B’s guidebook
Pictured: Columbia River multiuse path.
Sightseeing
Washington Park
4033 SW Canyon RdIt’s all here! So many world class activities!
International Rose Test Garden
400 SW Kingston AveLan Su Chinese Garden
239 NW Everett StPortland Japanese Garden
611 SW Kingston AveHoyt Arboretum
4000 SW Fairview BlvdForest Park
Miles and miles of trails right in the city!
Oregon Zoo
4001 SW Canyon RdPittock Mansion
3229 NW Pittock DrMultnomah Falls
Oregon Coast
Check out our public Beaches!!!
Ski, dine, hike…take in the breathtaking views on our active volcano! 😂
338 locals recommend
Timberline Lodge Ski Area
27500 E Timberline RoadSki, dine, hike…take in the breathtaking views on our active volcano! 😂
OMSI
1945 SE Water AveThis cavernous book store will captivate and inspire you! Gifts and cafe as well!
976 locals recommend
Powell's City of Books
1005 W Burnside StThis cavernous book store will captivate and inspire you! Gifts and cafe as well!
Believe!!! This amazing museum has wonderful exhibits that highlight Bigfoot molds, pictures, video, and folklore from around the world. Great place to pick up souvenirs too!
North American Bigfoot Center
U.S. 26Believe!!! This amazing museum has wonderful exhibits that highlight Bigfoot molds, pictures, video, and folklore from around the world. Great place to pick up souvenirs too!
Vista House
40700 Historic Columbia River HwyThe views of the Gorge from here are spectacular.
Innovative and Engaging
See the exhibits then head over to South Park for a delicious bite!
785 locals recommend
Portland Art Museum
1219 SW Park AveInnovative and Engaging
See the exhibits then head over to South Park for a delicious bite!
Follow the Milwaukie waterfront trail to this historic nature gem that once was home to a dance hall!
20 locals recommend
Elk Rock Island
Southeast Sparrow StreetFollow the Milwaukie waterfront trail to this historic nature gem that once was home to a dance hall!
Milwaukie Riverfront Park
11211 SE McLoughlin BlvdFood scene
Milwaukie Farmers Market
10723 SE Main StMilwaukie Farmers Market. Every Sunday. May - Oct
Cha Cha Cha Mexican Taqueria
11008 SE Main StAuthentic local eatery.
Cloud Pine Tea + Culture
10835 Southeast Main StreetNew to Milwaukie!
Yes, for reals…we have our very own Chocolatier in lil ole Milwaukie, Oregon. The finest hand made chocolates, confections and masterfully curated gifts from France. Bon appetit!
6 locals recommend
Enchante
10883 SE Main StYes, for reals…we have our very own Chocolatier in lil ole Milwaukie, Oregon. The finest hand made chocolates, confections and masterfully curated gifts from France. Bon appetit!
Rice Thai Cookery
10614 SE Main StGreat local Thai
Best donuts 🍩 EVER! Grab one on your way to ‘The Mountain’. I recommend the applesauce cake donut or the cherry fritter.
31 locals recommend
Joe's Donut Shop
39230 Pioneer BlvdBest donuts 🍩 EVER! Grab one on your way to ‘The Mountain’. I recommend the applesauce cake donut or the cherry fritter.
Voodoo donuts
14620 SE McLoughlin BlvdIt’s a thing you gotta do…it will cast its spell on you.
Go to the Portland Art Museum or see a show at the Schnitz and then South Park for gastronomic delights! All within a couple blocks of each other in SW Portland.
20 locals recommend
Southpark Seafood
901 SW Salmon StGo to the Portland Art Museum or see a show at the Schnitz and then South Park for gastronomic delights! All within a couple blocks of each other in SW Portland.
But first…Coffee!
Wind Horse Coffee
10611 SE Main StAmazing coffee. SW vibe.
Dancing
Sunday Night East Coast Swing
The old Norse Dance Hall has lessons and social dancing. Sunday nights starting at 7:30. (Sometimes earlier by arrangement) Great instructors and a fun atmosphere.
Stumptown Dance
111 Northeast 11th AvenueThe old Norse Dance Hall has lessons and social dancing. Sunday nights starting at 7:30. (Sometimes earlier by arrangement) Great instructors and a fun atmosphere.
Tango Berretin
6305 SE Foster RdAn dance experience not to be missed. Cozy, exotic venue.
Arthur Murray Dance Studio Clackamas
Biking
Rent and Ride:
https://www.portland.gov/transportation/walking-biking-transit-safety/suggested-rides
N Marine Dr, Portland, OR, USA
Springwater Corridor Trail
Springwater on the WillametteRent a bike!
https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/retail/pdx_westmoreland/
28 locals recommend
Bike Gallery
5329 NE Sandy BlvdRent a bike!
https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/retail/pdx_westmoreland/
Flowers and Antiques
Flowers, Plants, Antiques and gift shop!
Monticello Antique Marketplace
8600 SE Stark StSO many antique stores in one place. A 30 minute drive, but worth it. You could spend the whole day here antiquing!
Aurora Antiques
21581 Main St NESO many antique stores in one place. A 30 minute drive, but worth it. You could spend the whole day here antiquing!
Traveler advice
Don't miss
Portland Dance Scene
Dancing every night of the week somewhere in the area. Check out these websites for ideas in every genre of dance:
Portlanddancing.com
Stumptowndance.com
Getting around
Max Light Rail
Catch Max at the airport, or in downtown Milwaukie. Zip into Portland hands free!
Don't miss
Travel Portland
This is a great website for seeing what there is to do in the Portland Area.