Molly and Peter's guidebook
Where to eat and drink
Some of our favorite spots, and some of the hits! Plus, quite a few that are close to our Airbnb.
Laotian food and local beer. It’s a great place to catch and game and they have a nice patio, too.
10 locals recommend
Cully Central
4579 NE Cully BlvdLaotian food and local beer. It’s a great place to catch and game and they have a nice patio, too.
Nepo 42
5403 NE 42nd AveCasual pub, with a huge beer list and the best front yard patio.
Casual bar with great cocktails that we find ourselves at incredibly often. One of our favorite patios, too! Big fan of the Reuben.
9 locals recommend
Hi-Top Tavern
5015 NE Fremont StCasual bar with great cocktails that we find ourselves at incredibly often. One of our favorite patios, too! Big fan of the Reuben.
Wonderly
4727 NE Fremont StClassy, romantic cocktail bar. Great Manhattans.
Les Caves: a Winery Bar
1719 Northeast Alberta StreetBasement-level wine bar.
Fish & Rice
2332 NW Westover RdThai fusion with a great patio and next door to one of our favorite cocktail bars, Wonderly.
44 locals recommend
Bang Bang
4727 NE Fremont St Thai fusion with a great patio and next door to one of our favorite cocktail bars, Wonderly.
Eem - Thai BBQ & Cocktails
127Creative Thai food and super fun drinks.
A massive old church that’s been converted into a brewpub. (Food is OK, beer and atmosphere are great.)
8 locals recommend
Steeplejack Brewing Company
2400 Northeast BroadwayA massive old church that’s been converted into a brewpub. (Food is OK, beer and atmosphere are great.)
Neighborhoods
Belmont
Bohemian, eclectic, great for bar-hopping
Art studios everywhere, tons of places to eat, great coffee shops
205 locals recommend
Alberta Arts District
Art studios everywhere, tons of places to eat, great coffee shops
North Mississippi Avenue
North Mississippi AvenueEclectic, busy, artsy
Nob Hill
Great food, great shopping, relatively upscale...for Portland : )
Things to do
Take in a soak and a movie at McMenamin’s Kennedy School. This converted schoolhouse is now a hotel, restaurant, soaking pool, and movie theater. You can call ahead and make an appointment to use the gorgeous soaking pool and after, watch a movie on some comfy couches.
538 locals recommend
McMenamins Kennedy School
5736 NE 33rd AveTake in a soak and a movie at McMenamin’s Kennedy School. This converted schoolhouse is now a hotel, restaurant, soaking pool, and movie theater. You can call ahead and make an appointment to use the gorgeous soaking pool and after, watch a movie on some comfy couches.
Hike, walk, or run in Forest Park. Leif Ericson is a perfect running trail, and Lower Macleay to Pittock Mansion is a PDX favorite.
90 locals recommend
Forest Park
Hike, walk, or run in Forest Park. Leif Ericson is a perfect running trail, and Lower Macleay to Pittock Mansion is a PDX favorite.
Check out Doug Fir’s live music schedule. Plus take a photo of the very stylish bar.
249 locals recommend
Doug Fir Lounge
301 E Burnside StCheck out Doug Fir’s live music schedule. Plus take a photo of the very stylish bar.
Such a beautiful soaking experience! There are also massage options. Be sure to book in advance.
29 locals recommend
Knot Springs Social Club
33 NE 3rd AveSuch a beautiful soaking experience! There are also massage options. Be sure to book in advance.
Sightseeing
Wander around Cathedral Park. The views are worth it, and nearby St. John’s neighborhood is lovely.
186 locals recommend
Cathedral Park
Wander around Cathedral Park. The views are worth it, and nearby St. John’s neighborhood is lovely.
Head out to the Gorge. It’s a straight shot from our place to the Columbia Gorge, and there are tons of places to hike, eat, and drink wine and beer along the way. (See our hiking recommendations below!)
19 locals recommend
Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail
Old Columbia River DriveHead out to the Gorge. It’s a straight shot from our place to the Columbia Gorge, and there are tons of places to hike, eat, and drink wine and beer along the way. (See our hiking recommendations below!)
Hiking
A few of our favorite (near to near-ish!) trails
Angel's Rest Trailhead
East Historic Columbia RiverMitchell Point Trailhead
Wind Mountain Hiking Trail
Wind Mountain TrailDog Mountain Trail
Washington 14Tom Dick and Harry Mountain
Silver Star Mountain
City advice
Don't miss
Go on a bar crawl
Take yourselves on a bar crawl. Whatever neighborhood you want to wander around is ideal for this. Some favorite breweries of ours: Baerlic, Stormbreaker, Breakside, Level, Gorges, Hair of the Dog.
Book before you go
McMenamin's soaking pool
Give them a call in advance to ask what the pricing is and see if you can get a time!
Ways to save
Remember: No sales tax! Enjoy the shopping.
Great gift shops in the NW 21 & 23rd hoods (Nob Hill) and Hawthorne Ave. Of course, there's also Powell's, which IS worth the hype!
What to pack
Rain jackets, comfy shoes
If you need any other gear, let us know! We have extra hiking gear, and lots of umbrellas.