Guidebook for Portland
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When coming to explore Portland, Powell's is simply a must-see because it's the biggest independent book store in the country. It's also about a 20-30 minute walk from the Jewel Box.
976 locals recommend
Powell's City of Books
1005 W Burnside StWhen coming to explore Portland, Powell's is simply a must-see because it's the biggest independent book store in the country. It's also about a 20-30 minute walk from the Jewel Box.
Fantastic trail less than a 5 minute walk from the Jewel Box. Walk to OHSU on this trail. Trail goes all the way up to Council Crest Park which is a must do with it's gorgeous 360 degree view!
9 locals recommend
Marquam Trail
Marquam TrailFantastic trail less than a 5 minute walk from the Jewel Box. Walk to OHSU on this trail. Trail goes all the way up to Council Crest Park which is a must do with it's gorgeous 360 degree view!
20 years ago the Pearl was an area of old warehouses, now it's uber-hip and chic, and filled with amazing restaurants and shopping. Spend the day poking around, 25 minute walk from the Jewel Box.
264 locals recommend
Pearl District
20 years ago the Pearl was an area of old warehouses, now it's uber-hip and chic, and filled with amazing restaurants and shopping. Spend the day poking around, 25 minute walk from the Jewel Box.
Fantastic park within a short walking distance (15 minutes). Epic 360 degree view at one of the highest elevations in the city. Walk up to the park for a great work out.
101 locals recommend
Council Crest Park
1120 SW Council Crest DrFantastic park within a short walking distance (15 minutes). Epic 360 degree view at one of the highest elevations in the city. Walk up to the park for a great work out.
20 min walk down the hill (1.1 miles). Back in the 70's it was super sketchy, but now it's filled will loads of fun shops and restaurants. Walk from Burnside all the way to NW Thurman.
239 locals recommend
Northwest 23rd Avenue
Northwest 23rd Avenue20 min walk down the hill (1.1 miles). Back in the 70's it was super sketchy, but now it's filled will loads of fun shops and restaurants. Walk from Burnside all the way to NW Thurman.
Forest Park is the biggest city park in the country with miles of trails. Easiest entry is at the end of NW Thurman, 45-60 minute walk from the Jewel Box, but a great one!!
940 locals recommend
Forest Park
Forest Park is the biggest city park in the country with miles of trails. Easiest entry is at the end of NW Thurman, 45-60 minute walk from the Jewel Box, but a great one!!
Super funky cool area of town to poke around. It's where the Portland hipsters hang out, and where scenes of "Portlandia" have been shot.
217 locals recommend
North Mississippi Avenue
North Mississippi AvenueSuper funky cool area of town to poke around. It's where the Portland hipsters hang out, and where scenes of "Portlandia" have been shot.
Saturday only 8:30-2pm, and be sure to get there early because it gets packed up really fast! Amazing food all round!! 20-25 minute walk down the hill. Located on Portland State University land.
87 locals recommend
Portland Farmers Market - Office Location
240 N BroadwaySaturday only 8:30-2pm, and be sure to get there early because it gets packed up really fast! Amazing food all round!! 20-25 minute walk down the hill. Located on Portland State University land.
Open March-12/24, 10-5pm Saturdays, and 11-4:30pm Sundays. It's Rose City's largest outdoor arts and crafts market. 30 minute walk from the Jewel Box, but a fun one and great way to see our city.
425 locals recommend
Portland Saturday Market
2 SW Naito PkwyOpen March-12/24, 10-5pm Saturdays, and 11-4:30pm Sundays. It's Rose City's largest outdoor arts and crafts market. 30 minute walk from the Jewel Box, but a fun one and great way to see our city.
This is a nice walk from the house and it's worth the effort because the views are gorgeous and the gardens are lovely.
627 locals recommend
International Rose Test Garden
400 SW Kingston AveThis is a nice walk from the house and it's worth the effort because the views are gorgeous and the gardens are lovely.
A beautiful and serene place in the city with amazing hiking trails!
145 locals recommend
Hoyt Arboretum
4000 SW Fairview BlvdA beautiful and serene place in the city with amazing hiking trails!
Food Scene
Simply delish!!! Order at the counter and sit down for a casual yet fantastic meal. The steam buns and the roasted brussel sprout dish are my absolute favorites!!
16 locals recommend
Boke Bowl
1200 NW 18th AveSimply delish!!! Order at the counter and sit down for a casual yet fantastic meal. The steam buns and the roasted brussel sprout dish are my absolute favorites!!
Forget about VooDoo Donuts, they are for the tourists. Blue Star Donuts are where the locals get their goods. It's a 20-30 minute walk from the Jewel Box, and get there early because they sell out.
403 locals recommend
Blue Star Donuts
3325 SE Division StForget about VooDoo Donuts, they are for the tourists. Blue Star Donuts are where the locals get their goods. It's a 20-30 minute walk from the Jewel Box, and get there early because they sell out.
A fantastic local organic breakfast joint that has been around for over 2 decades. Get there early on the weekends, during the week it's not an issue. 20-30 walk from the Jewel Box. Farmers omelet!
31 locals recommend
Bijou Cafe
A fantastic local organic breakfast joint that has been around for over 2 decades. Get there early on the weekends, during the week it's not an issue. 20-30 walk from the Jewel Box. Farmers omelet!
Very local and carnivore heavy but OMG, their food is unbelievable, and exclusively made in house. Amazing Bloody Mary's too! 30 minute walk from the Jewel Box.
82 locals recommend
Olympia Provisions
107 SE Washington StVery local and carnivore heavy but OMG, their food is unbelievable, and exclusively made in house. Amazing Bloody Mary's too! 30 minute walk from the Jewel Box.
This is a tea house only, but if you love tea, this is THE place to be. Beautiful design inside, and the tea is packed in-house and for your viewing. Right next door to Olympia Provisions.
26 locals recommend
Steven Smith Teamaker
1626 NW Thurman StThis is a tea house only, but if you love tea, this is THE place to be. Beautiful design inside, and the tea is packed in-house and for your viewing. Right next door to Olympia Provisions.
One of my favorites for decades. Consistently great food and excellent cocktails. Beautiful cozy interior design. A Portland staple. 20-30 minute walk from the Jewel Box.
16 locals recommend
Jo Bar & Rotisserie
715 NW 23rd AveOne of my favorites for decades. Consistently great food and excellent cocktails. Beautiful cozy interior design. A Portland staple. 20-30 minute walk from the Jewel Box.
Amazing local old school steak house that's a 15 minute walk from the Jewel Box. Happy Hour steak bites and onion rings are the bomb!! Amazing wine and cocktails too. Very cool and cozy interior.
53 locals recommend
RingSide Steakhouse
2165 W Burnside StAmazing local old school steak house that's a 15 minute walk from the Jewel Box. Happy Hour steak bites and onion rings are the bomb!! Amazing wine and cocktails too. Very cool and cozy interior.
Probably my favorite restaurant. Very local neighborhood deal, out of this world food and the best (in my opinion) margarita's in town. Drive, Uber or Lift for transportation.
101 locals recommend
Nuestra Cocina
2135 SE Division StProbably my favorite restaurant. Very local neighborhood deal, out of this world food and the best (in my opinion) margarita's in town. Drive, Uber or Lift for transportation.
Super healthy and delicious and no animal products on the menu. Great lunch spot, takes about 1.5 hours to walk there, but it's a great way to see the city.
80 locals recommend
Blossoming Lotus
1713 NE 15th AveSuper healthy and delicious and no animal products on the menu. Great lunch spot, takes about 1.5 hours to walk there, but it's a great way to see the city.
Mr. Murata has been a sushi master for over 60 years!! Not trendy or fancy inside, but kick-ass sushi! 30 minute walk, or easy parking in the basement and they reimburse your parking costs.
Murata Restaurant
200 SW Market StMr. Murata has been a sushi master for over 60 years!! Not trendy or fancy inside, but kick-ass sushi! 30 minute walk, or easy parking in the basement and they reimburse your parking costs.
My favorite breakfast joint!! This is not their original location (2nd) but you won't have to wait for 60-120 minutes either. Their "Lost Eggs" is my favorite and their Bloody Mary's are legendary.
94 locals recommend
Broder Nord
3765 North Mississippi AvenueMy favorite breakfast joint!! This is not their original location (2nd) but you won't have to wait for 60-120 minutes either. Their "Lost Eggs" is my favorite and their Bloody Mary's are legendary.
Incredibly French bakery, with bricks for their oven brought in directly from France. Great spot for breakfast or lunch, eat first then walk up to the top of NW Thurman and explore Forest Park.
113 locals recommend
St. Honoré Bakery
2335 NW Thurman StIncredibly French bakery, with bricks for their oven brought in directly from France. Great spot for breakfast or lunch, eat first then walk up to the top of NW Thurman and explore Forest Park.
My favorite coffee shop!! Amazing owner and check out her amazing tiny house she lives in in the back of the coffee shop. Cuteness overload!!!
38 locals recommend
The Dragonfly Coffee House
2387 NW Thurman StMy favorite coffee shop!! Amazing owner and check out her amazing tiny house she lives in in the back of the coffee shop. Cuteness overload!!!
Won restaurant of the year a few short years ago and it's been smokin' hot ever since. BOMB tacos, stick with the beer if drinking, and expect a line because it's tiny, funky and cool. Yummy!!!
342 locals recommend
¿Por Qué No?
3524 N Mississippi AveWon restaurant of the year a few short years ago and it's been smokin' hot ever since. BOMB tacos, stick with the beer if drinking, and expect a line because it's tiny, funky and cool. Yummy!!!
Favorite ice cream store in town! This is their original location, very cute and local. Beats Salt n' Straw where tourists routinely wait in line for an hour+.
125 locals recommend
Ruby Jewel Ice Cream
3713 N Mississippi AveFavorite ice cream store in town! This is their original location, very cute and local. Beats Salt n' Straw where tourists routinely wait in line for an hour+.
Amazing coffee with another location 10 blocks away in the Pearl. This location is fabulous to visit when walking around NW 23rd Ave which is a really fun street to spend time on and filled with shops, cafes, and more.
301 locals recommend
Barista
1725 NE Alberta StAmazing coffee with another location 10 blocks away in the Pearl. This location is fabulous to visit when walking around NW 23rd Ave which is a really fun street to spend time on and filled with shops, cafes, and more.
Andina is a favorite because their food is incredible and they have one of the best Happy Hours in town! It begins at 4 and ends at 6pm.
183 locals recommend
Andina
1314 NW Glisan StAndina is a favorite because their food is incredible and they have one of the best Happy Hours in town! It begins at 4 and ends at 6pm.
Pine Street Market opened in April 2016 and is a super fun "food court" to visit. But, it's not like a typical food court, all the vendors are local and the food offerings are AMAZING! Casual, quick, economical and fun!
115 locals recommend
Pine Street Market
126 SW 2nd AvePine Street Market opened in April 2016 and is a super fun "food court" to visit. But, it's not like a typical food court, all the vendors are local and the food offerings are AMAZING! Casual, quick, economical and fun!
Essentials
Absolutely spectacular gourmet food grocery store. Pop in for samples and check out their breathtaking flower shop.
72 locals recommend
Zupan's Markets - Burnside Store
2340 W Burnside StAbsolutely spectacular gourmet food grocery store. Pop in for samples and check out their breathtaking flower shop.
Where I go for organic food and hands down, they have the most beautiful produce in town.
82 locals recommend
Food Front Cooperative Grocery
2375 NW Thurman StWhere I go for organic food and hands down, they have the most beautiful produce in town.
Shopping
Fred Meyer is great for all your basic supplies. They have pretty much everything under one roof, milk, detergent, eye drops, shampoo, food, batteries, etc. Decent organic food selection too.
616 locals recommend
Fred Meyer
3805 SE Hawthorne BlvdFred Meyer is great for all your basic supplies. They have pretty much everything under one roof, milk, detergent, eye drops, shampoo, food, batteries, etc. Decent organic food selection too.
Goorin Bros. Hat Shop - Nob Hill
808 NW 23rd AveFavorite hat shop ever!!
Pioneer Place and the surrounding are is where you will find the Apple Store, Nike, Nordstom's, Williams Sonoma, Columbia Sportsware, Banana Republic and such.
121 locals recommend
Pioneer Place
700 SW 5th AvePioneer Place and the surrounding are is where you will find the Apple Store, Nike, Nordstom's, Williams Sonoma, Columbia Sportsware, Banana Republic and such.
Arts & Culture
Fun place for an inexpensive funky night out. "B" run movies, burgers and beer are what they are known for. Another property (50+ now) by the local brilliant McMenamin Brothers.
44 locals recommend
McMenamins Mission Theater
1624 NW Glisan StFun place for an inexpensive funky night out. "B" run movies, burgers and beer are what they are known for. Another property (50+ now) by the local brilliant McMenamin Brothers.
Drinks & Nightlife
Moloko has the most interesting and authentic cocktails in town. Infused spirits muddled with fresh fruit and sweetened with agave nectar. It's a hidden "locals only" type place. Very cool inside!
37 locals recommend
Moloko
3967 N Mississippi AveMoloko has the most interesting and authentic cocktails in town. Infused spirits muddled with fresh fruit and sweetened with agave nectar. It's a hidden "locals only" type place. Very cool inside!
15-20 minute walk down the hill and you will be at this fantastic old school bar located in a really cool hotel. Amazing atmosphere, happy hour and cocktails. My favorite cocktail place.
20 locals recommend
Driftwood Room
729 SW 15th Ave15-20 minute walk down the hill and you will be at this fantastic old school bar located in a really cool hotel. Amazing atmosphere, happy hour and cocktails. My favorite cocktail place.
Entertainment & Activities
Very cool movie theater, deeply loved by Portlanders and you can also get a bite to eat and a drink while watching a cool film.
136 locals recommend
Living Room Theater
341 SW 10th AveVery cool movie theater, deeply loved by Portlanders and you can also get a bite to eat and a drink while watching a cool film.