mississippi AveTaxidermy, crystals and jewelry what more could a girl want? This place is so cool and a destination spot if looking for a unique gift.
Local artisans making cool stuff. I love everything in this shop. Let me just say dangerous but worth the trip if you love handmade high design items for your home and body.
40 locals recommend
Beam & Anchor
2710 N Interstate AveLocal artisans making cool stuff. I love everything in this shop. Let me just say dangerous but worth the trip if you love handmade high design items for your home and body.
Wonderful collection of art and design books. They also curate a monthly art show.
26 locals recommend
Ampersand Gallery & Fine Books
2916 NE Alberta StWonderful collection of art and design books. They also curate a monthly art show.
ECOpdx
2380 N Interstate AveIf you love our handcrafted dining table go and visit Ecopdx and get your very own.
Townshend's Alberta Street Teahouse
2223 NE Alberta StFor you tea drinkers go and treat yourself!!
Beautiful store with a wonderful selection of treasures. Something for everyone!
32 locals recommend
ink & peat - home + lifestyle
3808 N Williams AveBeautiful store with a wonderful selection of treasures. Something for everyone!
Salts, chocolates and flowers! If you love to cook you must visit.
32 locals recommend
The Meadow - N Mississippi Ave.
3731 N Mississippi AveSalts, chocolates and flowers! If you love to cook you must visit.
Salty's Pet Supply
4039 N Mississippi AveTreats for the kids that got left behind.
Has a selection of shrubs and ornamentals that are just right for our climate, and kids will enjoy checking out the garden's chicken coop, which has a half dozen heritage hens clucking about.
40 locals recommend
Pistils Nursery
3811 N Mississippi AveHas a selection of shrubs and ornamentals that are just right for our climate, and kids will enjoy checking out the garden's chicken coop, which has a half dozen heritage hens clucking about.
Stop into the 40,000-square-foot ReBuilding Center to marvel at the array of recycled home materials, as well as the impressive tree sculpture surrounding the front entrance.
39 locals recommend
The ReBuilding Center
3625 N Mississippi AveStop into the 40,000-square-foot ReBuilding Center to marvel at the array of recycled home materials, as well as the impressive tree sculpture surrounding the front entrance.
They also carry hand-silk-screened goods, many adorned with delightfully Portland-themed designs.
9 locals recommend
Lark Press
2516 N Williams AveThey also carry hand-silk-screened goods, many adorned with delightfully Portland-themed designs.
Arts & Culture
Great art gallery showing work from all over the country. Some of the work hanging in the house was purchased from Antler.
15 locals recommend
antler gallery & store
2714 NE Alberta StGreat art gallery showing work from all over the country. Some of the work hanging in the house was purchased from Antler.
Wonder Ballroom
128 NE Russell StCheck their calendar for great events.
Check out their calendar for events…also great spot for a nightcap.
85 locals recommend
The Secret Society
116 NE Russell StCheck out their calendar for events…also great spot for a nightcap.
Essentials
Produce and bulk groceries within walking distance. They have everything you need to keep your kitchen well stocked.
88 locals recommend
Cherry Sprout Produce
722 N Sumner StProduce and bulk groceries within walking distance. They have everything you need to keep your kitchen well stocked.
Sightseeing
This famous 620ft waterfall is just east of Portland, and a must see! There is a 2 mile hike (level: moderate) to the top of the falls, you may also continue on this hike to Wahkeena Falls, a 5.4 mile
974 locals recommend
Multnomah Falls station
This famous 620ft waterfall is just east of Portland, and a must see! There is a 2 mile hike (level: moderate) to the top of the falls, you may also continue on this hike to Wahkeena Falls, a 5.4 mile
An easy 3.8 mile hike with a refreshing swimming hole at the end. You start with the Eagle Creek Trail and then take the Punchbowl Falls trail at the junction.
Punchbowl Falls
An easy 3.8 mile hike with a refreshing swimming hole at the end. You start with the Eagle Creek Trail and then take the Punchbowl Falls trail at the junction.
Built in 1917, this historic observatory is a wonderful place to enjoy a cup of coffee, take in the view, and learn about the history of the Columbia River Gorge.
131 locals recommend
Vista House
40700 Historic Columbia River HwyBuilt in 1917, this historic observatory is a wonderful place to enjoy a cup of coffee, take in the view, and learn about the history of the Columbia River Gorge.
A difficult 6 mile hike rewarded with beautiful views, birds of prey, and (in April – June) meadows full of wildflowers.
24 locals recommend
Dog Mountain
A difficult 6 mile hike rewarded with beautiful views, birds of prey, and (in April – June) meadows full of wildflowers.
Great oasis in the city! Accessible for everyone to enjoy some wonderful city views.
420 locals recommend
Mount Tabor
Great oasis in the city! Accessible for everyone to enjoy some wonderful city views.
Peninsula Park
Peninsula ParkWonderful Rosa Garden in full bloom in the summer.
Everything Else
pedX North Shoes
3806 N Mississippi AveSHOES!
The People's Yoga
3014 NE Killingsworth StYoga!
Wonderful gym with a great weight room as well as Drop-in classes! I recommend the Super Circuit and HIITclasses. They also offer yoga, pilates, Zumba, Booty Luv and cycling.
14 locals recommend
Me Fitness Studios
4943 NE Martin Luther King Jr BlvdWonderful gym with a great weight room as well as Drop-in classes! I recommend the Super Circuit and HIITclasses. They also offer yoga, pilates, Zumba, Booty Luv and cycling.