Guidebook for Portland
Parks & Nature
Google Forest Park to find maps to the many hiking trails throughout Portland.
940 locals recommend
Forest Park
Google Forest Park to find maps to the many hiking trails throughout Portland.
Just a half block away, community pool, gazebo, frisbee, very pleasant
154 locals recommend
Peninsula Park and Rose Gardens
700 N Rosa Parks WayJust a half block away, community pool, gazebo, frisbee, very pleasant
International Rose Test Garden
400 SW Kingston AveGreat views of the city and mountains
Broughton Beach Park
4141 NE Marine DrSooth the nerves
Food Scene
Bye and Bye
1011 NE Alberta StSuper bar with only vegan menu and smoking patio
Le Bistro Montage
301 SE Morrison StWhere the locals go for Cajun
DarSalam
2921 NE Alberta StGreat Mediterranean cuisine
Portland's favorite Lebanese restaurant
125 locals recommend
Nicholas Restaurant Lebanese and Mediterranean Cuisine
3223 NE BroadwayPortland's favorite Lebanese restaurant
Hat Yai
1605 NE Killingsworth StIf you want Thai food, this is the place
Mediterranean. You will want to make a reservation before you arrive to assure a table. If you just pop in you might get lucky and get a bar seat.
144 locals recommend
Tusk
2448 E Burnside StMediterranean. You will want to make a reservation before you arrive to assure a table. If you just pop in you might get lucky and get a bar seat.
Gravy
3957 N Mississippi AveCan be long wait, worth it though
Kura Sushi
8230 SE Harrison StDelicious sushi with great bang for your buck, and veggie rolls
Halian food with neat cozy space, friendly servers, nice selection of vegetarian pastas, must try buttered squash ravioli with brown butter and hazelnuts
38 locals recommend
Pastini
2027 SE Division StHalian food with neat cozy space, friendly servers, nice selection of vegetarian pastas, must try buttered squash ravioli with brown butter and hazelnuts
Check website for free tasting times
44 locals recommend
Oui Wine Bar + Restaurant at SE Wine Collective
201 Southeast 3rd AvenueCheck website for free tasting times
Mediterranean Exploration Company
333 NW 13th AveGreat, check out their happy hour too
Kachka
960 SE 11th AveAuthentic Russian
Nice 10 minute walk(or you can drive in) for quick burgers, ice cream and even seafood.
Mikes Drive-In
Nice 10 minute walk(or you can drive in) for quick burgers, ice cream and even seafood.
Best Thai Food around, no reservations, if there is a wait visit any of the several bars close by for a drink
142 locals recommend
Eem - Thai BBQ & Cocktails
127Best Thai Food around, no reservations, if there is a wait visit any of the several bars close by for a drink
Arts & Culture
Portland Art Museum
1219 SW Park AveRotating shows
Coffee and Wine
Albina Press
4637 N Albina AveGet caffeinated
Coffeehouse-Five
740 N Killingsworth StMy favorite espresso around these parts
Stumptown Coffee Roasters
4525 SE Division StDowntown cafe
Entertainment etc
St. Johns Twin Cinema
8704 N Lombard StClassic theater, beer and pizza while you watch
Top notch classical and contemporary entertainment most nights.
117 locals recommend
Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
1037 SW BroadwayTop notch classical and contemporary entertainment most nights.
McMenamins Bagdad Theater and Pub
3702 SE Hawthorne BlvdMovies, beer, food
Birdie Time Pub
925 SE Main StEssentials
Fred Meyer
6850 N Lombard StGood organic section
New Seasons Market
5320 NE 33rd AveOrganic and non organic grocery store, super fun shopping
Drinks & Nightlife
Florida Room
435 N Killingsworth StSmoking patio
Little Beast Brewing Beer Garden
3412 SE Division StTake a break