Guidebook for Portland
Food Scene
Greatest coffee in Portland - little kiosk a few blocks away on Rosa Parks.
23 locals recommend
GrindHouse Coffee
1934 N Rosa Parks WayGreatest coffee in Portland - little kiosk a few blocks away on Rosa Parks.
Very good pizza and excellent Italian food. Mod high prices.
57 locals recommend
Fino Bistro Bar Pizzeria
8225 N Denver AveVery good pizza and excellent Italian food. Mod high prices.
Thai Ginger
2020 N Rosa Parks Waygood Thai food; moderate prices
Mee Dee Thai Cuisine
2731 N Killingsworth StMy fav for Thai food. Moderate prices.
Arbor Lodge Coffee
1507 N Rosa Parks Waycorner of Rosa Parks and Interstate Ave. Nice coffee house.
Really good food, coffee and French pastries YUM!
Great Breakfasts and Lunches.
Nice happy hour menu for a small early evening meal.
You'll not be disappointed.
385 locals recommend
Petite Provence Boulangerie & Patisserie
3420 NE Sandy BlvdReally good food, coffee and French pastries YUM!
Great Breakfasts and Lunches.
Nice happy hour menu for a small early evening meal.
You'll not be disappointed.
Excellent Japanese food; sustainable practices for resourcing fish. I love the ""green machine" - a vegetarian dish with avocado!
Bamboo Sushi
Excellent Japanese food; sustainable practices for resourcing fish. I love the ""green machine" - a vegetarian dish with avocado!
Essentials
Larger green grocer with many options including a dine-in section. So you can have a meal at reasonable prices.
1022 locals recommend
New Seasons Market
5320 NE 33rd AveLarger green grocer with many options including a dine-in section. So you can have a meal at reasonable prices.
Local chain store that has most everything you need. Clothes, tools, food, flowers etc.
204 locals recommend
Fred Meyer
6850 N Lombard StLocal chain store that has most everything you need. Clothes, tools, food, flowers etc.
Entertainment & Activities
Good independent and foreign films. Also you can order food and drinks (beer and wine) and it will be delivered to your seat. A very nice and different movie experience.
136 locals recommend
Living Room Theater
341 SW 10th AveGood independent and foreign films. Also you can order food and drinks (beer and wine) and it will be delivered to your seat. A very nice and different movie experience.
Sightseeing
Cruise down the Williamette River and learn about the icons around Portland.
37 locals recommend
Portland Spirit Cruises and Events
110 SE Caruthers StCruise down the Williamette River and learn about the icons around Portland.
Arts & Culture
Lan Su Chinese Garden
Beautiful city block of authentic Chinese gardens and art.
You will see a lot in the contained garden. Take the guided tour offered - no extra charge.
405 locals recommend
Lan Su Chinese Garden
239 NW Everett StBeautiful city block of authentic Chinese gardens and art.
You will see a lot in the contained garden. Take the guided tour offered - no extra charge.
Portland Art Museum
1219 SW Park AveAlways have interesting new displays to view.
Parks & Nature
Multnomah Falls station
Over 300 foot water falls - spectacular.
This park contains miles and miles of hiking trails. There is also a road that goes thru the park if you are less adventurous but want to take a nice long walk in the trees.
48 locals recommend
Forest Park NW PDX Entrance
4099 NW Thurman StThis park contains miles and miles of hiking trails. There is also a road that goes thru the park if you are less adventurous but want to take a nice long walk in the trees.
Stunning garden authentically designed and beautifully maintained. Sometimes there are art displays always worth viewing. This is a garden not to be missed.
It's located right above the famous Portland Rose (test) Garden. If you can take the free tour it is so worth it!!
1015 locals recommend
Portland Japanese Garden
611 SW Kingston AveStunning garden authentically designed and beautifully maintained. Sometimes there are art displays always worth viewing. This is a garden not to be missed.
It's located right above the famous Portland Rose (test) Garden. If you can take the free tour it is so worth it!!
A beautiful park with mind boggling numbers of roses. Take the free tour if offered and you'll learn about growing and maintaining roses! Great view of Mt Hood too!
627 locals recommend
International Rose Test Garden
400 SW Kingston AveA beautiful park with mind boggling numbers of roses. Take the free tour if offered and you'll learn about growing and maintaining roses! Great view of Mt Hood too!
This is a wooded area with paved 2mile walkway plus a river view walk.
52 locals recommend
Kelley Point Park
North Kelly Point Park RoadThis is a wooded area with paved 2mile walkway plus a river view walk.