Guidebook for Portland
Everything Else
Sun-bathing, reading a book in the shade, people watching, fenced dog park, putting your toes in the grass. And it's right across the street!
17 locals recommend
The Fields Park
1099 NW Overton StSun-bathing, reading a book in the shade, people watching, fenced dog park, putting your toes in the grass. And it's right across the street!
On a nice day, take the Streetcar to NW 23rd get off and walk to this park where you can access the zoo, rose garden and japanese garden. Tennis, hiking, running, and nature right at your fingertips.
326 locals recommend
Washington Park
4033 SW Canyon RdOn a nice day, take the Streetcar to NW 23rd get off and walk to this park where you can access the zoo, rose garden and japanese garden. Tennis, hiking, running, and nature right at your fingertips.
24 Hour Fitness
4224 NE Halsey StNearby; has a pool, open...well....24 x 7!
LA Fitness
7410 NE Imbrie Drcloseby, has a salt water pool
Very pacific northwest type workout. Combines ballet, pilates and yoga into a butt- and core-blasting workout
36 locals recommend
barre3
4015 N Williams AveVery pacific northwest type workout. Combines ballet, pilates and yoga into a butt- and core-blasting workout
Pioneer Place
700 SW 5th AveA mall, shopping, the Nike store, Nordstrom, etc.
Food Scene
This is local coffee, straight from Sisters, OR. It's not as famous as Stumptown, but just as good if not better.
34 locals recommend
The Abbey Bar & Bottle Shop
716 NW 21st AveThis is local coffee, straight from Sisters, OR. It's not as famous as Stumptown, but just as good if not better.
Mississippi Avenue is one of the greatest streets in East Portland. Go here for brunch, order the french toast and bring your appetite! Walk around the area and shop local. Always a wait, plan acc.
179 locals recommend
Gravy
3957 N Mississippi AveMississippi Avenue is one of the greatest streets in East Portland. Go here for brunch, order the french toast and bring your appetite! Walk around the area and shop local. Always a wait, plan acc.
Departure Restaurant + Lounge
525 SW Morrison StSushi, city views, good scene.
Via Delizia
1105 NW Marshall StBreakfast and THE BEST GELATTO, hand made and scrumptious.
The Woodsman Tavern
4537 SE Division StTake a taxi here and enjoy fresh local oysters
Lovejoy Bakers
33 NW 23rd PlBreakfast, nice sidewalk patio, homemade pastries
HOTLIPS Pizza - Pearl
721 NW 9th AveOrder for delivery or take out by the slice
Bamboo Sushi
310 SE 28th AveBest sake and sushi in town
Outdoor amphitheater, par 3 golf, wine tasting, hotel rooms, soaking tub, several restaurants, arts, and relaxation.
203 locals recommend
McMenamins Edgefield Winery Tasting Room
2126 SW Halsey StOutdoor amphitheater, par 3 golf, wine tasting, hotel rooms, soaking tub, several restaurants, arts, and relaxation.
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
1210 NW Couch StWalking distance
Safeway
1030 SW Jefferson StThe closest market; just 3 blocks away.
Sightseeing
Go here on Saturday mornings, get your dose of local fruits, veggies, jellies, pastries and people watching! Streetcar to SW Park, then walk a few blocks. It is huge you cannot miss it.
87 locals recommend
Portland Farmers Market - Office Location
240 N BroadwayGo here on Saturday mornings, get your dose of local fruits, veggies, jellies, pastries and people watching! Streetcar to SW Park, then walk a few blocks. It is huge you cannot miss it.
Central Line takes you across the river into the East side but not very far. North South line takes you into the NW 23rd area and down to SW Waterfront, as well as downtown.
11 locals recommend
Portland Streetcar
Portland StreetcarCentral Line takes you across the river into the East side but not very far. North South line takes you into the NW 23rd area and down to SW Waterfront, as well as downtown.
Powell's NW Warehouse
It's only the largest bookstore in the world!
ski, snowshoe, cross country, hike, you name it you can do it here
160 locals recommend
Mt. Hood Meadows
14040 OR-35ski, snowshoe, cross country, hike, you name it you can do it here
It's windy! Watch world-famous kite boarders in the beautiful columbia gorge. Taste local brews, mountain bike sick trails, hike, take in the scenery
218 locals recommend
Hood River
It's windy! Watch world-famous kite boarders in the beautiful columbia gorge. Taste local brews, mountain bike sick trails, hike, take in the scenery
Super cute, quiet ocean town. Bring a towel and your coat it might get chilly
45 locals recommend
Manzanita
Super cute, quiet ocean town. Bring a towel and your coat it might get chilly
Pacific City
Surfing!
Drinks & Nightlife
BEST tapas restaurant and spicy drinks. You have to try it while you're here. Walking distance.
183 locals recommend
Andina
1314 NW Glisan StBEST tapas restaurant and spicy drinks. You have to try it while you're here. Walking distance.
Amazing city views at night. Come for happy hour, stay for dinner!
283 locals recommend
Portland City Grill
111 SW 5th AveAmazing city views at night. Come for happy hour, stay for dinner!
Local beers, great old building with Portland history. Just 3 blocks.
65 locals recommend
Bridgeport Brewing
1313 NW Marshall StLocal beers, great old building with Portland history. Just 3 blocks.
Friday night they do 80's night, EVERYONE dresses up and you dance all night to 80's tunes.
111 locals recommend
Wonder Ballroom
128 NE Russell StFriday night they do 80's night, EVERYONE dresses up and you dance all night to 80's tunes.
Take a cab here, go to the basement and you'll see some great local bands
249 locals recommend
Doug Fir Lounge
301 E Burnside StTake a cab here, go to the basement and you'll see some great local bands
Arts & Culture
Empirical Theater
1945 SE Water AveCool science and art stuff with IMax theater