Parks & Nature
If the weather's cooperating there are great places to get outdoors and enjoy the sunshine.
One of Portland's beautiful parks - with a rose garden that blooms in the summer, a running track, and a big play field.
151 locals recommend
Peninsula Park
Peninsula ParkOne of Portland's beautiful parks - with a rose garden that blooms in the summer, a running track, and a big play field.
Irving Park
707 NE Fremont StBig grassy park with basketball and tennis courts
Stunning views of the St Johns Bridge and Columbia River. About an hour bike ride on residential streets - get some tacos at Tienda Y Taqueria Santa Cruz for a taco lunch in the park.
186 locals recommend
Cathedral Park
Stunning views of the St Johns Bridge and Columbia River. About an hour bike ride on residential streets - get some tacos at Tienda Y Taqueria Santa Cruz for a taco lunch in the park.
Beautifully maintained garden with great modern architecture. Visit the park then stroll around the rose garden across the street and up into Hyot Arboretum for a longer hike.
1015 locals recommend
Portland Japanese Garden
611 SW Kingston AveBeautifully maintained garden with great modern architecture. Visit the park then stroll around the rose garden across the street and up into Hyot Arboretum for a longer hike.
Food Scene
Great food within walking distance
XLB
4090 N Williams AveReally tasty soup dumplings - there's usually a wait but it's worth it
There's a lot of great brunch options on Alberta - but our favorite is Fuel. Great hearty, healthy breakfast, usually without a wait.
19 locals recommend
FUEL CAFE
1452 NE Alberta StThere's a lot of great brunch options on Alberta - but our favorite is Fuel. Great hearty, healthy breakfast, usually without a wait.
Portland's premier vegan restaurant - with a great patio for summer drinks.
266 locals recommend
Bye and Bye
1011 NE Alberta StPortland's premier vegan restaurant - with a great patio for summer drinks.
Exceptional Thai street food in the center of the historic Mississippi neighborhood
65 locals recommend
Mee-Sen Thai Eatery
3924 N Mississippi AveExceptional Thai street food in the center of the historic Mississippi neighborhood
A new favorite for the neighborhood - exceptional food, cocktails, and mocktails in a great atmosphere. Try the sour curry (or just order everything on the menu)
142 locals recommend
Eem - Thai BBQ & Cocktails
127A new favorite for the neighborhood - exceptional food, cocktails, and mocktails in a great atmosphere. Try the sour curry (or just order everything on the menu)
Best BBQ in the City. Try the brunch for Austin TX style Breakfast Tacos.
264 locals recommend
Podnah's BBQ
1625 NE Killingsworth StBest BBQ in the City. Try the brunch for Austin TX style Breakfast Tacos.
Old Town Brewing
5201 NE Martin Luther King Jr BlvdGood bear, good pizza, great lunch salad and slice special
Gabbiano's
Delicious family style Italian, don’t miss the giant fried mozzarella
Essentials
A local chain of organic grocery stores. Great deli and hot bar plus all the essentials you'd expect from a well stocked grocery store
974 locals recommend
New Seasons Market
1954 SE Division StA local chain of organic grocery stores. Great deli and hot bar plus all the essentials you'd expect from a well stocked grocery store
Very close organic grocery with alright selection of produce and essentials.
49 locals recommend
Natural Grocers
5055 NE Martin Luther King Jr BlvdVery close organic grocery with alright selection of produce and essentials.
Safeway
6901 NE Sandy BlvdGetting Around
The closet Portland Bikeshare stop - rent bikes with your phone. Drop them off when you arrive.
67 locals recommend
BIKETOWN
The closet Portland Bikeshare stop - rent bikes with your phone. Drop them off when you arrive.
Everything Else
Local gym just up the street - $15 daily drop in rate or get a 3 day trial pass
14 locals recommend
Me Fitness Studios
4943 NE Martin Luther King Jr BlvdLocal gym just up the street - $15 daily drop in rate or get a 3 day trial pass
Hip laundromat / bar with coin operated laundry machines and wash/fold service.
103 locals recommend
Spin Laundry Lounge
750 N Fremont StHip laundromat / bar with coin operated laundry machines and wash/fold service.
Walnut Park Cleaners & Coin Laundry
5420 NE 6th AveCloser coin laundromat
Intrepid Athletics
Friendly CrossFit, talented coaches, walk-ins welcome
Drinks & Nightlife
Some great local watering holes
Great bar - with a great all-seasons patio - next to one of the best venues in Portland
436 locals recommend
Mississippi Studios
3939 N Mississippi AveGreat bar - with a great all-seasons patio - next to one of the best venues in Portland
Vendetta
4306 N Williams AveGreat neighborhood dive bar
New bar, restaurant in Portland in the new Jupiter Hotel - get the High Ball with specially made ice. Restaurant during the day, dance party at night.
42 locals recommend
Hey Love
920 E Burnside StNew bar, restaurant in Portland in the new Jupiter Hotel - get the High Ball with specially made ice. Restaurant during the day, dance party at night.
The Box Social
3971 N Williams AveGreat cocktails in the neighborhood
Good cocktail and whiskey selection, a nice summer patio, and tasty menu with strong vegan/vegetarian offerings
124 locals recommend
Victoria Bar
4835 N Albina AveGood cocktail and whiskey selection, a nice summer patio, and tasty menu with strong vegan/vegetarian offerings
Entertainment & Activities
Curious Comedy Theater
5225 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd