Guidebook for Portland
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Beautiful trail taking you up to a spectacular view of the Columbia River Gorge. Intermediate difficulty.
25 recommandé par les habitants
Angel's Rest Trailhead
East Historic Columbia RiverBeautiful trail taking you up to a spectacular view of the Columbia River Gorge. Intermediate difficulty.
Laurelhurst Theatre
2735 E Burnside StCool local movie theater.
Parc de Laurelhurst
SE Cesar E Chavez Blvd & Stark StBeautiful city party with pond in the middle.
Expansive park with lots of trails for walking or running.
940 recommandé par les habitants
Parc Forestier
Expansive park with lots of trails for walking or running.
Old volcano turned into city park, with great views and fun restaurants just to the north, such as Coquine.
405 recommandé par les habitants
Mt Tabor Dog Park
2219 SE Lincoln StOld volcano turned into city park, with great views and fun restaurants just to the north, such as Coquine.
There are several locations, but this is closest to my apartment. Best ice cream you'll ever have.
1078 recommandé par les habitants
Salt & Straw
2035 NE Alberta StThere are several locations, but this is closest to my apartment. Best ice cream you'll ever have.
Nong's Khao Man Gai
609 SE Ankeny StPopular Thai chicken & rice. Food cart!
Touristy but beautiful waterfalls. You can hike up and above the falls to get away from the crowds.
974 recommandé par les habitants
Multnomah Falls station
Touristy but beautiful waterfalls. You can hike up and above the falls to get away from the crowds.
Dog Mountain Trail
Washington 14Moderately strenuous, beautiful views.
Best bookstore in the US. Or at least the biggest.
976 recommandé par les habitants
Powell's City of Books
1005 W Burnside StBest bookstore in the US. Or at least the biggest.
Likely where you're coming from (and eventually going to).
95 recommandé par les habitants
Portland International Airport
7000 Northeast Airport WayLikely where you're coming from (and eventually going to).
Food Scene
The People's Pig
3217 N Williams AveOutstanding BBQ (vegetarian unfriendly)
Ned Ludd
3925 NE Martin Luther King Jr BlvdVery cool space, solid brunch.
Some of the best coffee in Portland, just blocks away.
95 recommandé par les habitants
Ristretto Roasters Coffee
3808 N Williams AveSome of the best coffee in Portland, just blocks away.
One of my go-to spots -- great vegan Indian food, cool space, inexpensive.
58 recommandé par les habitants
The Sudra
28 NE 28th AveOne of my go-to spots -- great vegan Indian food, cool space, inexpensive.
The definitive Portland Thai restaurant. Expect a serious wait.
460 recommandé par les habitants
Pok Pok
3226 SE Division StThe definitive Portland Thai restaurant. Expect a serious wait.
Tasty n Daughters
4537 SE Division StOne of the best brunch spots in town.
Extracto Coffee Roasters
2921 NE Killingsworth StBest coffee in town.
Ava Gene's
3377 SE Division StFancy, delicious Italian. Sit at the bar and be wowed.
There are a couple of them around town, but this one is closest. Great Indian food, best for sharing.
625 recommandé par les habitants
Bollywood Theater
2039 NE Alberta StThere are a couple of them around town, but this one is closest. Great Indian food, best for sharing.
Best inexpensive food (Vietnamese) if you find yourself downtown for some reason.
152 recommandé par les habitants
Luc Lac Vietnamese Kitchen
835 SW 2nd AveBest inexpensive food (Vietnamese) if you find yourself downtown for some reason.
Barista
1725 NE Alberta StSeveral of these around town, good coffee.
Cool space, eat on the floor, tasty Moroccan food.
28 recommandé par les habitants
Marrakesh Restaurant
1201 NW 21st AveCool space, eat on the floor, tasty Moroccan food.
Bushel and Peck Bakeshop
3907 NE Martin Luther King Jr BlvdGo-to local bakery, very close.
An awesome bakery in the morning, pizza in the afternoon/night spot. Good for just hanging out too.
37 recommandé par les habitants
Seastar Bakery
1603 NE Killingsworth StAn awesome bakery in the morning, pizza in the afternoon/night spot. Good for just hanging out too.
Vegan BBQ-ish that's actually quite tasty. Also, biker bar vibe.
266 recommandé par les habitants
Bye and Bye
1011 NE Alberta StVegan BBQ-ish that's actually quite tasty. Also, biker bar vibe.
Beast
5425 NE 30th AveIf you love meat.
Pip's Original Doughnuts & Chai
4759 NE Fremont StDonuts and chai. Enough said.
Blue Star Donuts
3325 SE Division StBetter than Voodoo donuts.
Save yourself 30 minute's wait and come here instead of the one downtown.
125 recommandé par les habitants
Voodoo Doughnut - Davis
1501 NE Davis StSave yourself 30 minute's wait and come here instead of the one downtown.
Podnah's BBQ
1625 NE Killingsworth StGreat BBQ and solid Tex-Mex brunch too.
Nostrana
1401 SE Morrison StFancy, popular Italian.
Terrific restaurant -- there's a cool small space out back to grab a drink while you wait.
192 recommandé par les habitants
OX Restaurant
2225 NE Martin Luther King Jr BlvdTerrific restaurant -- there's a cool small space out back to grab a drink while you wait.
Blackbird
503 Laneda AveIf you're on the coast, the best restaurant for miles.
Lovely's Fifty Fifty
4039 N Mississippi AveGreat pizza.
Apizza Scholls
4741 SE Hawthorne BlvdGreat pizza -- some say the best pizza.
Best falafel outside the Middle East. Several around town -- this one's a food cart.
37 recommandé par les habitants
Wolf and Bear's
3925 North Mississippi AvenueBest falafel outside the Middle East. Several around town -- this one's a food cart.
Portland Mercado
7238 SE Foster RdCool, Latin market for food and drink.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great bar, home of Lompoq brewery. Tightwad Tuesdays gets you a pint for $2.50, but always in good taste.
48 recommandé par les habitants
Lompoc Brewing/5th Quadrant
3901 North Williams AvenueGreat bar, home of Lompoq brewery. Tightwad Tuesdays gets you a pint for $2.50, but always in good taste.
Great spot for a beer, and space for kids to run around too.
96 recommandé par les habitants
Hopworks N Williams Pub and Beergarden
3947 N Williams AveGreat spot for a beer, and space for kids to run around too.
Cool local brewery with outdoor firepit and trivia on Tuesdays.
98 recommandé par les habitants
StormBreaker Brewing
832 N Beech StCool local brewery with outdoor firepit and trivia on Tuesdays.
Local distillery making excellent gin, vodka, and flavored liqueurs.
9 recommandé par les habitants
New Deal Distillery
900 SE Salmon StLocal distillery making excellent gin, vodka, and flavored liqueurs.
Hale Pele
2733 NE BroadwayCool tiki bar.
Pips & Bounce
833 SE Belmont StBecause everyone loves ping-pong!
Popular new bar with fancy cocktails and ham-centric small plates.
7 recommandé par les habitants
Hamlet
232 Northwest 12th AvenuePopular new bar with fancy cocktails and ham-centric small plates.
Cool underground bar with great cocktails and mysterious vibe.
46 recommandé par les habitants
Pépé le Moko
407 SW 10th AveCool underground bar with great cocktails and mysterious vibe.
Bit House Saloon
727 SE Grand AveGood drinks, cool space.
Dig A Pony
736 SE Grand AveIf you're looking for more of a party scene.
The Knock Back
2315 NE Alberta StPopular bar on popular strip of Alberta.
Expatriate
5424 NE 30th AveIf you love fancy cocktails.
Cool brewery, also a Benefit Corporation. Solid food to boot.
75 recommandé par les habitants
Ex Novo Brewing Co.
2326 N Flint AveCool brewery, also a Benefit Corporation. Solid food to boot.
Victoria Bar
4835 N Albina AveBeautiful bar.
Sightseeing
Mansion with tours and spectacular views of the city and Mt Hood (if it's clear).
622 recommandé par les habitants
Pittock Mansion
3229 NW Pittock DrMansion with tours and spectacular views of the city and Mt Hood (if it's clear).
Religious sanctuary with a Mother Mary statute. Famous, peaceful.
138 recommandé par les habitants
La Grotte
8840 NE Skidmore StReligious sanctuary with a Mother Mary statute. Famous, peaceful.
Essentials
Upscale, local, very close grocery store (free wifi too).
974 recommandé par les habitants
New Seasons Market
1954 SE Division StUpscale, local, very close grocery store (free wifi too).
Arts & Culture
Wonder Ballroom
128 NE Russell StGreat music venue, close by.
Moda Center
1 N Center Ct StSee the Trailblazers maybe win!
Mississippi Studios
3939 N Mississippi AveCool spot to grab a drink and see live music.
Entertainment & Activities
OMSI
1945 SE Water AveWell-done popular science museum.