Guidebook for Portland
Food Scene
Jim & Patty's Coffee People
4951 NE Fremont StGreat baked goods and local coffee.
Great local italian, old PDX restaurant, good Happy hour.
34 locals recommend
Amalfi's Italian Restaurant
4703 NE Fremont StGreat local italian, old PDX restaurant, good Happy hour.
Fire on the Mountain Buffalo Wings | Fremont
3443 NE 57th AveWings and beer, and veggie options
Besaws
1545 NW 21st AveIconic old Portland restaurant with great breakfast and drinks.
One of the best breakfast spots in Portland, and then you could walk around the Alberta Arts District and Shop.
359 locals recommend
Tin Shed Garden Cafe
1438 NE Alberta StOne of the best breakfast spots in Portland, and then you could walk around the Alberta Arts District and Shop.
Honey Jar Cafe
13810 NE Sandy BlvdGreat Thai Takeout just a few minutes away.
Out east on the Sandy River great deck in summer and nice view of the river, a little spendy but worth it.
15 locals recommend
Riverview Restaurant
29311 SE Stark StOut east on the Sandy River great deck in summer and nice view of the river, a little spendy but worth it.
Screen Door
2337 E Burnside StGreat southern comfort
Firehouse Restaurant
711 NE Dekum StSmall plates and wood fired pizza
Stone Cliff Inn
17900 S Clackamas River DrNice menu and patio views of the Clackamas river
French pastry, breakfast, lunch, multiple PDX locations
385 locals recommend
Petite Provence Boulangerie & Patisserie
3420 NE Sandy BlvdFrench pastry, breakfast, lunch, multiple PDX locations
Pip's Original Doughnuts & Chai
4759 NE Fremont StHot homemade donuts
Drinks & Nightlife
Great dinner spot too, nice drinks and has a rooftop view of Portland!
196 locals recommend
Departure Restaurant + Lounge
525 SW Morrison StGreat dinner spot too, nice drinks and has a rooftop view of Portland!
Revolution Hall
1300 SE Stark StMcMenamins Edgefield Winery Tasting Room
2126 SW Halsey StTons to do there, food, drinks, beer
Parks & Nature
Forest Park
Beautiful hiking park with views of Portland.
Walking distance from our home 10 blocks to the east, brand new park with tons of amenities, and views of Mount Saint Helens.
Luuwit View Park
Northeast Fremont StreetWalking distance from our home 10 blocks to the east, brand new park with tons of amenities, and views of Mount Saint Helens.
Powell Butte Nature Park
16160 SE Powell BlvdNot far and a great hike.
Mt Tabor Dog Park
2219 SE Lincoln StNice day hiking,park views
The Grotto
8840 NE Skidmore StCool outdoor grotto, beautiful at the holidays!
Sightseeing
Cannon Beach
Center StreetGreat shopping and beautiful beach about 90 minutes West.
A beautiful stunning Falls just 20 to 30 minutes east of here in the gorgeous Columbia Gorge
974 locals recommend
Multnomah Falls station
A beautiful stunning Falls just 20 to 30 minutes east of here in the gorgeous Columbia Gorge
International Rose Test Garden
400 SW Kingston AveBeautiful roses and views of the city.
Timberline Lodge Ski Area
27500 E Timberline RoadViews, make sure you have the hot chocolate!
Shopping
Powell's City of Books
1005 W Burnside StThey best bookstore in the world.,just saying.
Costco Wholesale
4849 NE 138th AveCostco just about a 5 to 10 minute drive
Great outdoor Mall, Ikea, Ulta, Target, and many more !
36 locals recommend
Cascade Station Shopping Center
9721 NE Cascades PkwyGreat outdoor Mall, Ikea, Ulta, Target, and many more !
Arts & Culture
Oregon Historical Society Museum
1200 SW Park AveWorth your time
Portland Art Museum
1219 SW Park AveVery cool
Essentials
Trader Joe's
2122 NW Glisan StLots of reasonable organic choices.
Grocery Outlet Bargain Market
12102 SE Division StNearby you need to just pick up a few things.